Pete's Candy Store
(718) 302-3770
709 Lorimer St
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
40.7181
-73.9502
Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What People Are Saying About Pete's Candy Store
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Behind an old-time Coca-Cola facade, on a quiet block halfway between the BQE and McCarren Park, lies the relaxed cool of Pete's. The inside is wood-toned and understated, with wainscoting and a newsprint-collage motif sprinkled with playing-card icons. The real charm lies in the narrow, curtained-off back room, which holds an upholstered vaudeville stage lit with vanity bulbs. Young Billyburg residents and friends of the band mix it up, with the occasional Manhattanite thrown in for good measure.
Hits: Martinis are served with a mixing glass and strainer filled with extra, giving you almost three full drinks for the price of one.
Misses: The somewhat narrow layout can make mingling awkward or difficult.
User Reviews
satellight
February 18, 2007
This bar has a way of making itself feel like something between a bar and a friend's house where you would go and hang out all the time. It's difficult to go there and not enjoy it because there are many things to do and many different parts of the bar to visit. You can hang out in the front of the bar, play boards games, talk, and have a drink. Their mixed drinks are delicious, and they even serve food at a reasonable price. You can go straight back and get the only table near the bathroom, which is actually quite cozy. You can head straight back and off to the right and hang out in the corridor with the candles and L Magazine. Or you can go even further and enter the cable car area to experience whatever live music is playing. I love going to this place because of all of these choices as well as the way it's so easy to meet people here. Live music is always free, by the way!
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jsanderson
December 01, 2005
This is a great laid back place to have some drinks and hang with friends. It has a comfortable feel and the prices are reasonable. Check out the music and the book reading, too.
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Anonymous
October 12, 2005
One of the cooler pubs in brooklyn. It's often crowded on the weekends but on Sundays its a little quiet. They have a bunch of little rooms and a small area for a band to play. If you are in the neighborhood and want to hang out somewhere with a swank atmosphere this is the place.
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What to Drink:
Martinis include the Blood Orange, the subtle Lychee Nut and an appealing Vanilla Shanti made with fresh lemon and lime juice. A Lynchburg Lemonade also hits the spot.
Food Served:
A limited selection of grilled ciabatta sandwiches are available.
When to Go:
Bring your smartest friends to the free Wednesday night "Quizz-Off" at 7:30pm, when you can win a $25 or $15 bar tab. Also check out Bingo on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Other weekly events include stand-up comedy and spelling bees on alternating Monday nights--call ahead for the schedule.
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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Bar & Club Type of Music:
Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock
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Smoking Permitted:
No
