Kelly's Tavern

Great neighborhood bar !!

John the bartender is the real MVP here

Great spot for after hours

Old style. Last of a dying breed

Classic old school bar

Great neighborhood spot.

Drinks were good

Great place like home

Best bar in brooklyn

Neighborhood Dive, what's not to like!

Great time.

Low cost dive!

This place rules man!

Classic.

Great experience

People at Kelkys Pub are always friendly and nice, John Nolan is a great, the BBQ was great

Always a fun & great place....Go there find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed

Been visiting there since High School ...Drinking age was lower then ... That was 43 years ago ... Every time in near Bklyn we go

Classy Bay Ridge tavern. Only the best people imbibe here!

Very nice staff very frindely owner john very funny we had a lovely time

Always used to play pool their

Definitely one of the best bars in the northeast.

Nice little spot, went with some coworkers 4 in the morning

Favorite place to hang- bar tenders are the best

Hi gary, annmarie and ed.

An old Time bar The service is good

Great place to unwind and refresh in Bay Ridge where I spent a bit of my childhood in the '60s

Great place, it has it's own pool room with a great table, drinks n bartenders are great

One of the best bar's in bay ridge and some of the best people working there

Great place to shoot pool in it's own room. Friendly crowd great bartender's

Classic place to meet old acquaintances, prior service members, and the hardest working men and women of NYC.

Locals pub that put up with someone not from the area with aplomb. Crowd skews older, during happy hour at least, but I appreciate that. Very much apart of the neighborhood. Inexpensive to boot.

Warm welcome. We were seated in the back room where we had access to a pool table and tv. Nice drinks. Great pub to just chill out at

Great prices on drinks. Laid back bartender. Feels like a pub you'd see on TV.

The "Bay Ridgenal" original, quintessential, NYC dive bar. Walk in at 4 pm amd leaf at 4 am. No frills bartenders and no nonsesce as well. Just booze and beer, a Broadway machine, pool table and wonky dart board. Cheap drinks and good friends... Some drunkards at times but it is all part of the charm.

First time,after 42 years in the nabe. Pleasantly surprised. It doesn't seem that they have exploited Covid by jacking up prices like some other local establishments.

People were friendly and nice. Bartender was great. Had a great time drinking and watching the game

Great priced drinks, friendly people and friendly bartenders, cant go wrong with this place

The bartender Corrine was SO nice. She went out of her way to help me with a phone matter. Will return when she is working.

Good stop 7/4/25

Very welcoming Irish bar. Exactly what I was looking for. Not "locals only" or a crazy dive bar. I will definetly be back. Cheers! 🍻

Nice local bar in Brooklyn

+2

Cash only bar, but it was great. I visit every time I'm in the Bay Ridge area.

Great old school place. Honest to goodness drinking place. Great jukebox. Excellent bar staff

Very nice welcoming bar. Great community feel wo th a diverse set of customers.

Clean friendly local bar . No food . Best prices on beer and drinks in area. Plenty of Tv's.

If you like a local friendly classic dive bar this is your place. Get yourself a short!

A very friendly atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks.

It’s a very low key bar and the nicest people in it. The pool table is in a separate room and the music doesn’t reach there which can be great! Inside is well kept and has the look of an Irish bar that you’d expect. Beautiful wood, ceiling, stools everywhere. Bring a friend or two and sit and chat. I promise you’ll have a good time. It’s cash only but there’s an ATM on premises!

Nice patrons, right kind of rowdy. It is a layed back vibe. You can easily lose time here. Tables outside to enjoy the infamous hustle of Bay Ridge.

Kelly’s Tavern in Bay Ridge has been holding it down since 1932—so yes, Papa Kenny, you’re in one of the oldest and most classic bars in the neighborhood, and it doesn’t get much more Brooklyn than this. Old-school Irish vibes, cheap drinks, and regulars arguing at the bar—you might as well be sitting here with Sinatra, a Mets game, and a roll of singles for the jukebox. Kelly’s is real-deal Bay Ridge, not just any old watering hole: it survived Prohibition, hosted generations of locals, showed up in “Saturday Night Fever,” and still keeps the spirit of Brooklyn alive every single day. While there are even older bars in Brooklyn (like Teddy’s in Williamsburg, 1887), for Bay Ridge you’re smack in one of the neighborhood legends—not the newest kid, but definitely in that OG company. Raise a glass and yell, “Cheers, Papa Kenny! This is what New York feels like!”

This an old fashioned Irish pub, been around forever. The Guinness is always fresh, the drinks are generous and the bartenders are friendly and know ur name. It's got a bit of "Moe's Tavern" feel so dont go expecting flashy lighting and hip hop blasting you to deaf. It's just a simple place to get great drinks!

