I have a sick family member and I'm working from home. Why must we hear music from the top floor of our house that is an entire 2 blocks away? It is very frustrating and upsetting. You could still have a good venue without blasting music and killing people's hearing.
Laura P.
The best spot to hang out or have a date. Supper chill vibes. Great staff. Amazing drink specials and beer list. There frozen margaritas are made in a blender on the spot. For the most part, you can go up to the bar (2 ppl for capacity and covid safety reasons) or a bartender will come to you, cash only but there is an atm available next door. The Place is chill and relaxed. I recommend the pizza. Must try.
Cary B.
Cool spot with good music and a good staff. Good as a neighborhood drink spot and can get a dance floor going as well.
Oscar D.
The bar is beautiful, music is great, and one of a kind all around. The best part for me and why I keep coming back is the excellent service from a magical fairy behind the bar, Ceci. Not only did she make me the most delicious cocktail I've ever had. She made me feel at home, remembering my name and drink order after only my second visit. Can't wait to see her again and have one of her amazing cocktails.
Joshua L.
I have to give a shout out to Mojo Video Tech who I'm told produces the projection design every Friday night. Came on a Friday evening where the DJ was playing afro heat and everyone was dancing.
Maribel M.
Love love love this place.. every visit is different the vibe, the music, drinks, everything about it is different... enough people and yet still have space to find a spot to sit and enjoy a drink.. cash only, bring your own food without a problem or just enjoy what's being offered... welcoming happy place .... love Steph,Diego and Ian..
Ashley N.
There's a lot of cocktail bars in the buschwick/ridgewood area that I've been wanting to try but I barely go to Brooklyn. This weekend however, I trekked to this borough and had high hopes. I came Friday night and it wasn't too crowded, it was easy to order a drink, and there was a lot of free seats available which is always nice. They have a macabre style throughout the bar and I like the vibe. They also have live music and that's a plus. Which, is why I gave it another star. What I didn't like about the bar were the cocktails. I yelp searched cocktail bars and The Keep was pretty high up on the list so I assumed the drinks would be great. Also, they have their own menu for cocktail bars displayed everywhere. I tried the "The Haberno" and my friend tried one of their maple cocktails. We both tried each other's cocktails and the balance all the ingredients were so off. The Haberno tasted like straight up BBQ sauce so if you're into that be my guest. I think it was the blueberry liqueur that just ruined it and the my friends maple drink tasted like cinnamon toast crunch.... I'm not a fan of sugary drinks and neither is my friend so it made us just not want to try any of their cocktails. They are also cash only which can be inconvenient for a lot of people. There's an ATM in the bar and also the deli next door but if they took card we probably would've tried more cocktails.
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I came to The Keep one night for a friend’s surprise party, I was so hungry and the first thing I did when I got there was order a grilled cheese. It came out pretty quick and looked better than most bar food I’ve ordered. I don’t normally write reviews for places unless I’m shocked at how delicious they are and think everyone should know, and the grilled cheese incident is the best example. I got the “Amaru”, it’s the perfect balance of plantains and cheese and was SO GOOD, and my boyfriend got the “Burner Sanders” which was SO SO GOOD with apple butter and caramelized onions that I’m still thinking about. Okay that’s all, please enjoy.
Myra C.
Cool a** spot! Very eclectic feel with burlesque to boot on Sunday night. You walk in and feel like you've entered a den of fun & entertainment. The decor is exploitative, artful & archaic. Statues, books, license plates etc., etc., Grab a drink at the bar or sit amongst the dancers & couches on the side. Come on thru. You'll be entertained.
Isaiah W.
Giving the Keep the 5 stars because the vibe is awesome More of an after hours spot for sure. Pretty good dive bar that's kind of off grid. The drinks are always good and the music is great. It's never uncomfortably packed so that's a plus but everyone's having a great time. 10 points for the memorabilia decor all throughout the space. Makes a good vibe when you're out with friends and want to get some cool pics in.
Fantastic sandwiches from a fantastic guy! Come to The Keep for the jazz, but stay at The Keep for the cheese!
