Metropolitan

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Located in New York,

Address: 559 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States

Phone: +1 718-599-4444

Rating: 3.7

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Free of charge street parking

Categories

  • Gay bar
  • Bar

Photos

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    While I mostly stick to the gay bars in Hell’s Kitchen, this was a nice change of vibe and scenery. The outdoor area is really nice — despite patrons smoking out there even though there were signs saying not to smoke. Bartender seemed a bit annoyed at times with serving — unsure why.Drinks prices were great for NYC — low when compared to Manhattan.While the sneaker selections of the Williamsburg residents always perplex me…I’ll be back to this place for sure!

  • Review 2 (2024-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    IYKYK - some of the best bartenders in queer williamsburg, and then some. Best drinks and a place that builds community!

  • Review 3 (2023-10-31 - Rating: 5)

    EDIT: You know what, even though I was really annoyed at that door person at the time, she has been working there a long time and is basically a nice person if a little grumpy. I also really appreciate that this bar is a place thats always there and so Im gonna put more stars on this review and appreciate that people can have a bad night a little better.I like the place overall: they have nice programming and a cute backyard space. But listen, there’s this person who works the door, her name is [redacted] I think but I could be wrong. She’s costing the business money because she won’t let people in with forms of ID that are perfectly legitimate. I’ve watched her to do so several times to myself and others.

  • Review 4 (2024-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar. , friendly people and the drinks are very affordable. Love thosnplace and totally recommended

  • Review 5 (2015-03-17 - Rating: 4)

    Affordable drinks and a great dance floor. I took my cousin and we had such a blast, he who does not dance, danced. It is conveniently located near other mixed and gay bars in the area. Awesome! I now get that Brooklyn has a scene like the East Village just with cuter guys and none from jersey.

  • Review 6 (2016-06-19 - Rating: 5)

    I mean, I love this place. Not because its perfect, but because its imperfections make it charming. It may smell a little off every once in a while, but that just means its loved. The drinks are cheap, the company is always fun, the music is always pumping, and the vibe is just right to meet great guys and dance your face off. Go in the warmer weather, and you can rock out on the enormous back patio. Go when its cooler outside, and you can gather a gaggle to play some 8 ball around the pool table. What are you waiting for? GO!!!

  • Review 7 (2018-06-17 - Rating: 4)

    This place is alright. The 5 dollar cover is always a pet peeve of mine (it was friday, btw), but the drinks being 7 dollars made up for that (a lot of bars drinks are always 9-10 dollars). The atmosphere kind of reminded me of a college town bar, which is fine. Theres a dance floor more or less and it was pretty popping around midnight. There is a nice outdoor area in the summer, which is a great asset. Overall, an alright place.

  • Review 8 (2024-09-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great space and will definitely return

  • Review 9 (2015-06-20 - Rating: 5)

    I came in after being at the metropolitan a bunch of times before with low expectations there is something about the bar that didnt jive with me...Well this Sunday changed my perception the place was super lively. Staff was friendly. It was packed with people that all looked like they were having fun....I really liked it! Summer Sundays at the Metropolitan R O C K!

  • Review 10 (2016-01-19 - Rating: 4)

    Ive only ever been to Metropolitan on Wednesdays, but every time Ive gone Ive had a blast. The back patio is super fun - am unsure whether or not they close that in the colder months.Wednesdays also boast $2 PBRs; a deal the night of, regrettable the day after. They also play some a-ok tunes.It is kind of divey, but def has good vibes. There is a photobooth too which can be fun after your first handful of Blue Ribbons.

  • Review 11 (2016-07-31 - Rating: 5)

    Spend a gorgeous evening there, inside and outside as well.Love your nice beergarden and met the fabulous Jae Neal (dancer) doing a great dance performance in that lovely place.Everybody with a badmouth about that funky place should take his mimimimimi-comments where it belongs: peep!Keep it up!Yours, Chris

  • Review 12 (2017-05-14 - Rating: 5)

    Its a pretty decent bar. Went to see Nina Bonina perform so it was crowded but enjoyable. Staff is friendly and drinks are a little of the pricey side.

