Okay Rae- look at you exploring Brooklyn and the arts and enjoying jazz. I did not appreciate the Studio Ghibli aspect enough as I didn't recognize most songs. There's a two drink minimum (yay canned water for $8 does count) and you make reservations beforehand. The aesthetic itself is great - very romantic mood lighting and live music.   Only thing is - bring some earplugs to protect your ears. Or don't. I expected better of myself. read more

The Red Pavilion - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Red Pavilion has a beautiful Instagram with high-res photos. Unfortunately, the venue doesn't measure up and neither did the experience. *Tickets are around $60 at VERY cramped tables (there's no space to walk between tables) *The dancers numbers are short (and there were few acts) *The food quality was underwhelming *Drinks were just okay read more

I really wanted to love Red Pavilion, but unfortunately we left pretty disappointed after seeing Lust Caution. For the price, the actual show felt extremely short. Each act seemed to be over very quickly, while the intermission felt SO long in comparison. We paid $130 for our seats and were also required to purchase two drinks each, so by the end of the night we had spent well over $200. For that price point, I expected a much longer and more immersive performance. I've been to Company XIV in the past and have happily spent the money there because the experience truly feels worth it. The performances are incredible and you actually feel like you're getting a full production for what you paid. I hate comparing two venues, but when you're charging premium prices for a similar type of experience, there's naturally going to be a certain expectation. Unfortunately, Red Pavilion just didn't deliver enough of a show to justify what we spent. I think I would have felt very differently at a lower price point, but spending over $200 for such a short performance was extremely disappointing. read more

I went to the Studio Ghibli Jazz w/ Alyssa Chetrick Quartet in February and the music was great but I have some words about the venue. I paid for two seats and it was soooooooooo close together with other tables. See attached pictures. I was basically shoulder to shoulder with the table next to me. The table in front of us was also super close too. We were seated next to the bar and it was so loud and it disrupted the music. The music sometimes had soft vocals and you would hear the bartender shaking drinks and scooping ice so loudly lol. It was mandatory two drinks per person so with the seat reservation, it was $140 for two people. Gratuity is also automatically included at 20% which is fine. For the seated ticketed event, I was expecting a nicer experience but it didn't deliver. I feel like I was overcharged for the experience. Also a bunch of people were standing by the bar talking and a whole bunch of people were standing behind us. I think for the price, it could have been better. read more

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We came here on a Saturday night for the Lust Caution cabaret. We selected our table when we bought the tickets online. If you purchase a table, you are required to adhere to the 2 drink per person minimum. We had wine and the Son of a peach cocktail. We also had the rice crisps which were delicious! Service was attentive. Prices were standard for NYC. There's a coat check when you enter. The show itself was great. The hostess Madison Rose has an amazing voice!! I enjoyed seeing all of the different acts. Each performer was unique. The decor in the venue is stunning. The bathrooms are pretty but they only have two which leads to lines forming pretty quick. Would come back for another event. read more

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Cool spot with unique cocktails and a really great stage! Came here recently for what turned out to be quite a packed show and very glad I got a reservation for a table. The stage is impressive and some of the seating is more club like that concert space. The bar space didn't do great with overflow on a busy night, and I had a lot of peoples backsides rest on my back as I was sitting down, but I think that was more of the patrons unawareness than the clubs fault. The drinks are very good and I loved my purple negroni. Expect a 2 drink minimum! The aerial dancer was a very welcomed surprise! It was such a cool moment during a music concert, and it felt like this space can really accommodate so many different acts. The service was great, the drinks were good and everyone was very friendly! I'd be curious to see more shows here and drink more on the menu. read more

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Had such an amazing night at this place, glad I saw it on social media. I was planning a date night with my two friends in Brooklyn and thought this would be a the perfect addition to our night. We purchased general admission for about $38.18. With GA you stand by the bar for the show which was about one hour. We did get asked to upgrade to a table for about an extra $20 (with this you would also need to purchase 2 drinks minimum) but we declined. The show was amazing from start to finish with different performers. I love the aerial pieces that were done the most super mesmerizing. We also purchased a drink at the bar that was tasty. Overall great place to celebrate a birthday or date night. There is also street parking and advise to purchase the tickets in advance. read more

