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August 6, 2012
Bars Around Barclays Tread Fine Line Between Locals and Arena Visitors
WNYC
by Janet Babin
The area around the new Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn has become a new bar and restaurant hotspot.
Entrepreneurs are trying to capitalize on potential new business that could come from the 675,000-square-foot venue at Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues.
But there are concerns that the hoards of fans from Brooklyn Nets games or concert goers looking for an after party could clash with locals at these new neighborhood watering holes.
That’s why many bar and restaurant owners are trying to appeal to both regulars and arena clientele.
...The neighborhood surrounding Barclays has not opened its arms to the arena and the potential headaches that will come with it. Residents are concerned about rowdy crowds spilling out of the 19,000 seat venue, could rattle regular diners, and may even keep them away – at least on game day.
...According to local Community Board 8, just over two dozen new bar and restaurants have requested liquor licenses in the past 12 months in the area between Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway, from Flatbush to Washington Avenues.
That compares with eight requests in the same time period in 2010 and 2011.
Posted by eric at August 6, 2012 10:06 AM