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Bossa Nova Civic Club

Bar

Dark, trendy nightspot with a tropical accent pouring craft cocktails to fuel the DJ dance party. People often mention dance, music, time, good, people, floor, night, techno, drink, great,


Address

1271 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Website

bossanovacivicclub.com

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (605 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Wednesday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Thursday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Friday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Monday: 7 PM to 4 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: dance (13) music (11) time (11) good (11) people (8) floor (8) night (8) techno (8) drink (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Devin T. 8 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    I stumbled in from Texas and was looking for some Live Music. No country music, unfortunately, but DJs twiddling knobs and creating music that sounds like my washing machine. I guess it's a Brooklyn thing. I'm in the Big Apple now. Lots of fog, it felt like I was in a swamp on a foggy day or something. But indoors. Sort of cool. Different types of people. Nice folks. I ordered the Tropical Goth drink which I have to say, isn't the same as a Bud Lite, but it was decent. Overall a nice time. Cheers.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick M. 5 years ago on Google • 410 reviews
    Was in here early evening to try the Yerba Mate White Label (their version of the Club-Mate made popular in Berlin) and a couple cocktails. Place was super dark and Gothic style music and drinks. The drinks were good, reasonably priced ($2 off for happy hour) and the bartender was nice so all around decent place. Didn't give it 5 stars because I haven't seen it in full swing, but definitely potential.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C. Y. 4 years ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Feels like home!! A phenomenal place to unwind and, if you want to, get to make new acquaintances at the bar, on the floor, or waiting in line for the loo. The barkeeps are delightful. Security is tight but low-key. The atmosphere is superb. 💗🦩!! *My favorite drink
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max S. 1 year ago on Google • 143 reviews
    Knowing that this is a pretty big dance institution of NYC, it was cool to finally visit. They didn’t let me down! Bartenders were nice, the spiked Yerba mate soda is definitely worth trying. DJ’s were going b2b all night and it was great. I personally liked the smoke machine, it added an ambiance. If you get there early enough, the cover is waved. Coat check was affordable (3). Overall, if I lived in the area, I would certainly be there more.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Danielle Rye (. 7 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    It was mid at best and at worst-tolerable. The drinks were watery and low-effort. In fact, everything felt low effort and messy. Not the hot vibes or sexy crowd that was advertised. Just overall negative vibes all night. Edit: the bar seating was clearly ravaged and falling apart under our tuchuses. Very sad.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chuck R. 1 year ago on Google
    There’s literal throw up on the dance floor. We walked in and noticed the horrible smell. We immediately went back to the front and asked if we could have the cover back. The bouncer and staff members were extremely rude and refused the refund despite the major health violations. Don’t waste your time going to this filthy place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kyle B. 2 years ago on Google
    Here for NYE 2021 - worst DJs and music i’ve ever heard. Absolute disgrace. Came here expecting techno or house, but all I got was amateur SoundCloud artists. Go next door to Mood Ring.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcin T. 5 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    Love this place, I’ve never not had fun here, despite the usual vomit odor near the bar. Small, but enough room to dance, lounge and have a blast. Even security is nice!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Konstantine S. 1 year ago on Google
    🙌Time A relative concept, especially in Wonderland. 🌃The difference in time between then and now or a second and a day cannot be touched. This means that a moment can last forever if experienced with your whole being; but in the same context it may take years to realize that you've spent your time in the worst way possible.🦋
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Júlia F. 2 years ago on Google
    Went a few years ago and it’s not really my type of club; the dancefloor is too small and the atmosphere and music are a bit “dark” (hard techno, smoke, some creepy looking people the night I went). Had just one drink for a regular price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shahid W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic DJs and very welcoming staff. I love going here every Sunday night. Saturdays can get a little crowded cause it's so damn popular.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jordan E. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place w great music but gotta do something about some people ruining vibe. Toilets are often quite nasty. If I can't hear the music cause you're screaming too loud and you're pointing your phone with flash on all over the place taking a video, not the right place for ya..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philip B. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want to dance all night in Bushwick then you can’t go wrong here. Always a great time and love that it’s part of the options around here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimi R. 4 years ago on Google
    Love coming to Dance. l've only been here a few times, when they had EDM DJs, so I don't know how some other nights go. The staff was respectful and good humored, their dance floor is mostly flat (especially compared to other places nearby) and their lights dance beautifully to the music. Check out the smoke machine in the corner...it's trippy sometimes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebastian D. 2 years ago on Google
    They're closed right now , but typically an amazing edgy alt club with a small but fun dance floor ! If you're not open minded and cool I would consider you go somewhere else .. cool kids only club !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 jacob l. 9 months ago on Google
    It’s ok that you only accept physical ID, however the bouncer feels the need to share her micro aggressive comments about the it. that was unnecessary. Everyday is a battle for everyone already, you don’t need to make every little thing a chance for you to exercise power.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian F. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the music every time I've been here. Staff is friendly in the crowd is laid back. Love the vibe, it may be small but it's a real nightclub.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nick L. 1 year ago on Google
    You need to be okay with listening to house/techno quite literally the entire time to enjoy yourself here. Not good for dancing unless you are completely slosched. Drinks are good but there is a lot of fog, a small dance floor, and bottom-tier beats.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 RaeAnn S. 2 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    Ingenuine attempt at a techno club filled with aggressive and unpleasant staff. It’s like they’re trying to do the “too cool” thing, but actually just come across as pretentious and sad. The whole place smells like human urine and there’s a lot of people on really hardcore drugs. Felt very unsafe around these people who acted very threatening towards strangers. Overall, just not a good spot- especially because the techno is subpar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maddy B. 7 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    My favorite club in NYC by far. The vibe is unmatched with the smoke machine and the colored strobe lights. Very young crowd, highly recommend. Highly recommend the pink watermelon drink. Also, they have white label yerba mattes that are so good and give you energy for $6. Drinks are $12 for very yummy cocktails. I've been to a bunch of clubs and not a single one stands up to Bossa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dimi 2 years ago on Google
    I used to like this place. Went there last week, Thursday night supposed to be a Reggaeton night. Totally fail. Barely any actual Reggaeton, maybe 3 songs and it was 12am. Most people where leaving since it was playing techno-house. Hopefully they organize better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Taylor J. 7 months ago on Google
    Drinks were good, bathroom line was long , vibes were good throughout. My partner got accused of selling drugs and we were kicked out. V unprofessional. Unfortunate as we are from out of state.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Niamh H. 1 year ago on Google
    Tonight someone vomited on the dance floor and towards the exit, when it was cleaned up the entire place still smelled like vomit. They tried to burn incense to cover it up. Blonde bouncer said she didn’t smell anything and refused to refund anyone asking and was very rude. The exit became blocked by vomit and the bouncer also refused to let people exit towards the front…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronnie S. 2 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Very chill house and EDM/Trance/Techno vibes here. Lots of fog from smoke machines. Like, LOTS. Almost felt like Jack The Ripper or a Werewolf was about to get me. Had a blast though as it's a VERY mixed crowd.

