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)
"Really enjoyed The Earl Ball"(4 Tips)
"Awesome decor, good vibes, friendly hipsters."(5 Tips)
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John P.October 11, 2015Get there early if you want to actually play shuffleboard. The waitlist can be really long.
Kev SkinnyNovember 11, 2015Something different. Concept of food truck opening in the wall was genius.
StayNYC RentalsFebruary 14, 2018Pretend like you are in Florida and drink Mai Thai's and plays shuffleboard.
Chris VodolaNovember 25, 2017Strict 21 and over policy. Bring your ID & leave the munchkins at home.
$40/hr for a court feels pretty reasonable. Friendly service, too.
Jeff PetrielloAugust 11, 2014If shuffleboard seems daunting, they've got board games (including catan) behind the front desk.
Meg FarmerDecember 14, 2014Drink beers out of jars while playing shuffleboard. Typical ironic brooklyn, which I adore.
Andrew SMarch 28, 2015"Party out, not up!" -regarding hitting your pole into the poorly planned ceiling fans directly above the shuffleboard courts
Jake SimmsSeptember 6, 2015Phillies and shuffle. That's what's good. But you knew that because you are there.
They have a bunch of board games behind the counter. Tell them they need balderdash
Joy ChenAugust 8, 2014The decor looks like it came out of a Wes Anderson movie taking place in 1950s Florida. Royal (Tenen)Palms!
J.M. WaskoMarch 17, 2015Watch out for league play schedules and specify whether you are seeking to learn how to play league or informal rules!
If tonight's soft open is any indication, shuffleboard league is gonna be so awesome.
Gianna NebbiaFebruary 28, 2018Eh- a little bro-y. Not a great beer list... and I can’t get behind beverages served mason jars
ᴡ ElliotApril 19, 2015Put your name in early, was a 4-hour wait on the first 74-degree day of spring.?
Expect a long wait for a lane. Lots of games to borrow from desk in meantime.
I hear that guy Goeres who is a permanent fixture at the end of the bar is up to no good...
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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
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 9.2
"Food is solid! Everything tasty and well made. Drinks are very good but can verge on the sweet side."
jeffrey arnold - 8.9
"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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- 8.4
"Get the sample dish, has chicken, ribs, vegs, bread. Awesome. Drinks pricey and not that strong."
Franncis P - 8.6
"bocce and beers, but gets a bit brotastic on the weekend. they have great music in the basement and the burger with fig spread is delicious."
ᴡ Reinford - 9.3
"The space itself is great (also HUGE) and the beers are very very good (I enjoyed the Pilsner)"
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