Boat Bar Inc

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The Scene
The mud-colored walls and exposed brick don't exactly create a nautical feel (a framed painting of a boat is the sole gesture toward that motif). When asked about Boat's name, bartender Ray shrugs and says, "They had to call it something." The proprietors, who also own Park Slope's Great Lakes, apparently like water-related names.

The Draw
While it may feel a bit cramped and narrow up front, the room opens up nicely past the bar, offering plenty of seating and space for small gatherings. You'll find brews including Brooklyner Weisse, Bass, Anchor Steam, Pilsner Urquell and Guinness on tap; look out on Sundays for the bartender's "wicked Bloody Marys." The bar's impressive jukebox-50 cents a play--ranks among the best in the city, with an indie selection that includes bands from Television to X.