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    4.0 (630 reviews)
    InexpensiveLounges
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for dancing

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    Desiree F.

    One of my girlfriends and I got together for drinks at this bar. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a dimly lit bar. We sat at the bar and was served by Anna and she was nice. We started with some martinis and I had the Porn star and it was good. My friend enjoyed her Paloma. We then had some pizzas and that Margarita Pizza was good. I also had the old fashioned which I liked. This place has really good deals for happy hr and also this nice they had karaoke! It was a good night all in all!

    Paul C.

    Dope spot, great music, cool owners, so good we're throwing a dance party there every 2nd Sunday so far.. 4pm Sunday 7.28.24 Jungle dub house recordings presents JUNGLE DUB HOUSE NYC Drum & Bass & Dance day party Original & nu generation NYC & international Junglists / Drum n Bass & Dance heads combine again @ Jungle Dub House for a day party to shell the dance floor with some current, classic & exclusive jungle / dnb & dance soul, fire & nrg on your Sunday in celebration of Jungle Dub House recordings JDH001 DJ Paul C 'Bad Boy Selecta' out now & JDH002 out 8.15. Will be adding Jungle Dub House Yorkville 18" Sub Bass sound reinforcement (from JDH in the park ;D). Sunscreen optional, helmet, sneakers, positivity, essential.. ADRED Metalheadz, US PAUL C Jungle Dub House, Ireland GRIMMKEYS Deep In the Jungle, US DEAF ONE Skylabs, Columbia HEXPIN Six Doors, US DARK STRANGER Gravity, Jamaica AC*Yorkville Bass* Pizza*2-4-1 drinks 2-4*Garden* Free w RSVP b4 5, $5 w rsvp after. $10 at door. @ https://www.JungleDubHouse.com/events Sharing is caring. We got the nrg we'll tell you all about it!

    8-26-23
    Nelle W.

    My first time in the Brooklyn Key Bar! I'm here for ittttt lol no food so far the service is great & the ambiance is kool too!

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    Ana A.

    Great little place ! The music was awesome! The vibe was definitely there ! Very upbeat and did not get busy till after 2am on a Thursday- meet some amazing peeps there and the drinks were great !

    Key Bar Friday, March 10th 2023
    Warm B.

    I went to Keybar on Friday, March 10th 2023 which was Keybar's 20th year anniversary. I usually go here to hang with friends afterwork. This time it was supposed to be extra special as my Birthday was a few days ago and I wanted to celebrate a bit more with friends. Let me mention I am a Black American with Caribbean and Hispanic background. The owner and his business partner created a PowerPoint slideshow to showcase the highlights of the business over the course of 20 years and there were three Caucasian men in BLACK FACE on the screen! I was so shocked, disappointed and outraged! I turned around to look at the owner and he was just standing there continuing to watch the PowerPoint with not an ounce of concern. There were a few Black or African Americans in the bar that night and took notice as well. The night ended up being the most horrific night ever after I witnessed this. I immediately paid my tab and left. This is the most disgusting incident that took place right in front of my eyes. Black Face is a deep rooted issue of racial hostility and a way to demean and dehumanize African Americans. The use or practice of it allows a society to routinely and historically imagine African Americans as not fully human and because of blackface's historic use to denigrate people of African descent, its considered racist! Let's have a real conversation... Do you know how it feels or what it takes to wake up and battle these micro aggressions on a daily basis at work, school or when going out to these dominantly white establishments? I am a human being and my race is not a crime nor should I be made to feel inferior because my race intimidates those who lack understanding of who we are as Black people. I am outraged, disgusted, disappointed and will never spend my money nor go to Keybar again.

    Buy any number of shots, get the same amount free for your birthday. You can use it 7 days before or after your birthday
    Brian F.

    This is a small lowkey bar that has tons of specials every day like 2-for-1 deals and happy hour daily from 4pm-10pm. They also have DJs from 1pm-4am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. For your birthday, you buy however many shots for your group and get the same amount of shots for free. You can redeem this 7 days before or after your birthday. I came here and got a free Jameson shot. I'm not sure if I read it correctly but if you use cash tax is not added to your total. Come here with a big party and have tons of fun!

    Kristina P.

    Great cosy bar. Nice owner & photo booth. Have Krusovice & Becherovka Perfect location in East Village

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    Janvi G.

