New in Brooklyn Heights, NYC: Fireboat, a Caribbean-Style Bar on a Retired FDNY Boat at Pier 6

Brooklyn Bridge Park has a new floating bar, and it is built on a real piece of city history. Fireboat is docked at the northwest end of Pier 6 aboard the 1961 FDNY vessel Governor Alfred E. Smith, a retired firefighting boat refitted as a Caribbean-inspired drinking spot with a clear view across the harbor.

It comes from Crew, the group behind waterfront venues including Grand Banks and The Yacht Club. The boat's fire hoses have been repurposed as taps, so drinks are poured through the same equipment that once fought fires.

The drinks list leans tropical: spritzes, crisp bubbles, island cocktails, summery wines and cold beers on ice. The food is Caribbean-style bar fare, including salt cod hushpuppies, fresh ceviche, BBQ prawn skewers and the signature jerk chicken sandwich, with piña colada ice cream for dessert.

Seating is walk-in only and first come, first served. Groups wanting the upper deck and private events can reach out through the contact link on the official page.

In the summer season, Fireboat is open 4pm to 10pm on weekdays and 11am to 10pm on weekends. It is currently closed for the season, so this is one to pencil in for warm weather, paired with a walk along the park's piers.