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    The Keep

    4.4 (84 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Closed 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    THE KEEP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Live music

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    Peta W.

    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.

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    Pamela P.

    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.

    Meg C.

    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.

    Great drinks, ambiance, and vibe. A definite must on a slow weekday.
    Tremaine R.

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

    a living room with a fireplace and statues
    Steph S.

    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!

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    The Keep is a quaint, antique decorated, Victorian bar with live music and a very romantic vibe.

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    Music Hall Of Williamsburg - Timecop1983 - 03/08/25

    Music Hall Of Williamsburg

    3.9(272 reviews)
    2.3 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $$

    The perfect music venue!!! Been here so many times to see Alkaline Trio, Frank Turner, Glassjaw, I…read moream the Avalanche, just a great venue with ample bars, coat check for the winter. Lots of bathroom space, 2 floor venue so any spot is a good view. Lots of restaurants in the vicinity so it makes for the perfect night out.

    This was our first time here. As we were about to enter, we were asked to empty our water bottles…read more It's summer, it's hot, and we came from Manhattan. I hoped we could have refilled them inside before taking the subway back, but didn't see a place to do that. We passed through security without a hitch. It was open seating, and we were a big group. We found seats in two rows that separated the group, but we could still talk and mingle at intermission. The opening act was unique and entertaining. Unfortunately the noisy attendees sitting stage left made it difficult to hear her and her playing. Common courtesy was not evident for this act. After an intermission, the main show took the stage - I MOSTLY BLAME MYSELF. The stage was perfect for these funny troupe & their original humorous skits, which were were diverse, topical, and rousing. After another intermission they returned and gave outstanding & energetic performances. We came for the show and it did not disappoint. The venue was suitable for the show and the uncomfortable folding chairs necessary for the dance party after the show. Static comfortable chairs could not have been uprooted for the after party fun.

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    Brooklyn Bowl

    Brooklyn Bowl

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    2.2 miWilliamsburg - North Side
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    I saw one of my favorite artists, talib kweli, here a few weeks ago! This place is a combination of…read morea bowling alley, sports bar, and concert venue. It should not be a surprise, but it's rather huge. My sister and I already had tickets, and all we had to do was show our IDs, get our tickets scan, and we were able to go right in. From the entrance, there are no signs that indicate where the stage is, so you have to walk around a bit, but it's not difficult. The bowling lanes are straight ahead and there's a long bar. They have some cool looking cocktails, and the one that really caught my attention was a peanut butter espresso martini. For the longest, because I was afraid of how much it would be (it actually wasn't too bad), I resisted the urge, but after the concert, I got one and it was delicious, even though it was not jazzed up and looking fancy like a typical espresso martini. They put it in a plastic cup and that was pretty much it haha XD. Anyways, the concert was a blast, and it's awesome that we could literally stand right in front of the stage, no barriers or security with a gap. It was an awesome crowd, and even the some of the artists came into the crowd. Even though it's not the smallest space, that made it feel more intimate and it was a fun experience. The sound was amazing all around too. I haven't been to many concert venues in NYC, but I have no complaints about this one really, though the drink's presentation was a bit of a letdown for me. I'd be back!

    Spent an evening at Brooklyn Bowl for a team-building event and had a blast…read more The food was ok, but the service and drinks were exceptional and it's a really comfortable place with a great vibe. I'd absolutely go back in a minute.

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