Great atmosphere with lively music and a fun crowd! The bartenders are friendly, but the drink…read moreprices can be a bit steep. Overall, a solid spot for a night out with friends!

Very good music! A lot of reggaeton, dembow, and salsa the night we visited. The bouncers are…read moreprofessional and informative- would come again when visiting the area

Ambience is exactly what the reviews say: diverse and welcoming. Most fun I've had at a dance club…read morein a looong time. Love this place and will def be back.

Delaceiba cookin' up the dope vibes!…read more Came out to see the DJ, Delaceiba, and he did not disappoint! The energies he provided kept the party MOVIN'. I loved that there were congas by the ready for a quick jam sesh! My only gripe was the drinks. My first drink was an "old fashioned" and it had a bunch of raw coarse sugar at the bottom. It actually looked like a Long Island iced tea, so I'm not sure what it was. It was a bit loud, so maybe they misunderstood my order. My second drink seemed accurate, and was just fine. Anyway, I'd definitely hit this spot up again, especially if Delaceiba is in the house. Much much love Bembe!

For my 600th review, I will be writing about my visit to The Rub on my birthday weekend…read more(4/30/2016). The Rub is a monthly hip-hop dance party, that plays old school hip-hop, the kind of music I listened to in high school. It takes place on the last Saturday of every month at the Bell House. It sounded like a great time, so I headed over to the Bell House around 10pm. There was no line around 10pm, so I got in quickly after paying the cheap $10 cover. There's a (non-mandatory) coat check at the door, and the space is split into a smaller bar/lounging area and a large (dark) dance floor with a stage and another bar. I'm glad I heeded the warning to come before 11pm, because the space filled up quick. Drinks were fairly priced. Beer ranged from $5-$8 and mixed drinks were $8. I had a good amount to drink. It's great that there's no dress code, because you wanna be comfortable when you hit the dark dance floor. They played all the types of music I had expected, including old Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, and a lot of Prince (R.I.P.) I did notice that the smaller bar area had different music than the dance floor. The music at the bar was older, late 90s early 2000s hip-hop, and the main dance floor had later 2000s. I'm not sure if that's a usual thing with this event, but it wasn't bad. I had a great time

I LOVE this event…read more This past Halloweekend Saturday, Nick C. thought of the genius idea to come to the Rub, an event held every last Saturday at the Bell House. It was about a 45 minute wait in line but well worth it. They charged a $15 cover that day, I hate covers but that's pretty damn cheap considering how huge the venue is and great the event was. The Bell House is a warehouse divided into a small bar area and a huge stage area. The crowd is great and the place has a very Generation Y feel to it. The music that night and the last/first time I was here, featured classics of the 90s/early 2000s (basically my childhood). I would assume that's the theme and motif of the Rub, to replicate a night out in the city during that epoch. So for that, I bestow it a very emphatic 5 stars.

I'm not usually in Bushwick, but came here to celebrate a friend's birthday which ended up being…read moresuch a great time! It's a fun neighborhood spot with dancing, a photobooth, food, and the best prices on drinks! Come before 9pm for their BOGO happy hour deal (you get a free drink card that you can use even after HH ends)! All the bartenders and employees are so friendly and efficient too. I love that it's a great space to dance but also not overbearing where you can't hear someone talk either. The food was also delicious and perfect after all the drinks you're having here. Our group loved the vibe so much that we're bringing everyone back for future events. It's worth the trek out here for the vibe and drinks --perfect for big parties!

Nice dance-friendly bar with a strong local vibe. Good drink list, friendly bar tender, and a very…read morediverse crowd here. There's a food menu and you can grab reasonable priced pizza. They've apparently been in the neighborhood a long time, so they're doing a lot of things right. Make sure to check out weekly DJ sets. Plenty of space to groove or just hang out with friends. There's a nice lounge in the back as well.

