Brooklyn Music Kitchen

177 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York

Located at 177 Vanderbilt Ave in the heart of Brooklyn's historic Clinton Hill neighborhood, Brooklyn Music Kitchen (BMK) is an intimate, artist-centric live music venue, bar, and restaurant. Built "by musicians, for musicians," BMK features a fully loaded sound and video stage specifically designed to give both local and touring artists the ability to perform, record, and stream high-quality live sets. With a cozy capacity of around 50 people, the venue offers an incredibly up-close, community-driven experience. Known for its highly collaborative atmosphere—including "Legendary Locals" open mic nights backed by an in-house funk band—as well as its craft cocktails and tasty comfort food, Brooklyn Music Kitchen is a welcoming, laid-back hub dedicated to supporting the grassroots NYC music scene.