Doris

Doris, I love you, but get it together. The slow and obnoxious service really puts a damper on what is generally a great bar.

When you get to Doris, turn around. You’ve gone too far. Assuming you wanted to go to a decent bar. Just head over to Glorietta Baldy. My main issue with this place is not so much the bar itself but its generally filled with the corniest people around. All the cliches are accounted for. So, if thats your bag then disregard this review all together.

Excellent bar. Amazing music. Cool bartenders. Good happy hour until 8 which helps with us that work in midtown. Total gem in Brooklyn.

I go to a lot of bars. Or maybe I go to the same few bars I like a lot. Either way, I randomly found myself at this newish bar one day this summer.
From the outside, it kind of made me think I was about to head into New Mexico — maybe it was the white stucco and the round windows? What ever it was, when I walked in, it was not at all what I was expecting. First of all, it was DARK. I might have been wearing sunglasses when I first stepped in but even after I took them off I still couldn’t see worth a damn. It was like going back in time to a candlelit monastery.
The place also strongly smelled of grilled cheese sandwiches. I don’t know if this is good or bad because grilled cheese sandwiches are technically delicious but I’m not sure that’s what I really want to smell like after leaving a bar. Also, bars could smell of much worse. MUCH worse. Artisanal pickles are also available (this is, after all, Brooklyn).
After blindly pawing our way to the bar and deciphering the menu first by candlelight then by cellphone flashlight, we picked a couple of ok-​but-​not-​great beers. The prices were acceptable if maybe $ 1 over what I would have expected for the neighborhood. With beers in hand, we headed outside.
The outside is fantastic. It was a magical hipster garden in the scummy urban landscape of Fulton Street. I didn’t know such a place could exist. The could probably throw up a hammock and it would be heaven in Brooklyn. There were big, beautiful trees; plenty of seating, a ping pong table (!) and everything was pretty darn clean.
People watching is also pretty good. I’m an old lady so when I look around, I just chuckle at all the unfortunate clothing and hair choices that young people make these days.
Overall, if you’re suffering from urban overload and want to be outdoors, this isn’t a bad place to end up.

So cute, bartenders are attentive, music is solid, and they have GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES. C’mon.

I’ve been to Doris a few times. Every time I like it less and less. The back patio is great in the summer– but only if you are a heavy smoker. I can’t stand drowning in cigarette smoke, so have to drink inside. The air conditioning isn’t so great inside, so that makes it worse.
Music and vibe are meh. Very hipster. Drink selection is a-​ok with a good number of draft options. Happy hour pricing is $ 5 for beer. Not bad at all.
The past two times we have been here the bartenders took foreverrrrrrrrrr to serve us drinks. They are arrogant and rude. I probably waited at the bar for over twelve minutes before even being acknowledged. The female bartender kept getting drinks for people who had come in after I did.
We had no idea the bar served food, so once brought in slices to have during happy hour. Pretty quickly after one bite we were policed by the pizza nazi who said «NO OUTSIDE FOOD IN THE BAR!» Totally fine, but they don’t make it very obvious that they serve food so I had no idea. After our round, we happily moved to Glorietta and spent a ton more money on drinks, and happily ate our slices in a smoke free, better vibe bar with far more awesome and attentive bartenders.

Had a LA compadre visiting text me to ask if I have heard of this bar called «Doris». Replied, no, but give me the address, I’ll meet you there. Kismet! Instantaneous love and can honestly say that about 2 years later, and Doris is, to quote Shania Twain «still in the one». Atmosphere, drinks, music all perfect.

Great little backyard and fun atmosphere.

1. Forget the back patio if you don’t want to marinate in American Spirits smoke.
2. So I ordered a whiskey on the rocks. But then the bartender, who was not exactly an intelligent or capable person, forgot what I ordered, so I told him a second time that I wanted a whiskey on the rocks. Then he came out with a shot of whiskey without ice. So I was like, «Hey man I actually wanted this on the rocks?» and he was like, «Yeah.» And then it dawned on him that «on the rocks» means «with ice,» and he was all like «OH.» So quietly, hesitantly, he slid a single tiny, melty ice cube the size of pencil eraser into the glass. And I got ALL that for only, what, ten bucks?

Smells like candles and paninis
Made me really want a candle and a panini
Adam was there

Doris is an all around good bar. All of the speciality cocktails I’ve had, I’ve loved. El Supremo is my favorite!
New Mexico type vibe– the white walls and dim lights keep it feeling open but cozy. Not a ton of room to sit inside, but when it’s warm enough and the outdoor area in the back is open, it’s fantastic!
Also the grilled cheeses there are to die for. It’s also the kind of place you can go for any occasion. For me, Doris is a winning combination of good drinks, good food and a casual but classy atmosphere.

The design of Doris is great, and it does a good job of toeing that line between «bar you’d take a first date to,» and «bar you visit a couple times a week to see your neighborhood friends/​get rowdy.»
Other than that though, there’s serious problems with the service (why so hostile all the time bartenders??), and the cocktails are nothing to write home about.

This place is easy to miss if you’re passing quickly, but if you spot that round yellow window on the door, you should definitely go in.
The vibe was cool and casual. The selection was pretty good. the music was just right. The bartender was too busy to be attentive, but that’s not the worst thing. THEY HAVE GRILLED CHEESE. and the backyard is lovely. There’s not actually much more to hope for in a brooklyn bar.
(they were cash only when i was there… but other reviews suggest that this has been resolved. woohoo!)

Now accepting credit cards! Its such a cool place to grab a few drinks with friends. I love the atmosphere and the drinks are pretty great too! Bring cash if you want an amazing quesadilla though. It’s a little hard to find but definitely worth the search.

