Industry City's Gun Hill taproom does the thing that makes a Brooklyn afternoon work: a band in the corner, a barbecue pop-up plating food a few feet away, and enough room to bring people who did not plan ahead. Howlin' Bill & the Basement Dwellers take the three-hour afternoon slot, with Meat Asia BBQ serving all day alongside. If you want live music without a ticket, a cover or a late night, this is the low-effort version.
What to expect
Expect a taproom set rather than a stage show: the band plays in the brewery space in Building 6, with seating around it, beers ordered at the bar and Meat Asia's barbecue available through the afternoon. Industry City's courtyards and food hall are steps away, so the set works as one stop in a longer wander. It is an indoor-outdoor complex, so there is shade and shelter either way.
Good to know
- Gun Hill Brewing is in Building 6 at 68 34th Street, inside the Industry City complex in Sunset Park.
- The D/N/R to 36th Street is a roughly ten-minute walk west toward the water.
- No cover — you pay for what you drink and eat.
- Meat Asia's barbecue pop-up runs all day, so you can eat before or after the set.
- Industry City has stroller-friendly paved courtyards and accessible entrances.
- Good for a low-commitment afternoon with a group of mixed ages.
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Common questions
Is there a cover charge?
No cover is listed — the set is free in the Gun Hill taproom.
Where in Industry City is it?
Gun Hill Brewing Company, Building 6, 68 34th Street.
Is there food?
Yes — Meat Asia runs a barbecue pop-up in the same space through the day.
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