“ After a delicious meal at The Four Horsemen, the bartender recommended we check out Iona. My date is a huge fan of Guinness so we knew we had to hit up this seemingly authentic Irish pub smack dab in the middle of Brooklyn. As we approached, we joked about how comically typical the music was since it sounded like your average "irish jig". The laughter quickly transformed into awe as we realized, once inside, that the music was being played live. A formation of musicians including six violinists, a guitarist, a percussionist, and singer, a flutist, and others all played beautiful Irish folk music. They were congregated in the back of the bar and it was unclear whether they are an official band hired to be there or just a group of strangers who meet up to jam out for fun. Either way, it was some of the best live music I've ever seen in a bar. I literally couldn't take my eyes off them. It was just amazing. The bartender was really friendly, the Guinness was cold, and the whiskey ginger was strong. This is definitely a fun pub to hang out with friends or maybe even catch a live show. ”

“ Casual bar to catch up with friends. We got a table but no one actually comes to your table to get your drink order. We split two bottles of wine for four and had to get the glasses and bottles ourselves. Decent prices. We did ask for a dry white wine and it was definitely not dry. ”

“ Big fan of this bar!! A super chill place to grab drinks with friends. And I just LOVE the back garden! It's hard to come by a spacious backyard in the city but Iona has the perfect one ”

“ I got a drink here with some friends at 5:00 p.m. on a Friday. When we got here, it was practically empty and we had no problem grabbing seats. The handful of tables they had were reserved, but there are high tops with stools along the wall. When we left around 6:30 p.m., the place was packed with the Happy Hour crowd! They had a huge selection of drinks and a handful of beers on tap. Nothing was complicated or gimmick-y; plainly stated-- Iona is a good bar. ”

“ Great neighborhood spot. Stopped by before seeing a movie at Williamsburg Cinemas on a Friday night. Great beer selection, including a sour from Talea. Don't miss out on their Dub pies - my friend and I really enjoyed the veg curry one. Will def be back to check out the beer garden. ”

“ It's a cozy dive with a legit whiskey collection, which I hope expands. They have my three favorite Laphroaigs, so they know what they're doing. ”

“ Dive bar with a fun backyard patio that's very charming. Swung in honestly to rest my feet after a day of playing tourist. Loved the low key vibe and laid back atmosphere. This is a nice spot for a drink off the touristy path. ”

“ I used to think I was good at ping pong. I'm not. Living in the world has taught me that there will always be people that are far, far better than me at just about everything. I am pretty good at drinking though (not the best, but closer to the top). Luckily, Iona has ping pong AND drinking, which are just two of the things that make Iona a great, well-rounded spot. It was the soccer bar before the other soccer bars moved in. They are open for the EPL games, and any other games you really want to watch. It's a solid place in the winter, but the backyard is one of the best in Billville, and usually not completely overrun even on a nice day like today. There are DJs occasionally, great bartenders usually, and a jukebox and alcohol always. That last one is important, because alcohol is a pretty vital thing to have in a bar and like I said, I'm good at drinking. People like to do what they are good at. Here you can get a proper pint of Guinness or Fullers, solid pours of whiskey, a local IPA, a kind of local imperial stout, and more. If you get them all together you won't be very good at ping pong, but you'll have a good time. ”

“ I normally avoid Irish pubs on St.Patricks like the plague. There's something about the raging, drunk, green in every way college kids that makes my skin creepy crawly. Iona's is an Scottish bar in an old candy shop. I instantly felt relieved, relaxed and comforted by the older, tipsy crowd. Nobody was pushing. There was three bartenders working and one tattooed quiet guy took my order for a Guiness shortly after I reached the bar. I heard beautiful Irish music playing and then I noticed it was coming from inside the bar. Wow! A smallish bag pipe, guitar and two fiddles were playing the best music right in this tiny spot. The Guiness was pricey but it is also a 20oz pour. No shamrock but I was alright with that. I loved the front window booths. And they were playing some old black and white movie. I listened to the music when I noticed people kept popping in and out. Do my eyes deceive me!? I walked through the back door and one of the best patios in Williamsburg appeared. Gorgeous! This patio is huge and has little pockets for group sizes and even has a ping pong table. I get weak in the knees for Ping Pong..move over Forrest Gump! I will be returning for grub, music, ping pong, sunshine and cold large brews! Iona I'm so happy we finally got to meet! ”