Sunny's Bar

Worked down the block for most of the Nineties when we would get a drink after work and in the winter when the sun went down early, we would get the hell out of dodge, if you know what I mean.
Things have changed a lot in "The Hook" and you needn't be as afraid for your life when you visit Sunny's these days. The man is an icon and the bar a temple that hasn't changed a bit, and I am glad. Can't say the same for the neighborhood, but that's a good thing!

This place is amazing.  A bit of a hike, but well worth it.

I'm a born and raised Brooklynite and I have never been to a place like this in my life. I feel removed from the hustle of NYC, the pretentiousness of Williamsburg, the frat bars of Midtown, and on a quiet street in somewhat desolate Red Hook you'll find a sea of plaid shirts, cheap beer and some of the best music in the city. There were a bunch of people jamming to drums and harmonicas and the vibe was completely neighborly and welcoming even for strangers like me. It's not just a hole in the wall or a dive, it's a real find and I just wish it were a little more accessible. Places like this make everything else seem incomparable. Yay Sunny's!