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Finback Brewery/Gowanus

Gowanus · Brewery

545 President Street, BrooklynDirections
4.7★★★★★★★★★★307 reviews

Big-room brewery energy with serious beer-geek pull.

Finback Brewery is a $$ Brewery restaurant in Gowanus, Brooklyn. It has logged 9,128 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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545 President Street · Gowanus

Monday2:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 – 8:00 PM
finbackbrewery.com

The experience

Friday or Saturday evening with a beer selected by staff who know their program, dogs at adjacent tables.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Why go

Finback has 9,128 Blackbird check-ins, heaviest on weekends. The space is genuinely large. Barrel-aged and strong beers anchor the list; hazy IPAs draw visitors. Staff steer you competently. Local crowd, visiting crowd, dog crowd all coexist without friction. A game plays somewhere.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Fast facts

  • Finback has 9,128 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 469 reviews.
  • One reviewer called it a must-visit spot for beer geeks.
  • Reviews mention draught pours, takeaway cans, and bottles.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Finback has logged 9,128 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Good to know

  • Dogs are present and welcomed.
  • Bottled dark and strong beers offer value relative to comparable breweries.
  • The taproom has substantial seating.
  • Bartenders handle recommendations with specificity.
Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Amenities

Drinks

Beer
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

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Flynet check ins

9,128

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Last 30 days

361 check ins

−51% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
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When it's busy

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545 President Street · Gowanus

Monday2:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 – 8:00 PM

Inside Finback Brewery

The experience

Friday or Saturday evening with a beer selected by staff who know their program, dogs at adjacent tables.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Review signal

4.7

307 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Guide

Inside Finback Brewery

The experience

Friday or Saturday evening with a beer selected by staff who know their program, dogs at adjacent tables.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Why go

Finback has 9,128 Blackbird check-ins, heaviest on weekends. The space is genuinely large. Barrel-aged and strong beers anchor the list; hazy IPAs draw visitors. Staff steer you competently. Local crowd, visiting crowd, dog crowd all coexist without friction. A game plays somewhere.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Review signal

4.7

307 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Good to know

  • Dogs are present and welcomed.
  • Bottled dark and strong beers offer value relative to comparable breweries.
  • The taproom has substantial seating.
  • Bartenders handle recommendations with specificity.
Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Amenities

Drinks

Beer
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Finback has 9,128 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 469 reviews.
  • One reviewer called it a must-visit spot for beer geeks.
  • Reviews mention draught pours, takeaway cans, and bottles.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Finback has logged 9,128 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Friday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Finback Brewery?

Finback Brewery has logged 9,128 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Finback Brewery busiest?

Finback Brewery is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Finback Brewery serve?

Finback Brewery serves Brewery cuisine.

How expensive is Finback Brewery?

Finback Brewery is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Finback Brewery?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Finback Brewery in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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