The Woods in Brooklyn is always one of my go-to hangout spots, especially in the summer. The space is super cool, with multiple rooms to explore and a final outdoor area that really sets the tone for warm-weather nights. The vibe is laid-back and inviting, with a relaxed flow between each section. There's a large spacious pool table area in the first section. Their taco bar is perfect for quick bites and they offer a small eats menu --my favorite being the soy ginger chicken bites. Pair that with their IPA on draft, which is both delicious and refreshing. The ambience is consistently on point. Candlelight sets a warm, intimate mood and the spacious pool table at the center of the room adds just the right amount of social energy. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the experience smooth from start to finish. Overall, The Woods delivers a great time every single visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for chill vibes, good food and a fun, easygoing atmosphere. read more

This place was sooo cute! The vibe was warm and cozy, and my cider was only $6 which felt super affordable. I loved the ambiance-lively but still comfortable enough to actually relax. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Great bartenders, hardly do you ever start a review speaking on service but at this place it's top notch. Drinks were also very good and I enjoyed the backyard and pool table as well. Nice moody vibes to unwind, will be back for sure. read more

Friendly and attentive staff. Except for the bouncers, they tried to scare the *poop* outta me when I pulled up with my friends. I loved the environment of the bar, it was a little hard to see with the low lighting though. Loved the disco ball and music, it was mostly pop music. Drinks were strong and a fair price. My margarita was $13. I was having conversations with sm different people including bartenders. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Perfect bar to randomly pop into! I stopped in The Woods for a quick bite and drink before heading to another spot and I forgot how much I liked this spot after not visiting for a few years. It's perfect for large groups or a random date spot. It's even better in the summer when the outside courtyard is open and you can grab food and sit out there. I took off one star as the drinks are a little pricey given the size of them. read more

My party of three dropped by this place as another lounge was not open says of yet. We were surprised to find disco music. We were lost as to how to dance to it so we YouTubed a few videos and after a round of drinks we were dancing for an hour. Perfect pit stop to drop by when exploring Williamsburg. It even has food. read more

Portion size was crazy! This burger actually was my entire face lol. The flavors were good and the fries were good, but I'd argue that the fries are too salty and the burger could use a little bit more sauce on it (or on the side) read more

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I came here recently on a Wednesday, something I used to really enjoy when it was slightly more low-key and a community-driven event. Unfortunately, that's not what it is anymore. We showed up around 11 and the line wrapped around two full blocks. We waited over an hour to get in, and once we did, it was so packed you could barely move. It didn't feel like a safe or welcoming environment - it felt like a chaotic free-for-all What's worse is that the bouncers were unnecessarily aggressive and rude. You could tell they were trying to control the crowd, but they were doing it in a way that felt dismissive, not protective. I later saw online that the owner has allegedly made some homophobic comments, which just makes the whole experience feel even more off. It's clear this event has gone viral on TikTok, and now it's being treated like a trendy party rather than a space for queer people. The vibe has totally changed - what used to be a familiar and affirming environment now feels performative, like its being consumed by people outside the community. I'm glad queer spaces are getting visibility, but not if it means the people those spaces were made for are pushed to the side. This just isn't it anymore. read more

TLDR: great bar with fun music and option for outdoor seating! Came here on a Friday night for the first time after seeing a concert in the area. Music was a good mix of 90s/00s/current RnB and pop. The only drink I got was the passionate lovers draft cocktail. It was some passion fruit type drink. The crowd was pretty mixed, not just one type of demographic was there. Overall, super chill bar that I think is worth checking out. Can wait to come back! read more

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I've been here a handful of times now and it's always a decent time. I love the outdoor back area because the inside can get very hot and uncomfortable when theres a lot of people. Will note that they close the back at a certain time (maybe midnight?) The bartenders here are always very nice as well especially to women which is a huge plus. The music is often very basic here but sometimes thats just what you need! read more

Came here for some late night drinks and entertainment after the venue we were at earlier closed. The group was hoping for some karaoke, but that wasn't available on the night we came. There is a stage in the back for performers. Simple draft list with four macros. Lots of spirits and cocktail options. Bartender was extremely welcoming of our group and served us quickly. read more

Met some friends here. Had a great time. It's very far from me, but if I'm in the area again, I'll make it a point to stop by..... Oh, and the fish tacos were amazing! read more

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I was at the woods on Wednesday their was this short gaurd don't remember her name but she was Spanish with black hair she was so helpful even though I was speaking to her bout my problems she was a good listener with good advice and seeing her take care of people while drunk really surprised me her and her supervisor took good care of that young lady and made sure she was safe made me feel safe also food and drinks good recommend to come every Wednesday ladies for ladies night read more

