Bar Review - Harry Boland’s Irish Bar and Lounge

by Darren Subarton

297 9^th Street, between 4^th and 5^th Aves. In Brooklyn

Ladies, gents, drunks, and enemies of the mayor…the word is out on the street – Harry Boland’s is the place to be. Harry’s, where the old CJ’s Tavern used to breed brawls and STD’s, has a consistent, diverse atmosphere and a great makeover. I spend my days tossing back whiskies, betting on the ponies, playing cards with the “Newfies” from Local 764, or talking with European kids about the slickest DJ’s across the pond. Harry’s has a working fireplace, cozy back booths, darts, kick ass jukebox, beautiful bar selection, and the kind of female bartenders that men go off to fight wars for. Nights are a festive scene and weekends are crowded with karaoke-belting maniacs and broads that can sing a lamppost dumbstruck into love. Top notch all around: atmosphere, prices, accessibility (F, N, R, M lines a block away), people, drink selections, and talented bartenders; there’s even a card game named after it: “9^th Street.” Harry Boland’s is being nominated for the prestigious “Getting Shitcanned With Subarton 2001 Award.” Truly worth your time, and great for couples looking to snuggle away and level a few seductive glasses of wine.

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