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Conceptually super rad idea -- Chinatown neo noir speakeasy vibes that offers events that cater to pop culturistas. Everything looks super rad in photos but when you actually get there it's like, oh, no this is basically just a club. Which is fine! But makes me wish they got the lighting a little more dramatic to help maintain the vibe. I came here for their Tokyo Blade Runner night which was a lot of fun. The band is great and they played a much wider range of sci-fi movie music than I anticipated -- less moody and more nerdy, but in a good way. They cram a ton of tables together for the live music shows to the point that every time the guy in front of us tried to wrap his arm around his girlfriend next to him he'd bang our table. I also wasn't too impressed with the cocktails here, a little too bitter and rough for the prices. But I enjoyed the show a lot and had fun trekking out to see it so I'd definitely consider coming back for another live music event. read more

Nice place, have been here before for drag shows. I went tonight for their Shabari & Strings night. They have a nice stage. The tables and chairs were a bit cramped but it was very much like comedy seating with small chairs and small tables. But it was ok, just a bit hard to move around. The bathrooms are nice and clean. The vegan soy jerky is so good, I highly recommend it. I also wanted to try their scallion pancakes. The pancake was ok, but a bit small for the price. A waiter came by and constantly filled our waters and took great attention to take our orders. The place smelled nice of incense, and made the lights look cool with the smoke in the air. The audio was pretty bad in the beginning. But they fixed it. read more

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Went on a mandarin mambo jazz night, got to seat on the first row. Performance was impressive and love their madam shake cocktail! read more

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Came to watch a performance for the Studio Ghibli Jazz Night, it was well worth it! The venue opens between 5:30-5:40pm, asking guests to arrive by 6pm for a 6:15pm show. When I arrived on a chilly Saturday evening there was a short line outside as they were processing people inside. I'd read about the $3 cost check though given sub-freezing temps that night, seems they were a little more lax since people prob wanted to warm up after coming inside. Walking inside the venue gave off a cabaret meets old-Shanghai vibe with jewel-toned lighting, colored lanterns hanging from the ceiling and a stylized lacquered cabinet of curiosities as liquor shelving behind the bar. It's a somewhat odd-shaped room, almost like an isosceles triangle with the stage at the front being the narrowest angle. There are some more industrial looking buildings in the neighborhood and a garage next door, and turns out this space used to be a mechanic's shop too. The shape and spacing of the windows are reminiscent of garage doors though they're now hung with thick velvety curtains. Tickets to the show can be booked in advance online. They also have a two drink per person minimum. For drinks I tried the Moon, and the Sesame Colada $17 each. The latter was clean and refreshing with citrus notes, fragrant and fruity with a touch of lemongrass and the sweetness from the lychee. The sesame colada reminded me of eating pineapple cake with an added savory sesame element, pretty good. I got an onigiri to try which was kinda pricey at $8, which was tasty though nothing standout. Though I'm a fan of Ghibli animated movies, I admit I came mainly out of curiosity since the it felt like a novel experience not easily duplicated. There were definitely more hardcore animation fans there too. The musicians did a terrific job interpreting songs from Ponyo, Porco Rosso, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and Kiki's Delivery Service, there was a mix of softer ballads and more energetic, vibrant tunes. It seems they switch up performers for this jazz series to keep the music styles and arrangements fresh. Each performer plays their own setlist of songs, and can also mix it up between different show dates. Like others have mentioned only 2 single gender neutral restrooms available. If you're driving it's pretty much only street parking in the neighborhood, alternatively the L is 1.5 blocks away. read more

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They have really worked on the ambience here and the acts are good. The show was a bit short with a very long intermission. They also super aggressively throw you out at the end.. a few minutes to transition would be appreciated. read more

The Red Pavilion - Fun cocktail choices - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

10/10. My friend came to visit and suggested that we go and im so happy that we did. We went on a Friday night for the 7pm show. Lovely atmosphere and performance. We both dont drink much so we had mocktails. They were really good ! The little snacks were delicious. Im vegan and she isnt but we both enjoyed them. We had the taiwanese vegan jerky and rice crisps. Amazing. I definitely recommend this place as a date night or a girls night out. read more

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It's great vibes but the concept could be even better. I did appreciate the snacks( would prefer even more snacks though) Service is great, everyone is expected to be attentive to the show. read more

Overall rating: 4.8 I've been wanting to go here for a few months and have been waiting for a date before going! We did a standing room bc that's all that was left but I'm glad! The seats did not look worth it, especially with a 2 drink min per person. We arrived around 8:45 which was the perfect time bc if we came any later, we wouldn't have seen! I do think if we came earlier, we'd be able to see the stage. The show goes by so fast and each performance was beautiful! There's an intermission after 3 shows, and then another 3-4 performances and it's done. Highly recommend but go a tad earlier if you're shorter! read more

