Floyd, NY: With a varied, in-the-know crowd that speaks of its hot Atlantic Avenue location, Floyd, NY appears to bear little semblance to its namesake town in Iowa. But then you might notice the extensive selection of unpretentious cheap canned beers, the farmer-esque portraits that gaze down from the walls, the sounds of live bluegrass, the cheering soccer fans, or the sole food item for sale—Kentucky beercheese with crackers. The couches, coffee tables, and bookshelves that clutter the bar’s front feel like they belong in someone’s living room. And just to really throw us off, there is the bar’s centerpiece, an always-busy, 40-foot indoor bocce ball court. So what’s the deal? With good (non-canned) beer, eclectic music, and a homey, laid-back vibe, it really doesn’t matter. |
