Hollow Nickel

Would highly recommend. Ginger toddy was unique and very well made, grilled cheese with bacon on sourdough was delicious. Casual vibe, playlist was great. Excellent spot for a meal and a couple drinks. Whiskey list was extensive and a good number of house drinks. I’ll be back.

I try to be fair with my reviews. With that being said after a leave a not so good review and the manager or owner of an establishment reaches out to me to rectify the situation I appreciate that. Once that happens I give the establishment the benefit of the doubt and not hold them solely responsible for when their staff may be having a not so good day. This particular owner reached out to me immediately after my experience with his establishment and even gave me his personal cell number. How’s that for excellent customer service? I may or may not be in Brooklyn any time soon because I was a tourist during this visit but if I am I’ll definitely reach out to him and give his establishment another try.

Excellent choice for a bar if you have some time before going to an event at Barclays just up Atlantic Ave, or if you just happen to be in the area! Casual and reasonably priced pub-​style food, good selection of drinks (and $ 1 off well cocktails until 9pm). I recommend the black bean burger! Surprisingly tasty.
Service was a bit slow. Our waitress was the only one handling the entire front of the place, plus also helping man the bar.
Curious to try the outdoor garden in the warmer months!

Great Craft Beer Bar! Great Food, friendly & knowledgable staff! May be my new local spot.

Gene aka Joaquin is the best server. Always friendly and nicw. The pickle backs are delicious A+ chicken wings. Perfect place for after work.

I never rate places on Unilocal.I only use it to find bars and restaurants near me. Tonight, I was moved to review a restaurant.
My girlfriend and I were trying to find a place near Barclays Center to grab a bite and something to drink. The first place we went was packed (The Hollow Nickel). The second place we went only had a limited menu of bar snacks, that looked great but it wasn’t really what we were looking for. I butted my way into a conversation between the bartender and another customer and it turned out the other customer owned The Hollow Nickel. I mentioned that we stopped by there first but that it was too crowded to find a seat. Without hesitation he offered to call the restaurant and bring us food to the bar where we were drinking.
I ordered a burger and my girlfriend got the mushroom quesadilla. They were both perfect. The burger was cooked perfectly and the quesadilla was delicious. Does service get better than that? Probably not. Will I go back to both of these places? Most definitely.

Nice bar and restaurant in the BK, close to the Barclay Center, which makes it nice to go after a game. Prices are relative cheap compare to other bars in the area and the city.
I had the ommegang witte beer, which was really good and the wrap. The beer was $ 6 and the wrap with fries $ 10. Bill came to $ 16, taxes were already included I believe.
Great place! I would like to give another try for the nachos and the burger to see how they are.
Keep up the good work!

I came here for brunch with a friend. I enjoyed the breakfast burrito. My friend liked the scrambled eggs and loved the «home fries.» Very cozy spot with friendly staff and delicious food. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Omg. I’m in absolute love with the Hollow Nickel. I’ve been here a handful of times and I will continue. Every time I’ve come it’s just as great as the last time. I love the bartenders they are so sweet and funny. Logan is great and so is another one that I sadly don’t remember his name. He wears a hat and has an awesome beard.
Pickle back shots are where it’s at and if you don’t do one then I am sorry.
Grilled cheese is the perfect post beer meal.
It’s just such a chilled out spot and it truly is the ideal bar for me. I always love trying new places but honestly, I always end up here and really wouldn’t want it any other way.
Moving to Brooklyn has been such a great experience and the Hollow Nickel will truly capture my love for living here and being a Brooklynite.

My friend found this place on Unilocal and decided to have happy hour/​dinner here on a Friday evening around 6pm. Judging from the reviews and pictures, we decided to give this place a try.
Once we stepped in, it was CROWDED. The only available seats we saw were by the window and seated ourselves. There were shot glasses and glass cups everywhere. No one came around to cleaning them so we just pushed them aside. There was a huge blackboard with a mini menu and also a small paper menu floating around from table to table.
Went to the bar and ordered the turkey toastie for myself & the angus burger for my friend and drinks. Asked for a malibu bay breeze and blue hawaiian and the bartender that helped me said they don’t carry malibu and I just settled for a cider. Waited on the blue hawaiian for a bit and she never came back with it. When I finally got her attention again, I asked her where was the blue hawaiian and her response was ‘what’s in that again?’ I’m sorry, but how are you a bartender and not know what’s in a blue hawaiian? When I told her she said they didn’t carry blue curacao.
Whoever she was, she must be new. I wish I got her name because she was clueless throughout the whole time I was there. I had to repeat my order to her twice and the order number twice. I told her I wanted the burger medium and it came out well done. The turkey toastie was your typical turkey sandwich drenched in butter. The fries that came with it were super salty. When we were finish, I went to close my tab and it took forever to get her attention. She looked over at me a couple of times and totally ignored me when I tried to wave her down and she decided to help others instead. Super annoyed, I just waved down another worker to close the tab for me.
Overall, the worst experienced ever. The food was mediocre, the service was terrible, the selection was limited and it was disgusting inside. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this place. You’ll probably have a better experience at Applebee’s inside Atlantic Terminal.

