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Gothamist believes in adopting a local. Even if it's not in our neighborhood. That's why, after then upteenth Dodgeball message we joined a friend at his local, Boat. Owned by the same people behind Great Lakes, the bar thankfully doesn't have much of a maritime theme past the stenciled oars few and far between behind the bar. With thrift store furniture and ancient videogames, it could feel like a dingy rec room but, refreshingly, nothing's sticky. The adorable bartender read the extensive beer list because, unlike our friend, we hadn't memorized it and it was so dark that we wanted to ask if the Christmas lights could be moved closer. Driking our $4 pint we had to appreciate the eclectic jukebox, while not the encyclopedia at Hifi, it is unique and made almost entirely of homemade mix cds - not too much that's too trendy or too exhausted, good music to be reminded of during pauses in conversation. Boat is good for hanging out when you and your broke friends can't afford any of the restaurants on Smith Street, though would prefer drinking your dinner anyway. Or when you can't stomach the thought of getting back on the G train sober.
Boat
175 Smith Street, between Warren and Wyckoff Streets
(718) 254-0607
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I challenge anyone to beat me in Triple Threat bowling. I am the undisputed champ (at least among my 3 friends). I cannot be beaten.
Actually, no one plays it. It's sort of broken.
But I'm still the champ!!!
you can keep your hi-fi and your fancy jukebox, The Boat is better. Or was. I stopped going a long time ago. But once upon a time, when Boat was beorum hill's humble hipster bar, we filled the jukebox with very cool cd-rs, and unless they've trashed mine, I'll challenge any jukebox mix cd in the city. And the joy of CDr jukeboxes, with all their skipping CDs. What a pain in the ass.
Boat has some of the best jukebox selections. In the city. Period.
I met my soon-to-be husband at Boat, not to mention many fine friends (Hi Dan!)
thanks, gothamist. now all the irritating posers will show up and ruin the fun. good work.
Boat has been played for almost 4 years now. I remember it actually kind of blew even when it opened, but 4-5 years later, it's even worse. You guys are WAY behind the times on this one. Next thing I know, you'll be telling me Hank's Saloon is a cool new place to hang out. Yippee.