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Public Records

Gowanus

This former ASPCA headquarters in Gowanus hides a sonic playground behind its industrial facade. Come for plant-based small plates under skylights, stay for the state-of-the-art sound system spinning rare vinyl into the early morning.

audiophile sound system
plant-based dining
vinyl listening lounge
experimental music venue

Tips

🎧"one of the best sounding rooms in NYC" (Musclecars)
🌱"top destination for music nerds in NYC" (The Infatuation)
📵Sound Room has a no-phone policy—music comes first

Public Records

233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

Upcoming at Public Records

Friday, Jun 12
The Nursery 2026 Season Pass

The Nursery 2026 Season Pass

June 12 at 12pm

The Nursery is Public Records' sun-dappled plant nursery that moonlights as a dance floor. Your season pass unlocks six months of daytime plant shopping and late-night house sets with serious selectors.

Saturday, Jun 13
Block Party Brunch with Stretch Armstrong

Block Party Brunch with Stretch Armstrong

June 13 at 12pm

Stretch Armstrong brings his legendary crates to brunch. Start with beats and bites in The Atrium, then migrate to The Nursery for a proper daytime dance party.

Tuesday, Jun 16
Marian Hill Concert

Marian Hill Concert

June 16 at 8pm

Marian Hill makes their long-awaited return to New York after eight years, bringing their signature blend of breathy vocals, slinky electronic beats, and live saxophone to Public Records. It's an intimate night of slow-burning pop that hits somewhere between dance floor and bedroom playlist.