StreetLevel: Tiki Time in Greenwood Heights

This place will be closed in a week.no buisness.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:39 PM

How come so many people abbreviate Brooklyn like:

'Bklyn'

Why take out one of the consonants but leave a prominent vowel?

I think this part of Brooklyn is actually called:

BrKLN

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:40 PM

Dress code BS, will cause them to lose money, Im not even thinking about going thier now, its not the Ritz. Stupid move on thier part

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:45 PM

I like that the dress code says:

"No Jerseys"

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't get much of a NJ crowd, but I'm glad they're keeping them away.

Wait- have to leave my work boots at home, and go through a metal detector?

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:48 PM

Seriously, a dress code? I was so excited to actually have a bar nearby, but this sounds much more club than bar - definitely not what I would expect to be supported in our area. I'm sad.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:48 PM

just put up a sign "no pingo pingos," simpler more direct, its what they really mean anyway

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:54 PM

WTF this is crazy.

im going

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:55 PM

Wow. I got very excited for just a moment and then I saw:

DOOR POLICY
Gentlemen 25 and over
Ladies 21 and over

I'm well over both ages, but that is just BS. Then I saw the dress code:

No sneakers

If I'm going to trek all the way down there to sit outside in a 'tiki lounge', they better let my adidas in too.

I'll stick with Quater Bar in GWH with their patio and yummy drinks.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 2:57 PM

Biff are you trying to twist this thread to some racial thing with your 2:53 comment?

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:01 PM

This is Sunset Park, not Greenwood Heights.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:10 PM

There was a kid walking up and down 5th ave around 20th street the other night wearing a jersey, sneakers, and brandishing a HUGE KNIFE! Maybe that's what they're trying to avoid.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:11 PM

Obviously to protect himself from the roving packs of wild dogs that are known to plague the area.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:20 PM

another establishment with outdoor patio serving drinks and offering a grill to use.
Am sure neighbors gonna love that.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:20 PM

I have a question do the bars on Smith and Court get a crowd alot from outside Brooklyn? For example: Long Island and Jersey???

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:23 PM

3:11 Here- I had a baby on me at the time. Totally freaked me out. I crossed the street- I was already headed across the intersection. He was coming the opposite way and we passed in the middle of the crosswalk, and we didn't notice the knife until we were next to him. The kid noticed us noticing him, and started fast peddling away- not really running, but moving very quickly looking really nervous. Then he was gone down the street. We didn't call the cops. I'm not sure he broke any laws- he wasn't actively menacing anyone, as far as I could see, but it freaked us out. But it wasn't like he was hiding the knife. It was like a huge rambo knife and we as walking downt the street like he was ready to use it.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:29 PM

It really happened. No one else was seeming to notice this kid but us. And like I said- then he sort of scooted away and was gone. I did not call the cops.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:35 PM

3:35 becareful who you speak with on this blog.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:42 PM

daveinbedstuy is just fine. What? Are you that twerp with the knife?

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:47 PM

jeez - It's like they're expecting gangs, thugs and jailbreakers to try to hijack their new bar. I dunno about a place that needs a metal detector before it even opens.

Check the website - and be prepared to get groped by a bouncer if you go. Will he have a box of latex gloves too?

hilarious...

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:52 PM

2:54: what in Oprah's good name is a pingo pingo? (i get what you mean from the context but that is a new one!)

3:01: I don't think Dave was steering anything. This type of dress code policy is absolutely intended to keep out "a certain group"

ooooooh. I said it! a "certain group"

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 3:58 PM

This place is most likely owned by someone with experience as a bouncer or doorman. Dress codes typically reduce violence at clubs because people are reluctant to ruin their dress clothes by getting into a fight. This strikes you all as surprising because most of the places you frequent do not have to face these types of problems or at least not as often as these owners are used to.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 4:00 PM

maybe the kid was just carrying the knife somewhere

also 25 and up?

im out.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 4:10 PM

You can't wear flip flops to a tiki bar?

What is this world coming to?

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 5:15 PM

3:58 and 4:02, check out urbandictionary.com to answer your question

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 6:50 PM

This kind of dress code only occurs in neighborhoods with prominent black and latino neighborhoods. You can wear sneakers to every bar in the upper east side, ya know. They're trying to say, "No thugs" or "Don't start sh*t here". It's stupid and yup it's kind of racist.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 8:47 PM

This will be great for Greenwood Heights! Spoke with the owner and they will be having a "gay night". Don't have to trek all the way up to Excelsior anymore.

