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Northern Bell

Northern Bell

New American Restaurant, Bar, and BBQ Joint$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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7.7/10
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    Bob R.
    "Beer selection is awesome for the area and the Boar belly rocks."(6 Tips)
    Robert G.
    "Avocado dippers and ribs are out of this world"(2 Tips)
    @mik3caprio
    "Excellent smoky flavors in the 12 hour pulled pork - try it!"(4 Tips)
    Francis
    "Great chicken wings and they have root beer with alcohol"(9 Tips)
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  • Molly F.heart icon on user image
    Molly FreemanFebruary 26, 2016
    Had the special General Tso's wings and they were the best wings I've ever had! Plus they have raspberry Woodchuck hard cider by the bottle, which is hard to find.
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    Christopher AraujoOctober 7, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Hefty servings and a great ever-changing beer list. This becomes an Oklahoma Sooners bar on Saturdays in the fall and a Mets bar all baseball season. Cool locals know about and take part in Mug Club.
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksSeptember 29, 2014
    Enjoy the last few warm weather days on the back patio of this new Southern spot. Come for the food, but stay for the extensive beer selection (we like the Firestone Wooky Jack). Read more
  • Boris J.heart icon on user image
    Boris JonesApril 8, 2015
    If you’re a fan of all things meat and BBQ, you’ll love Northern Bell. Read, Elk, Bison, Chicken, Boar, you name it. Enjoy a later summer eve in the cute little back patio area. Read more
  • Edwina M.heart icon on user image
    Edwina McGregorMay 27, 2023
    Beautiful outdoor backyard in the summer, great music, chill vibes and excellent friendly staff. Cocktails are good and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GuerrieriJune 14, 2016
    Great open air bar, venecin sausage was delicious with sauerkraut!
  • Robert G.heart icon on user image
    Robert GleybermanJune 24, 2016
    Avocado dippers and ribs are out of this world
  • Alexandra d.
    Good people. Good selection of craft beers. Still fine-tuning their vegetarian/vegan options, which is what we might expect from an NC BBQ inspired place.
  • Max F.heart icon on user image
    Max FulgoniMarch 7, 2016
    Fried avocado is amazing as is Chris the bartender who knows beer like the back of his hand
  • Khoa M.heart icon on user image
    Khoa MaMay 21, 2017
    Fried Chicken and waffles🍗 Get one with a bloody mary. Can't go wrong.
  • Redwan M.heart icon on user image
    Redwan MouslineFebruary 17, 2016
    Really good signature BM, Mac n Cheese are awesome !
  • Alex S.
    Alex StillFebruary 24, 2020
    This place has a great, classic bar burger. Mine was served perfectly medium-rare with a nice char. Good wings, too.
  • Carleen
    CarleenJuly 31, 2015
    whiskey, wings + a huge outdoor space?! also, you have to get the banana maple habanero wings.
  • Gustavo M.heart icon on user image
    Gustavo MalagónApril 9, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Best wings in NY so far and I know a lot about wings. Trust me.
  • Amy T.heart icon on user image
    Amy TremmelJanuary 12, 2015
    Biscuits & gravy and the chicken & waffles are the way to go. Free mimosa or Bellini with brunch!
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PhelanNovember 18, 2014
    Charming new neighborhood spot. Great rotating draft list, friendly service, and a PERFECT back patio. Bell-isimo.
  • Lauren D.heart icon on user image
    Lauren DMarch 23, 2017
    Nice place to grab a drink and eat
  • Jesseheart icon on user image
    JesseMay 21, 2014
    Big outdoor garden in the back. Great food and staff. Steps from the L train. Solid joint.
  • Thomas H.
    Thomas HellmerJune 2, 2014
    Margaritas were mostly ice water with tiny bit of margarita. Pulled pork was watery and hardly any BBQ sauce to go with it. Hush puppies were simply cornbread. Add some onions and garlic.
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    FrancisAugust 7, 2015
    Great chicken wings and they have root beer with alcohol
  • deniz a.heart icon on user image
    deniz ayazOctober 6, 2017
    bloody mary, sausage and caramelized onions!