  • Review 13 (2022-01-23 - Rating: 5)

    I’d I haven’t said it already I’m going to say it again, Chris is the best! Please, gay or straight come here and see his service. He’s rocks denim too btw!

  • Review 14 (2023-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    The best nyc drag talent on Monday and every day of the week.. happy hour..

  • Review 15 (2016-11-18 - Rating: 4)

    I stopped going many years ago because of the super hip young crowd, but I always had a great time. Loved to hang on the patio.

  • Review 16 (2019-08-22 - Rating: 4)

    Loved the diverse crowd. They have an outdoor patio with smoking, friendly bartenders and stroooong drinks. What more could you want?

  • Review 17 (2018-07-06 - Rating: 5)

    Cool club to grabs beers and cocktails ! The atmosphere is great. Drag shows are fun and people really friendly

  • Review 18 (2021-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    Matt and the lady at the front door made our night. Thank you guys so much. You made my friend’s birthday amazing

  • Review 19 (2016-01-08 - Rating: 5)

    Fun all year round. Many regular gas. Specially love summers on the patio.

  • Review 20 (2023-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    I dont know why people keep giving it bad reviews. Checked out the drag open night on Mondays. Great way to see local talent. Small and cozy but you can feel the love the regulars have for the place. In response to a few of the 1 stars I saw before going myself: Bouncer was brisk and was cautious of people coming in already super drunk or high, which I appreciated because it is a smaller dive bar. 21+ only so you need to have something to verify your age. (Which is very normal in my experience.). Thought it had charm and had a blast.

  • Review 21 (2016-08-24 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun gay bar, with a great backyard space. Also: photo booth!

  • Review 22 (2015-01-04 - Rating: 4)

    Great Gay Dive bar with friendly patrons and staff.

  • Review 23 (2016-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Fun time always. Bartenders always nice and fast

  • Review 24 (2023-04-16 - Rating: 5)

    My drag daughter performs there from time to time I had so much fun and met wonderful ppl!

  • Review 25 (2018-06-28 - Rating: 4)

    This place is big, and they have good parties sometimes.

  • Review 26 (2023-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Not a place to eat but one can catch the L-train.

  • Review 27 (2016-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    Cool bar. Good people. Cheap drinks. :-D

  • Review 28 (2021-06-01 - Rating: 5)

    We went here the Friday night of Memorial Day Weekend - with a big group of friends on a super busy night. Matty was AWESOME. I hope he reads this - thank you for being so helpful and accommodating for us!!!

  • Review 29 (2018-07-17 - Rating: 5)

    Funny, cosy, crazy, startling, gentle, as freedom always should be.

  • Review 30 (2024-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great alternative gay club

  • Review 31 (2019-07-16 - Rating: 4)

    Great backyard. I love dancing on their sticky floors. The bouncer is a misanthropist though, I’d give her a big hug if she wasn’t so spiky.Come see the queens but don’t watch Drag Race here, it gets too crazy.

  • Review 32 (2021-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    This place has always been a place of fun, loads of fun at the pool table, beautiful 2 level backyard area, delicious food (during Summer Sundays) with an incredibly skilled and courteous staff that make everyone feel like family. I recommend this place highly.👍👍👍👍👍

  • Review 33 (2018-04-06 - Rating: 4)

    Came on karaoke night (as in that was the event of the night, Karaoke Night is not a name) and had a blast. The garden is a super nice touch. Atmosphere is endlessly friendly and inviting. You really just oughtta go😉

  • Review 34 (2021-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    The perfect queer, local, Brooklyn experience. Its not glossy, but it is perfect.

  • Review 35 (2021-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    On one or my rare visit to Williamsburg, I came through Metropolitan on a weekday for a drink and the staff, crowd was most friendly; large patio was a bonus.

  • Review 36 (2022-01-21 - Rating: 5)

    Good times all around! Sulport your queer spaces before the powers that be take it away.

  • Review 37 (2018-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    Nice outdoor back space.Friendly staff.Great drinks.Trendy clientele.

  • Review 38 (2012-07-30 - Rating: 4)

    A fun Brooklyn gay bar. Has a good pool table in front and a great patio in back! Wednesdays is girls night. Great mix of hipsters.