The interior is immaculate and very modern. Can't wait to get one of their frozen drinks.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 8:59 PM

3:11 I cannot BELIEVE you did not call the police! I am constantly flabbergasted by reports such as yours that I read on various message boards such as Brooklynian and other Brooklyn blogs, where the people witness crimes or have crimes happen to them and don't even report them. You might want to take a look at this report of a recent VICIOUS PARK SLOPE STABBING and rethink your laissez-faire attitude. Honestly this could've been the same guy that you saw!

http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43378

I know I'm sounding very harsh right now. I'm glad you at least crossed the street and that you and yours are safe.

Posted by: guest at June 19, 2008 11:22 PM

I just moved to Greenwood Heights. It's very gay-friendly so far. Looking forward to this new bar!!! A little coffee shop or cafe would be perfect. Nice location, too, around the 36th Street stop.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 12:02 AM

how the f*ck is that dress code racist? you're the racist one.
dressing like a thug and a slob has nothing to do with race.
i am sure a black man not dressed like that would have no problem going to this place.

people that dress a certain way usually act a certain way, and it has nothing to do with race.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 12:15 AM

Well said, 12:15. Are they insinuating that all people of a certain race dress like thugs and gangsters?

All this bar is trying to do is create a nice, classy environment for everyone to enjoy. What is wrong with saying 'Please dress nicely'? Lots of places have dress codes. Stop trying to create a problem out of nothing.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 12:42 AM

I know pubs in the countryside in England that had the same dresscode 20 years ago. The race monomaniacs on here are getting crazier by the day.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 8:38 AM

if you wear a jersey and its not game day then I really dont want to be in the same room as you.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 8:53 AM

Cool website. Think I'll stop in this weekend- looks like a nice place.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 11:53 AM

Stop calling it Greenwood Heights. It's Sunset Park.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 12:40 PM

Actually, the area is called Greenwood Heights. Sunset Park starts after 38th Street.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 1:22 PM

Greenwood is a much nicer neighborhood and it definitely deserves the distinction of it's own name. It really has nothing to do with either Sunset Park or Park Slope. It's its own nabe with it's own artsy vibe. Love all the new condos sprouting up! And I am happy to see many new young professionals moving into the neighborhood. The Tiki Bar owner was smart to open a classy establishment in Greenwood before it gets too expensive.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 1:32 PM

"This is Sunset Park, not Greenwood Heights."

I agree.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 2:34 PM

"Although opinions vary among residences, most place Sunset Park between Prospect Expressway to the north, 65th Street to the south, Upper New York Bay to the west, and Ninth Avenue to the east."

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 4:02 PM

Greenwood actually extends from about 23rd Street to 38th Street, along the cemetery, hence the neighborhood name, 'Greenwood Heights'.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 7:00 PM

I am headed to Tiki now. I'm gay, my friends are gay. The event planner at the bar is gay. Already doing okay, as far as I'm concerned!

I walk past it every day, too- seems they were just putting the finishing touches up. God, I need one of their strawberry daquiris. Out.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 8:20 PM

Why do you have to be so negative? Be *happy* Greenwood has a gorgeous new bar to congregate in and grab a frozen drink. We don't have to go all the way up to the Slope anymore. This bar is leagues nicer than the 'Forget About It' Sports bar that was there and is clearly trying to attract a different crowd- the new crowd that is moving into Greenwood everyday.

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 8:25 PM

There is no such place as Greenwood Heights.

Posted by: guest at June 21, 2008 11:03 AM

Rydnas, I went to Tiki Bar with my friends last night. They have the best frozen drinks I have ever had (I drank 3)- aside from Key West. Actually, it had a Key West, LA vibe in there. Everything was brand new. Fun, 80's music, mixed with contemporary and a good, mixed crowd. The owners and hostesses were constantly circulating making everyone feel at home- super friendly, and I felt very safe. It's pretty big inside, with a big wooden patio/grill in the back. Plans to start serving lunch/dinner are in the works. How nice would it be to see little tables on the sidewalk?

I can't tell you how happy I am to have Tiki literally right around the corner. Finally, something to do in Greenwood!

Posted by: guest at June 21, 2008 1:25 PM

Greenwood Heights is so hot right now. I'm looking for a place there. Those new condos on 36th have an amazing view of the city.

