Southpaw

#1 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

past199 writes, "It was a very nice place. We had a great time and loved it, I would go again, and and…" »

cauldar writes, "Southpaw is the best place to see indie bands before they head to The Bowery Ballroom…" »

Brazen Head

#2 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

albionvicar writes, "Led by lively landlord and occasional actor Lou Sones, this bar guarantees a warm welcome. It is listed in all good bar magazines, has just featured in NYC Time Out, and has even been…" »

Pete's Candy Store

#3 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

Nancy Chuang writes, "Pete's Candy Store is my favorite bar in Williamsburg. To me, it epitomizes the difference between this area and the Bedford Avenue area. Yeah, there's still a few electro-clash stragglers…" »

Gravy

#5 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

KatherineMorris writes, "Producer of the finest drink this side of the Mason-Dixon line—the Big Mak—which has nothing to do with questionable beef and slimy pickles. Instead: bourbon, Chambord, blackberries,…" »

Ruby's Bar

#6 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

crossya0va writes, "This is a great bar that is located right on the boardwalk of Coney Island. Astroland is viewable, as well as the beautiful lights of Keyspan Park. The drinks are great and cheap in this…" »

Spuyten Duyvil

#7 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

albionvicar writes, "Looking quite intimidating from the outside, with its bright red barred windows giving an image of an olde world apothecary mixed with an 18th-century jail - check out the seats in the…" »

The Gate

#8 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

bazima writes, "The biggest hops selection you could possibly choose from (if you're new to brooklyn try the Brooklyn Lager), other beverages mixed nicely, great jukebox, and hip but unpretentious crowd. The…" »

Levee

#12 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

albionvicar writes, "Moving into the Williamsburg area, The Levee offers a wide variety of ales and is currently considering installing a cask ale handpump. Friendly Texan service and a classic jukebox (rock)…" »

Spike Hill Bar & Grille

#13 most popular of 13 nightlife and entertainment options in Brooklyn

ripplefan2 writes, "Like most of the bars in Williamsburg, this place caters to the seemingly attractive concept of the poor man’s beer; Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR). The Spike Hill Bar on North 7th Street and…" »