One of my favorite venue places to catch live music performances in the entire city. Reasonably priced alcoholic beverages with a convenient outdoor area to smoke cigs, and stuff, out back. Expect a lot of reggae & hiphop music. My personal faves. read more

The Paper Box - Music Venues Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Paper Box might feel like an up and coming venue but it's been around for a handful of years. It is a super interesting warehouse-type space that has become a consistent concert / live music venue that has attracted all sorts of random crowds. Ultimately, it's a nice option that isn't a typical nightlife establishment. The music on stage really varies night to night. Some nights it's a metal fest and some others it's DJ night and house music is in order. I personally enjoy it when it's a hip hop oriented show and some local artists get up on stage and do their thing. If they're good, the crowd usually gets into it. The bar is nice and spacious, but whenever they staff only one bartender or several slow ones the bottlenecking at the counter can get serious. I know they accept credit cards, but the couple of times the bartenders tell me it's out of order and it becomes a cash only spot. This isn't ideal of course, but it might just be bad timing. Occasionally when they have that outdoor space (directly behind the stage) that really becomes like a smoking area for those seeking the puff. The bathrooms are like any venue with a ton of people -- anywhere from disgusting to use only when desperate. read more

There is a new goth, punk and industrial scene brewing in the underground of Brooklyn. Nowhere To Run was the perfect platform to highlight bands from all over with the same post punk vibe. The headliner was the biggest draw, hailing from Barcelona Spain, it's Belgrado. The band is melodic, edgy and very danceable. The lead singer, is like the modern Debbie Harry with a platinum blonde bob and a sparkly dress. The band is definitely incredible live and sound just the way you want them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMtx8mizzck The other draw to the festival was NY, punk rock goths, PAWNS. I arrived in perfect timing for the show to start at 9pm. I had just enough time to grab a brew, say hi to friends and stand in the front for a good spot. The stage presence is theatrical and dark, in the best ways. I loved the addition of the video footage. Cemetery backgrounds added the necessary gothic touch. The band is definitely one to see live. https://soundcloud.com/pawns-1 The show had the usual merch tables along with some tables selling patches, earrings and more necessary flair. The drinks here are not the cheapest. I stuck with the $5 cans. And switched to the All Day IPA for the last two. There are three bathroom stalls but there is a constant wait for the bathroom. Yikes! Sometimes I wish I could take it outside. Since, I can't pace your drinking of beer and water. The Paper Box, was the perfect set up with two rooms, two stages and a back patio for the smokers and the socializing. Patio closed promptly after the last band. Little bird told me this festival might happen again next year. And this nerdy, goth hopes so. I will not triple book myself again. Tip: Also check out Anchored Inn and Our Wicked lady if you are in the neighborhood read more

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I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. My girlfriend and I were invited to a DJ set here, and were thankful the parking situation in the area is easy. The event was supposed to start at 9pm, we arrive at 10pm and they're still setting up. Okay cool, no big deal. Let's order a few drinks and chat to pass the time. $14 for a TINY gin & tonic? Bro, you aren't pouring drinks at a fancy NYC nightclub. We are in a warehouse-type music venue, you shouldn't be charging that much. Outdoor area in the back is pretty cool, though - lots of graffiti. Just a shame that the space never really filled up with attendees, the show would have had better energy. read more

Love this spot !! It's a fairly new live music venue with one of the best live sound in bk. Sound people were very cordial and super professional. The place is huge and they also have a pretty big outdoor area in the back. Beer selection is average and gotta give props to the very nice bartenders. Looking forward to playing here again. read more

The Paper Box - Music Venues Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Paper Box is one of those places where you walk up to the outside of the building and look around for a good five minutes trying to figure out if you're in the right place. The drinks were reasonably priced. They had a really good deal: a PBR and a shot of liquor for $7.00. The cans of beer were all $5.00 and bottles were $7.00. Mixed drinks were around 8 or 9 dollars. The music was probably the best part of the entire experience. The back yard was really trendy and good for photos but it can get a little cramped if there is more than 15 people there. A lot of people were smoking marijuana inside the bar area and it was treated like a normal thing. So if you're asthmatic, this might not be the place for you. In all honesty, I'm probably not going to go back here. read more

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Very cool spot! Came over the weekend for a #House78 event and it was awesome. The space is big and has a pretty fun decor, tons of lights and a great sound system. Its composed of a section in front of the stage and then one to the side where there are fancy couches and tables. There's also an open space towards the back which has a ton of graffiti, it makes for some great pictures! I really liked that we were allowed to bring in food (no drinks though). The staff was super friendly as well, especially the bouncers. The bathroom situation could be better - there were three small ones in total and all unisex so the line was always long. Also docking one star because of the location which is a bit out of the way. Nonetheless, I would def. go back for another event! read more