MEeehhh I want to love this place because it’s in a really ideal spot for meeting up with people (since SO many trains converge around this area) but my experience overall was mediocre. While the staff was friendly and the backyard was beautiful, the old fashioned I got was terrible. large sugar granules settled into the bottom of the drink, and a large orange wedge was just dropped into the glass without any sign of muddling whatsoever.
the best advice I could give is to order a spirit neat or on the rocks — they do have a nice (although somewhat limited) selection of scotch/​rye/​bourbon, and the food definitely looks on point.
I think while chasing the last warm days of the season, this is a great spot for a quick drink or food, but I wouldn’t recommend ordering cocktails per se.

I came here more than a week ago to celebrate my best friend’s birthday and this place gave me the most unexpected experience ever. Coming here, I thought it was going to be like a typical restaurant, with a waiter/​waitress taking you to your seat and coming to your table every 20 minutes refilling water and asking if your food was good. Instead, this place ended up being the most relaxing and freeing place to dine and drink.
When we went into the restaurant, the bartender simply told us to sit anywhere and handed us the menu. We had to go up to the bar, just to order our food and drinks, which was I found surprising.
We ordered nachos, burgers and french toast which all fell in the range of $ 11 – 20. The portion of the burger was pretty big with a side of fries. The nachos were one of the best nachos I have ever had, as it came with a container of guacamole, and salsa, which all had a hint of spice to it which gave it a kick of flavor. I particularly loved the french toast I ordered, as it was topped with berries and a side of maple syrup. The french toast was very rich in flavor and had the perfect texture, not too mushy in the middle and not burnt on the outside.
If you are someone who is particularly into fruity drinks, I’d recommend getting the white peach sangria; it has a small kick of alcohol that kind of hit me a bit, but with an overall fruity taste.
Food: delicious, portion is worth the money
Atmosphere: very relaxed, color scheme of black and red (which I love)
Service: majority of the time self-​service, I had to repeat a few times my order of french toast since he did not hear me.
If you are in the area of Barclay Center after watching a game or concert, I would recommend this place as it is spacious and not as crowded as other places in Brooklyn. One more perk, is that there is a beautiful outdoor setting to hang out or go for on a casual date.

Here’s a list, in no particular order, of things I really dig about this place:
— It’s never crowded. Admittedly, I’ve never gone on a Saturday night, but every time I go, it’s practically empty which means I get a seat and good service and I can talk to my companions in peace. I’m sure the owner would prefer it to be full all the time, but this is my perfect vibe right here.
— The drink selection. Not the craziest most obscure craft beers, but you can definitely get something better than Stella or Guinness. Plus they serve this one brand of cider I love that for some reason I can’t really find anywhere else, so good on them. Prices are decent.
— Food. Pretty good for basic «pub» fare, especially their vegetarian options. Prices are fair.
— Happy hour on weekends. Self-​explanatory.
— Killer backyard. Lots of seating, quiet, tons of shade, not swarming with mosquitoes. Like, I live 5 minutes away and have my own private yard, and still sometimes I’m like, «I wanna go hang out in Hollow Nickel’s backyard.»
— Service. Friendly, funny, quick, they remember us even though we’re semi-​regulars at best. I like these dudes a lot.
One star off because once my veggie burger was kinda dry and the margarita is really nothing to write home about. But really this is more like 4.5 stars, because I’m THAT person on Unilocal,and I really do like this place a lot.

We enjoyed dinner and drinks outside on the Hollow Nickel’s back patio this past Friday evening. It’s a casual place with a variety of beer options and comfort food choices. We enjoyed the massive burger and the sourdough grilled cheese, with the seasoned fries (so good!!) and the salad respectively. All were well done and portions were very generous. Service was friendly but generally they encourage you to order at the bar as there is only one server that rotates around the restaurant and patio. Prices were very reasonable for the neighborhood. Great place for a bite before or after an event at Barclays (a couple blocks down from it along atlantic). Worth the visit!

Hollow Nickel is a cozy bar that has a good selection of bourbons, craft beers, & tasty comfort food. You’ll find Kentucky bourbons like Bulleit, Knobs Creek, & Widows Jane. They also make cocktails like the Brooklyn Sour, the Manhattan, & an Old Fashion. Also, the craft beers on tap rotate frequently & sometimes feature local favorites like Sixpoint.
The Bacon Burger with Monterey Jack cheese was not amazing but it was good & it hit the spot. If you prefer something lighter, try the flavorful Guacamole & Chips. The kitchen is open late on most nights & depending on where you sit, you may have to place your food/​drink order at the bar.
Hollow Nickel’s back room has intimate booths with candle light setting, perfect for dates or just catching up with friends. On nice days, they open up their beautiful backyard, which is landscaped & romantically lit at night. FYI: This bar is known as an After-​Party spot for Barclays events so there may be a longer wait than usual.

