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The Bad Old Days

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At The Bad Old Days, we're all about good times with great friends and a cold brew (or two). We're that cozy spot in Ridgewood where you can hang out, have a laugh, and enjoy some of the best craft cocktails and draft beers around. On game nights, come on down to test your skills...

The Bad Old Days

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About The Bad Old Days

At The Bad Old Days, we're all about good times with great friends and a cold brew (or two). We're that cozy spot in Ridgewood where you can hang out, have a laugh, and enjoy some of the best craft cocktails and draft beers around. On game nights, come on down to test your skills and make some new f...

At The Bad Old Days, we're all about good times with great friends and a cold brew (or two). We're that cozy spot in Ridgewood where you can hang out, have a laugh, and enjoy some of the best craft cocktails and draft beers around. On game nights, come on down to test your skills and make some new friends - our staff is always up for a friendly competition. Meanwhile, our chefs are whipping up tasty eats that'll keep you coming back for more (and we've heard great things about our happy hour menu).

What Customers Say About The Bad Old Days

The Bad Old Days is a cozy, eclectic bar with a warm atmosphere, vintage decor, and friendly bartenders. Customers rave about the great drinks, happy hour specials, and the overall chill vibe, making it a favorite local spot.

Popular Dishes

espresso martini (5) hibiscus margaritas medicina

Best For

Couples Groups Locals Casual Late Night

Tip: Enjoy the happy hour specials and the cozy, eclectic atmosphere. Be aware that they don't serve food, but you can order delivery.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

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Explore the area around The Bad Old Days

The Bad Old Days is located in Ridgewood, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Summerfield Street Row Historic District (A 962m) — building in New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • St. Mary & St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church (A 530m) — church in NY, United States of America

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  • Bushwick Playground (A 674m) — park in the United States of America
  • Hope Ballfield (A 855m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC
  • Bushwick Fields (A 862m) — park in the United States of America
  • Heisser Triangle (A 880m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Irving Square (A 987m) — park in the United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about The Bad Old Days

The Bad Old Days is located at 16-84 Woodbine St, Ridgewood, NY 11385, Ridgewood.
Near The Bad Old Days you can find points of interest such as St. Mary & St. Antonios Coptic Orthodox Church, Bushwick Playground, Hope Ballfield, Bushwick Fields.
The Bad Old Days offers bar cuisine.
The Bad Old Days has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at The Bad Old Days based on customer reviews are: espresso martini, hibiscus margaritas, medicina.
The Bad Old Days is ideal for couples, groups, locals, casual dining, late night.
The Bad Old Days is a cozy, eclectic bar with a warm atmosphere, vintage decor, and friendly bartenders. Customers rave about the great drinks, happy hour specials, and the overall chill vibe, making it a favorite local spot.
Enjoy the happy hour specials and the cozy, eclectic atmosphere. Be aware that they don't serve food, but you can order delivery.
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The Bad Old Days Ridgewood Reviews

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Wendy Zhou

Very moody and retro - love the $10 HH espresso martinis, and they also had a small but interesting wine selection with several Greek options which you don’t often see (plus generous pours!).

Dess Herzfelder
Dess Herzfelder

Such an amazing chill eclectic atmosphere to pop an edible, have a delicious drink, hang with friends and journal. I love this place!

Joe Cabrera
Joe Cabrera

Love this spot, great drinks and great vibes. It feels like you are sitting in a chill living room.

Hakeem Reed
Hakeem Reed

Briefly stopped in was a wonderful atmosphere loved it, during a birthday bar crawl!

Matt Abbruzzese
Matt Abbruzzese

Love this local legend! Great for all types of occasions but especially the casual stop in for drinks and finger foods. Awesome atmosphere, cute and comfy! Welcomes all bar goers with professionalism and quality service. Bartenders are wonderful! Stop in for a drink!

Joanna LC
Joanna LC

Super tasty & expertly made cocktails (we had the espresso martini and medicina). Vibe is low-key, cozy and eclectic, with lots of interesting knickknacks to look at. Music was a bit “before our time”, like kinda boomer / hippy, but somehow fitting. Other patrons seem friendly and warm. We really enjoyed it and will come back.

