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| OK, we must admit this particular list is rather Brooklyn focused. But Williamsburg section of Brooklyn is the new SOHO / VILLAGE. Check out this page and then visit NEW YORK getaway "5 DAYS IN NEW YORK". |
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Barcade (718) 302-6464 388 Union Ave.
| A bar that features tons of vintage arcade games and microbrews. |
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Coco 66 66 Greenpoint Ave.
| Weird cool bar with ping pong table. |
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Daddy’s 437 Graham Ave., Williamsburg, New York
| Just magnificently small and inviting. |
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Enids (718) 349-3859 560 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
| Great bar, great brunch. |
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Galapagos (718) 782-5188 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
| Good bar with a moat, also a music venue. One of Williamsburg's first venues. If you’re looking for a place with a great moat, you’ve just found it. |
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Glasslands 289 Kent Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211
| For small off the beaten path shows…check out Trash Bar or Glasslands in Williamsburg. |
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Harry’s at Water Taxi Beach 2-03 Borden Ave
| This is it. THE place. Right on the water front in Long Island City with an amazing view of Manhattan skyline. Did I mention: IT’S A BEACH! Great beer selection, outdoor Djs, and a neon palm tree. Open all summer. They serve beer out of a little trailer. |
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Luna Lounge 361 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, NY
| Luna Lounge has a new impressive space in Williamsburg |
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McCarren Pool
| Free shows at McCarren Pool every Sunday all summer. These are amazing events and people travel from all over the country to go to them. Jelly hosts these. |
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Mercury Lounge (212) 260–4700 217 E. Houston St.
| MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC and MORE MUSIC. Oh, did I mention it's all LIVE music by some of the coolest new bands in the country? |
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North Six 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY
| The Bowery Ballroom bought North 6th and are remodeling it into a bigger style venue. It has yet to open so I have no idea what it’s going to be like. |
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Pete’s Candy Store (718) 302-3770 709 Lorimer St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn
| A local favorite. This is a just a splendid place to have a beer in Brooklyn. And yes, it was formerly a candy store. |
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Royal Oak (718) 388-3884 594 Union Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211 at Richardson St
| Also owned by Benjamin. Also lit only by candles. |
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Spuyten Duyvil (718) 963-4140 359 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
| Cool bar with tons of international beers. Great for grownups. |
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Sweetups (718) 384-3886 277 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211 between Powers and Grand St.
| Benjamin owns this place and he is a master of interior design. Come feel the velvet wallpaper in this bar lit only by candles. |
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The Bowery Ballroom (212) 260-4700 217 E. Houston St
| Live music. |
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The Diamond Bar (718) 383-5030 43 Franklin St., Brooklyn, NY 11222
| New cool bar in Greenpoint. |
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The Pencil Factory Pub (718) 609-5858 142 Franklin St Brooklyn, NY 11222
| Old pub style place with barn wood floors. |
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Trash Bar (718) 599-1000 256 Grand St. Between Driggs & Roebling, Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
| For small off the beaten path shows…check out Trash Bar or Grasslands in Williamsburg. |
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Union Hall in Park Slope (718) 638-4400 702 Union Street @ 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
| Union Hall is a 5,000 square foot bar, restaurant and live music venue in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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Union Pool
| Prepare to be devastating. |
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Union Pool Bar
| Union Pool bar now has a great music stage. |
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Warsaw (718) 387-0505 261 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222 at Eckford St.
| For concerts, this is the ticket. It's in The Polish National House. The place is decorated like a high school prom and Polish food is served. Big name bands play there. Right down the street from Enids. |
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Zebulon Café (718) 218-6934 258 Wythe Ave., Brooklyn, NY
| Cool bar with international “French” feel. Live Jazz and other music. |
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| ------------------------------------------------------Special thanks to Aaron for knowing where "it" is at in New York & Brooklyn, showing us where "it" is in person, and helping with this site!!! The Hong Kong rules!!!! |
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| This is something you'll want to see. The drummer for this band helped with this site! The Hong Kong's most recent album was produced by Ric Ocasek of the Cars. Often compared to Stereolab and Blondie, the Brooklyn-based Hong Kong has a sound all their own. |
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