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My partners and I went here for a Venus Cuffs burlesque event. The show was super fun and engaging. The space was intimate. The lighting was perfectly moody, and the sound was good. I disliked the seating arrangements. The person who welcomed us told us to sit anywhere. But then someone else told us we needed to move from the table we chose (a 2 top) to a larger table (a 4 top), where it was clear someone was already sitting. Thankfully the person there was very fun and we made friends. Also it was hard to get service to place our orders. And they have a 2 item minimum per person, on top of the entry fee. At least they had some non-alcoholic drink options I could choose from. But I would not recommend any of the food. read more

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I almost don't want to spread the word about this fab little haunt and be selfish about it, but I love it so much I kinda need to shout it from the mountain tops. The aesthetic is art deco Asian brothel and, yes, it as sexy as it sounds. It is what happens when the cool, creative and camp collide. It has a sort of David Lynch feel with leopard carpet, fantastically moody lighting and red drapery in the back areas, except unlike Twin Peaks, Washington, everyone is super welcoming here. I never felt in a hurry to leave. It may be a bit out of your way but it is absolutely worth the trip. read more

The Red Pavilion - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sumptuous interior design and a delectable, moody atmosphere. The performances were polished and sexy including personable introductions to each musical piece. I really enjoyed this venue and will be back soon! read more

The Red Pavilion - Chinatown Jazz Noir night - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really enjoyed this place! The vibes are awesome with live music and performances weekly. They have some quick snacks that are pretty good (especially the rice crisps!) and unique cocktails. read more

I ordered the Moon lychee-flavored cocktail, as well as the non-alcoholic Mystical oolong tea mocktail. Both were delicious, and I didn't have to wait long to order. The Moon cocktail was definitely a standout to me; it was smooth and my group passed it around for sips. I came here for an event with some friends, and it was a little too loud of conversation here. I'm not sure what it's like here typically, but it felt like most people came for the performances. There was also a line for the bathroom, long enough that it lined up against the length of the wall. The decor was definitely very vibey though! read more

The Red Pavilion - Moon cocktail - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came to the Red Pavilion on a Saturday night for the first time and was excited to see what was up since I'd heard about this a bit. Right off the bat, we weren't too impressed by how things are handled here. They require coat check, so it took 30 minutes waiting outside even though we already had tickets to line up and sign in and check our coats. Coat check is 3$ fyi and they use Venmo so be prepared or bring cash! Once in, they ran out of the high tables seats we had paid for and put us on a lower table. Now keep in mind, we're a bit short so it was tricky at times to see what was happening. The drinks were good. I had the Sesame Colada and that was very good. It's creamy from the sesame paste. I learned when I entered it was an asian woman owned establishment, which was awesome, and I noticed a lot of nice touches in the decor and menu. The performances were good as well, but I was expecting it to be more sultry and have a consistent flow and it was more talent show/act like rather, like a circus. The performers only had a small stage to work with, so it would've been nicer to have a larger stage for performers like Gallexxi to move around on. At the end, since we were the last showing, they turned the space into dance floor and really rushed us out of our seats, so we didn't quite appreciate that. TLDR: fun, asian owned space with lots of influence, nice cocktails, and talented performers, but the service and space itself could be enhanced for a better feel. read more

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Celebrated a birthday here, and it was such a chill evening. I love how spacious the venue is, and how friendly not only the staff are, but even the musicians. Had the pleasure of listening to Cat Bus Collective when we were there, who did covers of Studio Ghibli movies as well as songs from popular animes. The cocktails are great, but the only piece of feedback that I would have is to expand their food menu. We loved the onigiri especially, and we would have loved to see more hot food options, like fries. I would absolutely recommend coming here and checking this venue out! We reserved a table, but there is general admission, which is standing room only. Although... I do think I saw some kind of long bench in the back against the wall where people could sit down. read more

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Really enjoyed Ghibli night!! It was so magical. The drinks were great and the music was nostalgic and beautiful. The aerial dancer was amazing as well. Highly recommend! read more

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Conceptually, this place is magnificent. An Asian neo-noir nightclub featuring API artists set to a backdrop straight out of a Wong Kar Wai film? I was immediately enamored. The place is indeed beautiful though smaller than I imagined. I've enjoyed cabaret and jazz performances in the evenings and have even attended book readings. Of note is an author event I attended featuring API authors like Stephanie Foo and Chanel Miller, moderated by Lucy Yu of Yu & Me books. With so many API writers in the audience this event was a dream come true for me, and I hope they continue to have programming like this. TRP also markets itself as a restaurant serving dim sum that is informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's cute that they have a small pushcart to emulate the classic dim sum pushcart experience you'd get in Chinatown, but I think the meal experience falls short here. The menu of congee and dumplings was too light on flavor and really pricey. I understand not to compare these dishes to Cantonese dim sum but even as a separate category I would not say the food tasted very good. They seem to know this as it looks like they pivoted away from dim sum, and now serve a pared down Bar Snacks menu that includes onigiri, mixed nuts, and vegan soy jerky. I'd stick to the cocktails. The team behind the venue seem really nice and well connected in the nightlife scene. I like seeing baijiu on their drinks menu, a nod to the Baijiu burlesque bar one of the owners once opened on the LES in 2015 called Lumos. I still remember the show I watched there, and nearly a decade later, in a more progressive era where NYers are more ready for baijiu and burlesque, I hope The Red Pavilion finally finds its audience. read more

