South Brooklyn Bars From a Backyard Dive to Pétanque Courts

4.5 (241)

Mon – Fri, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 13:00 – 04:00 (+1)

270 3rd Ave # A

Canal Bar is a no-frills dive on 3rd Avenue with wood-paneled walls, a sizable bar, lower tables for more privacy and a backyard. A rotating selection of draft beers and occasional live music keep a mix of locals coming back.

4.9 (114)

Mon – Wed, 15:00 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 14:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

500 Smith Street

From the team behind Carmine Street Beers, Queue Beer pours 24 rotating craft taps near the Smith and 9th Street bridge. More than 80 craft cans, cider and wine back them up. Guinness gets a side pour, and the Canal Champagne is the house take on Miller High Life.

4.4 (574)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

442 Court St

Known as the blue place on the corner, Abilene is a Court Street bar with outdoor seating and a food menu beyond the drinks list. The kitchen adds brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

4.9 (118)

Mon, 12:00 – 20:00; Tue – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 19:00

68 34th Street, Building 6

Carreau Club spreads indoor and outdoor pétanque courts across 8,000 square feet in Industry City. Court reservations come with pétanque guides. The bar pours Vieux Carré cocktails and Pastis with bites like a butter and cherry jam baguette. It turns 21+ after 5:00 PM.