A local bar with a Texas vibe. Casual with indoor & outdoor space. The music is very loud so it's hard to have a conversation if you're dining there early. The place gets very busy later in the evening. Great for big groups. They have DJs playing music late into the night. No cover charge. Mexican food items on the menu along with fries and other sides. Tried the veggie tacos (2 for $10) with flour shells. The tacos were larger than I expected so you'll def be full with one order. The shells were crispy (likely fried). The yuca fries & sauce were excellent! read more

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I went to this bar not knowing anything about it and i was so pleasantly surprised! This space is divided up by indoor and outdoor and each area has a different vibe. The indoor is very dance heavy which was so much fun. The music was great and it was busy but not cramped. I often have a hard time finding dancing bars that don't just play EDM (which is not my fav) but they played a lot of hip hop which was fun. The outdoor space is really great for sitting and drinking/eating. We only bought fries and cauliflower wings but they were good! It has a lot of cute lights and plants as well for the decor. read more

I had a great time the music was on point, the drinks were strong and the food delicious. A lot of friendly great people. Absolutely going back! ! read more

The food here is surprisingly better than you'd expect. The music however always falls short. So much potential but the music is outdated and impossible to dance to. read more

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Hey! My name is Ash Goetz. I hope to share my experience I had tonight: Hello! I've been a loyal patron of The Woods for years. Tonight I had a really horrible experience with the bouncers at the Woods. It's lesbian night on Wednesdays and that's when I come with my partner and friends. Tonight, my ID did not scan: I am 25 and have been let in many times to the Woods. Tonight, the bouncer denied me because of this. I understand IDs don't always scan and that's the policy. The last time I went to the woods, my ID didn't scan just like this time but they let me in because it seems like one of the bouncers were in a good mood? I've worked in bartending and know how clubs work: my friends and I were very understanding. They were be adamant that I were to be denied access. I called the cops so they could come and verify my ID, but they never showed. The bouncers were talking, gossiping, and taking shots calling me a cry baby (lol) even though I did not cry...they kept laughing and being immature that they were denying me. I am 25 years old and there were many underage people getting into the club. It's crazy because my ID scans at TSA but not the Woods. I don't know....it just leaves me a bad taste in the mouth about a place I love and have supported for years as a lesbian. Anyways, if management could fix this that would be amazing. And yes, I will be bringing my passport next time but even in that self is crazy. Love the Woods but this is just not great: me and my friends left! read more

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Cheap drinks, loud and grungy indoors, nice outdoor patio. Glad there was no cover charge the night we went. read more

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Did you have to ruin Taco Tuesday? We're not stupid, making the tacos half the size no longer makes it a deal.

I hate to have to leave a review like this for one of the only lesbian-catered nightlife spaces in NYC, but the treatment that my friends and I received last night at the Woods by the bouncers was so upsetting and violent that I have no choice but to do so. The bouncers refused to take one member of our party's New York City ID, claiming that she needed to have a New York State ID. Our friend is not a US citizen and had the only ID she typically needs to get into bars and clubs, as her passport is not in English and wouldn't have been able to verify her date of birth. The two male bouncers said our friend's ID was rejected and that she wouldn't be able to get in with the rest of us, which is a completely unsafe practice--splitting up a group of visibly queer people on a night out when alcohol is being consumed is never, never ok. As different members of our group began to ask the bouncers to either talk the issue out or to give us a moment to make a game plan after we waited nearly an hour to get into the bar in the first place and didn't want our group to get split up, the bouncers began raising their voices at us, telling us to get out of line and escalating the situation. They then accused me of calling them names and began insulting and humiliating our group. The bouncers completely denied us entry based on these claims of name calling and started letting people behind us into the bar, barely checking IDs and accepting photographs of people's IDs on their phone because they were too busy yelling at and being belligerent with my group, who refused to leave the line due to the unfair treatment we had received from the moment they decided to deny our non-American friend. Even after apologizing to these men, they continued to berate us and deny us entry. All in all, this was a completely upsetting and humiliating experience to say the least. Organizers at The Woods: I am BEGGING you to hire queer bouncers for Woods Wednesdays, ESPECIALLY during pride month, because the bouncers that were working last night were violently misogynistic. The whole experience felt like dealing two men who were on a power trip and got their feelings hurt when they received pushback on their unacceptable behavior, which I'm sure many non-cis men have been on the receiving end of before. This entire insulting experience should NOT have happened, and I am honestly not itching to go back to The Woods anytime soon until there are queer bouncers hired for Wednesday nights. Queer non-Americans--beware!!!! read more

