Longbow Pub & Pantry
Address:
7316 Third Avenue
City:
Brooklyn, NY
Zip:
11209
Phone:
(718) 238-7468
Site:
Visit the restaurant site
Map:
Map
Cuisine:
Pub Food
2nd Cuisine:
Welsh
Area:
Bay Ridge
Takeout:
Yes
Review:
This English-style pub draws a friendly crowd for its nice selection of beers and traditional British fare. There's a large bar up front that is great for watching the game (rugby is big here), while the dining room offers a nice escape with its warm wood paneling and cozy booths.
On tap you'll find a nice assortment of brews like Ohara's Irish Stout, Goose Island Honkers Ale and Fuller's London Pride at a reasonable price at $6 a pint. If you looking for something a bit stronger try the "Grog," a rum drink with lime and molasses. It goes down easily and is very powerful.
Longbow's kitchen is also turning out tasty pub food. One favorite is the fish 'n chips. Wonderfully greasy battered cod fried to golden brown and served with a healthy portion of chips sprinkled with sea salt ($10.50). They also make an excellent Shepherd's Pie ($13.50). Other items include, Bangers and Mash ($11.50), and the artery-clogging Bacon Butty ($10.50); thick slices of Irish bacon on thickly buttered country white bread served with chips. You'll also find burgers, fish cake sliders and other snacks on the menu.
The hot wings ($8) live up to the name smothered in a fiery sauce and served with a blue cheese dressing to help cool 'em down. And don't leave without trying the Apple crumble for dessert ($6). Fresh from the oven it's warm apple goodness.
Longbow also serves a traditional English breakfast on weekends. I guess you could say this is one time we're happy to say, "The British are coming."
Review By: Thomas Rafael
Tried the fish and chips at a street fair the other day. It was great. Can't wait to go back for more!
John
October 5, 2010, 9:46.11 pm ET
High Hopes
I love the pub... It's great at night, but the English beakfast was disappointing... watery coffee, cold eggs and two measley pieces of blood sausage. My wife's omelot was much better.
March 25, 2010, 5:27.59 pm ET