<h3 class="CityName"><span class="PhoneCode"> </span> Park Slope And Prospect Park </h3> <p>Slightly more mainstream than Williamsburg, Park Slope has a mellow but still very cool nightlife scene. </p> <ul class="Listings"> <li class="Pick"> <strong>The Gate,</strong> 321 5th Ave. (☎<a href="tel:718-768-4329" class="PhoneNumber">718-768-4329</a>; thegatebrooklyn.blogspot.com), at 3rd St. <span class="Subway">S</span> M, R to Union St. A few short years ago, Park Slope was a nightlife wasteland. The Gate’s welcoming atmosphere and 24 rotating beers on tap ($4-7.50) paved the way for the 5th Ave. renaissance. The large patio fills quickly when the weather is warm. Ale events throughout the year, check their blog for details. Happy hour M-Th 4-8pm, F 3-7pm; $1 off drafts and mixed drinks. Open M-F 3pm-4am, Sa-Su 1pm-4am; patio M-Th and Su until 1am, F-Sa until 2am. </li> <li class="Pick"> <strong>Buttermilk Bar, </strong> 577 5th Ave. (☎<a href="tel:718-788-6297" class="PhoneNumber">718-788-6297</a>), at 16th St. <span class="Subway">S</span> F to 7th Ave. Packed nightly with a young and devoted clientele, Buttermilk boasts an excellent beer selection, a hip minimalist ambience, frequent live music, and regular Candyland and Trivial Pursuit tournaments. Beers and mixed drinks $3-6. Open daily 6pm-4am. </li> <li> <strong>Commonwealth,</strong> 497 5th Ave. (☎<a href="tel:718-768-2040" class="PhoneNumber">718-768-2040</a>), at 12th St. A clean decor of hardwood floors, exposed bricks, and candlelight makes for a chill setting. There’s a comfortable back patio where smoking is permitted. A bulletin board provides space for “brutally honest personal ads,” which are hilarious, whether or not they achieve their intended purpose. Excellent indie jukebox. Happy hour until 7pm, $1 off all drinks. Open M-F 3pm-4am, Sa-Su 2pm-4am. Patio closes M-Th and Su 11pm, F-Sa 1am. </li> <li> <strong>Loki Lounge,</strong> 304 5th Ave. (☎<a href="tel:718-965-9600" class="PhoneNumber">718-965-9600</a>; www.lokilounge.com), at 2nd St. <span class="Subway">S</span> M, R to Union St. A sky-lit lounge that looks like a 40s living room, with worn rose-patterned sofas and chaises partitioned by red velvet curtains. There’s also a pool table and a huge fireplace. Beer $5-6. Mixed drinks $5-10. Wine $6-8. Happy hour M-F 3-7pm, Sa-Su 1-7pm; $3 drafts, $2 Bud and Miller. Outdoor backyard during warm weather. Open M-F 3pm-4am, Sa-Su noon-4am. </li> </ul> 2009-05-24T15:35:15+00:00 2 false 11006 Park Slope And Prospect Park 10992 14 8270 2009-06-01T15:59:57+00:00