Selina H
Selina H

Best espresso martini you’ll ever have— and it’s $10! I’ve been going to the Bad Old Days since I moved to Ridgewood 8 years ago. It remains one of the neighborhood’s best bars. The relaxed and cozy vibe is exactly what an anxious nerd needs. The new renovations are much needed to reflect the weekend traffic; sleek booths replaced the antique furniture, but charm remains in the antique tables and decor, chess tabletops replaced with a high top and stools, and larger bathrooms. I hope this spot never goes under, like so many wonderful Ridgewood staples ❤️

Beth Crane
Beth Crane

possibly the best espresso martini i’ve ever had

Alvaro Veloso Cabral
Alvaro Veloso Cabral

Enjoying the vintage decor and warm atmosphere while sipping on these hibiscus margaritas and people watching 🍹🚶‍♂️

Joshua Perez
Joshua Perez

The Bad Old Days is a throwback to my first arpartment’s living room, oh the good old days. This neighborhood haunt makes me wish this was my neighborhood.

Samantha Anthony
Samantha Anthony

Love this place so much! It's my new favorite bar. I only wished I lived in the area so I could go all the time! It's super cozy, with bookshelves, comfy chairs, and mismatched furniture. Great prices and they have events like bad movie nights and free comedy shows. Love it!!

Boaz Salmi
Boaz Salmi

Great drinks selection very happy vibe my favorite local bar ÷)

Jae Donners
Jae Donners

A few months late but finally getting around to this review. This place is great. The ambiance is extremely warm and relaxing. They have a wonderful selection of games and a nice outdoor space. I visited a couple times while I was staying in queens and was pleased with the experience every time. To top it off this place has one of the best bartenders I've encountered in the city. Her drinks are delicious and she is warm and welcoming to all real Americans. The first time I visited I happened to be wearing my all lives matter pin. She noticed it while serving me and pointed it out. I expected the typical nasty response that I get in NYC when people misinterpret my political leanings but instead she commented on how nice it was to see. The bar was somewhat busy so we didn't have a long conversation beyond that but her positive reaction really made my day. If you have a chance to have a drink here on a day the blonde bartender works I 100% recommend you do. The other couple times I visited there was another bartender who I didn't feel comfortable speaking politics with so I can't guarantee they are all as cool as the woman but he did make a decent cocktail so you will have a good time regardless of who is working. If you are in the area and want to a place to drink.. I highly recommend this one.

Paul Haverkamp
Paul Haverkamp

Great bartenders, good vibe, fantastic happy hour specials. Keep the Narragansett flowing!

Asad Richardson (LionOnTheWeb)
Asad Richardson (LionOnTheWeb)

Chill vibe, great prices. Great place to come to with a group of friends as everyone here is pretty familiar with each other and pretty cliquish — all in all, highly recommend; board games and all.

Christian Santos (CS D)
Christian Santos (CS D)

If you like reading within a “hippie neighborhood,” this would be the bar for you. however, I’m only giving up four stars for now, because while I do want to go into this bar more often, I’m on medication to get over many traumas, including getting over a ban from a different bar. This bar has my respect for now :-) - Zabar’s Employee

Blake Rasmussen
Blake Rasmussen

A nice little bar with a really fun vibe, friendly staff. Super enjoyable place to sit and relax. I didn’t love the cocktail I ordered (espresso martini), but I think I would absolutely come back and order a house special drink. Definitely somewhere I’d revisit!

Destiny Chambers
Destiny Chambers

Really eclectic feel, with great service, a great beer selection and cocktails. Nice pre-game or date night spot. They didn’t have food, but you can have food delivered. Nice touch.

Jessica A
Jessica A

A hidden gem. It has a casual oldies feel. It's a great place to go with a group of friends if you just want to relax and catch up. The bartenders are very friendly. The drinks are decently priced. I would definitely suggest a visit here.

Oscar Leon
Oscar Leon

Loved this bar. The decor and the ambience is great. It's perfect for drinks with your special someone. The drinks are strong and good. They have bar seating and comfy chairs which I believe u can even play some board games on. Only downside is they dont sell food but u can order to deliver there. Overall nice bar with sort of a hipster style to it. Will deff come back.

Jose Loveras
Jose Loveras

only reason its a 1 star its because the drinks were good but the bartender really embarrassed me and my friend into giving her a tip not knowing it we was in a bad situation or anything. super rude & ill be refunding her tip because it was just soooo rude to put us on the spot when we just wanted to have a nice thursday night to catch up, hope that girl gets fired

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People typically spend 45 min to 2.5 hr here
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📶 Free WiFi
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