Another Brooklyn Bar Closes Its Doors: Here’s Where

BROOKLYN, NY — Another Brooklyn nightlife spot has quietly closed its doors, becoming the latest local venue to shut down this summer.

Greenpoint’s Ponyboy, located at 632 Manhattan Ave. between Nassau and Norman Avenues, has closed its doors, marking the end of its vibrant run of live performances, DJ sets, and community events.

The closure—first reported by local outlet Greenpointers—came after owner Christopher Reyes said his business partner chose to pursue new projects, leaving Reyes solely in charge of Ponyboy.

Reyes told the outlet that running the bar alone proved more challenging than expected, ultimately leading to the difficult decision to close.

While no official announcement has been made on the bar’s social media, its Google listing showed it as “Temporarily closed” as of Wednesday morning.

The bar’s last listed event took place in July, featuring an “Indie Sleaze” party with Loghaus spinning tracks by Cut Copy, MSTRKRFT, Justice, Uffie, Empire of the Sun, and indie rock staples like The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and The White Stripes.

Ponyboy opened in Brooklyn in 2018, taking over the former Manhattan Inn—a beloved piano bar that closed in 2016. The venue blended elements of a cocktail bar, discothèque, and live music hall, creating a popular nightlife experience in Greenpoint.

This closure is the latest in a string of Brooklyn nightlife spots shutting down. Recently, the cocktail bar Dirty Precious closed its doors after nearly a decade on Third Avenue. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Mirage—part of the larger Avant Gardner complex—has been closed for several months due to ongoing renovations and won’t reopen for the 2025 season. Additionally, Our Wicked Lady, the beloved East Williamsburg venue, closed in July after nearly 10 years in operation.