Even though I live pretty close by, and it’s a hop, skip and a jump from the Franklin C stop, Doris never really became a regular spot for me.
Sure, they have a great backyard, a decent happy hour ($ 5 draught beer, $ 2 off other stuff) that even runs for extra long on weekends, a solid drink selection, music from a wide selection of vinyl, chill bartenders, cool gold matchbooks, micheladas, and a hip southwest inspired interior that I can’t be mad at.
But, they also had a fatal flaw (for me at least) — being cash only…
I recently decided to pop by after work just to shake things up a bit. I sat at the bar. Ready to order a drink. My fists of cash ready to go. There were a couple people who had just ordered so I waited patiently, only to be floored moments later after witnessing the person who just got their drinks paying WITH A CREDIT CARD. WAT?! I searched the bar — credit card machine, spotted. Along with a pile of cards from other like minded folk who were, no doubt, also relishing this moment.
So yeah, good job Doris. Welcome to the present.
I can’t not mention the fact that they also have food from my favorite grilled cheese truck, Morris Truck.
Will definitely be stopping by a bit more often.

Doris recently started accepting cards, which means I will be visiting more often. Which is a good thing, because I’m really into the vibe of this place. Laid back is the word I’d use to describe it, as well as Southwestern inspired. The drinks are on point and the back yard draws a decent sized crowd. I haven’t been on the weekends yet, but I can imagine it’s popular then. I’ve heard talk about tacos and burritos, but on my last visit there was a grilled cheese menu, and the sandwich I split hit the spot. A good place for a fun date, or a night out. I’ll be back for more, Doris.

If I can describe Doris in one word it would be: bar.
Seeing how that doesn’t help you get a good idea of what to expect, you’ll have to read more than one word. In fact I encourage you to read my entire review, which has many words. I’m sorry if it hurts your brain.
Doris is a fun, cool bar located on Fulton Street. They specialize in cocktails. Have a good draft selection. Serve great bottled beers and wine.
When you first come in you notice the whole Texas theme. Cacti, cowboy hat, Spurs jersey, fake cow skull, some guy giving a five year old a guy. Alright I’m joking about the last part, but it would fit the theme. Apparently the owner is a Texas native and many of the workers are from there as well. To my understanding most of them are from the San Antonio/​Austin areas, where I’ve had awesome times at. So I trust them.
The cocktails from the places are pretty good. If you have a request, they’ll make most known drinks for you. The cocktail menu though might not be the most appealing to you if you’re not familiar of obscure liquors. They try a lot of different things here on the menu, but as I mentioned if you know what you like they’ll whip it up for you. Unless it’s some made up drink your grandmother told you about when you were seven. (Oh why did she do that to me?) The taps were good, I didn’t love them but good. I thought their selection of bottled beers were great and my date liked the selection of wine.
Happy hour is from 1 – 8, which is amazing of course. Sit back and chill out in this awesome establishment. It brings a great vibe. As I mentioned, I enjoy the funky Texas décor. The inside is nice and lit by candle light. They have records playing some good jams. Outback is real nice as well. I have to say though, they should provide some bug spray for their patrons. Many bars that have bugs in the back (especially mosquitoes) have some kind of spray or candles that deal with the bug problem. Last time there, we left the back within three minutes. I was being eaten alive like I was playing soccer against Luis Suarez. (Yes i made a soccer joke, what are you gonna do about it) Every other group of people who went outside after us did the same thing, came right back inside within a few minutes.
There is a one easy to use bathroom upstairs. The rest are way downstairs in what is a super secluded area. Perfect in case Brooklyn is attacked by nuclear weapons.
There isn’t much food available, they were more snacks. One time there however, a gentlemen was coming in selling Californian style burritos and tacos at a good price. I never partook and have no idea how often this guy is there, but maybe you want to do some investigating yourself.
The place is cash only, but if you’re still complaining about that, kill yourself. No wait, that’s super harsh. Why don’t you stop being a slave to plastic. Burn, take that.
In the end, it’s a chill spot and worth checking out if you’re in the neighborhood.

It looks like a lot of people here had the same experience; great bar, great space, great patio, lame-​ass, douchebag bartender. The kind of guy that puts you in the mood to not have that next drink.
You ever take a dump in a 120 degree, sun baked porta-​potty on a hangover? Now imagine this experience wrapped up into a personality. It’s this guy.
I’ve had a few encounters with this dog man, and last night may very well be the last, period. We showed up around midnight, the place wasn’t packed, but there was a coupe dozen people in there. Apparently the porch was off limits based on the time, but we tried the door anyway. The guy F’ing yells at us, as an angry parent would, asking us if we know how to read. Then immediately calls ‘last call’ before we can get another drink, displacing all of his customers.
You might think I’m writing angry here, but I’m not. I’m just trying to save another’s night from potential ruination on account of this guy’s behavior.
He’s A-​whole bag of sphincters.
Tall, wavy dark hair.
If he’s not there, enjoy! It’s a beautiful place.

The good: Excellent décor.(reminds me of a Wes Anderson movie) Nice backyard & good happy hr specials.
The bad: The bartender is obnoxious, the bathrooms are pretty gross & it is cash only.
I won’t be coming here often, but will stop by every now & then on a nice day for happy hour.

Great vibe. Copper bar counter, a vinyl DJ booth & fresh-​pressed juice for reasonably priced cocktails. What more could one ask for?
Oh yeah, there’s a big outdoor patio as well.
Not much else to speak of in the area, it is the destination.
CASH ONLY (ATM in the basement, near the bathrooms)