Paulie Gee's is closing and reopening as a tavern

"Paulie Gee's, the original wood-fired pizzeria at 60 Greenpoint Avenue, will close in early January for renovations and reopen later this spring as a neighborhood tavern under a new name. The news was and, unsurprisingly, it has already sent longtime fans into a mild-to-moderate spiral. The Greenpoint outpost, which opened in 2010 and helped usher in New York's era of hipster-friendly pizza, will shutter on January 4, 2026."

"The transformation is the final step in a transition that began in 2024, when the restaurant was taken over by the team behind Brooklyn bar staples like Skinny Dennis, Rocka Rolla and Turtles All the Way Down. According to the owners, the revamped space will lean fully into tavern mode, with a 50-foot bar, booth seating, a jukebox and a pool table, essentially shifting the center of gravity from "pizza destination" to "local hang.""

"The reaction online has been anything but calm. Instagram commenters were quick to question the move, lamenting the loss of what many saw as a timeless neighborhood institution and asking why yet another Greenpoint bar was necessary. Others, however, see the shift as a practical evolution: less waiting for tables, more flexibility and a setup that reflects how people actually use the space late"

Paulie Gee's original wood-fired pizzeria at 60 Greenpoint Avenue will close on January 4, 2026, for renovations and reopen in March as a neighborhood tavern. The restaurant was taken over in 2024 by the team behind Brooklyn bars like Skinny Dennis, Rocka Rolla and Turtles All the Way Down. The revamped space will emphasize a 50-foot bar, booth seating, a jukebox and a pool table, shifting from a pizza destination to a local hang. Founder Paul Giannone will remain involved behind the scenes and the nearby Paulie Gee's Slice Shop will stay open during renovations. Online reaction has been mixed.

Read at Time Out New York