Bona Ventura

Red Hook, Brooklyn · New York City

Sunny's Bar

Casual barLocals' pick

Red Hook's waterfront living room since 1890, a longshoremen's saloon that survived Hurricane Sandy; now run by Tone Johansen, widow of Sunny himself, with live bluegrass and jazz most nights and the street out front turning into a block party.

Address
253 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Hours
Mon-Tue 15:00-24:00; Wed-Thu 15:00-01:00; Fri 14:00-02:00; Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening, Late night · About 2 h
Price
Budweiser and Miller Lite $5 (Eater NY); beer $4-9 (Time Out, 2025)
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

  • Bring cash for the musicians' tip bucket.
  • It is a long walk from the subway: take the bus or a cab from Smith-9th St, and bring a layer for the harbour wind.

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