Lock Yard
There was some serious drama back in 2013 when the Lock Yard, a craft beer bar and garden with a bohemian feel opened in a space that formerly housed a neighborhood locksmith. Older residents were afraid of a catastrophic hipster influx, but the haunt hardly ruined the block. Serving local brews and artisanal sausages, Lock Yard hosts trivia nights and provides a dreamy backyard space for drinking under twinkling lights.
Lock Yard, 9221 5th Ave, Brooklyn
[Photo via @beccaroth]