Posted by: guest at June 21, 2008 1:28 PM

Second night open, and as a nextdoor neighbor, I can't wait for them to either close or turn the music down. It's so fucking loud - my bed actually shakes from the lame early 90s shit they're playing... Hopefully it'll close sooner than "Forget About It", which was quite possibly the lamest and most obnoxious of them all. Maybe it'll just take someone else getting stabbed and dumped out front for this to happen.

Turn off the Bel Biv Devo. Christ.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 12:13 AM

I heart Tiki Bar.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 2:57 AM

So I have to adhere to a litany of rules and walk through a metal detector for the privilege of sipping on outrageously overpriced drinks in some tacky faux-Hawaiian setting? Gee, where do I sign up? I'm sure this place is going to attract a whole lot of Grade-A @ssholes.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 6:20 AM

I think precautions are necessary in any bar-opening, the drinks were well worth the price, and the interior design absolutely classy.

A welcome addition to Greenwood Heights.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 11:36 AM

I thought it was pretty. Very modern, upscale, and chic.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 11:51 AM

Anyplace that attracts some of the woo-hoo people away from my part of 5th Avenue is a welcome addition.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 7:37 PM

There is no such place as Greenwood Heights.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 7:43 PM

Greenwood Heights is the historic area surrounding the Cemetery. It separates itself from Sunset Park for obvious reasons.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 8:12 PM

7:43 is just another bitter Sunset-Parker living below 40th Street, probably under the BQE.

Posted by: guest at June 22, 2008 8:39 PM

Actually, 7:43 lives in Park Slope and is amused at how uppity "Greenwood Heights" is acting.

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 10:56 AM

I too am from park slope and agree there is no greenwood heights. There is park slope, sunset park and bayridge. Either way call it what you will who would want to live by a cemetary, oh yea someone who can't afford park slope.

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 1:28 PM

Greenwood Heights has been a known neighborhood since the early 1900's. It is, in fact, a real neighborhood with it's own charms and character.

I don't live there, but I do enjoy walking there.

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 2:14 PM

There is Park Slope, South Park Slope, Greenwood Heights, Sunset Park and Bayridge. Official neighborhoods or not, they are all separate neighborhoods.

So yes, there is a Greenwood Heights neighborhood. Ask Brownstoner.com.

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 2:17 PM

Funny. Why then b*tches, is there a greenwood heights section on this website. second, ask the city you idiot ethnic.......they will tell you...I who live on 36th and 4th ave......it is greenwood heights. been historic since th ebeginning of these surrounding, trashy ethnic communities. third....why then are the vanderbilts, some of the richest families in the world, buried in greenwood cemetery....because its historic... not sunset park... the mexico of brooklyn america....
take those comments that are pathetic back to your little grass bodega huts...
whites gays and hipsters of all races are moving in adding culture and bringing art and beauty and most of all...CLASS....say no to mexico....god bless historic landmarked...greenwood heights....

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 2:39 PM

Spoken like the true racist you are. Greenwood Cemetary is just that a cemetary, so if you enjoy living by that, historic and all good for you. Those of us who like nature and can afford the rent prefer Prospect Park.

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 2:49 PM

i am a 23 year old student...of course i cant afford park slope......
you must have got that from being black
ie: equal opportunity housing.....

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 3:11 PM

Lots of new condos being built in Greenwood Heights- not too shabby!

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 3:31 PM

I work with the park slope city counsil, and yes greenwood heights is in the middle of sunset park but it is however its own area, and it is called greenwood....
just thought you all shoul dknow

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 4:20 PM

yes to gentrification! yes to cleaning up brooklyn..and yes
yes to the condos being built...its about time...
the slums are done
they will be picked clean!!!!!

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 4:21 PM

I agree. South Slope and Greenwood are looking much nicer with the new developments and young professionals moving in.

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 4:49 PM

As a park slope property owner myself I am glad about the gentrification. It has allowed for higher rents that honestly only midwest shmucks would pay, so I am very happy the schucks have arrived!

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 6:15 PM

Lots of shabby new condos being built in Greenwood Heights!

Posted by: guest at June 23, 2008 7:36 PM

7:36 = Bitter Sunset Parker scared of rising rents and the new tide of decent, upper-class, working young professionals moving in and cleaning out the originally beautiful neighborhood.

Posted by: guest at June 24, 2008 12:06 AM

I like seeing the ladies out walking their little dogs and the young men out on their nightly jogs around the neighborhood. The streets and houses are immaculate and once they demolish some of the uglier buildings along Fourth and turn them into condos, Greenwood will become super-desirable. The D-Express stop is right on 36th. It's literally 15 minutes to West 4th. Very convenient. Very nice, up and coming, little neighborhood.

