Sunny's Bar.
In 3 Shout NY guides.
Nightlife
The Best Dive Bars in New York City
A Red Hook saloon since 1890, now run by the widow of Sunny Balzano, the man who made it famous.
Go for: the Saturday bluegrass jam.
Music
Free Live Music in New York City, All Year
A waterfront bar that dates to the 1890s and has hosted a weekly bluegrass jam for years, plus folk and jazz nights.
Go for: the bluegrass jam.
City
The Red Hook Guide
Sunny’s is not just a bar, it’s a Red Hook institution.
Go for: A cold beer, live bluegrass, and a real piece of old New York history.