It's the best place in the world on a late Wednesday Night because of the jazz musicians playing. Starts at 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. so stay late because it gets better every hour and you never know what amazing musicians will show up and join in. read more

Very cool Space they are cocktails are $15 each and their wine and beer are around $10. Really pretty and nice space. There is a back yard. Can get a little noisy there and ppl smoke as well. The service was a bit slow bc there was one bartender and at 7pm a group of 8 ppl came at once. They also have board games. And when i was leaving at 9 p.m. there was a tarot card reader. read more

Omg new favorite bar unlocked. This diva made the meanest tinis vibes were amazing. Staff was so friendly and sweet definitely recommending all my friends read more

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I went specifically for the oddities. Pleasantly surprised by the pieces. I had a plethora of gin cocktails which were all great! Think I favorited the lavender! Service was phenomenal, Diego the owner, was so welcoming and shared back stories about the pieces. Overall ambiance is quaint and I loved it. I'll be going again, just wished it was closer to me. read more

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Most beautiful bar in Bushwick and best cocktails for sure! The decor is unique, a mix of quirkiness and theatrical elements cover every piece of wall and ceiling in this one of a kind bar. The music selection was on point though-out the day, offering a genuine and authentic proposal. We came for afternoon cocktails and ended up staying until late night to enjoy the live DJ and performances. Diego the owner serves the bar and is a great mixologist, cocktail list is innovative and tasteful. We had the habanero, mezcalita and maple, all delicious. We had a chance to talk to Diego and he is a lovely person, he shared stories with us and even send us some drinks on the house. The time we spend in this place was magical. Immediately upon entering and watching the ceiling dome allowing the light into the space and the quirkiness of all its decor it became my now favorite bar in the neighborhood. They also offer full bar service, with good beer selection, have a nice back patio and ATM inside as the place is cash only. If you want to experience a unique night I would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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Love the vibe amazing bar, and good drinks. Its cash only but they have an ATM so no stress. Would definitely recommend for a casual night or a low-key celebration. The staff is sweet, except 1 particular bartender who was very very rude!! read more

Vibe transports you to another place. Warm, dark vintage - a mish mosh of decor from taxidermy to doll heads in every nook and cranny. Live jazz, cheap drinks, a great patio, easy to chill and hangout - attracts interesting walks of life here till 4am. Connected with waves of engaging strangers over a fire and a lost cell phone. Definitely a memorable bar I would return to. read more

The Keep - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Live music, cool decor and ambiance. Drinks were good as well. Nice spot for a slow weekday. read more

The Keep - Great drinks, ambiance, and vibe. A definite must on a slow weekday. - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

This bar is really nice. The vibes are very chill with very cozy hints too. The music isn't that loud so it's a bit relaxing. The drinks pair well a lot. I brought a few close friends so we got to talk a lot while drinking. The staff was also very polite and chill. read more

VERY cool and unique. We came here before Nutcracker Rouge for a pre-show drink and it was perfect. Loved the antique atmosphere and all the different knick-knacks everywhere. I got a cucumber drink which was super refreshing and my husband got an espresso martini which was one of the best we've had. We were the only people in the place which I was surprised, but it was also the Thursday before Christmas so assuming that might have been why it was slower. It's also cash only - but they have an ATM in the back. We don't come out to Bushwick much but this would be a place I would definitely come back to if in the area! read more

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Love the atmosphere love the decor they always have a good band a good DJ or a good jazz group playing. Blood orange basil drink is always delicious! read more

Really chill bar with some comfy seating. It's great for having convos next to each other and they don't play loud music.

12/8/2024 Bartender was flicking the middle finger off to customers Saying ppl were being disrespectful when she was obviously inebriated Being delusional having ppl wait for ever for a cup of ice She is definitely not equipped to be behind the bar Do it right She was playing the drums when ppl wanted drinks What a joke I've been going there for years this is bad read more

Went there last night again...there was a live female singer performing and she was awesome. I brought a friend telling her let's go to this cool bar that has jazz music...she was not enthused. After we got there, she had a big old smile on her face, was enjoying the singer and later even enjoyed the jazz session so much she started posting on her gram . I need to know how to get informed when live singers and other acts are playing here. VERY cool joint. read more