This is a great venue! There's an indoor stage/bar as well as an outside patio area. i love the industrial space and modern decor. They also serve tacos in case you get hungry. Sound quality is awesome. It's cash only, so bring some benjamins so you can get your PBR on. read more

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Cool space! Came here to check out a friend's hip-hop showcase and liked the vibe. It's a bit out of the way, but I forgot that part as soon as I took advantage of their $6 PBR + a shot special. House vodka makes everyone forget their commute. The place seems like it would be really rad in the summer time, since there was an open area in the back. It was just slightly too cold for us to enjoy, but the mural painted out there was cool. It had Futurama characters, and everyone knows I have a cartoon crush on Fry. (...well, I guess now everyone knows). Minus one star for the cover - $10, really? It's basically one big room. read more

The Paper Box - Gruff Lion at the Paper Box - Music Venues Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Decent music venue. Large space featuring two separate rooms (each with its own bar and entrance) and a backyard. One room is smaller and more intimate, the other is at least twice the size, with a couple of VIP booths and a larger bar. Great lighting a fog machine effects. Staff is friendly, drinks are cheap, and there is no credit card minimum. read more

I came here last night for a Halloween party and it was okay. Our bartender didn't know what a mind erasor was but we explained it to her and she was able to make it. She was very friendly and attentive, which was refreshing. $12 per drink seems pretty reasonable/standard for the Williamsburg area. The music wasn't necessarily my taste, but people were enjoying themselves and having lots of fun on the large dance floor. read more

Came here to watch a local band...the show promoter didn't sell enough tickets so we all were kicked out (even though we paid for tickets) 30 minutes into the show. Never got to see the band i paid to see. Pretty inconsiderate and I never got my money back. EDIT - it turns out it was the promoter's fault. The venue itself is very nice and has a full bar with lovely security staff and bartenders. Not sure exactly why this happened but the owner reached out to me and is a very reasonable and nice person overall who went out of his way to put me in contact with the right people. As a venue it is lovely! Would definitely go back, although probably not to a show with that same promoter. read more

Came here on Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend to attend Troma Entertainment's annual film festival called "Tromadance". He's a film nerd and this is one of his fave independent film studios/distributors and they're a pretty big deal in the cult/horror/bmovie/independent world. It was a fun free event and also the first time that Tromadance was hosted at The Paper Box. As a venue I think this place is pretty neat. Aside from being located in a really colorful and awesome part of Brooklyn that I don't normally poke around, The Paper Box is a cool open space that lend themselves to hosting all sorts of community events, film festivals and screenings, art exhibitions, musical performances, etc. Their backyard is really neat and features some really fantastic (and very bright colored) graffiti work done by clearly skilled artists and not by self-entitled, 14 year old wannabe vandals. There was even a Super Mario styled power box thing (you know, where Mario went when he needed a power flower, a carrot for the elevating jumping bunny suit, etc) painted on one of these walls...the only reason that a picture of me uppercut punching it doesn't exist is because it's unfortunately about 10 feet above from the floor and I measure in at a whooping 5 feet. The boyfriend thinks I'm obsessed with my height, I call it "taking ownership of the vertical challenges I occasionally experience". Plus lots of the world's most awesome things come in small packages...anyways, I digress. I can't hate on a place like Paper Box because we certainly need more venues like this that are run by PEOPLE and not soul-sucking jerkfaces who suck on Ticketmaster's corporate weenie. They also have a bar and there was a Mexican food/taco truck parked right out front to make life easier for people who are hungry and like tacos. Oh, you don't like tacos? Well, go find something lame to do on Ticketmaster and leave Paper Box for those of us who have better taste. read more

Ive come here twice for events and always had a great time. I love the small, but refreshing outdoor back part. Theres always drink specials and its easy to find. What i dont like is how hot it is in here--they never have any type of air flowing in there and the events filled with people make it even hotter. The bathrooms. Theres plenty of bathrooms, but none of them lock. yes theyre private, but i usually have to whip out my gymnastic skills and do my business while using my leg to keep the door shut. This is not fun! read more

I walked through an industrial park trying to not get raped. Then I paid 8 dollars to see some local bands in an empty warehouse. And I also paid 3 dollars for selzer water. I found out the local bands also were charged 3 dollars for a cup of selzer water. I may be Jewish but this would insult the best of gentiles as well read more

