Jalopy Tavern

Jalopy is an incredible place to be! I feel so lucky that I live down the street and am able to enjoy the food, drink, music & people a couple times a week. Thursday nights are my favorite because Dorina the bartender is so much fun to chat with, she also makes delicious salsa which you can order with chips at anytime of the night! There’s free live music in the bar area almost every evening and it always turns out to be pretty great, especially on Fridays! You’ll often find people dancing and just in a good mood! I definitely dig it and I think you will too!

Good place for a late burger and nice music

Great brunch food. Went on Valentine’s Day and the fried chicken and biscuit was out of this world. Burger and beignets were good too– definitely recommended.

Great local atmosphere and the food is most always fantastic and fresh. Cash only but you are rewarded with some of the best drinking prices in town. Dining booths are a big plus! Love this place!

Loved this little place right next to the Jalopy Theater? Cheap good eats such as BBQ pork tacos, pulled pork empanadas and black bean hummus. My buddy Linda and I shared a bite, but not dessert. She had the brownie topped with caramel and whipped cream and I had the chocolate bread pudding, also topped. Yummy! Oh, and live music too — piano.

My kind of bar! Made me feel like I was right at home in Logan Square in Chicago. It’s run in conjunction with a music school, theater, and instrument store. Pretty cool. They have live music of the «Americana» variety, Folk, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, Blues, Swing, etc.
There’s a great old school, laid back feel and the staff’s attitude matches. They’re friendly and casual, which is great. We had a couple of appetizers, beer, and a few cocktails. All were solid. If I lived nearby, this would be my go-​to bar. Loved it!

Step across the street from Jalopy Tavern and you’ll be overlooking the romantic and scenic Battery Tunnel funnel. That may incline you to think this isn’t a place you want to stop… but you’d be wrong. The Jalopy is a quaint out-​of-​the-​way joint deserving a visit. Normally, I’d call it a dive bar but that doesn’t do it justice. It’s more of a rustic gin joint that serves surprisingly good food. Let me repeat — they serve surprisingly good food. On a few visits, my wife and I have torn through their Jambalaya, Patty Melt, Handcut Fries, Nachos, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Quesadilla, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and the Cod Sandwich. The jambalaya is addicting, the patty melt is excellent with its parmesan bread and nicely crisped onions, the bitter brussel sprouts off-​set by the sweet chilli sauce made my wife smile, and the fries are a Nirvana of real potatoes. Nothing we’ve tried has disappointed. Whatever else you can say about the Jalopy, the folks in the kitchen care about what they serve.
Its off-​the-​beaten-​path location makes Jalopy something of a hidden gem… which explains why it seems mostly populated by neighborhood regulars on a first name basis with each other. But don’t let that discourage you. Unlike many local watering holes, newcomers won’t get cool looks here. The staff — especially Christine — are all friendly, chatty, and approachable. Give it a few minutes and you’ll be chatting with the regulars about what’s playing on the TV set in the corner or getting into an animated discussion about the sociological differences between Batman in the old comics and the Adam West/​Burt Ward send-​up in the 60’s. And what’s not to love about drinks served in jam jars?

Great bar and food tavern with a New Orleans feel and menu. Funny waitstaff and a good cheap drinks list as well as a tasty generous menu make this place a hidden gem. The backyard open space is also very cool.

If this review was based on the food it would be a 10. It was honestly some of the best southern comfort food I’ve ever had. But the 2 hour wait for it was not okay. Long waits happen, I get it, but no one came to check on us, no one came to refill our drinks or even let us know there was a delay. Finally we got the waiters attention and he just said «it’s on it’s way» again not refilling our drinks or apologizing. Another hour later it finally came, and he just threw the plates down and said «sorry.» After we finished we asked for the check and it took another 30 minutes to get it. This place could be so amazing, it’s a great space, fantastic food, but I don’t think I will be returning.

Very interesting food. they have a chef from New Orleans and that its definitely reflected in the food and the specials they have on the menu. last night we had an excellent jambalaya and achicken Salad. A salad with grilled chicken on top. Sampled the burgers today. All the food was very good. very friendly staff. lots of good drinks and beer. Next door was a Cajun music festival awesome roots music. they have music almost every night here. well worth checking out .it’s a little gem in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn

Such a great quiet divey local bar with great knickknacks and a fun theme. Has great food, and the bartenders are always so nice and friendly.
Highly suggest heading down to this bar, and seeing what it has to offer.