Drinks & Food (4/5): There was a drink minimum for the Studio Ghibli Jazz show we went to. I ordered the red dragon which was decent but nothing too great. The overall drink and food options are a bit subpar. If this part was great, then this place would be amazing because the venue and ambiance is awesome. Service (5/5): The waiters were friendly and reasonably frequently checked up on us. Drinks came out quite fast and water was refilled frequently. They also gave us a round of shots included because the Yelp offer was only for the cafe. Really nice of them! Ambiance (5/5): We came here for a Studio Ghibli Jazz show. The music was awesome as they played a lot of great favorites like Totoro, Howl's moving castle, Kiki's delivery service, and many others. They also threw in some anime songs like One Piece. The ambiance is amazing here with an upscale Asian vibe. A light misty smoke comes out from the stage and the lighting is great. I like the lanterns in a circle along the middle that changes colors. read more

The Red Pavilion - Inside - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This has been on my bookmarks forever so I'm glad I finally got to check out this place! I came here to Ghibli jazz night. It was great hearing songs from my favorite ghibli movies. They even played other anime hits like Samurai champloo, sailor moon, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. They were also doing an aerial show which was cool! They dressed up which fun. Pro tip: - We originally had GA standing tickets but when we arrived, there was a table available cause of no show. It was a $10/person upgrade. - If you sit at a table, there is a 1 drink/person minimum - If you're deciding which table to get, avoid the ones along the right side walkway. Its heavy traffic so you will get bumped accidentally. Plus all of the tables are pretty close to each other. - Coat check is $3 read more

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This show is a MUST !!! It keeps you on your toes and the hairs on your neck up!! Sooo much fun and proactive in the best way possible!! I can't recommend it enough!! The vibe is seductive perfect for a night out of fun read more

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I recently attended Lust Caution: A Neo-Noir Cabaret at The Red Pavilion, and it was a great experience. The ambiance of the venue was delightful and the overall experience was unique. I enjoyed the intimate setting as it made for a very immersive show. The evenings MC, Madison Rose also did an exceptional job. I look forward to being back! read more

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Came here on a Thursnday night for their 6pm Ghibli jazz and anime theme night. We heard great things about this place and decided to check it out. The first thing to note is that you'll probably end up waiting in line to get in even if you have tickets. Not sure why this is but it was a little off putting getting there at exactly 6pm and waiting outside in the cold for 30 mins on the line before finally getting inside. The performers and service there is great. The area inside is surprisingly super small and the prices for the small bites/appetizers is a little ridiculous. Definitely recommend eating before coming here. Overall had a great time and the line for the bathrooms wasn't too long, so we were able to get back to our table before intermission was over. read more

The Red Pavilion - a band performing on stage - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a vibe. What a shmood. The ambiance is awesome, absolutely love the decor and era they tried to emulate. I think the venue is incredible for a show, every spot regardless of standing or sitting you can see the stage and the sound is great. The drinks are delicious and if you're seated you must order a drink. I'm not sure how this venue fairs as a club venue thought, it's fairly small so I can't imagine what the space looks like filled with belligerent people. But highly recommend checking out their events for a show! read more

I went with as a party of 4 to a Studio Ghibli jazz night. We took up a table, so it was perfect. When we came to check in, we grabbed custom matchbooks, which is always a nice touch. Service was great! You can order at the bar or wait for a waiter/waitress, which is what we did. The prices are fair for how strong the liquor is! I recommend the baiju shot! The live jazz was so great. The host was charming and warmed up the audience. I would go back for a different jazz night, check the website for incoming themed nights (I saw a kpop night!) read more