Awful!!! I came here with my cousins from Rome, Italy to bring them to see my best friend perform and the security guard wouldn't let them in because they had 'foreign IDs'.... they are bouncers checking IDs all day... this is New York City... you SHOULD know what foreign IDs look like. Anyway it isn't a big deal but seriously ruined my night because they weren't helpful and they asked for a lot of money just to get my 27 YEAR OLD COUSIN IN THEIR SHITTY CLUB. Goodbye read more

What a great music venue! Both an indoor stage and also one outside in the patio. Drinks are so much cheaper than manhattan, and make sure to check out the hole in the wall tacos for awesome grub! Drive here if you can, tons of parking and not many people walkiing around on these side streets. read more

Ughh cool spot no drama . Cause lord knows Im scared of Brooklyn . Well it's located in Williamsburg Brooklyn (in fkn alley way ) Went on a Tuesday to see a friend of a friend perform. So if your there for open mic night support and leave cause (15$ ticket) everyone leave after that anyway. I took the best pics lol very artistic (no coat check) gothicish .. bathroom ughh dirty assss fk. Stickers everywhere read more

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Pros: The outdoor space is beautiful and it is close to the train. You can 4/20 happily. Th venue is large enough for you to have breathing room to dance/talk. The bouncer is sweet but too judgmental. Partygoers are friendly and respectful. Cons: Watered down drinks!!! You must pay for your cover online with a service fee added. I've been out to a good many bars and clubs; I have never encountered water down drinks before. I previously thought this was a myth like alligators in the sewers. Water down drinks are a thing?! Pro Tip from a bartender (me): Here is what's up with a place that sells water down drinks... They are stealing from their customers. This is abysmal considering you can get whole bottle of wine for the price of a watered down cup of nonsense. I've been to shittier and smaller pubs/clubs that have stronger drinks. There are too many bars and clubs in NYC for me to tolerate that. Not returning. read more

We're so grateful for having Erick and Ericka to support us along the way as we're new to events. We've had some mishaps along the way and probably sent a million emails in the process but had them every step of the way being helpful and patient with us while we worked out kinks. Given, this space is very DIY but as someone who basically searched all of NYC looking for an affordable space that would allow us to host our monthly party, believe me when I say booking doesn't get much easier than this. We appreciate the art in the backyard and the helpful sound guys who helped us through our projector issues. The bartenders are always on point (even when the crowd randomly swells two hours in lol) and our crowd loves the venue. This venue really is a gem. X&X read more

This space is very chill. It may be hard to find if you don't know what you're looking for. The drinks aren't too pricey (not quite city prices) and they have specials on the board. The lighting is nice and dim, the sound was pretty decent and the staff was cool. It's two rooms. There is minor sound bleed if the backdoor is left open or people keep walking through it (even though they aren't supposed to). There's also a backyard area for smoking or to just get some air with a few seats, a heater, and tons of graffiti and art. Three bathrooms; the first is the biggest of the three. The second has a broken lock so I steered clear of that one, and the third to the left is the smallest. The line goes fairly quickly. They do allow promoters to bring in their own stuff and stage the place so it may look different depending on the night you go. I had a good time and I will definitely be back. read more

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Cool venue! I went to see my boyfriends friends rap group L.A.W.D.$ perform here on a Saturday night and I really had a good time. It looks like an abandoned warehouse - the only reason we knew it was there was because there were bouncers with the rope standing outside. As soon as you walk in you pay the guys (we paid $20 per person that night) and then you walk a little hall way to this big wide area that has a bar with stools and a stage. There's also another room where it's the "club" room - there was a DJ playing house music. Then there's also a coat check room (not mandatory) - it's $3 per coat. I think what I loved most about this place was the decor in the bathrooms - no joke. The bathrooms are filled with random stickers - it's awesome I might decorate my bathroom like that haha. But yeah, I really enjoyed this place - the performances + the vibe were really cool - L.A.W.D.$ killed it. The drinks were strong - sorry I can't review drink prices - I didn't pay for mine. Definitely coming back to check out their outside area in the summer! read more

New music spot in Bushwick with an attitude. But doesn't feel like the Bushwick we love in there. Rude and aggressive management, and over priced tickets. Drinks from unskilled bartenders. The music is hit or miss and it seams like their shows are not very well thought out. The reason I say they are rude is because I lost my jacket there, and when I went back the manager (who was literally foaming at the mouth) yelled at me to get out of his way while he was trying to take out the trash. When I told him about my coat he told me they probably threw it away like most of the "crap" people leave around. It was my favorite coat and I didn't need that kind of attitude. However, I went to a film screening that I did not experience the same negative vibes usually found here. Maybe it was because it was more of an Art event and not another rock show with a mean event staff. read more

Great comedy show Wed. Very funny and nice venue. Big place and bartender was so nice.

