**702 Union Street, Brooklyn, Park Slope, New York**
What John Roebling’s demure first bridge was to the Brooklyn Bridge, bocce bar Floyd is to co-owners Jim Carden’s and Andy Templer’s new venture, a lodge-like tavern of monumental proportions where the two bocce courts are almost lost amidst other trappings of gentlemanly refinement. Wall-to-ceiling bookshelves stuffed with leatherbound volumes, an antique globe, a fireplace, and pressed-tin ceilings give the airy former furniture warehouse the feel of an explorers club, and the motif comes alive during nights when scientists conduct Mr. Wizard-style demonstrations. An indie-pop soundtrack lightens up all the dark wood while downstairs, where a curiosity cabinet displays an ostrich egg and a stuffed bird, likeminded bands play on a small stage also used for variety shows. If the abundant leather club chairs, Victorian couches, and duo of booths are occupied, there’s more seating in an alley patio outside. The bar menu is also upsized: In addition to Floyd’s signature beer-cheese and Ritz crackers, there are sirloin mini burgers and crispy flat bread topped with olive tapenade, fresh baby arugula, roasted grape tomatoes, and shaved Romano— dishes that are as well complimented by the impressive array of beers on tap as by something off the wine list. — Daniel Maurer (NEW YORK MAGAZINE)
UNION HALL FAQ
Q. What are your hours?
A. Weekdays: 4pm - 4am. Weekends: Noon - 4am.
Q. How might a band go about getting a gig at Union Hall?
A. Booking inquiries are at unionhall at gmail.com not here. We receive a ton of e-mail, so please be patient or feel free to e-mail new links or news every couple of weeks if you're feeling persistent. If you're from out of town and looking for a specific date, that helps. If not, hang in there, there's only a handful of nights a month, eh?
Q. Will there be bocce leagues at this bar?
A. Yes. We have matches on Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday evenings. To join, you MUST either:
a) add your email address to the sign-up sheet at the bar (next to the courts) or
b) send an email using the BOCCE link on our official website (www.unionhallny.com)
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DOWNSTAIRS @ UNION HALL
Tuesday, September 30 / 7:30pm THESE UNITED STATES THE LOOM BAND OF ANNUALS $10 BUY NOWWednesday, October 1, 7:30pm DAMIEN JURADO MILES BENJAMIN ANTHONY ROBINSON PWRFL POWER $10/$12 BUY NOWThursday, October 2 / 7:30pm ED LAURIE DOUG KEITH FREEFriday, October 3 / 8pm BACKYARD TIRE FIRE KATIE HERZIG NICK AFRICANO $10 BUY NOWSaturday, October 4 / 7:30pm Benefit Concert for the Jiamini Scholarship Fund featuring MOTEL MOTEL THE GO STATION INTERMISSIONS TROPIC OF NELSON $10 BUY NOWSunday, October 5 / 7:30pm (EARLY SHOW) TEARING THE VEIL OF MAYA comedy with EUGENE MIRMAN & friends $7 : tickets available at the doorSunday, October 5, 9pm (LATE SHOW) CATFISH HAVEN $10 BUY NOWMonday, October 6, 7:30pm (SIGN UP) / 8pm (STORIES) The Moth StorySLAM comes to Brooklyn! This month's theme: BLOOD hosted by DAN ADHOOT $6 : tickets available at the doorTuesday, October 7 / 7:30pm MOTHER TONGUE: Spelling & Grammar Bee hosted by DAVID WITT FREE : win prizesWednesday, October 8 / 7:30pm (EARLY SHOW) HALEY BONAR SHARON VAN ETTEN $7 BUY NOWWednesday, October 8 / 9:30pm (LATE SHOW) Rocks Off presents PETE & J BESS ROGERS $10 BUY NOWThursday, October 9 / 7:30pm LUKE TEMPLE MUSEE MECANIQUE $8 BUY NOWFriday, October 10, 7:30pm (EARLY SHOW) MATT HALES of AQUALUNG KAISERCARTEL $25 BUY NOWFriday, October 10, 10:15pm (LATE SHOW) DEAD CONFEDERATE KUROMA $10/$12 BUY NOWSaturday, October 11 / 8pm KINETIC PRETTY & NICE (from Boston) HACIENDA $8Sunday, October 12 / 7:30pm TEARING THE VEIL OF MAYA comedy with EUGENE MIRMAN & MICHAEL SHOWALTER $7 : tickets available at the doorMonday, October 13 / 7:30pm JOE PUG PERT NEAR SANDSTONE DAMIAN QUINONES Y SU CONJUNTO $8/$10Tuesday, October 14 / 7:30pm (EARLY SHOW) ADULT EDUCATION hosted by CHARLES STAR $5Tuesday, October 14 / 9:15pm (LATE SHOW) TENDERHOOKS TIM WILLIAMS $6Wednesday, October 15 / 7:30pm FIVECHAPTERS.com 2nd ANNIVERSARY! featuring KATE CHRISTENSEN / ARTHUR PHILLIPS / JAY McINERNEY / more! FREEThursday, October 16 / 7:30pm THE BLACK WATCH LA STRADA THE ALBERTANS MONARCHS $8Friday, October 17 / 10:30pm (LATE SHOW) WASABASSCO BURLESQUE $10Saturday, October 18 / 8pm ELK CITY BOY GENIUS $8Sunday, October 19 / 9pm (LATE SHOW) DAVID DONDERO $10Monday, October 20 / 7:30pm WHITE DENIM PAPERTRIGGER $10 BUY NOWTuesday, October 21 / 7:30pm BROOKLYN SONGWRITERS' EXCHANGE JACK GRACE BAND / REBECCA PRONSKY / LIBBY JOHNSON $8Wednesday, October 22 / 9pm CMJ Music Marathon 2008 WILLARD GRANT CONSPIRACY CHRIS BROKAW VITAMIN-D $10 BUY NOWThursday, October 23 / 7:30pm CMJ Music Marathon 2008 STEVE BURNS & THE STRUGGLE $10Saturday, October 25 / 7:30pm CMJ Music Marathon 2008 THE MUGS FAVORITE SONS MOTEL MOTEL PALOMAR $10 : tickets available at the doorMonday, October 27, 7:30pm & 9:30pm (TWO SHOWS!) THE JOHN WESLEY HARDING MEDICINE SHOW with JWH and special guests LIVE RECORDING AND FILMING $15 BUY NOWTuesday, October 28 / 7:30pm BORN RUFFIANS PLANTS & ANIMALS MANCINO $12 : This event has been moved to the BELL HOUSE!Wednesday, October 29 / 7:30pm RICHARD DAVIES OVERLORD $8Friday, October 31 / 8pm NEVA DINOVA McCARTHY TRENCHING FACES ON FILM $10 BUY NOWWednesday, November 12 / 7:30pm ANE BRUN TOBIAS FROBERG THERESA ANDERSSON $12 BUY NOWTuesday, November 18 / 7:30pm CENTRO-MATIC $10/$12 BUY NOWWednesday, November 19 / 7:30pm PETER & THE WOLF (full band) $8Thursday, November 20 / 7:30pm AA BONDY STEVE BURNS & THE STRUGGLE $10 BUY NOWFriday, November 21 / 8pm HORSE FEATHERS THE ROSEWOOD THIEVES $10Union Hall sells advance tickets for selected events via Ticketweb. We will always reserve a limited amount of tickets at the door on the evening of the show, cash only, first come, first served. All shows are general admission and 21+.
UNION HALL is located in Park Slope Brooklyn at 702 Union St. You can reach us by phone at 718.638.4400.*********************************************** ********
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