I do enjoy the woods, I usually come on Wednesday for WLW and tbh it's one of the best clubs/bars I've been to in BK. I also spent my new years 24 here and had a lot of fun. The bartenders are usually nice and the back yard area is really nice! read more

Akiva- looks like Jesus, bartends as a god!! Highly recommend coming down! Good drinks!! Strong drinks! Akiva is our favorite! read more

Overpriced, understaffed. I was surprised there was a bouncer (?) checking ID when there were only 3 of us there. The draft cocktails were bizarre and I tried three which I did not like any! We decided to leave as soon as we could. The food available was severely overpriced and I was especially disappointed at that. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with a friend one time. As two POC women we were *hopeful* ... to a fault. When we went, there were like no POC, if they were there, they beelined to the restaurant in the back. All the hits were genuinely 2014 bangers but like... the high-school-freshmen-welcome event kind. Sorry by Bieber and That's What I Like by Bruno Mars and Timber by Pitbull... So to some degree, this may have a 5 star experience to someone. But... I can't relate. I had a yt man ask me to teach him how to do the reject and a yt girl asked my friend and I for a belt so they can play LIMBO. TLDR: To each their own, but this is not the going-out vibe I was looking for. read more

Drinks are affordable! Music is amazing! Atmosphere is very chill during the week but on the weekends it's a PARTIIIIIIII! Weekends will have food out back in the patio and the patio is great for smoking. It gets hot on the dance floor but worth it. There is a cover charge $ & the DJ is not cool with song recommendations! read more

Came here for my birthday looking for a place to dance and be surrounded with good vibes. I've been to the woods once before and remembered having a good time. It wasn't too crowded, I was very comfortable with the amount of people there. The big downfall was the music...I like music I can sing and dance to but the DJs were a little inconsistent with it. They also played each song too long. I'm sure they noticed that they played songs too long or when they played a song no one knew or liked because the dance floor went empty. We didn't stay for a long time but for the time we were there we had a good time. It looked like people just went there to have a good time, definitely a nice vibe. read more

Very nice drinks, friendly staff and good ambiance. Good dancing music in the backyard/outdoor area . I suggest the painkiller frozen beverage read more

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Loud! Young crowd. Good music but no talking, it was very loud. Hard to order, it was VERY LOUD. Large space, drinks were strong but not tasty. I think there was food but do you want to get wasted?! Huh? What? I can't hear you. It's very loud! read more

The Woods - The incongruous Bar - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My colleague Grace kept raving on and on how awesome is The Woods so me and my peeps hopped into an Uber pool heading down to Brooklyn from East Village. Wow holy moly what a spacious venue split into two sections and fully stock bar. The front of the bar is where the music was totally rocking as towards the back where me and my friends decided to chill there. I love the nature decor. I picked a table with benches in a red room with a chandelier hung above us and a deer head mounted to the wall. Ooooo #score another bar that serves food...Grace recommended many things like Fish Taco, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and etc. Food: Grace - I think it was the Steak Taco + Fish Taco Kim - Fried Chicken Sandwich...definitely tastes yummy with that spicy mayo sauce but I prefer chicken wings for sure ::wink:: Me - Fish Taco....hubba hubba I like how the chef toasted the flour tortilla and damn that's a huge piece of fish topped with that delicious coleslaw Spencer - I am not sure what kind of Burrito but I finished his yummy Cheese Fries which I asked the cashier for more queso por favor =) Spencer's Friend - he got a beer from the other side Yummy infused water at the cash wrap. OMFG you have to bookmark this chill spot. I can't wait to come back and try their Happy Hour Menu ($3 Wells, $3 Yeungling, $1 off everything) which ends at 8:00pm! read more

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Love it! Guys had to pay $5, and girls were free on a Saturday night. The music was a mix of hip hop and chill reggae? The floor was crowded enough to be fun but not too crowded to be annoying. There's an outdoor area which leads to another building, which is kind of like a barn. Back there in the barn building you can buy tacos + nachos! the bar is not crowded, and there are picnic tables for large groups. We were able to bring out some games like connect four; and it was a perfect time to pull out catchphrase on our phone. I really like this place because there's 3 spaces with different vibes, suitable for a large group! read more