Posted by: guest at June 24, 2008 12:39 AM

i love sunset park and living there. i love all the authenic businesses, but i'm also all for newer businesses opening up and drawing a new crowd-- even if it is park slope overflow. but really, am i to feel good about going to this place if they have metal detectors. also, the men over 25 thing? promotion of sugar daddies/craddle robbing much.

Posted by: guest at June 24, 2008 12:13 PM

I see nothing wrong with wanting a more established clientele, usually people over 25 tend to behave more like adults than the just 21 crowds looking to get wasted or laid. Perhaps that is what this established is hoping to create, a relaxed friendly yet not frat house atmosphere. In regards to the metal detectors, unless you plan on bringing along some sort of weapon really what is the big objection?

Posted by: guest at June 24, 2008 7:15 PM

Definitely pro-new business. Those crappy 99cent stores in Sunset Park can only go so far. And with the new, trendy crowd moving in, those stores just can't cater to their needs. Who wants to shop at a store that looks like it's a million years old, has dusty products that are doubled, tripled, in price, and is all in Spanish...? Out with the old, in with the new. That area around Sunset Park itself is going to be so cute with cafes on the sidewalk, park-front condos, and little boutiques like farther up 5th has in Park Slope.

As for Tiki, haha, I spoke with the owner regarding this age policy, and he said he just wants to make sure everyone is 21 and up.

It's really cute inside!

Posted by: guest at June 24, 2008 9:50 PM

I CHECKED OUT THIS TIKI BAR AND IT IS SUPRISINGLY A HOT SPOT . GREAT CROWD GREAT MUSIC GREAT DRINKS AND THAT DRESS CODE WAS THE BEST THING THEY DID! FINALLY A DECENT BAR IN BROOKLYN .. NEVER EXPECTED IT TO BE THAT GOOD ! IM TIRED OF GOING TO THESE BARS AND ALL YOU SEE IS 12 YEAR OLDS...INFACT THEY SHOULD APPLY THIS TO EVERY BAR IN NY. DETECTORS DIDNT BOTHER ME OR ANYONE ELSE THERE ..IT ACTUALLY CONFIRMED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO IDIOT MESSING UP OUR NIGHT.!

Posted by: guest at June 26, 2008 1:55 AM

$3 Mojito Specials on Tuesday night. Tonight is the karoake night- gay night, too.

Posted by: guest at June 26, 2008 1:43 PM

A little cafe or coffee house in the area would be perfect...

Posted by: guest at June 26, 2008 5:17 PM

This place is great. The music was cool, the crowd was friendly and the drinks were very well made and decently priced. The staff is very attentive as well. The only thing missing was dancing!

Posted by: guest at June 26, 2008 11:36 PM

Love the 80's music!

Posted by: guest at June 27, 2008 3:10 AM

opening weekend, i stopped by, saw the place was completely desolate. i called the bar and asked them if it was really 25+ (for guys) and the guy was like "nah, just come correct and look proper". the place is definitely going to modify their "rules" --- ive seen people not looking all that "proper". those rules are/will hurt their bottom line.

Posted by: guest at June 27, 2008 11:29 AM

I was there opening weekend and it was packed. Everyone looked pretty nice. Take your jealousy/anger issues somewhere else.

Posted by: guest at June 27, 2008 1:57 PM

I was there with my sister Saturday night and had a really great time. Great music/dancing and the owners were so friendly (Hi Anthony!). It's easy to get to and has a great space outside where they were grilling burgers and dogs.

I highly recommend the Tiki Bar!

:)

Posted by: guest at June 30, 2008 1:21 PM

response to June 27 1:57pm:

I live a block away. The place was empty. The 2 girls in the front were dying to give fliers away. I'm not saying its a bad place. the place looks really nice, modern, and attractive. I am actually glad we have a bar in the neighborhood but you can't advertise this place with certain standards and then cave to them so quickly. i walk by the place every day and i dont see people dressed "proper". this place will have the same fate as "forget it sports bar" if they dont quickly decide their own identity and who they will cater to.

Posted by: guest at July 2, 2008 2:56 PM

I was referring to opening night and, yes, it was packed. I, also, live a block away. I cannot speak for subsequent nights.

The bar is new and people have yet to discover it. Give it a chance. Word is spreading.

Posted by: guest at July 3, 2008 2:00 AM