    Really nice and chill bar to hang at. It is a bit small so seating might be tight. They also have a happy hour that goes on until 9pm which is pretty nice! I got the passionfruit martini which was surprisingly really good.

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    Victoria X.

    ** bogo on birthday shots - just show ID - buy a round of shots and the bar will match the round of shots ** *$20 credit card minimum* (they give you a week to claim this deal) 2 for 1 happy hour specials from opening til 10pm 2 for 1 happy hour all day Sunday & Monday Located right near alphabet city and seems like a great place to pregame. It's a small so I would not recommend coming here with a group of 20 and expecting a place to sit. There is a small bar with a table immediately by the door to seat 4, the bar can seat about 8, and there is a lounge couch immediately to the right that can seat about 10. The bathroom is a spacious single stall, and surprisingly clean. I'll probably return in the future to pregame before heading over to Fat Buddha nearby.

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    Karen S.

    I FINALLY got to see the old school Yelp den of iniquity. With a Happy Hour that lasts to 10 pm (Holy crap! All night on Sundays & Mondays!!!), I can see why it's the HH Mecca. The HH buy one/get one drink tickets are the work of the Devil. It was my birthday month so Phil was determined to get me drunk. Every time I thought we were done, another drink ticket popped up! Oh my God... I had 11 out of the 13 HH shots (listed with the smileys) and the wickedly smooth Stroh Rum before I cried "You win! No mas!" The drink tickets don't expire, so you don't have to be a hero, just come back another day. I still pretended not to be "all that drunk". Yeah... the Facebook posts that I don't remember making belies that. But if I don't blackout, I consider it a success! Saturdays are lively but not jammed packed. The space is relatively small but there were still seats at the bar. I really wish I lived closer. This is a near perfect neighborhood bar.

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    Key Bar. Neon lights and a packed house. On a Saturday night. It was extremely fun. I had a good time. I ordered 2 rounds of tequila shots.

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    Fun karaoke joint. Bring friends. Requests are submitted via txt message. Volume decently loud.

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    Still a great place. Happy hour back. Friendly low key and relaxed. Good staff good customers.

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    6 years ago

    What a fun bar. They sat up nicely outside so you can hang there. The drinks were good and when you hang inside the music is great!

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    On Friday & Saturday Night what Decade Music you Play and do I have to be on a Guest List to entire your Night Club?

    Friday is 80's 90's Pop/Rock and Disco, Saturday is House music. No cover and open for everyone, no guest list required. Keybar is more of a fun DJ Lounge/bar than a Night Club,

    Hey there, are you open tonight?

    Yes, we are open every day.

    Is happy hour back?

    Happy hour is on hold till further notice. Gyuszi owner

    Music type for Friday nights?

    a mix of 80's 90's pop/rock mixed with todays top 40 hits

    Is the age requirement 18+ or 21+?

    21+ Most bars (not bar/restaurants) in NYC don't allow you to enter without being legal age to drink

    Is it 18+ to enter?

    21+ strictly

    Can I check my weapon at the door and get it back later?

    Sorry Jose, we don't provide that service. And no weapons allowed inside.

    What music do you play on Sunday?

    There is no Dj on Sunday, it is up on the bartender and you can also request fro her

    Can a 19 year old get in with an adult? Not to order alcohol obviously.

    It is 21+ strictly.

    Is this place good on Sunday nights?

    Happy hour all night on Sundays, 2 for 1 on the entire bar selection from 4pm-4am.

    Is this 18+ or 21+?

    21+

    Does this club play Modern day hip hop music on Saturdays?

    Hi Chyna. No we do not play any hip hop. On Saturdays we work with Deep House DJs. Friday is Pop/Rock

    Is happy hour everyday?

    Hi Monica. Yes we have Happy Hour every day. 4-7pm, $4 beers, $5 drinks & wines, $6 cocktails, $7 martinis. Than from 7pm-10pm we do a 2 for 1 happy hour on the entire bar every day.… Read more

    Is it still crowded and fun the Sunday nights too?

    We still have the 2 for 1 happy hour running all night long (4pm-4am) on Sundays and the bar is happening and real fun.

    Is this place good for large groups?

    Depends on how large. It's not a big place and could get packed on a weekend. There is a couple of small seating areas but not a lot. Don't recommend unless you're fine being packed in.

    Is food served here? Also does the dj play latin music?

