Bona Ventura

Williamsburg, Brooklyn · New York City

Pete's Candy Store

Live musicLocals' pick

A former general store that became a music bar in 1999: free shows nightly on a tiny vaudeville-style stage in a Pullman-car back room, one of the city's toughest trivia nights, and a backyard.

Address
709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Hours
Mon-Thu 17:00-02:00; Fri 16:00-02:00; Sat-Sun 15:00-02:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Late night · About 2 h
Price
Shows free, suggested $10 donation (The Infatuation, 2023)
Price level
$
Music
Live music
Entry
Free entry

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Shows are free; put money in the hat.
  • Come for the trivia night if your team is serious.

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