Lagunitas need try

Julie Tran

It’s a very low key bar and the nicest people in it. The pool table is in a separate room and the music doesn’t reach there which can be great! Inside is well kept and has the look of an Irish bar that you’d expect. Beautiful wood, ceiling, stools everywhere. Bring a friend or two and sit and chat. I promise you’ll have a good time. It’s cash only but there’s an ATM on premises!

David Haggard

Nice patrons, right kind of rowdy. It is a layed back vibe. You can easily lose time here. Tables outside to enjoy the infamous hustle of Bay Ridge.

Coral House Hotel

Kelly’s Tavern in Bay Ridge has been holding it down since 1932—so yes, Papa Kenny, you’re in one of the oldest and most classic bars in the neighborhood, and it doesn’t get much more Brooklyn than this. Old-school Irish vibes, cheap drinks, and regulars arguing at the bar—you might as well be sitting here with Sinatra, a Mets game, and a roll of singles for the jukebox. Kelly’s is real-deal Bay Ridge, not just any old watering hole: it survived Prohibition, hosted generations of locals, showed up in “Saturday Night Fever,” and still keeps the spirit of Brooklyn alive every single day. While there are even older bars in Brooklyn (like Teddy’s in Williamsburg, 1887), for Bay Ridge you’re smack in one of the neighborhood legends—not the newest kid, but definitely in that OG company. Raise a glass and yell, “Cheers, Papa Kenny! This is what New York feels like!”

Francis O'Hara

This an old fashioned Irish pub, been around forever. The Guinness is always fresh, the drinks are generous and the bartenders are friendly and know ur name. It's got a bit of "Moe's Tavern" feel so dont go expecting flashy lighting and hip hop blasting you to deaf. It's just a simple place to get great drinks!

Verdict

Lagunitas need try

Decent whole-in-the-wall spot. Good prices and cold drinks. No food service.

Great staple in the neighborhood to catch up with old and new friends.

Old local bar with lots of atmosphere. Cash only. You meet the nicest people

I've been here about 3 times and I do very much enjoy it and am actually planning to go again with some friends tonight! Of the few times I've been here, there haven't been very many people however, the people that have been there have been very friendly and there to have a good time! Also has a pool table and darts! The highlight for me apart from the very nice employees and clientele is the JUKEBOX!! 😄

Stumbled onto this place during a visit to Dyker Heights. The locals and server was very welcoming. Only had a couple of drinks, which were reasonably priced, and played a few songs on the jukebox.

This is the best pub ever best staff best prices in one side out the other I come from p.a now to come here I love it Johnny bus.

Love John Nolan, owner and extraordinary human. Everyone that bartends is beautiful in their own right: Tony - funny and truthful, Corrine - lively and fast, Bernadette - tough and soft, Tom - handsome, a chip off the old block, Willie - one of a kind and my friend. Please come by and have a drink. Best prices in Bay Ridge. Always a good time.

Old school irish pub , caught the early yankee game here in the afternoon. Very quiet , prices for drinks were very good, bartender was so nice , she was very quick making sure we always had a drink , didn't have to call or wave her down like some places.

Nothing better than Kelly’s!

Great Place! Awesome atmosphere and very good music! I heard that they planning to do some live gigs soon! I'm looking forward to that! ☝️😊

This is an old school bar, which is why I like it. If you want trendy, this is not your place. If you want to chill with regulars, have a Guinness, and relax with your friends, this is your place. Love it.

We have almost all our family functions there. The food and service is consistently excellent. In all the year's we have never had an issue. It's like family, we love the owner and staff.

Erika Golden

Nothing better than Kelly’s!

Roy Arroyo

We have almost all our family functions there. The food and service is consistently excellent. In all the year's we have never had an issue. It's like family, we love the owner and staff.

Blake N

This is an old school bar, which is why I like it. If you want trendy, this is not your place. If you want to chill with regulars, have a Guinness, and relax with your friends, this is your place. Love it.

Brendan Klaus

Decent whole-in-the-wall spot. Good prices and cold drinks. No food service.

Richard Scott

Old local bar with lots of atmosphere. Cash only. You meet the nicest people

John Connors

This is the best pub ever best staff best prices in one side out the other I come from p.a now to come here I love it Johnny bus.

Alan Nuttall

Stumbled onto this place during a visit to Dyker Heights. The locals and server was very welcoming. Only had a couple of drinks, which were reasonably priced, and played a few songs on the jukebox.

