November 23, 2009
Stopped in for lunch and a few beers and being the sol vegetarian in the group was prepared for a bit of a let down. Turned out however that even though bbq is the emphasis, all of their sides are vegan so I didn’t go hungry. Ended up getting a couple of side dishes and a few beers and had a pretty good meal. Neat vibe and great open location.

October 3, 2009
Not the best for the beer scene, but the food here was incredible, some decent taps to complement great food. Also late night menu maybe more limited but you can get some awesome sliders for cheaper. A definite must stop if you go to spuyten duyvil.

September 20, 2009
While this place is not known for it’s beery diversity, the tap choices are well chosen and they do compliment the smoky BBQ very well. The one interesting thig here is that you can get your drafts in sizes ranging from a Mason Jar through a gallon glass growler jug. The star here is really the food. Get here early, get on line and get your order in. Saddle up with a draft and soak in the atmosphere. A welcome addition to the Willyburg beer and food scene.

August 7, 2009
What an atmosphere, cool place great great food, and like the inside of a butcher shop, beer in yes beer in multiple sizes, half pint, pint, quart, half gallon, gallon, and great whisky selection, great place to eat, pretty good beer, but not amazing.

July 14, 2009
If you are a meat lover I HIGHLY recommend you eat at Fette Sau. This is meat heaven. Inviting setup with minimal decoration, picnic tables and all. About 10 taps. No crazy beers but the selection was interesting. No big beers when I was there, mostly 5% brews thirst brews. Their homebrew (contracted by Greenpoint) was so-so. I’m sure the selection constantly changes since this place is related to the Spuyten Duyvil (same owners?). I know this is ratebeer but the real start here is the meat. You can order the quantity you want of each meat item. All were excellent. Avoir peak hours as this place gets very busy and there might be a long line-up for the food. With Spuyten Duyvil just in front I wouldn’t drink more than two pints at Fette Sau. But also I now cannot go to Spuyten Duyvil without eating at Fette Sau. Visited summer 2008.

May 30, 2009
Popped in here on a Thursday night around 7PM-ish. It was packed to the rafters. Cool place. Good BBQ. Pretty good beer selection. In fact, I liked it better than the selection at Spuyten Duyvil across the street. If I lived in the neighborhood I’d be at this place often...and my cholesterol would be high(er).

May 26, 2009
Stopped in on my way to the airport but wished i had more time. The food is great! Its my kind of place, very relaxed, outdoor seating. They also had some great beers on tap, i had a High and Mighty Purity of Essence. I like the way the sell the beer too, 1/2 pint, pint, quart, 1/2 gallon, gallon. A must if you are in the area!

May 25, 2009
Went here to pass time while wait for Spuyten Duyvil to open... and good thing! This place has a tremendous rustic butcher house setting. Friendly young staff. Several interesting beers with taps made from butcher utensils. Beer served in mason jars.. just very cool. Food was execellent and reasonable.

December 9, 2008
Really liked this place but pissed I filled up on a couple of slices before coming here. Nice local draft selection (Sixpoint, Kelso, chelsea)Huge amount of bourbon. Tap handles are a must see. Tried some pork belly & brisket that were great. a must stop on my next trip to NYC

October 20, 2008
This place is straight out of Gangs of New York. Great Old American Butcher atmosphere. No bottles, but a nice small variety of interesting beers on draft. I would definitely highly recommend this place.