Overall rating: 4.7…read more I am obsessed with this place, but you have to come in with low expectations. A night out dancing with friends will do just fine. There's a $10 cover after a certain time which is most places for dancing. Drinks are delicious as well. Definitely helps if you're tall.

BEWARE: Multiple Phones Stolen in One Night, Management Showed No Concern…read more Both my friend and I had our phones stolen inside Ciao Ciao. We later learned that at least two other women also had their phones stolen that same night. When we reported it to the bouncers and management, they showed little concern and made no meaningful effort to investigate, review security footage, or help locate the stolen phones. We even pointed out an individual whose behavior seemed suspicious, but instead of investigating him, management defended him. After I questioned him myself, I watched him immediately leave, get into a car parked directly in front of the club, and drive away. Something seemed quite fishy about his relationship with the club. What makes this especially concerning is the safety aspect. If I had not been with my friends, I would have been stranded for the rest of the night without a phone to contact anyone, get directions, or access transportation. Having multiple phones stolen in one evening should be a major red flag for any venue, yet staff seemed completely uninterested in addressing it. Based on this experience, I would not return and would urge anyone visiting to keep a very close eye on their belongings.

So we were in the area and I found the spot after looking for lounges. It's sort of like a…read morebasement. Apparently they have 2 floors, but I didn't get to check that out. As soon as we step in, the bar is right there. And the DJ is right by the window side as well. It is a little compact in the front than in the back which has the lounge area. I wasn't sure if those were like reserve. As for drinks, they were good, a little on the pricey side. But the music made up for it, and I like that they had free cold ice water. Because it does get hot in there even though they have AC running. Everybody was bopping, it was a good vibe and they are open till 3. Even the bartenders were dancing and having fun.

Booked the upstairs Bedouin room for my wifes birthday- it was great to work with the team to put…read morethe party together and the decor was awesome. The staff took great care of us, we hope to be back!

I have been here at least 5 different times for music of promotional event in the past. It is about…read morethe World Cup and Mexico is playing and this spot is basically home field advantage. The crowd did go crazy when Mexico scored first in World Cup round of 32. The bartenders are usually pretty friendly and I hope to come back for a concert soon. This place is great to attend for all types of concerts.

Updating this review because I had a dismal and unnecessary interaction with one of elsewhere…read morebartenders. I didn't get their name but it was a white male presenting person with long tawny brown blond hair and a septum piercing. 6/15 around 11:30 pm at the very end of the event I was attending a wonderful event for Tales of a Cocktail x Espolon and at the end of the night I was trying to get my friend to register with Campari academy // the QR codes were all over the bar... I asked "Hi do you guys still have any of the QR codes that were on the bar ? For Campari academy" and this person laughed in my face sneered at me like they were mocking me and said "i don't even know wtf that is" I clarified "oh the Pink QR codes that were all over the bar are they gone ?" Again they repeated " i don't even know what you're even talking about .. so no" The interaction was so rude and really put a bad taste in my mouth I went further and asked "oh yall probably threw them out already" , i asked him "you work for elsewhere right? And not espolon" - he laughed in my face again and said no ... I was trying to be nice and remain positive so I told him "oh you should look into it then! You're a bartender right ? They do lots of free parties and events like this one" His response was so nasty he smiles in my faces and said "yeah I don't wanna do that I don't really care" so I kept my composure because at the end of the day this was an event for all industry professionals, bar owners, bartenders LIQOUR reps, hospitality leaders etc- and this was the demeanor this person had.... I replied "oh you don't care huh? Well the information is there if you want it have a goodnight" and as I was walking away he said "I really don't" This was such an unfortunate and unexpected interaction just a few days short of the NBA playoffs party I attended with NYx Cosmetics at Elsewhere. - I work in hospitality because I genuinely want to be there and I want to give people exciting memorable experiences- not mock them to their face and try to make them feel small...