  • Review 39 (2020-05-14 - Rating: 5)

    Been going to metro for many years .. love it it’s gotten better with time ! Bar tenders are great .. drag queens are cool ! Great fun dance place !

  • Review 40 (2024-06-01 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome

  • Review 41 (2018-08-22 - Rating: 5)

    I always run into people from Hudson here...or do I run into people from Brooklyn in Hudson? No matter...a friendly face is always nice to see... especially on their gorgeous patio.

  • Review 42 (2020-03-21 - Rating: 5)

    This place is my favorite shoe slash out house.

  • Review 43 (2022-07-06 - Rating: 5)

    Best dive gay bar in Williamsburg!

  • Review 44 (2016-07-07 - Rating: 4)

    Interesting looking monument to Columbus right across from Central Park and near the subway station. Worth a look on the way to the park.

  • Review 45 (2019-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly bar! Friendly staff and great place for dancing.They often hold promotions, if you register on 909gay,comcom and create a profile, you can get a separate room for 2 hours and a free cocktail for free.

  • Review 46 (2017-02-18 - Rating: 5)

    The longest & BEST Gay bar in Brooklyn!..One.shud Not miss a Visit!

  • Review 47 (2013-06-24 - Rating: 4)

    You must go visit the cozy backyard, get your photo taken in the photobooth, drink a drink, dance a little and sing karaoke on Tuesdays. Cash only.

  • Review 48 (2013-05-12 - Rating: 4)

    Love it. and give Daniel alllll your tips!

  • Review 49 (2018-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Fun shows, affordable drinks!! Loved this place!

  • Review 50 (2016-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Ive been here a few times. They have BBQ on Sundays at five. The DJ (DJ Madonnavon) is awesome. I love the black walls sprinkled with glitter. They have a big back yard for chillin. Great air conditioning and WiFi. But my big problem is the bathrooms. They have separate mens and womens rooms but there are no locks on the doors and so you have to hold the door shut while doing your thing and guys wont even check to see if there is anyone in the stall, they will just push the door open. I know no locks on doors is fairly common in gay bars but for some reason these bathrooms are more difficult to handle.

  • Review 51 (2022-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great place, mixed crowd

  • Review 52 (2019-08-10 - Rating: 4)

    Great venue, too overcrowded and bar service was extremely slow due to the amount of people there.

  • Review 53 (2017-06-22 - Rating: 4)

    Solid happy hour specials.

  • Review 54 (2019-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Why are you looking at reviews of metro anyways?

  • Review 55 (2023-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Loved it.

  • Review 56 (2018-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Nice neighbourhood place. Cool staff.

  • Review 57 (2015-11-17 - Rating: 4)

    Pool table, outdoor area for hanging out, and smoking if thats your thing.

  • Review 58 (2021-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Duh. It rules

  • Review 59 (2017-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    Cool vibe, nice people

  • Review 60 (2022-05-03 - Rating: 5)

    So much fun

  • Review 61 (2022-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    It’s a neighborhood classic

  • Review 62 (2018-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    The back patio is an escape

  • Review 63 (2018-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great Chardonnay!

  • Review 64 (2021-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite in Brooklyn

  • Review 65 (2018-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place to chill

  • Review 66 (2016-09-13 - Rating: 5)

    Without pretense.

  • Review 67 (2019-08-29 - Rating: 5)

    Rude

  • Review 68 (2017-08-29 - Rating: 4)

    Bar with crowd aged 20-30, very nice terrace!

  • Review 69 (2020-04-29 - Rating: 5)

    Collected treasures from all over the world delight every visitor, regardless of personal taste.There is never enough time for a tour, not to mention the fact that there are an incomparably larger number of exhibition specimens lying in the depots.The Metropolitan has developed cooperation with numerous museums on all continents, and you often have the opportunity to see their exhibitions around the world.

  • Review 70 (2018-10-03 - Rating: 5)

    Its a must-visit when visiting NYC, the seasons are incredible.

  • Review 71 (2019-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Nice bar nice staff large selection of drinks lots of space and large backyard I/we will happily visit Metropolitan again.

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