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Love this place. My old fashion was strong and the jazz performance on a Thursday night was a vibe. The bartenders were moving quick and got drinks out fast. I loved the religious imagery the Keep is inspired by. Will be coming back when I'm in Brooklyn. read more

This place is amazing, I feel like a time traveler, wow wow wow , anywhere you look is another conversation. Enjoy this 1 of a kind GEM!! read more

This is hands down one of my favorite neighborhood gems. Nothing ever seems to make sense and that's the beauty of it. Random seating throughout, cash only bar. Feels a lot like walking through a market in the movie Aladdin but with taxidermy and vintage trinket vibes. You never know what characters you'll come across here or what performances you'll catch from boylesque, accordion performances by clowns, or the best Balkan jazz you've ever heard. read more

I was invited to The Keep by my best friend and few years ago and ever since that day, I'm a regular customer. The Keep is not only a bar, it's a multicultural environment that gives you a sense of belonging. Super friendly atmosphere with people who I now called my family. From Aiden the veteran bartender who I called my little brother to the newest team member Andy, who I called my little sister. There is no place like The Keep. The experience is amazing. Go and experience yours. read more

A really cool looking bar. I like to bring people here because it really is unlike any other bar I've seen. It feels like an antique store bar due to having so many weird things inside of it; it's full of stimuli wherever you look. They also have a bunch of board games to play. The only downside is the drinks are a bit more pricey than Bushwick bars and the cocktails aren't that great. read more

The best bar in NY!!! Bartender Andi is amazing and has the best customer service. She is knowledgeable and funny and makes the best drinks. Would definitely come back again whenever she's bartending she is amazing read more

Vibe . Yelp requires I use more characters , but I need only the four : V I B E All love always . read more

Dripping with atmosphere. Great feeling and the band playing that I saw that night fit right in with the setting. No real stage but the lighting made it obvious where the performers were. The crowd seemed into the jazz music that was being played and the space was large enough to accommodate the people who just wanted to hang out and talk with friends. The closer to the performers you were the more attentive the audience was. The jazz was more standards so different musicians in the crowd who knew the group could plug themselves in and the original performer could step out for a rest. read more

Such fun ambiance. Basically an old antique shop turned into a bar! Cash only so be prepared.

Cute, homey, eclectically decorated bar. It's like an antique shop exploded here and then the owners decided to put in a bar. I'm on board. It's also incredibly spacious with a sizable backyard which makes it great for large groups. Only downside is that it's cash only here. read more

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I really wanted to love this place great decor,but the staff were very rude and obnoxious...Very stuck up for such a small venue... Never been as fed up before in my whole life..Never will return... read more

If you're into kinky style this place definitely will be go to place on a Sunday nights! I had amazing experience and enjoyed every bit of their performance! Tips: *there are no cover charge but their suggested donation is $10 *drinks are very yummy! *be ready to tip (after you watch the performance it's hard not to tip ;) *relax and enjoy your time! read more

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There's a lot of cocktail bars in the buschwick/ridgewood area that I've been wanting to try but I barely go to Brooklyn. This weekend however, I trekked to this borough and had high hopes. I came Friday night and it wasn't too crowded, it was easy to order a drink, and there was a lot of free seats available which is always nice. They have a macabre style throughout the bar and I like the vibe. They also have live music and that's a plus. Which, is why I gave it another star. What I didn't like about the bar were the cocktails. I yelp searched cocktail bars and The Keep was pretty high up on the list so I assumed the drinks would be great. Also, they have their own menu for cocktail bars displayed everywhere. I tried the "The Haberno" and my friend tried one of their maple cocktails. We both tried each other's cocktails and the balance all the ingredients were so off. The Haberno tasted like straight up BBQ sauce so if you're into that be my guest. I think it was the blueberry liqueur that just ruined it and the my friends maple drink tasted like cinnamon toast crunch.... I'm not a fan of sugary drinks and neither is my friend so it made us just not want to try any of their cocktails. They are also cash only which can be inconvenient for a lot of people. There's an ATM in the bar and also the deli next door but if they took card we probably would've tried more cocktails. read more

Wow what can I say? Stumbled into here during the break in a different show at the Knockdown. The decor is wow, there was a live (really good!) jazz bar, drinks were cheap. It made me wish I lived in the neighbourhood and this was my neighbourhood bar. You have to check it out if you are around! read more