Give very underground vibes! can here for a Prince party and it was good. This is an event space…read moreso you get what you came for. The space is a good size has a full bar and a good size dance floor. The drinks are overpriced but the pour wad good. Since this was a party the sound system was good and the DJ was up on the stage. Overall if there is a party here I would come.

Oh this is a club club, so dark and smoky you can really dance like no one's watching because no…read moreone can see anything. The fog machines keep it like that all night long, but you can look up at the big shiny disco ball as your north star to guide you through the place, which you may want to walk around to find the perfect spot to dance in all night. I was glad I had friends familiar enough with the space that they took us to an elevated area in the back that felt like a VIP lounge but was open to anyone meandering the space. This back area might not be ideal for those who like to stay close to the DJ, but for the rest of us olds who like it in the quieter area and like to sit from time to time, this spot was absolutely perfect. I went on a sweltering night, and though the ACs were on they weren't powerful enough to combat the heat emanating off all the hot and sweaty bodies around the club. You don't really go to a club like this to be comfortable though. The DJ was ok the night I went, but I was thankful to be with a great crew and for that back area so that I could sit from time to time. I am sounding like someone who does not go to the club and am okay with that.

What I have always appreciated about Friends and Lovers is how seamlessly it blends old‑school New…read moreYork nightlife spirit with a warm feeling of community‑driven connection. The programming is thoughtful and deliberate: great DJs who actually play what the crowd wants, live acts, and events that draw people of all ages without feeling chaotic. Even on busy nights, the staff keeps things running smoothly, and the crowd is respectful and upbeat. It's a place where you can enjoy good music, good company, a feeling of community thinking that we're all in this together, and a sense of authenticity that's getting harder to find in the city. In conclusion, 5 stars for the crowd and the club that keeps it happy

I have a love/hate relationship with this place…read more I have had horrendous experiences here where an entire birthday group of 15 people left the line outside to go elsewhere because bouncers were on a weird power trip beefing with random people behind us in line. I have also had fun nights here with great music, dancing, and vibes. I'm officially old now and my thoughts on the place are tempered --that I'm glad it exists and it's an important space for the whole community. This has been a fairly reliable and solid place to dance which a good mix of genres, crowds, and vibes for years now. Used to frequent as I lived right over in Clinton Hill while in college. Oftentimes it has been the only place close by to dance in that kind of setting. The drinks are fine and bartenders typically chill. They did look at us like we were crazy one night when we asked for two long island iced teas haha... ...but also like actually why not? Maybe I want that chaos in my life. They said no, probably for the best. Bouncers outside have been hit or miss over the years but honestly you can say that about any place, they keep BS out so i can't blame them. I don't think the place should really ever have a cover including when it was at its busiest, but I think it may be necessary for overhead. The bathroom line can get long and people take their time in there doing what they'll do.. Can be a wildcard for what it will be like inside, but if you come with a fun group, problem solved. Overall the staff is "no BS" to put it simply, so as long and you're chill and respectful, you *shouldn't* have any problems.

Kind of had the worst drink selections of any bar I have been to in a long time. It was all…read moremediocre macrobrews, and the cocktails were not good. On the other hand, I loved the burger shack, and thought the prices were very reasonable. Fries and burgers were awesome and good portions. PS-went in to watch the world series. There wasn't sound because they were hosting a survivor night, which is fine, just an FYI.

Was lucky enough to make it to their happy hour recently with a couple of friends! It's 5-7 on…read moreweekdays, $6 drafts, $7 wells, $10 wines. They have a good cocktail selection too, but its not on happy hour (they $15-17 if i remember correctly?). Playlist was great, a lot of pop punk/2000s emo so it was great to relive the classics. Pretty spacious front area of the bar, and there is a back room where people can hold events. It also seems like they host things regularly - I was intrigued by the crafting Friday's, and would love to come back for one! They also have a food pop up from Strange Flavor which serves burgers and such if you're feeling hungry. Cool spot with a great vibe! Will definitely be back.