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The Bell House

Rock Club, Bar, and Event Space

Gowanus, Brooklyn

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The Bell House

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Ranked #9 for dancing in Brooklyn
The folks at Time Out New York and Village Voice like this place. Would you agree?
"Great space for comedy shows as well as panel discussions."(6 Tips)
"Keep tabs on when Ask Me Another is taping."(4 Tips)
"Look for one of Matt Timms amazing food Takedowns"(3 Tips)
"get there early, get a dub pie and beer before the show."(3 Tips)

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Dolly MJune 23, 2017
Great space for comedy shows as well as panel discussions.
Elizabeth MitchellMay 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great venue. Love the Pinkerton drink at the front bar and the bartenders in the backroom mix a mean greyhound. Awesome derby party.
Mohit SantRamAugust 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
get there early, get a dub pie and beer before the show. ms pacman & photo booth too. fun date place.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾October 8, 2016
Awesome venue for concerts and parties.
Natalie VApril 23, 2017
Came here for a secret science club event and it was a cool space
Kathryn HymesAugust 21, 2014
Watch NPR's trivia show Ask Me Another over beers for a raucous good time. Try not to hang from the chandeliers.
Farrar, Straus & GirouxNovember 20, 2013
Meet astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 8:00 PM as he discusses his new book Neutrino Hunters, presented by the Secret Science Club. Read more
Harold KramerNovember 2, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If your are going to a seated event here get here at least an hour before whatever time is printed on the tickets. Never enough seats and it's no fun watching comedy standing.
Harold KramerOctober 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you are going here to a seated show bring your own cushions. You won't be sorry.
Marcus SmithMay 31, 2011
Been here 10+ times
great place to hang out late on a weeknight, super friendly and quiet there
Nicole VallesOctober 21, 2016
Great show venue! Easy to get to By car
Theresa RoldanJanuary 14, 2016
Spacious. Good beer. Comfy couches.
Nicky K.August 19, 2014
Hard to get to sketchy area but getting nicer throughout the years
The FeastJune 10, 2011
Bands rule most weekend, but midweek parties devoted to vintage T.V. shows (like "Saved by the Bell" and "Arrested Development") have become staples. Read more
laura haddenMay 4, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great music venue... but better yet, the scene of some of the quirkier Brooklyn events (scavenger hunt, Lamb Takedown, etc).
Jeff JenkinsFebruary 13, 2013
If you're showing up for the secret science club get there by 6:45 or 7 to get a seat
Brian MasefieldDecember 19, 2015
Poorly managed door/entrance for shows. Two separate occasions, two different disasters with ticket handling, communication, and host/hostesses at door.
Michael GioiaApril 10, 2016
Best place in BK.
Crunch GymAugust 30, 2010
Did you know you can burn up to 500 calories an hour just by dancing? So get your groove on to your favorite DJ in this BK hot spot.
Arvind SureshAugust 7, 2018
The shows!! The moth!!! The concerts!!
Adam WishneuskyOctober 22, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Get here EARLY if you're seeing a comedy show or you'll be stuck standing
dan dangerDecember 9, 2011
$5 for BIG bowl of bing cherries. You won't regret it!
Manda ShettletonFebruary 13, 2012
Sing alongs are as magical and amusing as you might think so get your butt over here!
ErinOctober 7, 2012
Get here early to get good seats. No food served here.
Jay LiquoriNovember 17, 2013
Coat check: Waste of time. Bartenders: not enough. Location: mildly annoying. People: better than the city.
Caylin NietoDecember 20, 2015
Good show venue..cheap bar.
Elizabeth StemmerNovember 23, 2010
Been here 10+ times
sometimes it feels like my living room. my really big living room with a bar and people and sometimes dancing.
ᴡ ElliotMay 5, 2015
It's hard not to love a spot throwing a 90s dance party
Dave MissNovember 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Keep tabs on when Ask Me Another is taping. Great, funny new NPR show.
Chad HornerFebruary 15, 2018
Ask Me Another tapes here often!
AllisonSeptember 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Good food and the champagne of beers
Alli RenseOctober 22, 2012
The Hendricks gimlet is delicious!
Shawn WilliamsMarch 9, 2012
Looove this place! A lot of REAL country shows, too!
Nichole Shrom-KucFebruary 23, 2019
Saw a live Bon App podcast here and dug it!
Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
Check the site for upcoming events.
Arch StantonNovember 2, 2011
The lines to get in are pathetic, always a clusterf*#k - get here early
Ashley RudolphDecember 17, 2014
The rub here is always so much fun
Shawn WilliamsFebruary 25, 2012
Any bar that plays Loretta Lynn and Vinyl ,goes down in my book.
Mike JohnsonApril 25, 2017
A lovely event space.
MashableJune 5, 2010
Geek out at the monthly Secret Science Club meeting, which includes a science lecture, signature cocktail/beer and Q&A with super brainiacs. - Erica Swallow. Read more
Warren CohenAugust 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best local music and weekend events - a fun spot
Gene BJanuary 20, 2016
Great time l
robinFebruary 24, 2013
Good music, bouncers are tormented children on power trip though...
Matt DorvilleFebruary 1, 2010
If you ever get a chance to go to their Brooklyn Taco Experiment. Do it. But take some pepto.....
Kimberly TaylorFebruary 23, 2019
#dollylujahrf
Desiree GueryFebruary 4, 2012
Great 90s night! Should be a monthly thing!
Kimberly TaylorFebruary 23, 2019
#dollylujah
Ted AlexanderDecember 19, 2013
Pretty stupid check in process for Night Vale event. No order or anyone to guide you to right place. Ticket taker is pretty rude and unhelpful.
Rhonda Hager RyanFebruary 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The staff is awesome !
Fran VarelaNovember 6, 2011
Excellent music and an amazing show.

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