Loki Lounge

PARK SLOPE, NEW YORK –

Named after the Norse god of mischief, Loki Lounge embraces the duplicitous nature of its namesake by combining a decent local bar with an elegant lounge popular with an after-work crowd.

The front area looks much like any other tavern with the requisite exposed brick walls dotted with sports jerseys and liquor advertisements, a pool table, and a lacquered wood bar where finance types and local office workers gather to have a couple beers, shoot some pool, toss darts, watch the game, or play something chill on the jukebox.

Just past the red curtain divide, however, patrons will find a high-ceilinged brick chamber where flirtatious young groups of clubbed-out guys and sultry-eyed party girls sprawl on beautifully upholstered chaises fit for Versailles, dance casually with a new acquaintance, or sip cocktails beneath the steeple-like skylight.

In the summer, those in need of fresh air can pop out to the smoking area in back, where wrought-iron picnic tables offer a quieter place to chat and chill out.

Though distinctly divided between bar and lounge, Loki manages to maintain a unified atmosphere helped along by a sexy soundtrack of classic rock and an outgoing crowd of young professionals looking for a laid-back evening of dancing and mingling over cocktails.