Pinball or Picklebacks at Two 4.6-Rated Brooklyn Neighborhood Bars

Young Ethel's is a woman-owned South Slope bar at 506 5th Ave, with a cozy antique vibe and friendly bartenders. Craft beer and affordable drinks come with complimentary popcorn. The room centers on a vintage Elvira pinball machine and a stage hosting nightly live events, drawing local artists, neighborhood drinkers and pinball enthusiasts. A Kings Kolache or a casual evening out brings others through the door. Entry is 21+. Doors open at 4:00 PM Monday to Friday and 2:00 PM on weekends, and it holds a 4.6 rating from 295 reviews.

Logan's Run at 375a 5th Ave pairs a front bar section with lounge seating and stays open for late-night rounds until 4:00 AM. The menu ranges from blackberry cocktails to house-made pickles, and guests single out the pickleback shots made with house-made brine. Drink quality can vary by night depending on the bartender. The space keeps a low-key neighborhood feel and occasionally brings in live music during local street fairs. It is inexpensive, runs a happy hour and holds a 4.6 rating from 229 reviews.

Young Ethel's and Logan's Run share a 4.6 rating but answer different moods. Young Ethel's works for an evening with a plan, with nightly live events, pinball and free popcorn in a cozy antique room. Logan's Run works for a slower round of cocktails and picklebacks in lounge seating, with happy hour and late hours. Choose Young Ethel's for entertainment among local artists and neighborhood drinkers. Choose Logan's Run for a low-key drink that can stretch past 2:00 AM, the latest closing time at Young Ethel's.