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• Neighborhood Bar

GYC lays the down-market BK ironica on thick.

323 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY, 11231

718-246-1321

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GYC lays the down-market BK ironica on thick: the name; cheap cans of PBR; food served on paper plates. But none of the neighborhood’s hipster drinkers mind, and it’s no wonder. The low-key, beach-frontish vibe, the entirely open-air environs (on a corner where it’s easy to inadvertently enter the bar thinking you were descending into the subway), and the festive throng make this an ideal place to while away a sunny summer afternoon or warm evening slugging back beers without breaking the bank. Because it lacks any indoor space, GYC is open only from late spring to early autumn — which means locals make sure to cram in as much quality time here as they can during the limited schedule. The roster of bars in this hood is surprisingly segmented — one type hangs out exclusively here, another exclusively there — but everyone comes together at Gowanus Yacht Club, where the sand-in-your-flip-flops, sit-on-your-beach-towel-so-you-don’t-get-the-chair-wet aesthetic is utterly irresistible.

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Carroll Gardens

Carroll Gardens is a historic neighborhood in south Brooklyn named after the expansive gardens perfectly manicured in front of its brownstones. Not only does Carroll Gardens have rich Italian roots, but it boasts a ton of pride. From the friendly neighbors to the amazing local business owners, this tiny neighborhood has enough heart and soul for all of New York City.

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The Gowanus Yacht Club is nothing like any yacht club we've ever seen. The picnic tables and dingy atmosphere make for the perfectly terrible experience everyone in Brooklyn knows and loves. This place is so perfectly awful, we just keep coming back for more. If you want to feel like you're grilling out with friends and drinking beers on a hot Summer day, you've come to the right place. The Gowanus Yacht Club has a large selection of cheap cans and a great menu of traditional American grillin' food.

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• Carroll St • 1 min walk
• Bergen St • 8 min walk

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• Mon - Fri 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
• Sat - Sun 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
• (0.05 km) Classic Brownstone with modern amenities in heart of historic Brooklyn
• (0.09 km) Carroll Gardens House
• (0.22 km) Baisley House Bed and Breakfast
• (1.16 km) Ace Hotel Brooklyn
• (1.08 km) Hilton Brooklyn New York
• (0.00 km) Bagels By The Park
• (0.02 km) Hinds
• (0.03 km) Smith Street Pizza
• (0.04 km) Bar San Miguel
• (0.06 km) Kittery

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What's even better than the return of the Red Hook Ballfields Vendors for the season? The return of Gowanus Yacht Club , Carroll Gardens' premier cheap al fresco drinking destination. It opens to the public tomorrow, just in time for a glorious looking weekend. · All Gowanus Yacht Club Coverage [~ENY~]

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Gowanus Yacht Club

Top ways to experience nearby attractions

• Carroll St • 1 min walk
• Bergen St • 8 min walk

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Also popular with travellers

Gowanus Yacht Club - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• Mon - Fri 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Sat - Sun 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• (0.05 km) Classic Brownstone with modern amenities in heart of historic Brooklyn
• (0.09 km) Carroll Gardens House
• (0.22 km) Baisley House Bed and Breakfast
• (1.16 km) Ace Hotel Brooklyn
• (1.08 km) Hilton Brooklyn New York
• (0.00 km) Bagels By The Park
• (0.02 km) Hinds
• (0.03 km) Smith Street Pizza
• (0.04 km) Bar San Miguel
• (0.06 km) Kittery

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In a city overrun with excessively styled nightspots, there’s a lot to be said for the “come in and drink beer” manifesto of one seasonal haunt. Squeezed next to an F-G subway entrance and Bagels by the Park, the GYC an outdoor beer garden for ironic, scruffy types has a garage sale–meets–fraternity house decor. On cool nights, bartenders may fire up the potbellied stove to take the chill off. The half-barrel grill is usually glowing, so you can chow down on bockwurst, then slake your thirst with a pitcher of Dentengem’s Witbier.

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