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3.5 stars! I came here with a large group of friends for a going away party. We came around 10 pm and it was pretty empty. So we grab drinks and chilled. They have a outdoor area in the back and a second enclosed area in the back where they sell food and more drinks. They also have coat check for $5. The place gave me like a 70s disco vibe with a disco ball and 70s vibe decor. After 11:30 the place got packed and the music got really good. We started dancing up a storm so please wear comfortable shoes ladies! I wore heeled booties and my feet were killing me. The staff was nice and quick. Please dont order the mai tai that drink was so gross. Also the bathrooms were gross omg. They def need a bathroom attendant and better bathrooms. It was gross. Other than that it is a good place to chill with friends where u can drink and get food after in the back. Also the outdoor area is perfect for summer. I would come back but def with sneakers and in the summer time. read more

Large bar with a big backyard, dance floor, food and plenty of bathrooms. Great for dancing. read more

Great spot with good ambiance and music (DJ onsite). Very spacious with a nice outdoor patio. Smoking shouldn't be allowed. It becomes suffocating for those that don't smoke. Drinks were basic but good. I recommend it. Quality: 3/5 IG Worthy: 2/5 Price: 5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Service: 5/5 read more

The Woods - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super awesome spot. The drinks are delicious, the staff are friendly, and in addition to the spacious inside there's a dope outside area with more seating AND another bar. If you wanna take a break from the music inside, you can go sit on a bench or at the bar outside and chill for a bit before getting back in it. 10/10 would recommend. read more

As one of the more multifaceted venues in Brooklyn, The Woods has become a destination of sorts over the years. They have cemented their status as a proper spot to get one's drink and dance on, all while inebriated with some meal options. The hipsters of Williamsburg have a hell of a venue on their hands as there is a decent crowd here night in and out. The setup of the place is pretty versatile, as the place boasts a spacious interior with an equally impressive outdoor courtyard / patio. Since most people are here to drink, the bar is usually the place to be and the bartenders certainly know how to make a stiff drink. Food was never much of a thing here in the past, save for a few sandwiches and the occasional bar fare, but The Bear (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bear-brooklyn) has really been a blessing. They've brought to the table some Mexican staples from fat burritos to tasty tacos. On weekend nights, the place gets packed and if they're not sporting live music of any kind, then they're featuring DJs rocking some semblance of house / trance music with some occasional hip hop flair. The people seem to love it and thus this place has been a good alternative to the clubbing scene so typical of Manhattan. So why not a perfect score? For one, the ventilation. The place is so stuffy already and with the added summer heat and body heat from the crowd, it can seriously become unbearable. Then, there is the bathrooms. It's not as disgusting as other nightlife spots, but it's also not a pretty sight during the weekends. The communal sink is interesting, but maintenance is the real issue here. Then the biggie, which is what a lot of the complaints seem to revolve around, which is the service. It's an all around effort unfortunately, which is to deal with the 'tude from any bouncer action or the bartenders who are usually a bit short staffed behind the counter. As a result, sometimes they aren't in the mood to be hospitable when it gets crowded. These weren't issues back in the day ('cept the ventilation), so I know they can be better. Until then, it's 3 stars for an average to above average experience at one of Billyburg's more well known establishments. __________ (#1) Because why bother going into the city? read more

The vibe here was fun but we didn't stay too long. The chicken fries are really good and crispy! Such a large order too, would recommend sharing with a friend or two. read more

The Woods - Chicken fingers - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great vibe on Wednesday night, food is yummy, music is great, had a lot of good memories :)

I came here to meet 2 buddies for a drink on a Saturday in the late afternoon. Put my card down and ordered a round. 30 minutes later a bartender approached our table to tell us that they had accidentally given my card to someone else. They gave us a free round of shots (which was nice), but I had to cancel my card while the person they gave my card to went around Williamsburg trying to use my card everywhere they could. I had to spend a ton of time replacing the card in various accounts and making sure the fraudulent charges didn't go through. When I followed up at the bar the next week they said someone must have "heard my last name" and asked for my card, but I didn't state my last name at any time as I just gave the bartender my card and was far from closing out when the bartender gave my card to someone else. It would've been nice if they just owned up to it fully. I understand that mistakes get made, but this was a pretty bad one and I'm not convinced it was an honest mistake given how someone used my credit card that is pretty unique in terms of design/weight all around town and the bartender seemed to have no idea who they gave the wrong card to. It was also early in the day so no one was drunk at that point so I suspect it was a setup and I'd advise anyone not to use a credit card here. I plan on never returning. read more

Reasonably priced drinks. Music is off the Hook. Would go back again when I am in the neighbor hood again