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Cool ass spot! Very eclectic feel with burlesque to boot on Sunday night. You walk in and feel like you've entered a den of fun & entertainment. The decor is exploitative, artful & archaic. Statues, books, license plates etc., etc., Grab a drink at the bar or sit amongst the dancers & couches on the side. Come on thru. You'll be entertained. read more

The Keep - Can someone say, burlesque? Sunday night hot spot for pretty girls dancing, live music & cool ass vibes. - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

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I just discovered this place a few weeks ago. Great staff. Personable and attentive. I love the decor. The live music was fun when I visited. Just a very chill place. read more

This bar is not open when Yelp says it is. The last few times I was here the crowd was really strange and made me feel uncomfortable, which is unusual for me. They do have a great tap beer selection though. read more

The Keep - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Great bar and amazingly special decoration. You can bring your own food. Owner/bartenders make delicious cocktails, the poeple are so friendly. It is great for chilling and parties. read more

The Keep - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Totally amazing spot! They don't have an actual drink menu but instead ask what kind of alcohol you like and then if you want a drink that's more like a martini/old fashion (aka strong) or if you want something a little lighter and the bartender makes you a special drink based on that info. I ended up with an amazing tequila ginger drink. I'll definitely be returning and bringing more friends! read more

If there are more bars like these... I think I'm going to be an alcoholic forever. I love the vintage touch to this place; from the antique sofas to the random fixtures decorated across the lounge, I'm smitten. My friend and I enjoyed our visit in the bar area. We only ordered beers ($6 on draft). One star knocked off for the bartender assuming that I had finished my beer. I wasn't done, and she took it away. Quick tip: Pizza place next door is AWESOME and doesn't close until 2am! read more

The keep has winning service and a great atmosphere! I come here to write during the week when it's not super crowded and I love drawing inspiration from all the eclectic antiques they have. There are also lots of interesting events and DJs here. Great place to spice up your life with some freaky people read more

The Keep - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York

Cool spot with good music and a good staff. Good as a neighborhood drink spot and can get a dance floor going as well.

Cheap drinks, guaranteed a good night. It's a small place has a lounge,bar, outdoor patio and a dance room with sofas. I saw two full service bars one once you walk in and another in the dance room. There's numerous bathrooms too! C'mon comes in handy after all those $6 beer and shot kick in. Lol. Oh! no cover fee, ever! Woooo read more

Wow! Best birthday ever! I flew in from Atlanta to hang out with my sister and her boyfriend Tim he brought us here. The live music, dancing, drinks, ambiance was perfect. It was my birthday and I hate cake so they made me a Happy birthday grilled cheese it was ahhhhhmazingCan't wait to go back read more

I came here to see a play a friend was in--wonderful performance, by the way. It was interestingly placed in the basement, which you go down into on a flight of stairs that look a little scarier than they actually are, due to a sudden decline in levels. Hard to describe, but basically, you really gotta watch your step. Anyway, the service was pretty slow, but not seemingly for any particular reason, so that was kind of irksome. Prices seemed pretty steady; I got a basic mixed drink and a shot for $13, which is certainly not the worst charge I've gotten for that combo in NYC. The real kicker for me was what clearly gives this place its atmosphere: the antiques. Taxidermy pieces, old mirrors, furniture everywhere! This place is an antique hoarder's dream come true. Literally the bar is overflowing with decor, and even with a small audience, it felt very overfull within minutes. I could maybe enjoy the eclectic mix of items and such if I felt I had more breathing room between bodies and things. I also wasn't a fan of the extremely dim lighting. It felt very Sleep No More, which is a perfectly great thing to be, but I needed more space to truly appreciate it. Four stars instead of three because I really admire the way this place has fully committed to the aesthetic. At least they know what they're about! read more

This place is unlike any other bar! Basically it's an antique store with a bar! Very fun place to go any night of the week. Always has great DJs and vibe. Cheep beer and shot special, or moderately priced specialty cocktails. I personally love the Rosemary margarita :) They also let you bring in food and eat it there if you want. There's a Chinese and a pizza place right next door read more

The Keep - Bars Near Me - Ridgewood, New York