If the Brooklyn heat is getting you down, you don’t need to
look far for an island respite. A Tropical Bar called the Diamond Reef is
making a splash in NYC with an outdoor Island-themed patio
complete with tiki torches, fairy lights and cocktails. Opened by the owners of
cocktail lounge Attaboy in March, this downplayed venue is easy to go to and
easy to like.
Island getaway
Decorated with tropical print wallpaper, wood panels, glass
bricks and teal accents, the bar sets a true contrast to its surroundings: the Bedford-Stuyvesant industrial zone. Background music, patio furniture and a wide selection of
craft beers successfully provide an immediate getaway without much effort.
All mixed up
Throughout the day the Diamond Reef offers a fun family
experience with space for children to run around, while at night the pace winds
down to compliment the Reef’s famous drinks, which include the frozen slushy ‘Penichillin’,
the ‘Booze and Juice’ and the ‘Spicy Flamingo’. The crowd is mixed, a healthy combo
of hipsters and suits all there to enjoy the summer-y atmosphere.
