Knitting Factory
(Now Closed)Rock Club, Bar, and Night Club
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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DJ TimesJuly 26, 2013Now serving in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, The Knitting Factory was previously located on 74th Leonard St. from 1994 through 2009 and hosted an array of indie and experimental artists.
Rafi SyedFebruary 11, 2013If you're going to the best comedy show in NYC on Sunday nights at 9pm, you'll see @HannibalBuress, but only if you get there early (like 45 minutes before) to get a seat / spot at the front.
exfmFebruary 14, 2012They always have great residencies and if your that into the band you can always watch them through the glass while sitting at the bar in the front of the venue. Grab some Fette Sau BBQ across the St.
Jenny SorensenApril 8, 2015Located centrally on Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, the Knitting Factory is home to a variety of events including Live Music, comedy, sports, and plays. Read more
One of the many great smaller venues to catch live acts in Williamsburg. Not just music, but excellent comedy every Sunday night, which was once hosted by Hannibal Buress.- Dan NesslerNovember 7, 2013Free and good comedy on sun nights from 9pm. Make sure u get in early to get a seat as it gets busy and a show lasts for more than 3h
CMJAugust 29, 2012Anyone looking to take a short break from the onslaught of sounds during CMJ Music Marathon will be delighted to relax in the completely separate bar area at the Knitting Factory.
Roc NationJune 8, 2011Great sound for a small and intimate spot. You can watch the show from the restaurant, separated by glass windows. Never seen more people onstage at a Hip-hop show than the Phife Dog tribute here!
Ira BJanuary 13, 2015Small sports bar with cheap drinks and a good layout. Grab a table quickly because they'll run out soon. They don't serve food so order something from the pizza spot next door and bring it in.
It's a great intimate venue for catching your favorite band or some new talent.
Fun place for concerts but also for a drink at the bar where you can actually watch the crowds dancing inside the show room
Lee LawrenceJune 19, 2015Great for watching games, especially as a Bay Area sports fan (not a lot of crowds on those game nights). Big screens, tap selection could be better.
The Family RecordsJune 28, 2011Pearl and The Beard played an incredible album release show here. The staff is incredible - from the box office to the bar to the bouncers to the sound and lighting. Wonderful people. Ace.
Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015"Moved from the East Village to this location. Great spot for local acts. Also check out the free Comedy Showcase every Sunday night." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
Saarim ZamanMay 12, 2016free comedy Sunday nights at 9pm, last time I was there I saw Hannibal Buress perform ;)
Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 27, 2012Relocated to Brooklyn, still a great place to see your favorite indie band. Friendly staff, nice bar, excellent sound.- If a band you follow is playing here and you're telling yourself "aw man it's pretty far" GO. It's a great venue. A bar and two bathrooms in the stage area and more down the hall.
CompassJuly 24, 2013The Brooklyn outpost of the national music venue chain often books out-of-the-box acts that the crowd always enjoys.
Michael AnthonyAugust 1, 2021Tough bathroom and slightly slow bar considering really just beers but sound is great
- Nathen McVittieDecember 6, 2016One of the loudest venues around. Room is so shallow there's nowhere for noise to go. Earplugs available for $1 at will call.
Raja HAugust 19, 2012Great bar where you can see (but not hear) the concert that's playing on the other side of the glass.
Hillary ScottNovember 12, 2010Show sold out? Go into the bar early and watch through the bay window - night I was there they piped sound into the bar so win/win! Plus free show!
In the front room, you can have a drink while the big windows give you a view of the stage this venue also houses.
DJ Patrick AllenJuly 29, 2012I've DJ'd here a few times and the bar staff are great, venue is well set up, and sound is top notch!!!
Hostelling InternationalAugust 5, 2011The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn was clean and has some good bands on. The sound is good and the venue wasn't too crowded.- Don - England & Wales
game nerds, take note: this place has a weird Nintendo/SNES/Sega hybrid console and a bucket of games that you can play if you ask nicely. But be forewarned, if you fire it up, you may never leave.
Best comedy show in NYC happens Sunday nights at 9pm, and it's free! Host and booker is the amazing @HannibalBuress
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 17, 2010Awesome space to hear your favorite underground band perform. The front bar features TV Party! And Double Feature! on Monday and Tuesday nights!
Jérémy FavierNovember 12, 2012Each Sunday at Williamsburg music venue the Knitting Factory, local stand-up Hannibal Buress closes out the weekend with his pals. Read more
Maria MarquesFebruary 5, 2013ANNIBAL BURESS HOSTS, SPECIAL GUESTS EACH WEEK. PAST PERFORMANCES HAVE INCLUDED UNANNOUNCED SETS FROM CHRIS ROCK, ROBIN WILLIAMS, SARAH SILVERMAN, LOUIS CK. Sunday 9pm. free
Tracey NNovember 19, 2011great venue. coat check in guy found my phone and gave it back! what a champ. bar at the front of house too. close to subway :-)
Too broke for the show? Sit down at the bar, order a $3 beer and watch the show through the huge glass window. Works great when they run the live sound into the bar, still kinda funny when they don't.
Justine MaGinaApril 7, 2012Tip Ryan the hot bartender well! He is great at his job and is entertaining as well!
Josh ComptonMarch 23, 2013The transitions are pretty quick between acts. Don't stray for too long if you want a good spot in the crowd
FlavorpillFebruary 27, 2012The Knitting Factory has an iTunes app that makes it easier to keep up with upcoming events. For more info on the new-and-improved Knitting Factory, click here:
Sunday Nights @ 9: Hannibal Buress hosts a night of free standup. It's usually packed, so get there early.
TaraApril 24, 2012Watched a sold out show from the bar for free, the bartenders are fun and friendly!
Brian TorpeyAugust 29, 2013Make sure to stop by the Commodore across the street for some pre-concert drinks and fried chicken
nikkiMarch 12, 2017NYers don't know how to have a good time, man. you get hecklers where there should be a sweaty crowd of moshers
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Music Venue and Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–3:30 AM
(347) 620-8836
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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