That beer bar at Smith and Sackett
Bar Great Harry is a Carroll Gardens craft-beer institution — a small, unfussy room on Smith Street with a chalkboard tap list that turns over fast and a crowd that takes its beer seriously without taking itself too seriously. There’s a back room and a pinball machine, and the vibe is neighborhood-bar comfortable.
The happy hour is the headline: Monday through Friday, 2–7pm, with $1 off everything but Miller High Life. On a tap list this deep and this fresh, a flat dollar-off-everything is a genuinely good deal — and the five-hour window means you’re never racing the clock.
The Happy Hour
Bar Great Harry’s happy hour is refreshingly simple:
- $1 off everything — across the board, draft and otherwise (the lone exception is Miller High Life)
- Mon–Fri, 2–7pm — a long five-hour weekday window
- A deep, rotating tap list — the taps turn over constantly, so there’s always something new
- No fuss — a proper craft-beer bar, not a gimmick; come for the list
For a craft-beer bar, $1 off the entire menu for five hours is about as honest a happy hour as they come.
The Beer
This is the whole point: a constantly rotating draft list spanning local and far-flung craft breweries, plus a strong bottle-and-can selection and even a thoughtful non-alcoholic list. The chalkboard changes often enough that regulars check it like a menu — ask the bartenders for a steer.
The Back Room & Pinball
Beyond the front bar, there’s a back room that gives you space to spread out, plus a pinball machine — small touches that make it a hang rather than a quick stop. It’s dog-friendly and unpretentious.
The Room
Bar Great Harry sits at 280 Smith Street at Sackett Street in Carroll Gardens — a compact, wood-and-chalkboard space that’s all about the beer. The F/G at Carroll St is a couple of blocks away. Open every day, 2pm to 4am.
Who Bar Great Harry Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| A long, cheap beer happy hour | $1 off everything (but MHL), Mon–Fri 2–7pm |
| Hunting rare taps | A deep, fast-rotating craft draft list |
| A low-key hang | Back room, pinball, dog-friendly, no pretense |
| A late beer | Open until 4am every day |
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Bar Great Harry FAQ
Does Bar Great Harry have a happy hour?
Yes — Monday through Friday, 2–7pm: $1 off everything except Miller High Life, including the rotating draft list.
Where is Bar Great Harry?
280 Smith Street at Sackett Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn — a short walk from the F/G at Carroll St.
What’s it known for?
A deep, constantly rotating craft-beer tap list — it’s a beer bar first, with a back room and pinball.
What are the hours?
Open every day, 2pm to 4am.
Bar Great Harry’s happy hour ($1 off everything but Miller High Life, Mon–Fri 2–7pm) and hours are from the bar’s official site and corroborated by listings. Details last checked June 2026 — confirm with the bar before visiting.