Pete's Candy Store
Brooklyn, NY 11211-1312
Phone: (718) 302-3770
- Cross Street:
- Frost Street
- Directions:
- L at Lorimer St
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 5pm-2am, Thu-Sat 5pm-4am
Editorial Review for Pete's Candy Store – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Behind an old-time Coca-Cola facade, on a quiet block halfway between the BQE and McCarren Park, lies the relaxed cool of Pete's. The inside is wood-toned and understated, with wainscoting and a newsprint-collage motif sprinkled with playing-card icons. The real charm lies in the narrow, curtained-off back room, which holds an upholstered vaudeville stage lit with vanity bulbs. Young Billyburg residents and friends of the band mix it up, with the occasional Manhattanite thrown in for good measure.
Hits: Martinis are served with a mixing glass and strainer filled with extra, giving you almost three full drinks for the price of one.
Misses: The somewhat narrow layout can make mingling awkward or difficult.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkMartinis include the Blood Orange, the subtle Lychee Nut and an appealing Vanilla Shanti made with fresh lemon and lime juice. A Lynchburg Lemonade also hits the spot.
When to GoBring your smartest friends to the free Wednesday night "Quizz-Off" at 7:30pm, when you can win a $25 or $15 bar tab. Also check out Bingo on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Other weekly events include stand-up comedy and spelling bees on alternating Monday nights--call ahead for the schedule.
Food ServedA limited selection of grilled ciabatta sandwiches are available.
User Reviews for Pete's Candy Store
02/18/2007 Posted by satellight
This bar has a way of making itself feel like something between a bar and a friend's house where you would go and hang out all the time. It's difficult to go there and not enjoy it because there are many things to do and many different parts of the bar to visit. You can hang out in the front of the bar, play boards games, talk, and have a drink. Their mixed drinks are delicious, and they even serve food at a reasonable price. You can go straight back and get the only table near the bathroom, which is actually quite cozy. You can head straight back and off to the right and hang out in the corridor with the candles and L Magazine. Or you can go even further and enter the cable car area to experience whatever live music is playing. I love going to this place because of all of these choices as well as the way it's so easy to meet people here. Live music is always free, by the way!
Pros: Layout is interesting, live music is free, people are friendly and unpretentious
Cons: Awkward food service
12/01/2005 Posted by jsanderson
This is a great laid back place to have some drinks and hang with friends. It has a comfortable feel and the prices are reasonable. Check out the music and the book reading, too.
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