WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
Pete's Candy Store
A 1999 Lorimer Street dive with free shows on a vaudeville-style stage and a backyard.
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IllustrationA former general store, diner and poker room that has been a live-music bar since 1999. Shows happen on an old-timey stage in a saloon-like back room, with a suggested donation instead of a ticket, and comedy turns up on the calendar too.
When you need air there's a big backyard; at the bar there's cheap Miller High Life and a grilled cheese. It is the definition of a neighborhood dive done right.
Editor’s tip
Look up the night's lineup on the official site, and order the grilled cheese.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.