I had a fantastic stay at the Ace Hotel - Brooklyn. It is super well situated on the A/C lines in…read moreBrooklyn, so access to JFK and Manhattan is super straightforward. All of the staff at Ace were kind, welcoming, and incredibly helpful with my questions. The vibe of the hotel was very hipster (coworking in the lobby, DJs at night in the lobby), which made for a unique experience. The rooms, while smaller, were very well appointed and comfortable. The products in the bathroom were lovely, the bed/pillows were very comfortable. If I have the opportunity to stay in Brooklyn again, Ace will be at the top of my list for sure!

Shinny bar. Not so shinny staff. I went to the bar/restaurant for a few drinks. A few seconds after…read moremy 4th drink, a woman bumped into me and spilled half on me. A rude woman who did little to correct her mistake. Now I'm wet. I went to the bar to ask if they'd replace the drink. The bartender immediately said "no go ask the manager." Well alrighty! I find the manager and he proceeds to re-explain the situation as "so you want us to buy you a drink? It's not our fault or responsibility." We're adults. I never placed blame. A peculiar thing to say considering I just bought the drink and I'm in your establishment. Felt pretty short tbh. Not sure why I was expecting a different tone. He eventually just offers me a shot. I don't particularly like shots so I kindly slid the remainder of the spilled drink and declined the shot, suggesting that Managment show the next customer a little more grace and respect in tone. Obviously an establishment isn't responsible for spilled drinks and don't have to be kind at all. I get that. But I guess that's what separates a great establishment from a mediocre one just selling drinks and not an experience. Good luck to them.

Celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday…read more everything was perfect drinks and appetizers were delicious waitress was great'

Weeks before, I booked a reservation to celebrate my birthday with some friends here, before dinner…read moreelsewhere. The day before, they cancelled my reservation as they were having a private event. Why wait to inform me of the cancellation. More advance notice would've been appreciated.

We booked our July 2023 wedding here at 501 union and can whole heartedly say we would recommend…read morethe space to anyone looking for a beautiful space to make their own. We planned our wedding from out of state, and this proved to be be a non issue for the staff as they easily set up phone call and zoom sessions with us and our coordinator. We felt the pricing and expectations for what was available and offered to us clear and well explained. This is an amazing space that is essentially a beautiful blank canvas, meaning you can do as much or as little as you wish here. Our day of coordinator helped us secure many vendors to fulfill all the duties of the space, almost all who had worked events here before and had nothing but good things to say. When the day of arrived, we were given free reign of the space and politely checked in with every few hours to see if we needed anything on their end. When the wedding kicked into full gear we had a small unexpected hiccup (outside their control), which they promptly worked to fix and followed up with us after the wedding. I really felt they did an amazing job with customer service and providing a clean, open space to make our dreams a reality. We brought in two food trucks, and two drop off catering to which the space lended well. The house bar staff was great and the whole day truly was a dream. TLDR; This is an amazing space, that really lets you fulfill all of your DIY dreams. It's beautiful enough on its own, but lends well to any additions you want to bring in. The house staff was great and we would definitely recommend to friends and family!

As a wedding coordinator, 501 Union was a fantastic venue to work with and at! The space is setup…read morein a way that makes the flow easy and was spacious, yet intimate. The decor is modern, simple, and feels romantic. I was fortunate to work with Abby (and Emory for part of the day of) and she was more than accommodating to both me and my couple. Abby was quick to reply to all of my questions and other requests. On top of that, she's super friendly and has a great attitude. We used a couple of their preferred vendors, as well as outside vendors and Abby and her team worked with all flawlessly. We used a couple of their preferred vendors, as well as outside vendors and Abby and her team worked with all flawlessly. Overall, highly recommend 501 Union, Abby, Emory, and the rest of the staff at 501! Thanks again for everything!

Visited on 9/12/2025…read more I stumbled into the Vine after a movie night with my fiancé and we had the pleasure of trying a wide range of cocktails. The 6 pictures. My two personal recommendations are: Indigo Bloom. A summery drink thats fruity, vibrant, and topped with I believe mint and flowers. Reverie. It's such as elegant drink. It's velvety, with cocoa nib spice notes and a creamy head. Taste each layer individual then together it was amazing. Beyond the drinks, the service made the night exceptional. Sebestian and James were attentive and professional, making sure every detail in each drink were right. It was exciting watching them create these amazing cocktails. Satyam, honestly is a natural talent. He is passionate about hospitality and making guests feel welcome. He has an energy that makes the bar experience feel personal and special. Keep him he is amazing. Overall, the combination of beautifully crafted cocktails and outstanding hospitality makes this a must-visit spot. I'll definitely return with friends.

