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Sputnik

262 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn, NY | Map it  

11205 40.691201 -73.959700

(718) 398-6666

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Neighborhoods:
Bedford - Stuyvesant
Categories:
Neighborhood Bars, Taverns, Lounges, Bars & Pubs

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Bar & Club Type of Music:
Punk, Blues, Folk & Bluegrass, Hip-Hop & Rap
Bar & Club Special Features:
Live Music
Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Happy Hour

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“When Sputnik is at its best, it is that - a great space, quirky/hip decor, cheap eats and a mellow vibe can be found about HALF the time when I visit Sputnik.”
drinks
100%
“Live music, art, hip hop, house, good drinks, good food, friendly neighborhood vibe.”
food quality
100%
“Live music, art, hip hop, house, good drinks, good food, friendly neighborhood vibe.”
service
87%
“Live music, art, hip hop, house, good drinks, good food, friendly neighborhood vibe.”
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value
100%
“When Sputnik is at its best, it is that - a great space, quirky/hip decor, cheap eats and a mellow vibe can be found about HALF the time when I visit Sputnik.”
wait time
100%
“The laid back atmosphere lends well to a long game of Risk, perusing the Sunday Times, delving into a good book or just relaxing and listening to the DJ spin soft jazz.” View Less

Reviews for Sputnik

VidArroyo

Member since Jul, 2009 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
July 21, 2009

FOOD WAS ON POINT !!!! GREAT SERVICE. I Filmed A Music Video There ( The DEY - I Need You ) I met the owner. Very cool dude. Cooks, hosts everybody. ALl nice people. Ordered A BUNCH of Heinekins, and a Gazillion different types of burgers, Our crew and talent didn't want to leave.

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esmith223

Member since Jul, 2009 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 3 years ago
2.0
July 19, 2009

nice venue -- horrible staff. This place would be awesome... except the staff has a serious attitude problem. If I wanted an attitude I would have stayed in Manhattan. This review doesn't include the upstairs, which I didn't try but the food looked good.

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kareemahb

Member since Sep, 2008 View Profile
6Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
February 15, 2009

Relaxed, fun, good eats. I've been goingto this place for 3 years now, feel badi havent written a review yet. they have somethign for everyone. Live music, art, hip hop, house, good drinks, good food, friendly neighborhood vibe. Big stars pass through too. going there tonight. LOL.

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Kara Zuaro

Member since Aug, 2003 View Profile
156Reviews
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Joined 9 years ago
3.5
December 04, 2006

This Clinton Hill bar serves up art, literature, music, Greek food and, best of all, some room to breathe.. The Scene
This laid-back, 5,000-square-foot watering hole isn't meant to make Taaffe Place the next Bedford Avenue. The folks who work here are more interested in attracting the long-term residents of Clinton Hill than the transient Pratt set. But with cheap eats, gigantic margaritas and a tiny library, stocked with Kant, Chomsky and Nabokov, the art students can't stay away.

The Draw
In the tremendous basement, mod furniture and groovy chandeliers conjure up a retro-futuristic look, perhaps inspired by the style that was considered space-age when Sputnik was launched in 1957. A large gallery space hosts shows from local artists, and a mid-sized stage features an array of live music (blues, funk, rock and hip-hop) and an occasional burlesque performance.

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patriciakm

Member since Sep, 2005 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 7 years ago
3.0
September 02, 2005

half lounge half divey sports bar. The editorial review calls it a 'chilled out lounge.' When Sputnik is at its best, it is that - a great space, quirky/hip decor, cheap eats and a mellow vibe can be found about HALF the time when I visit Sputnik. The other half of the time you'll either find

A. the music too loud and metal/thrasher rock oriented to really enjoy a conversation, beverage, snack, or even 10 minutes of lounging

or B. The giant projection screen usually used for background screening of art house movies being used as a giant TV to show a ball game, with sound at full blast.

If they could be consistent in their vibe, they'd get a consistent customer out of me!

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