Happy Hour at Sharlene’s
Sharlene’s is the unpretentious Prospect Heights bar that took over an old-man tavern on Flatbush Avenue and quietly became a NYC media hangout. It’s a proper neighborhood dive — jukebox, back patio, no attitude required — that’s earned a reputation as the kind of place writers and editors post up for the afternoon.
The appeal is the price and the ease. Drinks are cheap, the happy hour runs long, and the vibe stays low-key whether you’re there at 2 PM or 2 AM. This is a drinking bar first, so come for the beer and the company rather than a food menu.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour at Sharlene’s runs daily from 1 PM to 7 PM: $3 draft beers and $1 off all other drinks. It’s one of the longer and cheaper happy hours in Prospect Heights, available all seven days with no holiday fine print noted.
The Room
A narrow, dimly lit dive with a well-worn bar, a jukebox and a back patio for warmer nights. Expect a mix of longtime locals and a media-leaning after-work crowd, all there for cheap drinks and easy conversation.
Who Sharlene’s Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Afternoon drink | The 1 PM happy-hour start makes it a rare daytime spot for a cheap draft. |
| Low-key catch-up | Quiet enough early on to actually hear your friend across the table. |
| Media hang | It’s become a known haunt for the writer-and-editor set looking for an unfussy bar. |
| Patio pint | The back patio is the move when the weather cooperates. |
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Sharlene’s FAQ
What are Sharlene’s happy hour hours?
Every day from 1 PM to 7 PM.
What’s the happy hour deal at Sharlene’s?
$3 draft beers and $1 off all other drinks.
Does Sharlene’s serve food?
It’s primarily a drinking bar; the draw is cheap beer and drinks rather than a food menu.
What neighborhood is Sharlene’s in?
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, on Flatbush Avenue near the Bergen St 2/3 station.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Sharlene’s before visiting for a specific deal.