established in 1887

Located in Williamsburg, Teddy's has been a staple in the neighborhood for 137 years.

Teddy's Bar & Grill is the oldest continually-operated bar in all of Brooklyn. Located at the corner of Berry and North 8th Streets in Williamsburg, there has been a bar operating in this space since 1887! Originally a local family-owned Irish tavern, it later became a tasting room for the Peter Doelger Brewery in the early 1910's. 

The curved copper and wood exterior facade still has the original stained glass window with the name Peter Doelger Extra Beer. The physical bar, tin ceiling, most of the tile flooring and much of the woodwork is original from the 1887 period. 

It changed hands a few more times, finally landing with namesake Teddy, and his wife Mary Prusik, who purchased the location and renamed it Teddy's Bar in the 1950's. They operated it until 1987 when it was sold to new owners, who then added a kitchen and a dining room in the old carriage house.  

In April 2015, Teddy's was sold to the current owners who have begun restoring and redecorating while being careful to honor its heritage. 

Williamsburg has seen many changes over the last two decades as it has grown into one of the most vibrant and desirable neighborhoods in New York City. Teddy's has managed to be at both the center of the history and the changes in Williamsburg and looks forward to adding even more to this special spot’s unique history.

Fun Facts:

In the early 1900's John Patrick West, father of the infamous Hollywood star Mae West, lived in one of the apartments above Teddy's. It is rumored that Mae lived here as well.

In 1988, Brooklyn Brewery delivered its first case of what is now their signature beer, Brooklyn Lager, to Teddy's front door. 

Teddy's can be seen in films such as King of New York, Boardwalk Empire, The Good Wife, Shades of Blue, Blue Bloods, PS I Love You and The Intern.