Had the best, most unexpected time here. I was on my way home from the Mermaid Parade when my belly started rumbling, so I whipped out my handy Unilocal app and headed here, a short walk from Atlantic Terminal. Let me start off by saying I was ready to call it a day and head home but this place lit the entire night for me, suddenly anything was possible.
We walked in around 6 and were instantly in the mood for a good time. I wasn’t planning on drinking but they had a $ 6 dollar special, a shot of whiskey and a beer, they were able to sub in their Hollow Nickel Ale, which was so refreshing. I ordered the BLT with a salad, it was awesome. The sourdough was wonderful and perfectly toasted, the bacon was crispy, tomato was juicy and there was a good amount of mayo. The salad was fresh and dressed to perfection.
We decided to try a pickle back shot, I recommend everyone try this, at least once! It’s hard to stop at one and before we knew it, we missed 3 trains and just decided to stay. We ventured out for a bit but it wasn’t long till we were back, this time we headed to the outdoor area. It’s beautiful and very roomy, there was just enough seating for everyone and the waitresses were always making their way through the crowd, making friendly conversation and taking drink orders. This was truly a magical night, made possible by Hollow Nickel.

Based upon the name I thought this place was as empty as my soul. Or as hollow as my views on society. On the contrary however, it’s packed. With lots of awesome things like, swell drinks, good people, delicious food, and chairs. Got to love chairs.
I’d been meaning to stop by the Hollow Nickel for awhile but never got around to doing it. Always something came up. I had plans, or an emergency came our of no where, or the feds were onto my illegal wild animal trafficking. Typical things that pop up.
In the past month or so I’ve been there for a few times. in particular for some happy hours. They were quite happy so there was no false advertising.
$ 1 off all tap beers. As well as deals on well drinks. They also have a deal going around all the time. $ 6 beer and shot combo. It’s a Narragansett tall boy, so while it’s not my favorite beer it is a 16oz, and Evan Williams is pretty darn good for a well shot. If you like suffering and hate yourself you can get the deal with a Corona and a well shot of tequila instead. There’s also a margarita special, you may want to inquire about.
My favorite thing about the place is the food. I don’t care for Jalapeño Poppers, but these are not ordinary poppers. They’re almost more like fritters. Tasty tasty fritters. I also love their guac, fried pickles, and fries. And I don’t normally like overly seasoned fries either, but once again this place just knows how to do it real well. The dipping sauces are fantastic. They got chipolte mayo. Cucumber mayo. Mayo mayo. I like mayo!
There’s lots of different seating, from a several stool tables in the front, a bar with a television, booths, tables in the back, and an outdoor area. Perfect for whatever size your party is.
My one quarrel is the beer selection. It could be a bit more vast. And I don’t think the price of the drafts are that great, but they’re not awful either. I have to say their personal house brew is pretty good, and is only $ 5 bucks. They also make a solid Manhattan if you want to get all fancy.
So if you find yourself strolling down Atlantic, this is a great option for a great time.

This bar has the three CB’s that are necessary at a drinking establishment:
Craft Beer. Cute Bartenders. Clean Bathrooms.
I’m not sure how I haven’t been to this awesome neighborhood spot before, but now it’ll have a place in my boozing rotation.
Came recently to have drinks with a friend, and it was certainly brimming when we got there around 7. But the crowd died down an hour later, and thankfully we secured a seat at the bar. To safely get a barstool, I’d say arrive after 8 on a weekday.
We had a couple beers (Sixpoint and Lagunitas) and ended up getting some food as well (quesadilla). Beers were $ 6 – 7, with some cans running at $ 4.
While all the of previously mentioned were no different from a typical Brooklyn bar, the service here is awesome. Bartenders are chatty and sweet, and regulars seemed nice enough. You’ll get a Cheers-​y vibe, and I’m sure you’ll want to hang out with the gang every night soon enough. Bottoms up!

Hollow Nickel has two things that make a great bar — a good whiskey selection, and an amazing backyard. I’ve passed by this place many times while walking home and never really stopped in. But I had some time to kill and decided to take the plunge.
They have a very respectable whiskey/​bourbon/​Scotch selection, all for very reasonable prices. Laphroaig was $ 12 and Blanton’s was $ 13. I’ve definitely paid more for both.
The backyard is pretty huge. It’s nicer than 4^th Ave Pub and is a lot more open. Great place to be during the spring or summer months.
Sad that it took so long to get my ass over here, but I’ll definitely be returning!

This place is super Brooklyn. Cool, cozy bar with an even cooler outside seating area with mismatched furniture.
The bar gets a tad busy and it could take a while to get a drink.
I ordered a cheeseburger and thought it wasn’t half bad! I enjoyed the fries too, they were sprinkled in coarse pepper.
The service was friendly.