Babylon
Babylon Village is the South Shore equivalent of Northport — walkable harbor downtown, restaurant scene, Argyle Theater as the cultural anchor. Captree State Park + Fire Island ferries are 15 minutes south. Smaller and quieter than Patchogue, more refined.
Known for
- Argyle Theater
- Argyle Lake
- harbor village
- South Shore dining
- Fire Island access
Babylon Village is the South Shore’s best-kept small-downtown secret. Walkable Main Street, Argyle Lake as the centerpiece, Argyle Theater as the cultural anchor, and a restaurant scene that punches well above the village’s small size.
The play:
- Argyle Theater — touring shows, Sunday cabaret, classic theater
- Argyle Lake — gazebo park, summer farmer’s market
- Restaurant strip on Deer Park Ave — Mara’s, Argyle Grill, La Sicilia
- Captree State Park (10 min south) — fishing pier, Fire Island ferries
Best Friday-night move: dinner at Mara’s, cabaret at the Argyle, drinks at Argyle Grill after.
Upcoming in Babylon
Argyle Theater Cabaret — Summer Sunday Series
Six Broadway + Off-Broadway performers in the Argyle's intimate cabaret format. 90 minutes, no intermission, table seating, two-drink minimum. The summer series brings the bigger touring names — book the front balcony two-tops 3+ months ahead.
- When
- Where
- Argyle Theater, Babylon
- Price
- TBD
Argyle Theater Cabaret — Broadway in Babylon
Six Broadway and Off-Broadway performers in an intimate cabaret format at the Argyle. 90 minutes, no intermission, table seating with a two-drink minimum. The performers rotate week to week — Argyle posts the lineup the Monday before. This is the most professional intimate-venue cabaret on the South Shore.
- When
- Where
- Argyle Theater, Babylon
- Price
- TBD