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Kenny’s Castaways, a legendary name in New York City’s music scene, sits at 157 Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. Though Kenny’s Castaways closed in 2012 and the space reimagined as Carroll Place in 2014, the venue remains a key stop for live music lovers. Today, Carroll Place hosts intimate dining and music experiences in multiple rooms with a capacity that accommodates both seated concerts and lively gatherings. Whether you’re chasing a historic nod to Bruce Springsteen’s NYC debut or a modern wine-and-music night, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan a visit.
Below you’ll find seating configurations, parking and transit options, and nearby hotels and dining that make a night out in NYC more seamless. We’re here to connect you with trusted options and ensure your tickets and plans are as straightforward as possible.
Carroll Place offers flexible spaces for different crowd sizes: the Living Room (Music & Dining) seats 70 with 84 standing, the Bar Room seats 110 with 250 standing, and a full buyout capacity of around 260 guests. The venue remains a nod to its storied past while delivering a contemporary, intimate concert experience. For logistics, plan around accessible transit at West 4th Street (A/C/E/B/D/F/M) and Bleecker Street (6), plus convenient bus routes. Parking is primarily street-based with nearby garages; consult ParkMe or Parkopedia for options around Bleecker Street and Carroll Place. To maximize your night, we recommend nearby hotels and dining partners that align with a smooth, value-driven NYC outing.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: 157 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012 (Greenwich Village).
- Status: Kenny's Castaways closed September 30, 2012; space renamed Carroll Place in 2014 and now operates as a wine bar with live music.
- Notable acts: Bruce Springsteen's NYC debut (1973); Patti Smith; Yoko Ono; New York Dolls; Blondie; Kiss; Aerosmith (historical).
- Current spaces and capacities at Carroll Place: Living Room (Music & Dining Room) seated 70; standing 84; Bar Room seated 110; standing 250; Full buyout up to about 260 guests.
- Transit: nearest subway at West 4th Street (A/C/E/B/D/F/M) and Bleecker Street (6); accessible from multiple lines.
- Nearby hotels: Washington Square Hotel (103 Waverly Pl) and The Marlton Hotel (5 W 8th St).
- Parking: street parking and nearby garages; see ParkMe/Parkopedia listings for Bleecker Street and Carroll Place areas.