Bad Old Days The - Ridgewood

This restaurant is the quintessential neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name. The bartender is friendly and the atmosphere is great. They had classic TV show Bewitched playing on the projector, as well as old cartoons on the other wall complete with their original commercial breaks. The vibes here are fantastic.

I decided to visit the top-rated bar in Ridgewood with my boyfriend after dinner at Rolo's, based on recommendations from the Internet. The bar may be small in terms of seating, but it is full of character with its eclectic decorations and knickknacks. The bartender was playing Jeopardy on the TV, which delighted my inner nerd. We tried the cocoa orange whiskey infusion and the chipotle paloma, both of which were decent but not quite at the level of craft cocktails. The bar has a fun dive bar atmosphere, perfect for grabbing a beer, some chicken nuggets, and watching trash TV with friends. They even have a weekly Bachelorette viewing night. If you're in the area and looking for a laid-back spot with good vibes, this bar is worth checking out.

This is a great spot! It has this cozy, grungy, but very welcoming atmosphere. My friend’s and I love coming here, and I’d highly recommend it if you’re in the area!

It smelled like a dirty mop, the service was subpar, and if that wasn’t enough there was a huge dead roach as soon as you walked in the doorway.I wish I could give it zero stars.

It's not bad, but I think I have food poisoning from a martini? Somehow impressive.