I went here last night for cinco de mayo first of all they charged something like $35 online for a ticket for this "event", i get there and the place is like mostly empty but almost all the tables are reserved. So not a great first impression bc the spot is dead but we still can't get a seat...what kind of "lounge" expects you to eat, smoke hookah etc standing up? But anyway we ordered food and drinks and tried to enjoy the vibes. They weren't playing any Latin music for a Cinco de Mayo event which was disappointing but whatever I was still trying to enjoy it. Me and my friends were minding our own business and dancing....then we noticed the table full of middle aged women right next to us seemed to be making fun of us and taking videos of us dancing?? Flash on and everything?? Instantly the vibe was ruined and we were super uncomfortable... we left shortly after bc we weren't trying to get in a fight. So yeah don't come to this place trying to have fun bc their patrons will film you like you're a zoo animal or something. It was a bad energy in this place coming off of everybody. Never experienced something like that before in my life. Will never be coming back here. I gave them 2 stars bc they let u smoke indoors which is lit. otherwise i was not feeling it. read more

Came here as part of the tippler and found this place a little lacking. Pros: + Great atmosphere - well decorated + Great Happy Hour options (but be careful with the prices) + Variety of chicken wings - try to Guava flavored wings Cons: - Completely empty during Happy Hour around 6-7 pm - I was the only person here - Mislabeled prices - please be careful when you come here. Someone marked up the price on the register compared to what was on the menu. I was charged another roughly $7 compared to the listed price. When I brought this up to the staff, they tried to rectify it. However, it did leave a pretty bad taste in my mouth IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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Came here on a Saturday as part of the summer tippler. I was surprised by how empty it was for a Saturday, but I'm not one to complain when it benefits me. Less people means more seats and faster service. Decided to have a seat by the bar since the visit would be short. The vibes were pretty chill and I enjoyed the music playing in the background. The customer service was nothing out of the ordinary. Ordered the Gems Punch (which is just a rum punch); it was pretty good. I noticed they serve hookah here for all you hookah heads. Hookah is not my thing but I do plan to return with my bestie as I know she likes hookah. I also want to try the food. The guava wings caught my eye and I wouldn't mind trying them. Hopefully they're still available in the future. read more

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Great drinks dope vibe , performed at a pop up shop . This was my third time here . Always a great time read more

Gems Bar Lounge - Performed and enjoyed the food and drinks there - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Right off the metro. DJ was on point the whole night. My only complaint is the hookah, felt like i waited an hour for a half used hookah.

Definitely a vibe on a Saturday night DJ was on point drinks were very good affordable prices I had the wings and fries wasn't the best. They have a $20 cover charge also service could be better. read more

Gems Bar Lounge - Hennylada - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went here for happy hour. They had good specials, good service. The only issue was the music was so loud. There were probably only a few other people in the bar so I was surprised the music was blaring. read more

Stopped by here on my birthday at the recommendation from a friend. The music was nice, the service great, staff friendly and the drinks perfect. read more

Gems Bar Lounge - Shrimp Taco - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place sucks. The music is way too loud, the drinks are trash, and the dudes in here are creepy. Our wings were super burnt and the server even commented on how bad they were! They didn't offer a refund or replacement. Everything was overpriced and terrible. I hope this place closes soon and a better spot shows up. What a waste of a Friday night and $50. read more

Dj is lit! And the guava wings Read a review that said the drinks were watered down but my Mi Casa Su Casa was strong. Definitely a vibe! read more

Gems Bar Lounge - Mi Casa Su Casa - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went there last week it was a whole vibe Drinks was on point hookah was amazing food was amazing I didn't want to go home home I stayed with friends till closed it was a great experience read more

Ive just started coming here and the hospitality show here is like no other place I've seen ! great bartenders good music and amazing food ! i recommend for anyone new to brooklyn and looking for a good vibe! Nola was amazing at the bar and continued to be amazing throughout the whole night ! read more

I came here last night based on the reviews and pictures. WORST MISTAKE EVER. There was a $20 cover for my friend and I, no problem. The man at the door takes our money and says "by the way, we don't have chairs " not only was it empty in there, but they didn't have chairs for people to sit in. The $20 must be going towards a large chair order from Amazon. Don't waste your time going here until they figure out the door situation and purchase chairs for the patrons. If I could give zero stars I would. read more

Lets start with the drinks, way over priced for the area and crowd (and they are not very good). I don't get the décor at all, it looks like a space where you would rent to have a baby shower, def does not give lounge or bar vibes. The staff, looks unenthused, tired and ready to go! You cant start a tab, everything has to be paid for upfront, which is super annoying. and actually discourages from re ordering because i don't want to have to pay a second time. The food is ok, and i mean just ok, nothing special, and overpriced. they have city aspirations, but are letting ppl in with crocs on. I'm paying to get in and party with kids in crocs?? this was only my 2nd time here, but def my last. read more

Horrible place!! Don't accept cards but want you to Cashapp! To get in is $20 and the damn watered down drinks were $20! Paid 400 for a birthday and to keep going to them for my bottles, the hookah and a beer was $8!! NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

The drinks was good..hookah was great.dj was on point and the service was good..I will be back

The atmosphere is cool but the waitress we had was not very professional nor welcoming and the drinks are whackkkk and over priced! Definitely not returning! read more

Awesome place, great staff friendly and go the extra mile. Drinks are very good and great selection. Must stop in and relax.

