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Country music and the Wild West aesthetic had a big moment this year after Beyoncé dropped her latest album Cowboy Carter—but the obsession with all things country has now extended to nightlife.

The best example? A new desert-inspired bar and music venue that will make you feel like you got teleported to the depths of old Arizona: Desert 5 Spot, which opened in Williamsburg this week by way of Los Angeles.

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Desert 5 Spot is inspired by Cosmic Americana, 1970s Palms Springs and the rustic allure of Pioneertown.

Inside the bar, you’ll find a false storefront that resembles a Pioneertown motel, an area near the stage dubbed “Dolly’s Corner,” which pays homage to the inimitable Dolly Parton via pink suede wallpaper and photos of the country legend, a DJ booth created from an old Chevy truck and cowhide rugs. 

The venue’s best feature, though, is a custom-made mechanical bull that lets you test your grip strength and determine if you have what it takes to survive a Spaghetti Western. 

The furniture is on-point as well, featuring pieces hand-selected by designers Bernadette Blanc and Wade Crescent and sources from vintage dealers and thrift stores around the Western U.S.

But the destination is much more than a concert venue and bar, offering a community space of sorts for Western enthusiasts.

Among the on-site programming offerings will be line dancing, two-step classes, cowboy karaoke and much more. 

“Desert 5 Spot was born out of our love for country music and a desire to create a space where cell phones and Instagram take a back seat to allow people to just drink and have unadulterated fun with their friends,” said Dan Daley, Ten Five Hospitality Managing Partner, in an official statement. “My partners and I spent the majority of our careers in New York, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Desert 5 to the city we still call home.”

Let’s not forget about the food: tacos, chips and guac, nachos are to be washed down with cocktails primarily made with tequila and mezcal. Don’t forget to order a slushy as well, but be warned: it will likely be overflowing with booze. 

If Desert 5 Spot sounds familiar, that’s because it has already built a solid reputation in L.A., where it’s hosted country legends like Kane Brown, Dasha, Orville Peck, Midland, Green Day, Noah Cyrus, and many others. The Brooklyn location is the venue’s second-ever address, so we do expect similar world-class acts to grace the local stage.  

You can visit the newly opened Desert 5 Spot at 94 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 1am; Fridays from 5pm to 2am; Saturdays from 2pm to 2am; and Sundays from 2pm till midnight. For updates and more information on upcoming events, follow the venue on Instagram. 

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There’s been a lot of discussion in the past few weeks about what constitutes “brat.” Partying with your friends, especially at a Charli XCX-coded club? That counts. Dirty martinis? Indeed. White tank tops? For sure. Kamala? She IS brat, queen Charli has decreed. 

What about cruising around New York City on a neon green boat while listening to hits from Charli XCX’s Brat album? Oh heck yes. For a special event held on Charli XCX’s birthday (that’s August 2), Circle Line is transforming its green boat called The Beast into the Brat Boat. 

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The Beast is NYC’s only jet-powered speedboat—that fact alone seems pretty bratty. Brat cruises will set sail at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm on Friday, August 2, from Pier 83 along West 42nd Street. Each cruise jet down to the Statue of Liberty. Incidentally, Lady Liberty is also very brat. 

During the 30-minute cruise, hear Charli XCX’s hits, like “360,” “Apple” and “Von Dutch” while you take in the sights. Tickets for the boat cruise cost around $30. 

Now, more about The Beast. This boat is a custom-built, one-of-a-kind speedboat that takes guests on a wild ride down the Hudson River. Expect plenty of thrilling twists and turns along the way, so maybe keep that in mind if you’re the kind of person who gets seasick. The boat promises a jet-powered thrill ride, equipped with 1400 BHP-horsepower and two ZF 3000 marine gears. It rockets through the water at a pulse-pounding 45 mph. 

We recommend dressing in your best brat look for the occasion (white tank tops and clubbing shades very much included), then continuing your Brat Summer with our full guide. We might as well make the most of Brat Summer while we’ve got it. After all, some cringier folks among us are starting to co-opt the meme. Plus, fall is coming quickly. Summer is always fleeting, but Brat Summer seems to be speeding by even quicker than The Beast, so remember to savor it. 

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Regardless whether it actually is or isn’t your first rodeo, you’re in for a rowdy time at Desert 5 Spot New York, the newest (and perhaps wildest) country music bar, restaurant, and live entertainment venue to touch down in NYC, bringing the wild wild west straight to Williamsburg.

The space is inspired by the soul of Cosmic Americana, 1970s Palm Springs, and the rustic allure of Pioneertown, which is to say it’s a space where New Yorkers can come and have unadulterated fun with their friends…all while practicing their two step, of course!

In other words, Desert 5 Spot New York brings a true honky-tonk atmosphere straight to NYC.

The interiors were inspired by designer Bernadette Blanc’s road trips through California, Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, and Texas. So, naturally, it’s essentially a cowboy or cowgirl’s haven, what with its thrifted and vintage furnishings, iconic cowboy boot disco balls, saloon-style doors, barrel tables, and cowhide rugs.

There’s even a fake storefront resembling a Pioneertown motel, which immediately transports visitors into the Mojave Desert as soon as they step foot into the space, and an area near the stage, coined “Dolly’s Corner,” complete with rhinestone-studded pink suede wallpaper and rare photographs of the country icon.

Oh, and we cannot forget the vintage Chevy-truck-turned DJ booth–where DJs will spin country hits along the likes of Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, and Dolly Parton–and, yes, even a mechanical bull!

A rotating calendar of weekly programming will bring fun entertainment to guests such as live musical performances from emerging country artists, line dancing and two stepping classes, cowboy karaoke, tarot card reading, a Vintage Trading Post, and much more.

An impressive lineup of country and rock n’ roll talents have already graced the stage at Desert 5 Spot in L.A., including Stagecoach headliner Kane Brown, Dasha, Orville Peck, Midland, Green Day, Noah Cyrus, and rising star Drake Milligan, among others.

Sticking to its free spirit and retro-chic aesthetic, the menu features LA-approved tacos along with a world class cocktail menu with drinks sporting country-esque names, such as the Jolene made with Tequila Blanco, watermelon, strawberry puree, agave, and lime, and the Cowboy Colada made with Tequila Blanco, blue curacao, luxardo maraschino, coconut, pineapple, lime.

A wide selection of local and independent spirits and beers compliment the cocktails.

Ten Five Hospitality Managing Partner Dan Daley stated:

Desert 5 Spot was born out of our love for country music and a desire to create a space where cell phones and Instagram take a back seat to allow people to just drink and have unadulterated fun with their friends…we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Desert 5 to the city we still call home.

You can learn more about this Joshua Tree-inpsired space and book a table here.

Oh, and be sure to don your best western threads, whether that means slipping into your best tasseled leather jacket or stepping into your dustiest pair of cowboy boots.

94 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg

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