    No food but you can bring your own. We have djs on Thu. Deep House music, Fri. Pop/Rock and Top 40, Sat. Deep House music. No latin music sorry.

    Does this place have a cover charge?

    Key Bar has no cover charge, but there is a 20 dollar minimum on credit card charges.

    Do you play musics from the 60s-80s? I am looking to take out my mother and aunts for a night out and they would love to "travel back in time" with some old hits from people like the staple sisters and earth wind and fire.

    Hi Zariel. We use to play 70's 80's on Fridays after 10pm when the DJ starts years and years ago. Now it is a bit more updated as the 20-30 crowed likes the newer music better. Although occasionally the Friday DJs still reach back to the 80's music… Read more

    Hello my husband is a DJ in many big clubs in houston , as a DJ he's very picky , I need the best upscale lounge of club EDM electro house trance etc in NYC manhattan ?…

    Keybar plays deep house and tech house on Thursday and Saturday. They do not play EDM. I hope this helps!

    Hey i'm traveling down to the city to celebrate my cousins birthday and wanted to take her and some of her friends out, does this place let 18-20 year olds in?

    Sorry my friend, keybar is only 21 and above.

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    The night we came it was buy one get one free (For the same price.) The drinks were amazing.

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    4.1
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    BEWARE: Multiple Phones Stolen in One Night, Management Showed No Concern…read more Both my friend and I had our phones stolen inside Ciao Ciao. We later learned that at least two other women also had their phones stolen that same night. When we reported it to the bouncers and management, they showed little concern and made no meaningful effort to investigate, review security footage, or help locate the stolen phones. We even pointed out an individual whose behavior seemed suspicious, but instead of investigating him, management defended him. After I questioned him myself, I watched him immediately leave, get into a car parked directly in front of the club, and drive away. Something seemed quite fishy about his relationship with the club. What makes this especially concerning is the safety aspect. If I had not been with my friends, I would have been stranded for the rest of the night without a phone to contact anyone, get directions, or access transportation. Having multiple phones stolen in one evening should be a major red flag for any venue, yet staff seemed completely uninterested in addressing it. Based on this experience, I would not return and would urge anyone visiting to keep a very close eye on their belongings.

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    3.3
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    2.1 mi

    Came here on a quiet weeknight by a total mistake!…read more We came to grab some drinks at the rooftop bar and catch the sunset and gorgeous views. When we saw "Water Tower" on the elevator we decided to press it. SO GLAD WE DID. We landed at the Water Tower and walked into a fairly empty space decorated with art all the way to the ceiling, filled with natural light coming in and the views of the skyline were out of this world. We had to try their drinks of course to enjoy with the incredible view. Though the drinks are $21 and served in a plastic cup that evening, I was NOT expecting my drink to be this insanely delicious. I ordered the inferno Paloma which they infuse themselves with- and it was true perfection. By the way, each bar has their own menu which is pretty awesome and makes it even more fun. Also, Axel is the most incredible bartender and we absolutely loved his creations. Later that night we ordered a custom mandarin margarita, with a spicy twist, and WOW. He's truly talented and absolutely made us some awesome drinks that we can't stop talking about. Sunset with a view and a spicy mezcal drink? Yes and YES. We had this place all to ourselves and can't wait to be back. Friday nights they have DJ nights and you can also book the Water Tower for your own private events which is pretty cool!

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    4.5
    (42 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    5 star solely on their drinks and hospitality. This spot is a bit off the main path of Bedford Ave…read morebut its definitely worth the few minutes walk over. All cocktails are made to perfection with the best music playlist especially if you're gen X. No doubt I will be back to try more cocktails and some of their small plates. Highly recommend with easy street parking.

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    3.9
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    2.2 mi
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    As a Caribbean girl at heart, I couldn't come to New York without getting my fix at Kokomo. And…read moretrust and believe, they did not disappoint! The food was absolutely spectacular, full of bold, authentic flavor in every bite. The ambiance was vibrant, warm, and full of energy, all perfect for a lively night out with friends. Since we went on the weekend, the restaurant's DJ was playing all the best Afrobeat and Caribbean music throughout dinner! The service was above 10/10. Plus, our waiter had amazing energy, was attentive the entire time, and made sure we felt well taken care of from start to finish. Truly an unforgettable experience! I HIGHLY recommend this spot and I already can't wait to come back!

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