Bushwick Live Sets With a Side of Diner Comfort

Three Bushwick addresses for one evening: a live-music venue on Melrose Street, a bar on Troutman Street and a diner on Irving Avenue. The diner is closed on Thursdays, while the bar closes at 4:00 AM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Explore these Bushwick stops.

Arts, Drinks and Dining


Melrose Street DIY Stage

Rubulad is an event venue and bar at 389 Melrose Street in Bushwick. Reviewers describe it as a unique, highly recommended space with creative decor and live music. Check the event listing before setting out so the evening lines up with a night the venue is running.

Rubulad4.8 (106)Brooklyn, New York

Troutman Night Shift

Dive Bar BK at 408 Troutman Street opens at 5:00 PM on weekdays, 3:00 PM on Saturday and 1:00 PM on Sunday, closing between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM depending on the night. Reviewers praise the music, the welcoming room and the lychee martinis. Late arrivals should expect strict security checks, and some visitors mention reservation coordination issues, so confirm any booking first.

Dive Bar BK4.0 (138)Mon – Tue, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

Irving Avenue Brunch Break

Nana's House Kitchen & Bar sits at 24 Irving Avenue and opens at 9:00 AM every day except Thursday, when it is closed. Friday and Saturday hours run to 8:00 PM, while the other open days finish at 6:00 PM. Reviewers single out the cozy neighborhood-diner feel, the friendly service and the chicken and waffles.

Nana's House Kitchen & Bar4.6 (82)Mon – Wed, Sun, 09:00 – 18:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 20:00Brooklyn, New York

Live Music, Cocktails and Indie Games

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