Hidden Speakeasy Inside NYC Laundromat | Best Bars in Brooklyn - Atlas Obscura

Half laundromat, half hidden speakeasy, Sunshine Laundromat in Brooklyn is the ONLY NYC laundromat that's allowed to serve alcohol. Subscribe for more videos from Atlas Obscura: trib.al/GD9qhdX
How do you run a laundromat and bar at the same time?
In this episode of #InfrequentlyAskedQuestions, we ask Sunshine Laundromat owner Peter Rose a few questions about this unique hidden speakeasy laundromat. From the weirdest thing they’ve ever found to the ‘best’ pinball machine in the establishment, Peter patiently answered our many questions and offered an insight into this secret world inside the unassuming laundromat.
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[@atlasobscura]

Do you know of any other hidden bars? Let us know!

[@lazerman121]

Not a bar but a truck stop near me had a cool pinball room in the back that most people had no clue about. I only know because I saw it on my way to the restroom a few years ago. Unfortunately the building burned down last year :(.

[@atlasobscura]

@@lazerman121 Whoa! That's awesome! (Not the burning down which is unfortunate, but the hidden pinball room.) Where was it?

[@lazerman121]

@@atlasobscura 37°21'27.78"N 77°52'29.06"W

[@Kimmaline]

Whenever I see something like this, I am reminded of what a deep and wide collection of humans exist in this world. I don't feel less weird, but I do feel less alone.

[@ashleyholroyd91]

I met Peter 3 years, really nice guy. The hardest working man I've ever met!
The man has a never ending list of things to fix and always gets it done. He never lets the work get him down either. Thanks for being an inspiration Peter.

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Good God!! I was at the laundry mat today. I'm SOOOOOOO envious! A nice cocktail would have made the whole thing so much more enjoyable! 😆😜🍸❤️👍

[@atlasobscura]

It's truly a great way to kill some time while doing laundry! A nice game of pinball to kick back, relax, and while away the time...

[@nlindsay03]

The pinball / life metaphor question...I was hoping he'd say no matter how well you play, eventually the game always ends.

[@atlasobscura]

That is.... Wow.

[@christopherzdebski5259]

I’ve been here it’s crazy a hidden pinball parlor inside a laundromat but it’s fun to play these legends amazing!

[@TinaDavisblackrose]

Got to go check it out...

[@exploreinglife4240]

As a big Seattle pinball player I didn’t know New York had such cool pinball spots I want to move here now lol

[@rokeeffe91]

Those were some good questions!

[@atlasobscura]

We particularly enjoyed the pinball/washer combo. Just waiting on its invention any day now..... What was your favorite question?

[@MeAuntieNora]

I'm a huge pinball fan, this place looks awesome. But the dogs look like the real sleeper hit there. And I will not let those sleeping dogs lie, they must wake up for pets.

[@atlasobscura]

Those dogs are truly the stars of the show-sorry Peter!

[@Hermes_Agoraeus]

What was the [bleep] in "used [bleep]"?

[@SLLabsKamilion]

condom. One would initially assume "dildo", but one does not find a "used" dildo, it's always "the dildo" or "a dildo", never "your dildo". Adding "used" could only remove dildo from the rankings; leaving "condom" as the most likely censored word paired with "used".

[@jmejnovotney8942]

@@SLLabsKamilion i would agree

[@CarCustodian]

I have a 2021 question. How as this pandemic and covid restrictions affected business?

[@dmitrii7661]

motivated me to download a pinball game on my phone :D

[@atlasobscura]

Can't go wrong with a classic pinball game.

[@randomsomeone1617]

Annnnnnd..... now I have to drive to Ny. 😑😁

[@atlasobscura]

A pretty great reason!

[@armenws]

Nice.

[@monkmorgan8105]

Do you believe in a parallel universe?I do.

[@atlasobscura]

It genuinely does not feel like you're in New York when you're in there. Where does it feel like? We could not tell you, but... somewhere cool.

[@JasonMontell2501]

What's up with censoring the word condom? Wtf?