ZieGee Official

Great Place! Awesome atmosphere and very good music! I heard that they planning to do some live gigs soon! I'm looking forward to that! ☝️😊

Thomas Romano

Old school irish pub , caught the early yankee game here in the afternoon. Very quiet , prices for drinks were very good, bartender was so nice , she was very quick making sure we always had a drink , didn't have to call or wave her down like some places.

Brenda Paris

Love John Nolan, owner and extraordinary human. Everyone that bartends is beautiful in their own right: Tony - funny and truthful, Corrine - lively and fast, Bernadette - tough and soft, Tom - handsome, a chip off the old block, Willie - one of a kind and my friend. Please come by and have a drink. Best prices in Bay Ridge. Always a good time.

Annami Born

I've been here about 3 times and I do very much enjoy it and am actually planning to go again with some friends tonight! Of the few times I've been here, there haven't been very many people however, the people that have been there have been very friendly and there to have a good time! Also has a pool table and darts! The highlight for me apart from the very nice employees and clientele is the JUKEBOX!! 😄

Nice place

On the weekend, Kelly's Tavern rocks! Only in Brooklyn.

Average bar. Staff has attitude

Tuesday and Wednesday rule Tony is the man

Your average neighborhood bar.

Friendly bar atmosphere

Great

Always a great bar, not many bars like this left in Brooklyn

Local bar, stopped in after a Christmas party, bartender was personable and attentive

A good place to sit and have a Guinness with an old friend

Friendly staff drinks price is unbelievable

Pleasant local tavern!! Friendly and good for sports!!

Quiet place to relax and enjoy a cold one.

Quaint day drinking experience. Quite affordable.

Great neighborhood old school bar. RIP Pete Carnegie, war hero and Kelly's regular.

Real Brooklyn Part ?? Wow. Another "do I live in the same neighborhood" moment, after reading the reviews for this place. Ok. This place is a little bit of a dump. Yes, a LOT of the patrons might not have all their choppers in tact, but they are sharp as tacks! I've been in only several bars in my life, that run from one avenue to the other, with an entrance on each side. This is the only one that was in the movie Saturday night fever. Good sports. (more Mets for baseball) Wasn't wild about $4 for a Bud light after work tonight, but whatever. Great juke box, pool table in the back, and decent conversation if you're a willing partner.

The bartenders and the patrons are friendly. Everyone was there for a good time and it showed! And the drink prices are very reasonable.

Nice place great service cold beer and clean

justin justin

Real Brooklyn Part ?? Wow. Another "do I live in the same neighborhood" moment, after reading the reviews for this place. Ok. This place is a little bit of a dump. Yes, a LOT of the patrons might not have all their choppers in tact, but they are sharp as tacks! I've been in only several bars in my life, that run from one avenue to the other, with an entrance on each side. This is the only one that was in the movie Saturday night fever. Good sports. (more Mets for baseball) Wasn't wild about $4 for a Bud light after work tonight, but whatever. Great juke box, pool table in the back, and decent conversation if you're a willing partner.

good dive bar

Didn't order food, bartender was good, it was a dive bar for a certain crowd ( elderly ) on this Thursday evening before the 4th of July. Would i recommend it, I would if you want a low key atmosphere.

It's just a cool mellow place and the bartender is a very nice Irishmen. I come from Staten Island and its only a bus ride away, right over the bridge. When I dont feel like traveling to the city to go out going there is easier to get to and I always have a pleasant time there

Martin Paris

Didn't order food, bartender was good, it was a dive bar for a certain crowd ( elderly ) on this Thursday evening before the 4th of July. Would i recommend it, I would if you want a low key atmosphere.

Tracy Halle

It's just a cool mellow place and the bartender is a very nice Irishmen. I come from Staten Island and its only a bus ride away, right over the bridge. When I dont feel like traveling to the city to go out going there is easier to get to and I always have a pleasant time there

Dive

Mistreated by bar-tender, i thought they were nice, i was Wrong, SAY NO TO DRUGS!

Service has changed a lot.Its became very poor,unfortunely.Bartender female was so rude to me,she was ignoring me

I have been there more times. Service was high when bartender was a male. He helped me and my fellas with menu. Prices were reasonable. But today I was really sad. Lady bartender was so rude and nonadequate. She was unpolite. Sold beer for higher price that we buy always and speak so loudly with clients. Dont recomment go there because of this stupid "lady"

Elnur V.

I have been there more times. Service was high when bartender was a male. He helped me and my fellas with menu. Prices were reasonable. But today I was really sad. Lady bartender was so rude and nonadequate. She was unpolite. Sold beer for higher price that we buy always and speak so loudly with clients. Dont recomment go there because of this stupid "lady"