Gowanus Gardens: A Rainbow Patio and Late-Night Kitchen
Gowanus Gardens is a neighborhood bar and kitchen on 4th Avenue, a block from the Union Street R stop, built around a big rainbow-colored back patio strung with lights. Unlike a seasonal beer garden, the patio is covered and heated, so it stays in play year-round, and the whimsical interior — jukebox, faux flowers on the ceiling, eccentric fixtures — keeps things playful.
The kitchen runs late, turning out playful pub food (musubi, wings, sliders, bacon-wrapped pepperoncini) well past midnight, and there’s a full tap list plus a cocktail program with quirky names and $8 espresso martinis. Between happy hour, themed weeknights, trivia and that patio, it’s an easy spot for groups and casual Gowanus hangs any night of the week.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 PM: $2 off house and non-alcoholic cocktails, and $1 off all taps, bottles and cans. Themed nights extend the value — Tequila Tuesdays feature $10 margaritas (add a quesadilla for $10) and beer-and-shot combos, while Thirsty Thursdays bring $5 well shots, $7 well drinks and two sliders for $10. Deals can shift, so it’s worth a quick check before heading over.
The Room
A spacious neighborhood bar anchored by a large covered, heated back patio strung with lights, usable in every season. Inside is whimsical and eccentric — jukebox, faux flowers overhead, quirky light fixtures — with a full craft tap list and a playful cocktail menu. Late-night food and a laid-back, group-friendly feel round it out.
Who Gowanus Gardens Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Patio hangs | A big covered, heated back patio with string lights that works year-round, not just in summer. |
| Late-night food | The kitchen serves playful pub bites well past midnight when most spots have closed. |
| Weekday deals | Mon-Fri 3-7 PM happy hour plus Tequila Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday specials. |
| Casual group nights | Roomy space, trivia and a relaxed vibe make it easy for a crew to settle in. |
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Gowanus Gardens FAQ
Does Gowanus Gardens have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 PM, with $2 off house cocktails and $1 off all taps, bottles and cans.
Is Gowanus Gardens open year-round?
Yes. Despite the garden name, the back patio is covered and heated, so it operates through the winter rather than being a seasonal beer garden.
What are the weeknight specials?
Tequila Tuesdays feature $10 margaritas and beer-and-shot combos, and Thirsty Thursdays bring $5 well shots, $7 well drinks and two sliders for $10.
Where is Gowanus Gardens?
At 256 4th Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn, about one block from the Union Street R train station.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Gowanus Gardens before visiting for a specific deal.