Bossa Nova Civic Club

Tropical techno cocktail bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NYC.

Bushwick gets its own dance club via this funky new arrival from rave maven John Barclay, where vaguely tropical decor, juiced-up cocktails and a warehouse party mood combine to fuel the festive, pretension-free scene; the electronica comes courtesy of up-and-coming DJs, and in keeping with the what-the-hell mood, there’s no cover charge or clipboard police at the door.

Alums of 285 Kent and Trip House bring tropical vibes and eclectic beats to a linoleum dance floor on Myrtle Avenue. Beach murals and coconuts spruce up your B-Wick staycation. Handful of artful cocktails go heavy on the juice, but the Lionshead and a shot is cheap and dance-floor friendly. Berlin club scene’s favorite yerba mate soda’s also available if you need a bump.

This Bushwick nightspot is the place to party without pretension. Attracting a loyal crowd of local revelers, Bossa Nova Civic Club has been one of the most popular hotspots to dance the night away in the neighborhood. On offer is a restrained selection of drafts, cocktails and juices to fuel the night. Techno and House are the genres of choice, and DJs go all-out to a lively crowd till the wee...