Karen Stephens

Review of Brooklyn Night Bazaar

The current owners didn't do much to renovate the ...

The current owners didn't do much to renovate the old Banquet Hall it occupies and that's what makes it awesome. It was like some kinda Goth Mount Airy Lodge. The basement bar was a mini version of the one in the Overlook Hotel. Because all work and no play does make Jack a very dull boy.

The main floor is where you'll find the food and video games. Apparently I still suck at Mrs. Pac-Man but I'm still nice with the Centipede.
I had the Fried Chicken Bao - Hoisin, Sri racha & cucumber. Tasty, but kinda small for the price. These are Manhattan priced dishes so coming hungry will cost you.

Downstairs is the bar and vendors. The flea market of jewelry was pretty much what I expected, but the full-service tattoo booth was a total surprise. Putting it right across from the bar is either a very bad idea or frickin' brilliant. There's also a mini golf/haunted house looking room that I just peeked at. I think there's Karaoke too. The place is all kinds of a good time.

Upstairs is the music venue. The sound is ear bleedingly loud so ear protection is a good idea if you don't want tinnitus in your old age. I didn't because I don't care much about my safety or wellbeing.
Tragedy is a Metal Bee Gees cover band. I'll let that sink in for a moment...
You wouldn't think it would work, but it works epically. They put on an awesome show. I even got up on the stage at one point. I left covered in body glitter.

Given the convenience of Brooklyn Bazaar to the G train and 3 bus lines, if Tragedy were to return, I'd be back in a heartbeat. I'll keep an ear to the ground for other shows for sure.