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Rocka Rolla

New York, United States

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Williamsburg dive with giant beer chalices, frozen coffee drinks and a hard-rock jukebox.

SIGNIFICANCE

Casual 'grandpa's basement' vibe keeps classic rock and metal alive in a gentrified district.

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

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hard rock classic rock metal

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ADDRESS486 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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