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About Southpaw

Southpaw was a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s music scene, located at 125 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. Known for its two-level layout—the upstairs main room with floor seating and tiered back seating, and the downstairs area (often called DownSouth) for events—this venue hosted a range of iconic acts and emerging talents before its closure in 2012. While the space has since been repurposed, this page preserves the history and provides practical information for fans exploring Park Slope’s live music heritage, along with current, reliable guidance for nearby lodging, dining, and getting around.

Note: For events historically associated with Southpaw, capacity was reported around 400 people, with a flexible downstairs configuration used for various performances. Transit access in the neighborhood remains strong, with multiple subway options a short walk away and plentiful street parking when available.

If you’re planning a night in Park Slope, consider nearby lodging like NU Hotel Brooklyn (85 Smith St) and The Box House Hotel (77 Box St) for convenient stays close to transit lines and dining options. We’ve rounded up affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure comfortable, nearby options without the hassle. Whether you’re a longtime fan of past Southpaw shows or just exploring Brooklyn’s live music history, you’ll find practical tips on transportation, parking, and dining to make your night seamless.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 125 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Park Slope).
  • Venue type: music venue and bar with two levels (upstairs main room and downstairs area, sometimes called DownSouth).
  • Capacity: historical capacity reported around 400 people.
  • Seating/chart: upstairs main room with floor seating and tiered back seating; downstairs area used for events; no formal public seating chart available.
  • Transit: nearest subway options included B/Q to Seventh Ave; 2/3 to Bergen St; N/R to Union St; other routes nearby.
  • Parking: on-site parking not listed; typically street parking in the area (no dedicated venue parking).
  • Nearby hotels: NU Hotel Brooklyn (85 Smith St) and The Box House Hotel (77 Box St) are nearby lodging options.
  • Notable events hosted: Patti Smith and Joan Jett performances; TV On The Radio; Harlem Shakes, Snowden, and others in the late 2000s.
  • Demolished/renamed: the venue closed in February 2012 and the space was renamed/repurposed as New York Kids Club (Park Slope).