Not sure why this place has negative reviews. This is definitely my go to spot when I visit New York. It's Black owned. The music is definitely a vibe. The food is amazing. The drinks will definitely give you a nice buzz. Customer service is great. They have game night, karaoke, they hold different events to keep customers entertained. I've referred several people, who love this spot just as much. If you're in New York, definitely visit this new urban lounge. You won't regret it. read more

Finally had a chance to check this place out and I am glad I did. It was a balmy day when my friend from out of town and I desperately needed the hair of the dog after a night of Jameson revelry (don't do it!!) We were told that Happy hour started at 4 by a very polite young lady so of course we skipped down the street hand in hand excited about having a nice cold drink. I must say I saw a lot of young people setting up and working there and they were all professional. You are to go inside and place your order at this table near the entrance and pay as well then you take a table number and they will bring your food out shortly along with your drinks in these plastic cups. Simple enough. The jerk wings for me weren't spicy but then again I'm a thug so I'm built for that. My friend wasn't too fond of her tacos but who cares what she thinks am I right? It was a very calming chill experience being able to sit outside and observe the street and pedestrians and for $6 a Happy Hr cup I'm not complaining. I would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu and for the set up and polite service I would recommend read more

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This place is trash. The wings were hard as I don't know what. The carrots and celery taste much better. They charged us 17 dollars for a drink that didn't even have top shelf liquor!! They had the nerve to ask for more money for top shelf. The empanadas taste like sofrito. No type of seasoning. The music was all wrong for the audience. I am an older woman but I seemed to be the only one enjoying the music. what an awkward feeling. My first and last experience. 70 to 80 bucks gone for absolutely no reason. read more

Please people do not come to this lounge it's the worst lounge in brooklyn an I promise you it's the worst lounge in brooklyn first off the food is way too expensive an it's ok food an the drinks are nasty an watered down so overall I give this place one star read more

This is a Gem!!!! Just like the name. Came by on a weeknight and was taken care if even though it was packed they got us seats. Service was great, food was amazing. Recommend the jerk chicken sandwich with fries or the wings (lots of flavors to choose from. Drinks were good size. Have to go back whenever I'm in Bushwick/Williamsburg area!! read more

Drinks were watered down and switched around in the bottles... and had the nerve to be over priced. They sell baby shrimp and that's over priced. Petty much the place is not even worth going to. read more

If there nothing going on they willlll try to make you buy a table for anything you do. " There's no hookah at the bar, you have to buy a table if your doing hookah or get a bottle so you can get a table. read more

Cool spot, outdoor space and hookah.. calm settings and chill vibes. Just what's needed on a Corona Summer night. Social distancing enforced, gotta give thanks to the DJ ! read more

I love Gems. That's my go to lounge. The prices are low but the vibes always high. The food taste great. They give fresh tubes with every hookah now with covid that's important. It's big so social distance is always in affect. The staff is healthy and sexy. The djs keep me moving. What more can u ask for. Oh and they have the nerve to give happy hour discounts. I'm telling you wed-sun night u need to be in Brooklyn Gems. read more

Amazing food, drinks definitely need improvement drinks seems extremely watered down or not the brand liquor that is in the bottle. I Ordered a frozen Margarita and it seemed to be an off brand liquor. I love to support black owned businesses however they definitely need to get a person who knows how to make amazing frozen drinks read more

The people that work there are rude, we was sitting at a booth for over 2 hours before a man in a yellow hat came and just took our stuff off the table while sitting still telling us this booth was paid for , for bottle service, like shouldn't that have been explained before we got to sit there, that was very rude and the people I came with was disgusted at how he handled the situation. The drinks are trash and over priced, the food was actually good. Other then that they need to work on customer service better. The waitress was very nice though a lady. She was tipped well! read more

Great spot to relax with friends or significant other. Also the drinks are very good and good music. It's you looking for a after work spot this is it read more

This place has such a friendly atmosphere all of the staff were very nice and attentive. The bathrooms were very clean and smelled great. Definitely a place I will come back to. read more