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14 bars within half a mile of Montrose Ave, as New York on Tap listed them around 2008.

• Duckduck

  153 Montrose Ave. · 0.2 mi

  Still pouring

  Reminiscent of a Williamsburg scene that hasn't existed for almost a decade anywhere near Bedford Avenue. DuckDuck has a low-key cool kid vibe and perhaps even more importantly really cheap beer. Try the Schmidt Face - a can of Schmidt and a shot of whiskey for $5.

• Kings County

  286 Seigel St. · 0.3 mi

  Closed

• Stain Wine BarPick

  766 Grand St. · 0.3 mi

  Closed; now Brooklyn Standard

  Just far enough from Bedford Ave to have retained its soul, Stain is a low key art bar supporting local artists and hosting a popular craft night - PAINTstain "talent optional".

• Sweet UpsPick

  277 Graham Ave. · 0.4 mi

  Closed; now Ore Bar

  Sexy, red wallpaper and leather banquettes create a Parisian hothouse aesthetic, while cheap and tasty cocktails help create a hothouse atmosphere.

• King's County

  49 Bogart St · 0.4 mi

  Closed; now Swallow Cafe

• Lockinn

  949 Grand St. · 0.4 mi

  Closed; now The Less Dead

• Grand Central

  659 Grand St. · 0.4 mi

  No license found in 2026

• Wreck Room

  940 Flushing Ave. · 0.5 mi

  Closed

• 940 Flushing Lounge

  940 Flushing Ave · 0.5 mi

  No license found in 2026

• 940 Sportsbar

  940 Flushing Ave · 0.5 mi

  No license found in 2026

• Bushwick Country Club

  618 Grand St. · 0.5 mi

  Moved to 608 Grand Street, Brooklyn

• Balanza Bar

  426 Lorimer St. · 0.5 mi

  No license found in 2026

• Byzantio

  28-31 31st St. · 0.5 mi

  Closed; now Alma Bank

• Art Land

  609 Grand St. · 0.5 mi

  Closed; now Blinky’s

  Grungy low key atmosphere + second furniture + back garden + pool table + live jazz - hipsters = A solid neighborhood bar.