Southpaw - Park Slope - Brooklyn, NY 11217 | Metromix New York

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4.8 from 4 ratings

Neighborhood: Park Slope
125 Fifth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-230-0236
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When Southpaw opened in 2002, it filled a gaping hole in the area's music scene. Park Slope had lost out to Williamsburg and the Lower East Side for the top mid-level music shows due to a lack of  venue aside from the band shell in Prospect Park. Enter Southpaw—and now the 'hood is almost mandatory as major acts blow through. Showcasing everything from indie rock to rockabilly to hip-hop, with the occasional burlesque show and DJ, there's always something going down. On busier nights, the downstairs lounge (the Downsouth) offers up couches, a plasma TV and a projector, plus a second full bar where you can escape the madness upstairs and chill out, in a space laid out not unlike an old-time bomb shelter.

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Audience
All Ages
Atmosphere and Personality
Edgy, Celeb Spotting, Dive, High Energy, and Tourist Spot
Live Music
Yes
Cleanliness
Up To Par
Noise Level
Bustling
Romance Factor
Fun and Flirty
Features
Disc Jockey, Live Performances, and People Watching
Facilities
Private Party and Banquet Facilities
Average Drink Price
5
Payment Methods
Mastercard and Visa
Cross Streets
Sterling and St. John Streets
Parking
Street
Wheelchair Access
Yes

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