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The Exley

Gay Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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The Exley

8.9^/10

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"Favorite bar in Williamsburg."(2 Tips)
"Get the vodka presbyterian and feel the lovage."(2 Tips)
"Awesome bar, cool environment, edgy drinks in a casual fashion"(2 Tips)
"Great beer selection and a delicious grilled cheese!"(2 Tips)

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emeFebruary 21, 2015
Great drinks but place is tiny. This can be a good thing if you come by around 6PM with a handful of friends. That's all you need to take over the place. Casual and friendly staff.
Ramona SorianoOctober 4, 2012
A breathtaking brand new bar is in the neighborhood...such an artsy space, good drinks, better crowd and super cute charming bartenders. Try the bell pepper margarita. I love it here!
Anthony VolodkinOctober 28, 2016
Been here 25+ times
friendly staff and nice small outside area with good view of the bqe for all the urban romantics
Emily KaneFebruary 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Precious little spot tucked behind the BQE. Great variety of drafts, and a chill night vibe. I imagine this place would be great for day drinking though.
DoubleDeuceAugust 3, 2018
It's a beer boutique. A couple of games, giant windows, lots of natural light and tasylty beers too!
Anna LMay 11, 2014
Cool owners. Nathan makes a mean moscow mule. I like this bar for brainstorming/drinking with friends. Props for the literary refs. Can't wait for their new venture to open.
Olivia SlutskyMay 20, 2017
If you're looking for a tasty cocktail and a unique set of board games - cranium, scrabble etc - you've come to the right place
Andrew PerezJanuary 1, 2019
The bartenders are so friendly, the drinks are well thought up, the prices are affordable, the company is amazing.
Bond StreetOctober 11, 2016
"This is my bar, my restaurant, the place I charge my phone, the place I laugh, the place I cry." - Rembert Browne, culture critic at large - New York Magazine Read more
Gabriel HayesOctober 4, 2015
Very chill bar in Williamsburg. Has a nice selection of draft beers, particularly the Greenpoint Neo-Acidifism.
cynthia wangSeptember 26, 2012
Been here 25+ times
great new neighborhood bar. sneakily located on the other side of meeker. beautiful interior and quirky (but delicious) cocktails.
Ramona SorianoJuly 6, 2013
Best summer drink right now - Zac Says Mahalo. Refreshing and yummy. The drink is named after a regular. Our favorite neighborhood bar!
TeddyMarch 25, 2017
Been here 10+ times
They used to make this cocktail with mezcal and they would put a pocky stick in it. This bar is awesome. 💯
Zack KantorApril 9, 2016
can't go wrong with the old fashioned and jenga
Sarah SampselJanuary 23, 2018
Bar trivia is on point here. Great beer selection and a delicious grilled cheese!
Kushal DaveFebruary 9, 2013
The bar is named after the owners' favorite book. They have a stack behind the bar for browsing.
Gabriel HayesJanuary 10, 2016
A little hidden by the BQE, this is one of my favorite bars in Williamsburg.
Merav KanpolNovember 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
My favorite bar in the hood. Great vibe, great drinks. Not a hipster scene at all.
Alex HeathOctober 29, 2016
Really cozy spot and decently priced drinks.
Savannah PetrickApril 9, 2016
big square ice cubes. a little Williamsburg 2004 vibes but still a cool place.
Matt KandlerJune 3, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Amazing drinks, friendly bartender, not much of a crowd on a Saturday afternoon 👌 👌
Frank DieboldOctober 6, 2014
All black everything. Unexpected gem for meeker/union
Kate HindApril 11, 2015
Really cute bar. Nice quiet Sunday eve venue. Has prosecco!
Dmtiry RomantsovFebruary 12, 2016
Favorite bar in Williamsburg. Very cool environment.
DomenicoOctober 15, 2013
Awesome bar, cool environment, edgy drinks in a casual fashion
Susan KingNovember 2, 2014
Love the penicillin ! It rocks. Loved talking to Francine!
Kathryn DApril 14, 2019
Good spot for afternoon light and drinks.
Sungwoo BangApril 15, 2016
Good vibes, and they actually make pretty decent old fashioned
Daniel ShawApril 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great beer selection and good locale.
Brendan LazarusJanuary 26, 2013
Best bar in Williamsburg. Local owner is amazing.
bretApril 20, 2013
Great, chill spot on the less trodden side of Metropolitan.
fab CaceresDecember 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Vodka Presbyterian + cheese plate is exquisite!
Zachariah DurandMarch 8, 2013
Welcome! This is THE joint. Forget the way overcrowded hipster pool.
Gabriel HayesJanuary 10, 2016
Love how they have Other Half on draft.
Greg BrunoMay 10, 2019
Goes gay for drag race
Bruce HarrisonApril 9, 2017
The bathroom's hot and cold water are flipped. #JutThoughtYouShouldKnow
Impact At TrinityDecember 5, 2015
The Vibe. Great team!
cynthia wangDecember 15, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Get the vodka presbyterian and feel the lovage.
Nate SJune 24, 2022
Been here 10+ times
A lot of old tips — as of 2022 this is a gay bar. The Exley margaritas are deadly! 🥴🏳️‍🌈
Michael AnthonyMarch 14, 2017
Manhattan is great
Michael AnthonyMarch 12, 2017
Great manhattan
Ramona SorianoJuly 22, 2013
The famous bell pepper margarita is back!
Tal SafranOctober 31, 2013
The vibes here are good.
justmushMay 7, 2015
Cornhole in the summer
Ben HuffJanuary 31, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Thursdaaaayyyy trrriivvvvvv

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