Turtles all the way down is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

1. Turtles all the way down

9.1
236 Malcom X Blvd (at Hancock St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 6 tips and reviews

LukeLuke: Solid neighborhood bar with a chill backyard and a very tasty/boozy coffee slushy

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Beer deals, backyard

Annabelle R.Annabelle Raymond: Perfect neighborhood dive. Awesome prices, great staff.

Hinterlands Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

2. Hinterlands Bar

8.6
739 Church Ave (8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Kensington · 19 tips and reviews

Nate F.Nate Folkert: brancaccio's chicken cutlet, bacon, and fontina cheese sandwich

Russell M.Russell Morgan: Everything

the lovely hao l.the lovely hao lian: this bar has nice tables. they might be pine, or cedar

Do or Dive is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

3. Do or Dive

8.8
1108 Bedford Ave (between Lexington & Quincy), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 21 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Spagnolo: My absolute favorite bar in the neighborhood. Beware: those Lagunitas are strong! Also: dog-friendly.

Will T.Will Tower: Come in, drink the drinks, pet the dogs, take the shots, smile at the strangers.

ChrisChris: Oldies jukebox, erotic photo matching games, and Lone Star bottles. What else do you want in this world?

Honore Club is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

4. Honore Club

8.7
173 Irving Ave (Stockholm), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bushwick · 8 tips and reviews

SaraRose K.SaraRose Ketchum: Great tunes, great bartenders, great times.

Hannah C.Hannah Coffin: This place is dope. Beer and a shot is the way to go

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Great local spot for cheap brews and hot dogs. Dog friendly!

Black Rabbit is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

5. Black Rabbit

8.6
91 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Manhattan Ave & Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Greenpoint · 83 tips and reviews

Erik S.Erik Schomburg: Chill, cozy bar. Happy hour special is great.

qwertneyqwertney: My favorite bar in NYC. Very dark, woody, and pub-ish; booths with swing-closed doors, antlers abound, and a fireplace to boot. You'll love it here in the winter.

John P.John Poor: Pickles!!!!

Skinny Dennis is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

6. Skinny Dennis

8.4
152 Metropolitan Ave (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

John B.John Brophy: Beer was good, live music was amazing! We saw a skiffle / jug band play their washboards and kazoos. Check this place out!

DebbieDebbie: A foursquare check-in cannot express my love for Skinny Dennis. It's apparently very douchey on a weekend but I'm calling it now: Willie's Frozen Coffee is the new Turkey's Nest Margarita.

Daniel H.Daniel Hildreth: As far as new bars go, this place feels like its been here for 50 years. Call it kitsch or call it nostalgia, you can't beat cheap booze, southern fried tunes, and vintage decor. Cool your boots man.

The Drift is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

7. The Drift

8.4
579 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Greenpoint · 9 tips and reviews

Sanna W.Sanna Wickman: The cocktails are super tasty and cheap. Cozy backyard. Friendly staff.

LukeLuke: All the hits from The Commodore and El Cortez in a small, ski lodge themed package

Amanda C.Amanda C: Cozy. Best veggie burger in town and can chill solo or in groups no problem.

The Anchored Inn is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

8. The Anchored Inn

8.6
57 Waterbury St (btwn Meserole & Scholes St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · East Williamsburg · 73 tips and reviews

John B.John Bolen: $4 draft beer (Yuengling) & $5 bacon wrapped hotdog topped w/ pickled vegetables (peppers/carrots) + spicy sauce. Unbelievable hot dog for $5 w/ friendly bartender & cheap beer? Will be back for sure!

Tim C.Tim Campbell: Try the food.

Kristie H.Kristie Holt: Best late night stick to your thighs fries ever

Pine Box Rock Shop is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

9. Pine Box Rock Shop

8.3
12 Grattan St (btwn Bogart St & Morgan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · East Williamsburg · 136 tips and reviews

E D.E Dward: Beautiful bar with tasty vegan empanadas and a rotating menu of craft beers. V chill spot.

Jake R.Jake Roper: Drank the level 3 spicy pickleback. Haven't cried that much since Antie died in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids".

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Sorrell: Awesomesauce

Carmelo’s is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

10. Carmelo’s

8.1
1544 Dekalb Ave (Irving Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bushwick · 13 tips and reviews

Datrianna M.Datrianna Meeks: Happy hour til 9 and great drinks! Try the frozen Pina Colada.

Kurkina A.Kurkina Anna: Great vibe and it was crowded on a Tuesday. Lots of room and for a dive bar it had a decent interior

Shane W.Shane Wax: Super cheap beer. Cash only. Pool tables upstairs. Sometimes live music. Always crowded.

High Dive is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

11. High Dive

8.2
243 5th Ave (btwn Carroll St & Garfield Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · North Slope · 127 tips and reviews

SylSyl: Great beer, snacks, and bartenders. They even have a board game area and patio. Love it.

Justin P.Justin Paterno: Put all the seasoning on the popcorn

Celeste G.Celeste G: Popcorn satisfies the salty beast.

Brooklyn Ice House is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

12. Brooklyn Ice House

8.4
318 Van Brunt St (btwn Pioneer St & King St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Red Hook · 81 tips and reviews

Le L.Le Lo: Old school vibe with good food and good prices. The menu is like 3 items, burger, hot dog, fries.

IversenIversen: Cheap with SUPER epic backyard. The game "quick wit" is ages 10 and up trivia. I got TONS wrong

adam k.adam kriesberg: Pulled pork is the real deal, 2 for $5 legit

H&H Reserve is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

13. H&H Reserve

8.2
519 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 1 tip

donald g.donald g: The were racial and gender biased towards me for the 4 hours I was there. People noticed. It got so bad that a Jewish man, Sascha, intervened in attempts to have me receive service. ZERO STARS

The Greenpoint Palace is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

14. The Greenpoint Palace

8.2
206 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Greenpoint · 3 tips and reviews

ArtemArtem: The bar is cozy and the beer is cheap! The staff are also very friendly and attentive.

AnnaAnna: I used come here in the 80s and 90s for birthdays, christenings, wakes because it was a neighborhood bar. Hope us locals can stay

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: This place rules.

Bonus Room is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn.

15. Bonus Room

8.0
991 Wyckoff Avenue (George St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bushwick · 9 tips and reviews

Alison R.Alison Reynolds: Definitely the best bar this side of ridgewood. Happy hour until 8pm with $2 Narrangassets. Great atmosphere!

Maridi N.Maridi Nalle: Comfy bar for comfy hangz. Right by the L train.

Stan K.Stan Killian: Make sure you generously tip the best and hottest bartender in Bushwick... Teresa!