Hank's Saloon was the flame-painted Atlantic Avenue dive where Brooklyn's country and punk scenes overlapped for decades, and the documentary about it plays here alongside a live set from Le San Culottes, which is about as close as you can get to the room now. Industry City runs it outdoors, so the film screens as the light drops and the band plays either side of it. If you have any attachment to old Brooklyn bars, this is a rare chance to see the story told properly.
What to expect
A long afternoon-into-evening in the courtyards: a live set, then a documentary screening once it is dark enough, with courtyard seating, food hall access and a crowd heavy on people who drank at Hank's. Expect to sit on benches or bring a blanket, and to hear a Q and A or introduction around the film.
Good to know
- Industry City, 220 36th Street in Sunset Park; D/N/R to 36th Street
- Outdoor courtyard event; bring a layer for after sunset
- Food and drink are available from Industry City's food hall and breweries
- Seating is limited, so a blanket or folding chair is worth carrying
- The screening starts after dark, later than the music portion
- Best for Brooklyn music-scene regulars and dive bar nostalgists
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Common questions
What was Hank's Saloon?
A Boerum Hill dive bar on Atlantic Avenue, recognizable by its flame-painted facade, long a home for country, punk and honky-tonk nights before it closed.
Is the screening outdoors?
Yes. The documentary plays in the Industry City courtyards once it is dark enough for projection.
Can I come for just the music?
Yes. The live set and the film run at different points in the afternoon and evening, so you can catch either.
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