tue, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Banks Tavern, Greenpoint, New York City
Weekly pub trivia every Tuesday at this neighborhood dive (19 Greenpoint Ave). It's a classic bar with pool table and a crowd happy to be in the hood.
Want a credible neighborhood bar in Greenpoint that doesn’t pretend to be a rooftop club? Banks Tavern is your move. With deep-blue booths, artwork by local friends, a pool table and a backyard that clears out all the pretense, it leans into comfy and unforced. Expect solid drafts, a few casual bites until sold out, and a crowd that’s quietly happy to hang in the hood without showboating.
Chef Murray's rotating sandwich, made until sold out — worth planning your visit around
Canned spiked coconut water, best enjoyed in Banks' big East River backyard
Cheap beers and shots in a laid-back Greenpoint spot with a dog-friendly backyard.