We went to see the Neptune project 5 hour set this Saturday, the place was ok , I have my feet literally stuck to the floor , it was so sticky near the bar that I think a better cleaning of the floor would be perfect , the place was kind of empty but the music was awesome had a great time , bartenders were really nice its an ok place read more

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On NYE my friend planned a great event at the Paper Box. The even was fine except that they didn't pour our champagne in time for the midnight toast and told my friend our open bar ended at midnight when in fact it ended at 1 am. My last straw was when I went to the coat check with my ticket, gave the coat check attendant my ticket read more

I recently had my wedding at The Paper Box. Their private event support was above and beyond. Erick and Ericka were an absolute pleasure to work with through the whole process of planning. They answered questions, accommodated walk throughs, and helped us stay organized. The day of was super seamless. Our family was happy and a lot of our guests said that we had the "most fun wedding ever." I am super grateful to Erick and Ericka for helping us have our dream "rock n' roll wedding." I highly recommend coming to this venue for a show or booking a party or wedding here. read more

I dropped by the Paper Box on a long-ass bar crawl. This was one of the last stops, and my friend and I arrived around the end of a set. The crowd was sparse, but the venue was fun (and huge!). I didn't try the hole in the wall tacos (as in, tacos are served through a hole in the wall), but I did have enjoy a tall can of beer from the friendly bar staff. read more

All I know is that they cancelled a dope (and already booked) show coming up because they were offered more money by someone else. Screw these guys. read more

To say that I am extremely disgusted by the service of this establishment is an understatement! I've never in my life been treated so poorly in a place where I've been recommended and heard such great things about! To make matters worse, I didn't even enter the establishment, the security completely prevented me from entering all due to an UNOPENED Gatorade I put in my purse while I was walking up to the establishment. He was extremely rude and disrespectful. I don't know if it was due to me being with a African American person (everyone standing out side was Caucasian) or because the person I was with was openly homosexual. Or just me. But whatever it was, talk to him or fire him. He turned away future customers. And people know people who know people . read more

I threw my first event for my project here at paperbox november 7th, Nancy and Erick were super sweet and very helpful as I was a rookie in big event planning, they answered all questions and made anything that I wanted for the party possible. The venue it self is really beautiful and the backyard is a great area for the smokers. Bar is also gorgeous and bartenders were great. Alot of the people that attended the event also raved about the place. I honestly have no complaints, it was good vibes all night. Im so happy this was the first place I ever threw in an event in. xo read more

This is Industrial Williamsburg. Tucked away on Meadow Street. Great live music venue spot. Backyard space has a great vibe an has an art house vibe. The bar is well stocked and the specials are good and cheap. Come here for hard core, metal, rock and underground hip hop. You won't be disappointed. read more

If you like smelling puke and piss in the bathrooms, this is your place. The staff is undeservingly pretentious and unprofessional. This place lacks any kind of refinement. I would NOT recommend this venue for ANY special event unless you want to throw a frat party and pass around roofies...that's how shady this place is. read more

Really great space! I went here for a pop up art saw and I found the space almost equally as interesting as the art. I could see it used for multiple types of events. If your are looking for an artsy space to host an event this is a great option. Getting there seems like your going the wrong way because it is down some pretty quiet streets at night, safe, but quiet. read more

Great new music & art venue in the most happening part of Brooklyn. The sound system is top notch and the owners are cool people.

It's impossible to stumble across this place! I was at Shea stadium across the street watching bands that were awful. So I slipped across to paper box and they have a beautiful bar. Every drink you could want. Truly a wonder in the warehouse. Great restrooms. I didn't like the music or the prices but worth it for a decent drink. G&T 10$ read more

It's an alright space. I've been to much better venues but it is what it is. I have to say I've actually passed on seeing DJs I like because they were performing at this venue. I'm really not sure why I'm not a fan of this place; I think part of the reason could be that it feels too much like a basement. For what it's worth, the size of the venue is decent and it has an outdoor area where you can smoke, for those of you who smoke. read more

Good music venue, there was lots of space and a awesome outdoor smoking garden area. The drinks are affordable. I would come back.

I've had good times at this venue. It has two big rooms and an outdoor space in the back thats open when its warm. The bartenders can be pretty bad sometimes, though. There was one woman who gave me a really hard time when our group ordered a shot and beer special and she wanted to charge us for the beer and shots separately. read more

My friend and I wanted to create a new monthly party at this venue and the owner and staff have been very helpful in turning their space into what we had in mind for our party. The venue is really cool and the sound system is great. I would totally recommend this place to either go party or to have your event happen there. read more