The exterior of the building looks almost corporate, but once inside, there's a more comfy vibe…read morewith cushioned seating. Pretty full on a Sunday evening when I came in for happy hour. Happy hour thankfully runs everyday, as opposed to the usual weekday only HH; I believe it's from 4-7PM. There were two bartenders who were both attentive and really nice. I tried a mojito as well as the bee's knees and was happy with both drinks, found them to be quite strong. Not an extensive food menu, but I saw some light bites and charcuterie boards being ordered. A bit of a random location away from the more restaurant-packed blocks, but thoroughly enjoyed stopping in!

This is a SOLID Mexican place in the 'hood. Tiny space, but great drinks and some great tacos…read more Started with a smooth, yummy guacamole and a queso fondito (two types of cheese with some burnt pieces, which are delicious). We tried the chicken tacos, short rib quesadilla, and the shrimp tacos. We loved the chicken tacos - it had a great sauce, almost like a tinga sauce. I love how simple the menu is, classic but elevated. This place gets packed but the manager seems to make sure to squeeze walk-ins in.

Food: We came on a Sunday and the brunch menu was available. We ordered nachos, a burrito,…read moreguacamole, and queso. Everything was so fire! Best queso I've had because it was actually cheese not a sauce. I enjoyed everything throughly thought everything was seasoned well. I will definitely be happy to eat here anytime. My margarita was fire, they made me a spicy margarita with tajin rim. ** note: my friend did not like their jamaica and she knows a good one. Service: service was excellent, very attentive very kind, we were checked on regular by multiple people I loved the service. Ambiance: the music is going, it's dimly lit, they obviously have a bar counter it's date friendly family friendly whatever the occasion. To conclude: say YES! Get your Mexican food fix and have a great cocktail!

Big Open Loft space…read morewith The canal as The only non-complaining neighbor. Cold.

Badass. They helped us set up and clean up for a big event recently. The space was immaculate…read morebefore we arrived. Perfect location, safe and no noise problems. The place is huge, unique and beautiful. Nothing like it in NYC...

BRIC Arts Media House is a lowkey hidden gem in Brooklyn. A lot of people know it as an event space…read more(and it's great for that), but what most people don't realize is they offer classes in podcasting, photography, graphic design, sound design, and filmmaking--usually all under $100. I do a weekly podcast, and once you take their intro class, you can rent the studio for about $25/hour. Super easy process. Honestly, it's one of the most affordable options in NYC if you're trying to get into podcasting or any kind of creative media.

On a Saturday morning, I came here with a group of friends. This museum is very small. You can…read morewalk around and see it all in less than 5 minutes. This particular morning, a school class was there and the students were taking selfies. To access the bathroom, you have to go downstairs. It's very clean and large.

Atrium82 was the perfect space for our intimate dinner party! The windows were the perfect…read morebackdrop for our event, overlooking a historic part of Brooklyn. In addition, working with the owner was a wonderful experience and I appreciate her patience with us; the service felt so personalized. I will definitely be booking many other events at this venue.

I attended a talk here and later hosted a workshop. It's a beautiful space, very well organized,…read morewell cared for, and with great light. I loved that it's elevated from the street level. It feels very special. The proprietor Nundiah-Danielle is a dream to work with. Such a smart and charming set up.

What's not to love about a brewery with good beers and a chill vibe?…read moreStaff is friendly and attentive (with great taste in music - shout out to Phillip and his love for Prince) We sat and the bar and enjoyed the company. I thought both the Czech and Italian pilsners I had were well done. My only annoyance was someone letting their child crawl around on the floor - why? Just why?

I was in the area on a weekday afternoon with not many bars open yet, but luckily found this…read morebrewery. Upon entering, it's a spacious and clean brewery with a good variety of drinks outside of beer. As someone who isn't much of a beer drinker, I got the Bramble cocktail ($14), which was pretty and strong. I was also able to try a few tasters and ended up trying out a glass of their popular Wild East Lager ($7 or $5 before 7pm). It's nice and light, which was a bit more palatable for me. The service was great and overall nice vibe. I could see myself coming here to work during the summers with my pup since they're dog-friendly too!