Fun spot to watch a show. Came on a Saturday night and there was a pretty lengthy line, luckily we already had tickets! The venue is easy to get from the subway. Our tickets included seats at a table and I will admit $30+tax+processing fee for a ticket to a themed jazz night is a bit steep. The standing tickets were only $10, but you're stuck standing by the bar or door. There's also a 1 drink (~$17) minimum at the table as well. The cocktails were fine, some interesting ingredients, but I wouldn't go specifically for them. Would definitely pass on food - $8 for only one (yummy!) curry puff. We also got an onigiri, and there weren't many flavor options. The seats are very close to each other, and for the performance that we went to, there was a lot of smoke from the stage that seeped into the seating area. Overall, fun spot to have a cute date night (the vibes and ambiance were truly there!) and the music was spectacular, but the food and drinks were just ok for a fairly pricy spot. read more

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I'll have to update my review for an actual dim sum day or try to get into their fancy events on their Instagram like eating sushi off of naked women or a burlesque show. We came for an Asian themed Jazz show with many songs coming from anime or Japanese cartoons. I only recognized half the songs, but they had a great energy and sounded great live. They really went all out with the special effects here. All the lighting and smoke machines going ham really make the event surreal. The venue is actually kind of small and inside a portion of what probably was some old warehouse. We got seated in a booth near the stage, which was kind of awkward to look backwards from certain angles. The drinks are pretty creative, and some of them are too ham. Like I saw a pitcher of baijiu for several hundred dollars. I'd be wrecked with that. Ended up getting the red dragon drink for the mahjong memes. It wasn't anything special like you'd get from a speakeasy like double chicken please, but it served its purpose. Had a somewhat fruit punch flavor with some herbal spicy salt on the rim. I saw some people get onigiris as snacks but they looked pretty expensive. I guess I was spoiled from the 7/11s in Hawaii and Japan to think onigiri rice balls should be over $2. The servers are super attentive and refill water every 1 minute, but the downside is that this will make you pee. There's only 2 gender neutral bathrooms, so good luck getting in there during the short intermissions. read more

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Incredible unique programming. Perfect for date night or girls' night out. Excellent bar menu including non alcoholic offerings and small bites. Bartenders are all beautiful and some of the friendliest in the neighborhood, especially Taylor! read more

I've been wanting to attend a Studio Ghibli + Anime Jazz night at the Red Pavilion for a while and it did not disappoint!! Owen Chen and the "Eternal Wind" quintet were spectacular, putting a fun twist on old faves with technical skill and artistic flair. They even brought a surprise aerialist dressed as Chihiro for the reprise of one of the songs from Spirited Away! The space also wasn't too packed, even for GA standing room, and the decor + lighting really enhance the ambiance as well. read more

The Red Pavilion - Aerialist - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They don't have many food options or specialty cocktails but it's a full bar. They only had 2 unisex bathroom stalls and a giant line through the venue which was less than ideal. Singer and aerialist were both great. Jazz was decent but it seemed like the band had never played together. Overall a cute venue read more

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Came here for a show and the venue is absolutely immaculately decorated to fit its self-professed "Asian neo-noir" vibe. Though it's expertly curated, the acoustics of the space are terrible. That or the sound person this particular evening wasn't great. Hope this is something they can improve for future shows. read more

Edit: bends the truth instead of owning up to what happened and the root of the disappointment. Nice. THEY TAKE DOWN THEIR GOOGLE REVIEWS. Had my jacket stolen by their performer and blamed us? We left a negative, but fair google review and management called us Caucasian and said we were racially profiling? We clarified we were asian and deeply disappointed that was their response with no accountability. They then had the audacity to delete our Google review so leaving one here. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS AAPI BUSINESS from an AAPI. read more

The Red Pavilion - Dance Clubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I loved my evening at The Red Pavilion! I came for one of their Ghibli Jazz nights on a vocalist night. It featured the jazz band and three vocalists. I loved their energy and they seemed like they were having a lot of fun grooving on stage. They let you in at the time listed on the ticket, and they provide complimentary coat check. The venue is much smaller and intimate than what I expected, so don't feel the need to get a table too close to the stage. I got two of the Purple Negronis which were on the stronger side. I loved the show and had a great time and would love to come back for another show! read more

Really unique and fun spot. Went for sexy burlesque jazz. Much more jazz than burlesque but the jazz was phenomenal... the atmosphere they cultivate is intoxicating and vivacious and energetic and truly immersive. Be ready to spend a lot when you come on a Friday night, drinks and food are costly plus mandatory coat check. Overall a great venue, easy access, seems good for people with mobility needs (walker, cane) and gender neutral bathrooms are a great touch. No stairs to get into the venue and wide open flat spaces. Hard to navigate on a bump'n night so be comfortable being crowded. Awesome to visit if you wanna dress up fancy too! Great vibe. And really diverse events/programming. read more

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