Park Slope Nightlife

Updated: August 15, 2006

The Brooklyn homefront stays up late at these classic dives, swanky newcomer bars and family-friendly locales.

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Drink Up

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Great Lakes Bar & Restaurant
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    284 5TH Ave Ste 497, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    The divey residence of Park Slope's infamous indie rock jukebox.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended O'Connor's
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    39 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 10003 (map)

    All the grease and grime is what makes locals love this long-standing, down-and-out dive.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Union Hall
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    702 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    A neighborhood behemoth: Two bocce ball courts and a hip basement music space.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Commonwealth
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    497 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    Captivated by the killer jukebox and the free-for-all personals board, Slopers happily while away the hours.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Excelsior
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    390 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    The stylish gem of neighborhood gay bars.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Park Slope Ale House
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    356 6TH Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    Families and hipsters co-mingle over this friendly grill's burgers and brews.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Buttermilk Bar
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    577 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    A laid-back hangout but a short stumbling distance from home.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Gate
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    321 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    Al fresco suds cool the Slope in the dog days of summer.

  9. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Southpaw
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    125 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    Where to check out big-sound bands--and the underground bunker lounge that opens up when there's a crowd.

  10. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cattyshack
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    249 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    Every night is ladies night at this bi-level lesbian bar and dance club.

More Brooklyn Hangs

  1. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Clem's
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    264 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

  2. 12 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Monkey Town
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    58 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)