Metropolitan

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!

Fun bar - but despite both restrooms being labelled gender neutral, a bouncer sat by the doors told me I was only allowed in the ‘Gender neutral with urinal’ toilet, entirely defeating the point of having gender neutral restrooms at all. Disappointing for a queer space with lots of trans people.

That bar location is very good but rest of trash. Bad Music and Bartender, low class ambiance. Dont even try it.

Nancy is my best friend. I love that woman. I cannot even tell you what a wonderful blessing of a human Nancy is. Nancy for president 2025. Bless you Nancy. 🤩🤩🤩 I would die for Nancy. If Nancy needed a kidney, I would give her my kidney. If Nancy didnt need a kidney, I would give her my kidney anyway. Shes just that great!Listen Ive interacted with a lot of surly bouncers in my day, and has she got the routine down pat! What an authentic New York experience! Ayy Im walking heah! Statue of liberty! Lamb over rice! Nancy at Metropolitan!

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.

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

Bartenders are uneducated and treat customers poorly. And if you dont tip them at the moment they get upset. And they talk to you rudely, its not worth going to these places of low prestige.

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.

Edit: A bouncer of matching description was arrested for assault of another patron this past weekend. This is sickening. If anyone has any other incidents to report, I encourage you to go to the police about this ASAP.Is it ok to assault someone? This bar thinks so—the bar man outside hit me upside the head because my friend is Arab and they don’t like that apparently. Avoid at all costs

If you want to get attacked for no reason then come here. They treat their patrons like trash and the owner does nothing about it. Fire that black bouncer that punched my friend in the face.

I love the Metro because my friends love it. The patio is great and it’s wonderful to be out and about again. There’s one bartender in particular that could stand to be a bit more pleasant when dealing with anyone other than masculine presenting, cis white men. If I, as a non-gender conforming person of color should dare to ask a question about bar service (after repeatedly feeling overlooked) wouldn’t it be reasonable to be answered politely?Kick the attitude and remember that you’re serving other queer folks who are nothing but kind and waiting patiently for their first drink of the evening.I’ve been in the service industry for 15 years myself and it’s really not that hard to be a kind person.

I know metropolitan is a staple of the gay community in Williamsburg. That being said, every time the female bouncer is working is a problem. She used to reject my friends because they were trans and didn’t have a current ID because the laws do not allow them to have their actual gender on their ID cards. If those are your rules that’s fine but she is the only one who is rude and making up her own rules. She is rude to the vast majority of guests. If the idea is to make money and be accommodating then she is the outlier. Girl retire, you have out stayed your welcome

Bartender is incredibly judgy of people who come for the social events but physically CANNOT consume alcohol (health issues).

Im amazed no one has shut them down I used to frequent back in 2009 but stopped due to it being a sh*tthole from rude door people to worse bartenders pouring watered down drinks and unless you were a regular local they’d be polite to you and from the other reviews here seems it’s still gross which is unfair to the lgbt community. Explains why people started their own clubs elsewhere. Do better guys

A pretty average gay bar by the Lorimer stop. The atmosphere isnt anything exciting, the drinks are cheap. Its just as fun as you want it to be. I went for a gay friends birthday party among a group of many gay men, some straight men, and some women. Honestly I had a blast dancing with my friends and really enjoyed it. Im not sure if all of of our group felt the same way, but overall it was still fine.

Extremely rude bartender. We were trying to get the attention from the bartenders and no one was taking care of us so we waved. We didnt wave in a rude way we were actually laughing cause honestly it didnt really matter we were just trying to get his attention. He came and waved backed in our faces in a rude way and said Dont do that. I noticed he was upset and asked is everything okay? He responded by just walking away. Told another bartender to take care of us. I asked the other bartender why he got upset? He said we just dont like when people wave I said well we werent trying to be rude so there was no reason for this individual to speak to us like that I asked for my card and left and left a nice note to the bartender. I dont understand whats the big deal..... Stop feeling so entitled to absolutely nothing. No one is disrespecting you. If a wave upsets you then maybe you should find something new to piss you off.

Absolutely terrible and rude staff. Staff said one price for cover and then claimed it was more than she said when refusing change. It was empty anyway and frankly shouldn’t have been charging cover. Bad vibes and not fun. Would rather stay home.

All it takes is one bartender to completely spoil your whole experience and unfortunately that happened tonight. I got an empty shot glass and scolded for not tipping from a specific bartender. When in fact I was tipping and before I even had a chance to tip him for the shot and beer, the incredibly demeaning comments were made. 1 star for the bartender, 5 stars for the talented drag performers.

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.

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!!!

Terrible! White female bouncer rejected us to enter, because we had only foreign ID cards. Super racist and not welcoming place, don’t recommend it at all.

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.

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.

They need to work on their crowd control on Monday nights. I went early and paid my fee to see the amazing Thorgy. However the crowd was too packed in. There was also this bartender there with a handle bar mustache who was fairly rude. When I was trying to close my tab he was ignoring my friend and I.The music was too loud.Only good things to say? Vic the bartender was pretty amazing and Thorgy was a great host.

Ive been a loyal patron for over a year. I come in everyday, support all my friends who have events and parties there. But tonight I was racially profiled, insulted and disrespected by a bartender who mistook me for a patron who had to be thrown out. I guess all black females look the same to them. Once the mistake was realized I got a half assed apology from the manger and a free drink. The bartender who discriminated against me never apologized. If you ever wonder why you see no blacks working here, maybe this will give you some insight. I was mortified and insulted to my core. I would have never thought a gay bar is where I would face bigotry, but I guess anything is possible in this world. Watch your back if your black , you may get profiled, and if it does happen do not think for a second its an innocent mistake. Disgusting

Okay, a split rating here. If youre a Williamsburg boy younger than 30 and you like same, youll have a great time. On a Friday or Saturday, the place is jammed with them, all having a good time.If you dont like them, dont go. Everyone was perfectly nice so I cant complain, but Ive seen more of a variety of customers at cowboy bars.

