Bars in Brighton Beach?

[Desidero]

I am venturing to Brighton Beach for dinner at either Cafe Glechik or Cafe Kashkar. Can anyone recommend a bar nearby with good local color?

Thanks in advance.

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Cafe Kashkar
1141 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Cafe Glechik
3159 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

[guanubian]

Gambrinus is a lot of fun. Absurd kitsch, half-mute, brutish waiters in sailor uniforms right out of Jean Genet's Querelle, the Baltika flows freely, etc. Order the red caviar and blini.

http://www.gambrinusny.com/

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Gambrinus
3100 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235

[oystersallday]

I always wanted to go here. Have you tried the seafood? Is there an outdoor area?

[guanubian]

Yes, about 1/4 of the seating space is outdoors, but in spite of umbrellas they'll close it down if it's rainy. I haven't eaten too many of the dishes, as Gambrinus is more of a bar than restaurant for me. What I've had -- appetizer stuff -- has been solid.

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Gambrinus
3100 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235

[Mr Porkchop]

I second Gambinus. We got some big beers here before a banquet at Tatiana, and the staff was suprisingly friendly. I guess we also went to some bar after dinner, so I am told.

[missmasala]

If the weather is going to be nice, i would overpay for a drink at one of the places on the boardwalk. plenty of local color strolling by and drinking next to you.

[Desidero]

Thanks. Are you talking about a place like Tatiana?

[missmasala]

yes. that's where my russian speaking friends always go for a drink and the couple of times i have been there it has been fun.

[Bob Martinez]

Kebeer is about half a block away from Cafe Kashkar. Sietsema liked it - http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-10-1...

I've poked my head in a few months ago and it seemed a reasonable spot for a few beers. I hope you like Kashkar better than I did.

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Cafe Kashkar
1141 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Kebeer
1003 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

[lambretta76]

Kebeer, despite the weird (and sort of lame) name, is actually really good. The beer selection is good (think German and Belgian, not Russian) and well cared for , and the bartenders' knowledge of beer is generally than their knowledge of the English language.

Prices very reasonable, I think half liters of Kwak and some random German schwartzbier came to about $9 total.

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Kebeer
1003 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

[JFores]

Kebeer's priceless and the crowd (and owners) are some veeeery interesting old Russian men if you know what I mean.

Good beer list.

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Kebeer
1003 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235