Mugs Ale House, Brooklyn, United States - pub details
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Address: 125 Bedford Avenue (corner Of N 10th St), Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211 UNITED STATES [click here for map]
Pub facilities/features:
- Jukebox
- Food served, Real ale
> Current user rating: 9.6/10 (rated by 5 users)
user reviews of Mugs Ale House, Brooklyn
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| Whilst visiting from the UK, I made a concerted effort to visit this place during my time in Brooklyn last year. I'm glad I did. Myself and a friend popped in early one afternoon. It was quiet with maybe two other blokes sat at the bar. Service was friendly - as it always seems to be in NYC (not like some of the miserable bastards we have here in the UK) and the range of ales. Wow!! I had a job counting them all. Amazing. Top boozer and will definately make a point of visiting the next time I'm Brooklyn bound. Top marks. Jonnysaint - 15 Dec 2011 18:41 |
| Paid timely visit on two days ago, making this the first place to sup American beer on US soil. The wait was worth it! The impressive beer line-up remains, with most priced at $6. I enjoyed Sly Fox Williamette Pale Ale, Chelsea Hop Angel, Henry Hudson's IPA, Ithica Smoked Porter and of course the exquisite and long awaited Smuttynose IPA. I also enjoyed a plate of homecooked pasta that was so flavoursome and fresh that I was almost tempted to lick the plate clean! Visitors to Mugs will notice a few cosmetic changes have been made to the pub's exterior. Wooden fascia signage has been added and a covered entrance doorway has also been installed. Inside, I noted the loss of the jukebox, now replaced by recorded music - actually very good choices from a bartender's iPod - and the display of beer clip badges and coasters over the entrances to the WCs has also been removed. These are, however, cosmetic changes that have not harmed the establishment to any extent whatsoever. I received warm welcome from all staff members, particularly the dining waitress (believe her name's Jessica) and the friendly blond-haired guy behind the bar whose name I fail to recollect. I liked his style of amicable conversation at the bar along with his recognition of the need to be firm where necessary! All in all, I continue to recommend Mugs to anyone visiting NY; it is absolutely worth the subway journey into Brooklyn (Bedford Ave) to visit and beer lovers will not be disappointed in any way! lad_newton - 24 Jul 2009 15:37 |
| Staggered into this place at the end of a long Brooklyn pub crawl just over two years ago. Great selection of beers, I think it had a jukebox , anyway the music was loud , the place was busy. Plus it had a pinball machine, thats an extra point from me for that. rob372 - 3 Jun 2009 22:29 |
| I first visited this gem on 11/07/06, having kindly been given directions from an employee of the nearby Brooklyn brewery. This is a very traditional drinking den with wood panelling throughout, a mosaic tiled floor and a long spacious bar for drinkers. There are a few tables for diners in the same main bar area; in addition to a curtained-off area at the rear incorporating compartmentalised seating and tables for diners and drinkers. The walls are covered with beer posters and upper sections of them are bedecked with beer mats and hanging mugs. In line with nearly all such premises in New York, Mugs Alehouse is fully air-conditioned. The musical scene is set by a jukebox playing jazz, country and rock standards at a pleasant, comfortable level for this type of bar. Most draught beers are $4 a pint (20 fl oz) except Guinness @ 5 bucks. I noted two handpumps on the bar, which, although operational, are only used in the autumn and winter months. I enjoyed the following beers during this session: BROOKLYN LAGER Dry, hoppy pilsner styled lager. Gassier than I expected. BROOKLYN SIERRA NEVADA More bitter version of the lager beer, hoppy and fruity notes to finish. Basically a good American lager beer, although still a little on the gassy side. SMUTTYNOSE IPA Utterly exquisite! More-ish, full-flavoured bitter hoppy IPA with a slight hint of fruit. In the time it took to pour this pint, I felt I�d been flown back from JFK direct to the Evening Star in Brighton! The nearest UK beer comparison to this nectar would be Dark Star American Pale Ale (APA). Once settled on this ale I remained on it all night! A blackboard menu of five meals is available at $8.50 to $12 plus soup of the day at $3.50. In our money, the dearest meal at Mugs works out at about �7. The food is wholesome, filling and tasty. On 11th July, I enjoyed a delicious seafood and rice dish; and their pasta special on 13th July was superbly flavoursome. The staff here are very friendly and welcoming, and during both visits I was afforded the warmest welcome, by staff and locals alike, anywhere in New York. Especially, I would like to thank John Conklin for helping arrange my sightseeing programme and the helpful tips re Coney Island! Highly recommended, do visit! 10/10 lad_newton - 15 Feb 2007 12:11 |
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