Great place! Tipa tipo, performing a few weeks ago in the loverly Barbès. P.s. they make a great boulevardier.

Jack Tokarz

I love dropping into this place and hearing whatever is being performed that night. Every time the music is a delight. Plus, they have a great drink selection!

Lacey Salberg

Such a hidden gem that hasn’t changed (in a good way) for the last decade I’ve been going. Intimate, lively, and very mixed music - fave spot in the neighborhood

Bobbie Lamont

Very fun to stop in the front bar and patio on first and third Saturdays for the cool innovative jazz of the trio Pakula Surprise.

Javier Aguera

Some of the best live music programs in the city. Plus all donations go to artists. Reasonably priced drinks, too! Not somewhere you'd get food at. Sound could be a little bit better, tho.

yoco yoshikawa

A place where top-level musicians perform authentic music from various countries and cultures almost every day. You can always count on it—one of the few places in Brooklyn where you can experience truly genuine music. Some performances are weekly, some are not; music schedules are on their website. Plus, the bartenders are nice and fun—it's always a good time!

Francis Nzeutem

Barnes in Park Slope is a fantastic spot for anyone who loves a laid-back bar atmosphere paired with great live music. The cozy, intimate vibe of the space makes it perfect for enjoying local talent up close while sipping on a well-crafted drink. The live music adds a vibrant energy to the bar, with a range of genres that keep things fresh and exciting on different nights. Whether you’re there for a casual evening out or to catch some great performances, Barnes is the kind of place that feels both relaxed and lively. It’s a neighborhood favorite that really shines because of its friendly service, great drink selection, and the fact that it’s always bringing in talented musicians to keep the crowd entertained. If you’re in Park Slope and want to enjoy live music in a welcoming setting, Barnes is definitely the spot to check out!

Josselin Morales-Même

We had an amazing night there at the 10pm gig (there are many others but this one is free entry). Great music and beautiful old bar :)

Daniel B

Such a nice quaint place with live music, the staff is incredibly nice, sweet and gracious. Drink drinks could be a little bit stronger, but aren’t too far off. This is definitely a great place come on a Saturday and Sunday and just chill out.

Wook Chung

Barbes is a small bar that smells a bit funky - perhaps fermenting beer somewhere. It is very narrow and the main hall is dominated by the bar itself with a few seats on the side of the wall. So this is where you start scratching your head, what's all the 5-star reviews about. This is not an "upscale" place. This is a very blue-collar, down-to-earth, grit and grime friendly type of place. You know it's been around, and you know this is not where you dress fancy but rather comfortingly confident. The beer is good, the service is good. And there's generally a good vibe. But so are hundreds of other bars. Then what's the secret? There is a mini music stage behind the bar and it almost feels like you have this massive underground talent that just simply jumps on stage and starts to play amazing music live. The back room fits about 20~30 person tops and some sit in there, others peek from the window or the door, but also, the music flows throughout the bar all the way to the front. On the day I visited, literally the pianist played classical Chopin. Not jazz. Not some rearranged version that is bar-crowd friendly. She just started ripping out Fantasie Impromptu. I have never been at a bar that is run-down, listenining to top notch classical piano, and having an amazing time. Barbes is special. Both for the locals, the musical talent in the city, and for everyone in between.