Barrio Hangs

By Christian Melendez @señor.menlendez

Dromedary tiki bar 

266 Irving ave, Bushwick

The First Urban Tiki meets the mean dive bar streets of Bushwick. From its craft tiki cocktails to a vegan friendly food menu Dromedary has proven to be a neighborhood favorite. Loyal Patrons come from near and far to enjoy their amazing array of themed nights through the week. Come in for some karaoke on Thursday or maybe trivia on Tuesday or how about burlesque on every third Wednesday of the month and many more events. Tune it to their IG @dromedary_bar for everything and anything tiki. 

To go along with all the fun they have an amazing cocktail list filled with fresh juice, house made orgeat, crazy garnishes, and all kinds of infused spirits. This was an easy pick for I have spent many nights indulging everything tiki. Just over the holidays Barrio collective hosted their latest monthly Feria at Dromedary Bar. Some would say the best one so far. So if you are in Bushwick near the Myrtle/Wyckoff L or M train, make sure to stop in and say hi from us over at Barrio Collective.

Cantina Cumbancha 

232 N 12th st Williamsburg

In the mood for some Mexican comfort food? Well then Cantina Cumbancha has all the usual suspects. Savory tacos, crunchy nachos, hearty soups and much more including gluten free And vegetarian options. Once you’ve had brunch or dinner why not stay for or participate in any one of their amazing shows or classes they host. Cumbancha has also played host to Barrio Collectives first Williamsburg La Feria. Follow @lacumbanchanyc and Keep an eye out for upcoming salsa brunch’s and live entertainment. You won’t be disappointed.

Our Wicked Lady 

153 Morgan ave Bushwick

Night life in Brooklyn doesn’t get much better then Our Wicked Lady. This industrial warehouse turned Bar/Event space is the setting to some of the more amazing live shows and dance parties in Bushwick. Equipped with a full stage and 2 bars one of which is on the Roof top! Now I know what your thinking, roof top in the winter? It’s fully winterized with a clear vaulted dome that has heaters. 

Now idk about you, but I spent New Years Eve there and it was a magical night. With live music down stairs and a cypher of DJs upstairs cranking out tunes all night from Salsa to House music. It was a scene straight out a movie. To get in on some of the action follow @ourwickedlady on IG.