Absolutely horrible bar… I’ve come here a number of times and always put up with the bleach smell and the crazy customers. The bartenders were generally always cool, that was until last night. We ordered four vodka-redbulls, one was supposed to be a double. We paid the 57.00 dollars for the drinks, and they were horrid (I have another choice word but this is a family friendly site). The drinks were not strong, and the “double” was the same color/shade as the rest and tasted no different. All four people in my party tried it and agreed the bartender cheated us. Go to Macri Park, it’s right around the corner and it’s a much better experience.

TONIGHT I was just washing my hands in restroom and the staff took me out in a very rude way. I said I m washing my hands one moment please and he was telling me like “out! out! cmon”.I mean what is this? Who deserves such treatment?!? NEVER GONNA COME AGAIN

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.

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.

I loved this place. Until I realized how blatantly racist it is. I was completely disregarded by a bartender who was DRUNK. When a white man came up to get a drink after me waiting almost ten minutes he jumped to get his drink. Upon this I told him I was here first and the drunk bartender YELLED at me. I have never been discriminated like this because im brown. And ive worked all over the country. If youre a white hipster you are welcome if not. Good luck. I will never go again. Sad thing is I was thinking of making this my after work bar!

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!!!

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!

How does this have 4 Stars?This pigpen is exclusively for unemployed children that shower “once in a while”.The Talent: Trash.The Drinks: Garbage Water.The Floors: Never Met a Mop.How did this place survive but Macri Park didn’t? 🤯

If TikTok was a bar, it’d be Metropolitan. To be fair, I was there on a Monday night but the crowd seemed to be a bunch of kids barely old enough to drink with the expected accompanying Gen Z style and attitude.

Run of the mill gay bar with slightly cringey staff

Glue your wallet and phone to your body, do not go with a bag or coat, it will get stolen. There are people watching your every move to rob you. Be careful.

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.

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.👍👍👍👍👍

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

This could be an amazing space but too often they charge a cover when absolutely nothing is happening. It’s like a dive bar that pretends to be a club.

Have been coming here for years but the person at the door is always mean. Finally tired of being berated. Time to go to one of the many other gay bars.

Felt unwelcome and was given dirty looks all night by staff and customers. The drinks tasted awful. Dont recommend as a fun night out.

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.

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😉

Pretty mixed but a fun gay bar. I usually head there on Wednesday nights for girls night and it fills up around 12/1 am. Great time to meet girls ;)

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.

Woman at the coat check is evil. I would only only go here if you have nothing of value and want to be abused by staff who doNot care about you or your belongings.

Now requires vaccination card even to be outdoors in the backyard. I am waiting on the second dose but doesn’t matter. No card no go!Came back fully vaxxed and was denied entry!!!

You need to update your Google Hours, we tried to go to the patio yesterday and you were closed. If you’re closed due to Covid-19, please correct the hours of operation.

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.

They now charge $5 cover on Saturdays even though there’s no event going on and so few people inside. Not worth it.

Bar staff had to ask me what’s in a vodka soda and then argued with me when I only tipped 20%

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

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 !

Dont have on your website no cover after 10pm and then charge people $10 to get in at 11pm.

Why does the bouncer lady have to be so rude when I had an ID and vaccine card ready to go ?Really just wanted to see the drag show, I don’t even drink

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.

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

Security is abusive. They make you feel like you are a minority in a minority space.

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

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

Checking for ID, great. Will not accept ID with vaccine through apps.

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

Great alternative gay club

The bouncer cut us in line at pool? Weird

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

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

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

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

Awesome

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

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

I’ve been here a couple of times and something always has to spoil the night from a bartender trying to fight me to a drag queen being rude and trying to instigate a fight

Bouncer was so rude, I live in the area and she has been rude to us multiple times

Google said the bar was open. I walked two miles to get there. The bar was closed.

Great Gay Dive bar with friendly patrons and staff.

Fun time always. Bartenders always nice and fast

Fun shows, affordable drinks!! Loved this place!

The bar owner is retarded and will get his

Best dive gay bar in Williamsburg!

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

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

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

This place is my favorite shoe slash out house.

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

Veery bad.....don’t go there to have a good night out

Great place, mixed crowd

Love it. and give Daniel alllll your tips!

Loved it.

Please dont go

Solid happy hour specials.

Why are you looking at reviews of metro anyways?

Nice neighbourhood place. Cool staff.

Racist, expensive, bad music.

Duh. It rules

It’s a neighborhood classic

So much fun

Cool vibe, nice people

The back patio is an escape

It turns into a quite

Great Chardonnay!

My favorite in Brooklyn

Nice place to chill

Without pretense.

Rude

Disappointing experience

Unwelcoming

They get angry if you dont tip and they dont sell you... its not a surprising bar, they are very hungry. I was going to leave my tip at the end and they told me in an ugly way that they couldnt sell me. Besides, the place is not pretty at all. …its a mousetrap

We spent New Years Eve there and for them it was just another night. They only said Happy New Year at 12 a couple of drag queens, which of them were the cheesiest along with the place, and the party continued. Friendly waiters but the place needs a facelift and deep cleaning.

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.

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

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

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