  • Cliff W.heart icon on user image
    Cliff WilsonJuly 16, 2016
    Pork Mac n cheese!
  • Oliver B.heart icon on user image
    Oliver BouchardJanuary 23, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The pulled pork is to die for.
  • Sarah S.
    Sarah SchwartzJune 10, 2014
    Staff were super friendly. The chopped chicken sandwich was really yummy! Also very good prices.
  • Jillian A.
    Jillian AdelMay 26, 2014
    Elk burger was great and they pickle their own stuff. Drinks are STRONG. Staff is super sweet
  • Bob R.heart icon on user image
    Bob RichardsJune 11, 2014
    Backyard is pretty quality. Beer selection is awesome for the area and the Boar belly rocks.
  • Amber M.heart icon on user image
    Amber MollerJune 13, 2014
    Awesome! Friendly vibes and delish food
  • Michael B.
    Michael BradyAugust 7, 2014
    Friendly staff and a pretty backyard with a brick wall warmed by the neighboring bakery's oven is quite a draw. But the vegetarian food is underwhelming at best. I doubt I'll give it another try.
  • @mik3caprioheart icon on user image
    @mik3caprioSeptember 1, 2014
    Excellent smoky flavors in the 12 hour pulled pork - try it!
  • Danny N.heart icon on user image
    Danny NathanAugust 7, 2014
    We stopped by for dinner but found the veggie food offerings utterly bland haven't been back, although the beer selection is solid.
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    brandiJune 22, 2014
    Sirloin tip special tonight was the best thing I've had all year. #delish
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    DaveJune 15, 2014
    Nice beer garden, well shaded. The food isn't bad but it's not amazing. Pulled pork is a bit watery, the salad was soggy and the citrus vinaigrette was far to vinegary. 6/10. Friendly staff though.
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneJuly 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    In my opinion all green beans should be served with bacon, and they sure are here.
  • Marie L.
    Marie Le ClaireOctober 6, 2014
    Great veggie burger, awesome staff, fantastic beer selection
  • Greg C.
    Greg CapassoFebruary 5, 2015
    Awesome whiskey selection and friendly staff.
  • inna k.
    inna katsApril 15, 2018
    Kitchen closes at midnight.. this chic just wants some mac n cheese at 2am 😌
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonyOctober 10, 2016
    Biscuits fall apart in a bad way, food is more photogenic than actually good.
  • Wesley B.
    Wesley BarrowJune 10, 2014
    Great spot. Loved the Cobb salad!
  • Elysia M.heart icon on user image
    Elysia MannOctober 27, 2015
    Avocado dippers OMG
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BeaneyJanuary 11, 2015
    Get the wings! (Thai pepper)
  • BKbybike N.heart icon on user image
    BKbybike NYCAugust 3, 2014
    The backyard is great. Cobb salad is pleasant. Everything else is underwhelming.
  • Amanda W.heart icon on user image
    Amanda WashJune 29, 2014
    We were excited to try this place, very disappointed. Wouldn't go back. Staff was friendly but food was terrible. 3 egg omelette, no way it was more than 1.5 eggs, 8 ounce burger was maybe 4 &overcook
  • Courty S.heart icon on user image
    Courty StantonFebruary 29, 2016
    Southern Brunch
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaFebruary 9, 2016
    Bathroom doors slide
  • Lauren H.heart icon on user image
    Lauren HansenJuly 26, 2015
    Went here for brunch and ordered the fried chicken and waffles. When I received and cut into my order, the chicken was still raw. No thanks, never again.
  • Jan O.heart icon on user image
    Jan OAugust 12, 2014
    Awesome Mac n Cheese
  • Raquelle J.heart icon on user image
    Raquelle JessieFebruary 25, 2015
    AWESOME cheeseburger
  • Jake S.
    Jake S.December 30, 2018
    Insanely expensive beer.
  • Matthew D.heart icon on user image
    Matthew DFebruary 4, 2015
    Turkey leg
  • Jake S.
    Jake S.December 30, 2018
    I went for brunch and ordered a single beer that was $13. I won't be back.
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