The Hook
(718) 797-3007
18 Commerce St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6795
-74.006
Neighborhood: Red Hook
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The Scene
Is Red Hook the next Williamsburg? A few treks to this lofty music venue have already prompted some fans to seek apartments nearby. Industrial as DUMBO and brimming with potential, both Red Hook--and its best new asset--are a delicious, hard-rocking respite from Brooklyn's restaurant rows and ho-hum bars. They serve Schlitz in a can and malt liquor 40s, and don't even try to pay by credit card. It's a totally independent gig with big ideas, Jager in the fridge and music variety up the wazoo.
The Draw
Whatever the music on tap--ranging from electronica DJs to a multimedia art-and-music blitz or an old-school reggae show--you'll find folks phoning friends from the huge concrete garden, imploring them to hop in a cab. A brick-laid bar and high, raw-beam ceiling get touches of club-style with professional stage lighting, four disco balls and sexy red chandeliers.
User Reviews
NurseEli
January 04, 2009
Hard to find...first of all. Second of all, when we walked in all you saw was a bunch of wierdos with spiked hair-dos, pierced lips, knee high socks, Adidas and glow sticks jumping around like lunatics. The entire place smelled like Vix Vapor Rub and the music was some strange hard core underground techno. My brother and I walked in and walked right back out...but not before getting a refund on the $15 cover charge per person. The only good thing about it was that it was easy to get into......obviously.
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captainfun
August 06, 2006
First of all - this place is easy as pie to get to - the walk from the train is shorter than many I've taken in Alphabet City to get to where I'm going. This is hands down one of the coolest venues I've been to - a really state-of-the-art stage and sound system...an awesome vibe...bleachers to hang out in and sizeable backyard to hang out in. It's exciting to be in a place like this because you feel like you're in on an awesome little secret. I'll be going to The Hook a lot more often.
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mkaravasian
November 07, 2003
took the f train to carroll st and walked there in 8 mins. decor was amazing, people nice, good beer selection. sound system rocks. beer garden is great. my new favorite place. i recommend to anyone.
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Save Time:
For the closest mass transit, hop on the B61, which starts in Williamsburg. It drops off a half block from the club, at Van Brunt and Commerce streets.
Save Money:
Swap your car service receipt at the bar for a free drink.
Look Good:
If you're in with the band, hide out in the private "green room" lounge out back.
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Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
In garden
