The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
Cocktail Bar and Social Club$$$$
Gowanus, Gowanus
The experts at The New Yorker and Gothamist recommend this place
"Shuffleboard, board games, life size jenga, and awesome drinks."(59 Tips)
"giant shuffleboard and life size jenga!"(7 Tips)
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"Awesome decor, good vibes, friendly hipsters."(5 Tips)
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Pull on your cardigan and start practicing for retirement. That includes drinking lots of bourbon. Walkers probably aren't allowed on the courts though...
SiobhánJune 23, 2018Had a great time for a group outing with the staff friendly and attentive and the space absolutely amazing and on theme.
Jonathan L.June 26, 2016First time player & I had a fun time. Once you have a court, you do not get to play continously. You only get an hour of play and must get another ticket. Sucks, but only fair to everyone.- AJFebruary 16, 2020You may need to call in advance to reserve courts. Cool vibe. Spacious. Food truck is a gamble though
Varun ShettyApril 20, 2014I really want to like this place (spacious, good drinks) but the wait to play is absurd and 95% of the crowd just read the How to be a Hipster Manual.
Jenny KJuly 31, 2014Double check their tournament schedule before heading over! We couldn't get a court, though it was fun to watch the experts and play some giant connect four in a booth.
AmateurConciergeJanuary 18, 2016Like an adult playground of drinking and games. Could use a vintage arcade, but the bloody Mary's will keep me coming back.
Emily KaneDecember 20, 2015Love food competitions? Who doesn't. Be sure to get on the mailing lis for the various Takedowns that happen here. thetakedowns.com- tiff pangOctober 13, 2015Fun old school games, especially with giant shuffleboard and life size jenga!
Mike O'SullivanFebruary 15, 2015Often a wait for a shuffleboard, but grab the large jenga blocks to have some fun during the wait.
Karen TruscottJanuary 1, 2016Really fun spot. Great craft cocktails! The food "truck" they have inside has AMAZING fries and sliders. The staff is helpful and fun.
Trevor HillMarch 31, 2018Unique vintage Floridian vibe. Great for groups. Expect to wait on a court unless you have a reservation
Scott ReillyApril 24, 2023Very fun place. Great drinks and shuffleboard is tons of fun. Great for large groups .
ᴡ FeinbergJuly 20, 2016Tons of fun, especially for a hilarious first date. When you tell them you want to play shuffleboard, they won't expect this cool spot.
Don't be frightened by the long wait for shuffleboard lanes. Hang out, have a drink or two, play bingo, and have a bite to eat while you wait!
- Steven JohansenFebruary 3, 2015Stopped in on a whim. Seems like THE place to be seen to drink off a Friday night hangover.
Joining the shuffleboard league is like joining heaven. Or perhaps the closest thing. I suppose.
Adam SchuitDecember 2, 2015Best place to host a bday party! Come early as the courts fill up fast and the wait times are insane
Jeremy WilcoxNovember 13, 2015Wait for a lane is HOURS. Tip: Go grab a number first, grab dinner in the neighborhood, then come back and check on your number.
Olivia Z.December 13, 2015So much fun and so different! It's a huge space and very clean and lively.
Owen HerterichAugust 28, 2016Huge space, amazing cocktails, and super-friendly staff. Go on a weekday!
Edmund BoeyApril 11, 2016I loved this place, no idea how to play shuffleboard, but it's a blast with afew drinks!
Matthew SpectorJanuary 25, 2015Ridiculously fun games and hangout spot. Solid drinks, with food from Gray's Papaya truck.- DoubleDeuceNovember 25, 2018Whatever you do while you're here, please make sure to never send a dead biscuit to the kitchen.
Louis MattaJanuary 18, 2015Awesome hipster-fueled place with shuffle board, crazy cocktails, and good beer
Chuq YangAugust 24, 2014Great cocktails and DJ. You will probably have to wait a while to play shuffleboard though.
Adam AverayAugust 8, 2014Where else can you play bingo hosted by drag queens, with beers in mason jars, while waiting to play shuffleboard?
Jaclyn RMarch 11, 2019Fun spot but be prepared to wait. Luckily there’s a bar and tons of other games while you wait
MarthaNovember 29, 2014fun place. just check before you go to make sure there isn't a tournament going on of you want to play.
Jen FoxDecember 29, 2014What a neat place. Great indoor activity, especially when it is a little colder out.
Karl With A "K"May 25, 2016Nice bar, with shuffleboards and tables for a casual night out with friends.
Ben GaspariniSeptember 7, 2016Have to wait a million years for a shuffleboard. Unless you rent a booth.
Great selection of tap beers, but be ready to wait a while to play shuffleboard
Kavita BabaJanuary 18, 2015Get here well before you want to play shuffleboard to avoid a 4 hour wait. And then hunker down with some connect 4
Tony XerriSeptember 24, 2018Try to make sense of all the drunk bros who think you're their best friend. Then blow all your rent money on shuffleboard and Mason jar beer. Btw, beer should not be served in Mason jars.
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterAugust 17, 2015I never would have thought of shuffleboard as a thing to do on a Friday night but we had SO much fun here!
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union St (btwn 3rd Ave & Nevins St)
Gowanus, NY 11215
United States
Gowanus, NY 11215
United States
Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(347) 223-4410
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Yes
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Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Restroom
Yes
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"Food is solid! Everything tasty and well made. Drinks are very good but can verge on the sweet side."
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"Hopefully you have Tara as a bartender then it's a great night guaranteed. Creative, refreshing drinks, and seats turnover quicker than expected. Solid place for a date or small group together."
Jess Naldo - 8.9
"Overall, this bar has a really great vibe, interesting backstory, and amazing cocktails in a low-key setting."
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