A few days after posting this review, the owner of the Jalopy reached out to me and wrote me a very thoughtful email. She apologized on behalf of the staff, and informed me that the bartender who contributed to the abusive behavior was let go (mine was not the first complaint). She also went as far as to refund me my six dollars as well as provide me with a certificate for a free drink and free dinner at the Tavern. These five Stars are to show my appreciation for the the care and attention she gave this matter.

Every time I take a break from this place because, hey it’s New York and you should always try new things, I always leave whatever other bar I’ve just tried and think, «I should’ve just gone to Jalopy.» Great live music; my favorite bartenders; a wide variety of characters coming in and out; Bingo on Sunday (although this weekend tradition is a seasonal tradition) — it’s been my Cheers ever since moving to the neighborhood. As a girl from Chicago, this is about as close to home as it gets.

Even though it took over Moonshine– its even better. Free music and drink specials Tues night, bingo on Sundays. Movies in a great back yard. And cheap drinks and cool bartenders. Great hood bar!

Bunch of yuppies trying too hard to look/​act/​consume different while listening to horrible music. Stinks.

A desire for a post-​happy hour drink in Red Hook and a friend’s recommendation brought us here one night.
Initially confusing the adjacent Jalopy Theatre for the bar, we almost turned away. Then we realized where the bar was and went inside.
Jalopy Tavern is definitely a local watering hole, with a very laid-​back clientele and equally relaxed staff. The ambiance is welcoming and homey, and I believe there’s outdoor seating. It wasn’t terribly busy when we were there, so our server greeted us right away and we got drinks almost immediately.
There was a solid, concise list of drinks and food. Having eaten before, we didn’t order food, but it looked good. Drinks were served in Mason jars.
We drank some beer, played Yahtzee, and hung out: perfect setting for a much-​needed Friday night out in the area.
If in the Red Hook area, it’s certainly worth a stop if you’re seeking a laid-​back atmosphere where you don’t have to shout above annoying music to have a conversation. Hopefully next time we return, they’ll have found/​replaced the two missing Boggle dice because I kill at that game.

Great Beer selection, Great ambiance and PIMS CUPS. And the bartender told me rolling rocks are 2 bucks so during happy hour they are ONE DOLLAR. ONE DOLLAR!

Fiddles + Banjos + Tater Tots
Not sure it gets any better than that.
Seriously though this place is magic. Not just the amazing food and drinks, but the beautiful community of folk/​bluegrass/​old-​time musicians that hang around and have on occasion been know to spontaneously break into jam sessions. Every time I go I find cool people and chill vibes. And the Jalopy Theater is right next door!

Great bar, not as divey as Moonshine was so if you’re looking for a hole-​in-​the-​wall dive, this aint it. It is however laid back and inexpensive. Most beers are around $ 5 though they have Yuengling on tap for $ 3, some $ 5 can and shot specials, and it’s $ 1 off all drinks (except can+shot deals) M-​F 4−8pm. Yes that means you can actually get a $ 2 draft beer 5 days a week.
I’m not a huge fan of the mason jars they serve the beers in but other than that the décor and atmosphere is like classy honky tonk.
The real selling point to the Jalopy Tavern is the back patio, it’s a decent sized yard with 4 picnic tables and plenty of elbow room.
Lastly they just added a very small menu of delicious sounding food at reasonable prices ($ 6 – 12). I haven’t had any of it yet but it looked good.

This place is just about 2 blocks from my apartment, and yet I had never visited until a few months ago. It’s hidden, off the beaten path, a tiny place where I can see myself becoming a regular.
The adjacent theater has great live music nearly every night, and the tavern recently took over the space next door. The happy hour is great, the beer selection solid, and the bartenders friendly. There’s a small backyard with picnic tables and red lights, perfect for watching the twilight descend over Brooklyn, and the inside has a couple of cozy booths and a bigger table for larger groups.
They only recently started serving food, and I partook for the first time last night, after several beers. The tater tots were super tasty, as was the mac and cheese. My only complaint was that they were perhaps a little too heavy.