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About The Rock Shop

The Rock Shop, located at 249 4th Ave in the heart of Brooklyn's Park Slope, is a venue with a storied past in the indie music scene. Historically hosting intimate performances with a capacity around 90 (some layouts noted up to 125), the space features a small elevated stage and an upstairs deck area that once doubled as a bar/rooftop. While the venue has closed as a live music site and reports suggest conversion to a bar/game-room, its legacy lives on in local memory and the artists it helped launch, including early performances by Dr. Dog, Visqueen, and Robbers on High Street. This page provides practical details for visitors, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby hospitality, helping you plan a safe, easy trip to the area for current or past Rock Shop enthusiasts.

Transit access is convenient via the R train, with Union Street Station nearby. Parking is primarily street parking, with no dedicated lot. If you’re visiting the Park Slope neighborhood, consider staying or dining nearby—two well-regarded options include Super 8 by Wyndham Brooklyn Park Slope (265 3rd Ave, 11215) and Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn (625 Union St, 11215). While Rock Shop as a live music venue is no longer active under the original name, the location remains a notable waypoint in Brooklyn’s indie music history. Always confirm current venue status before planning a trip, and secure your seats or space through trusted ticket partners for any remaining events or reimagined experiences in the space.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 249 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
  • Capacity: historically ~90 (some show records list ~125 for specific layouts).
  • Venue type: two-level live music venue with an upstairs bar/rooftop; later repurposed away from live music.
  • Seating chart: no public, formal seating chart; layout included a small elevated stage and an upstairs deck/pool table area.
  • Transit: served by the R train (Union St station nearby).
  • Parking: street parking available; no dedicated lot.
  • Nearby hotels: Super 8 by Wyndham Brooklyn Park Slope (265 3rd Ave, 11215); Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn (625 Union St, 11215).
  • Notable events: early performances by Dr. Dog (Scott McMicken), Visqueen, Robbers on High Street; listed as a 2010 Best New Music Venue with a 90-seat capacity.
  • Status: closed as a live music venue; space reportedly to be converted to a bar/game-room; no evidence of ongoing operation under the Rock Shop name.