Mezcal Pours and Pinball Past Midnight

Gather for drinks in Brooklyn, with a lively lounge for dancing and a quieter pub for conversation. Friday and weekend events can fill the lounge quickly, while the mix also includes a queer-friendly neighborhood hangout.

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Sunset Park After Midnight

Blue Mezcal serves signature mezcal cocktails in Brooklyn. The lounge opens daily at five in the evening and closes at four in the morning. Late-night karaoke shares the entertainment lineup with sports broadcasts. Fridays and weekends bring organized events and dancing. Those nights can fill the room quickly. Visitors praise the attentive staff, often singling out bartender Ricky. Purple benches and small tables give groups a place to sit between rounds.

Blue Mezcal Cocktail Bar & Lounge4.3 (163)Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

Beverley Road Cue Break

A pool table sits at the center of Denny's Pub. The bar opens daily at 2:00 PM and closes at 2:00 AM. Find it at 106 Beverley Rd. Classic pub food is available between games. Brick columns and hanging lamps surround the playing area. Dark wood lines the bar counter beneath overhead television screens. The inexpensive pub has a traditional layout and a low-key neighborhood feel.

Denny's Pub4.3 (284)Mon – Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

Fourth Avenue Game Night

The owner's dog gave Minnie's Bar its name. This queer-friendly Brooklyn bar closes at four in the morning. The outdoor patio has Sapo, a traditional Colombian coin-toss game. Wooden picnic benches and teal chairs provide seats between rounds. Head into the back room for pinball. Order a cocktail with tots or pizza. Guest kitchen pop-ups add occasional food options. The weekly calendar includes trivia on Wednesdays and karaoke on Saturdays.

Minnie's Bar4.8 (246)Mon – Fri, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 13:00 – 04:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

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