  • 5/5 Meadow S. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Gets too foggy, sometimes the DJs suck and you don't know until you pay $10-$20 to get in lmao. Overall a decent enough place.

  • 5/5 R B. 1 year ago on Google
    best dancing spot in New York. weekdays are best <3 don't forget to try their famous water or get a cocktail with fresh squeezed juice

  • 4/5 David D. 2 years ago on Google
    Super lit! But not my vibe

  • 5/5 Juan carlos G. 1 year ago on Google
    A very cozy place, the doorman is very friendly, few clubs like this, good sound, for a Monday, the best plan, good techno

  • 5/5 Kevin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good techno music and surprising well ventilated dance floor due to multiple fans. Had a great time dancing until close

  • 5/5 Daniel J. 1 year ago on Google
    They say its the best place to learn to Samba , and by God they were right. Let me tell you i was not let down. They also have several rock tumbling stations set up, powered via DC current, so next time ill bring the whole collection. The gumdrops were flavored with Elderberry & Lilac. Exquisite, if we are being truthful.

  • 1/5 Tom 1 year ago on Google
    The service was quite rude. The music wasn't really my taste. The entrance costs 10$ only payable in cash and of course the ATM after the entrance charges an extra 3$ fee. Wouldn't recommend.

  • 3/5 Juliana L. 1 year ago on Google
    Not enough seating. The layout is inconvenient so people is always going through the dance floor. Music depends on the DJ, but it was mostly fine when I went. The crowd is rather young but very diverse. Nice neighborhoody atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Nicholas A. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Extremely reasonable drink prices. Everyone was there to dance and have a good time. No egos thrown around. A great time all night.

  • 5/5 Ben M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue owners are real staff is humble.... Good venue to host an event.

  • 5/5 Zarni K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for dancing. Must like fast pace industrial techno and dark places to enjoy the vibe.

  • 5/5 BK L. 2 years ago on Google
    Dance at your own risk, but in fact not to risky to have some dancing and a drink that’s fresh n full of da goodness. Not a spot to miss for da urban expropriation nation of foot shaking n skanken. Much love to the great host of dis house and respect to the number one DJs that go on for days an days. Bring the vibes to dis spot for real. Show your love and have no mercy on dem feet. Remember the water is fresh and full of hydration! BK LOVE is an avant-garde google guide, NY born and globally traveled, his taste is relatable yet bold. Weighing in at 145lbs and 5’9” Seeking not only experimental dishes and cocktails, he also has exquisite taste for the traditional and a sense of the off path adventure. Consistently taking Pole Position 1 in the Grand Prix of Life. You can check out his creative side as a DJ and Visual artist on Instagram @TheBKLove.

  • 5/5 Kyler R. 7 months ago on Google
    Fav spot in New York. Come down from Astoria several times a month cause the vibes are unmatched. Getting tired? Grab a white label, you know the deal.

  • 5/5 Melanie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best dance spot in town!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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