Ray Perez
“I stumbled upon this place and had the most delicious grilled cheese sandwich of my life, highly recommend getting the Amaru, the combination of sweetness with spice tasted incredible, and the sourdough bread was baked fresh and perfectly toasted”
Daniela C.
This place has good vibes and great decor inside. The drinks were just ok but I liked the setting and ambiance.
Amanda E.
Wow! Best birthday ever! I flew in from Atlanta to hang out with my sister and her boyfriend Tim he brought us here. The live music, dancing, drinks, ambiance was perfect. It was my birthday and I hate cake so they made me a Happy birthday grilled cheese it was ahhhhhmazingCan't wait to go back
Megan Doyle
Best grilled cheese I've had in years. Give it a go!
I have a sick family member and I'm working from home. Why must we hear music from the top floor of our house that is an entire 2 blocks away? It is very frustrating and upsetting. You could still have a good venue without blasting music and killing people's hearing.
The best spot to hang out or have a date. Supper chill vibes. Great staff. Amazing drink specials and beer list. There frozen margaritas are made in a blender on the spot. For the most part, you can go up to the bar (2 ppl for capacity and covid safety reasons) or a bartender will come to you, cash only but there is an atm available next door. The Place is chill and relaxed. I recommend the pizza. Must try.
Cool spot with good music and a good staff. Good as a neighborhood drink spot and can get a dance floor going as well.
The bar is beautiful, music is great, and one of a kind all around. The best part for me and why I keep coming back is the excellent service from a magical fairy behind the bar, Ceci. Not only did she make me the most delicious cocktail I've ever had. She made me feel at home, remembering my name and drink order after only my second visit. Can't wait to see her again and have one of her amazing cocktails.
I have to give a shout out to Mojo Video Tech who I'm told produces the projection design every Friday night. Came on a Friday evening where the DJ was playing afro heat and everyone was dancing.
Love love love this place.. every visit is different the vibe, the music, drinks, everything about it is different... enough people and yet still have space to find a spot to sit and enjoy a drink.. cash only, bring your own food without a problem or just enjoy what's being offered... welcoming happy place .... love Steph,Diego and Ian..
There's a lot of cocktail bars in the buschwick/ridgewood area that I've been wanting to try but I barely go to Brooklyn. This weekend however, I trekked to this borough and had high hopes. I came Friday night and it wasn't too crowded, it was easy to order a drink, and there was a lot of free seats available which is always nice. They have a macabre style throughout the bar and I like the vibe. They also have live music and that's a plus. Which, is why I gave it another star. What I didn't like about the bar were the cocktails. I yelp searched cocktail bars and The Keep was pretty high up on the list so I assumed the drinks would be great. Also, they have their own menu for cocktail bars displayed everywhere. I tried the "The Haberno" and my friend tried one of their maple cocktails. We both tried each other's cocktails and the balance all the ingredients were so off. The Haberno tasted like straight up BBQ sauce so if you're into that be my guest. I think it was the blueberry liqueur that just ruined it and the my friends maple drink tasted like cinnamon toast crunch.... I'm not a fan of sugary drinks and neither is my friend so it made us just not want to try any of their cocktails. They are also cash only which can be inconvenient for a lot of people. There's an ATM in the bar and also the deli next door but if they took card we probably would've tried more cocktails.
I came to The Keep one night for a friend’s surprise party, I was so hungry and the first thing I did when I got there was order a grilled cheese. It came out pretty quick and looked better than most bar food I’ve ordered. I don’t normally write reviews for places unless I’m shocked at how delicious they are and think everyone should know, and the grilled cheese incident is the best example. I got the “Amaru”, it’s the perfect balance of plantains and cheese and was SO GOOD, and my boyfriend got the “Burner Sanders” which was SO SO GOOD with apple butter and caramelized onions that I’m still thinking about. Okay that’s all, please enjoy.
Cool a** spot! Very eclectic feel with burlesque to boot on Sunday night. You walk in and feel like you've entered a den of fun & entertainment. The decor is exploitative, artful & archaic. Statues, books, license plates etc., etc., Grab a drink at the bar or sit amongst the dancers & couches on the side. Come on thru. You'll be entertained.
Giving the Keep the 5 stars because the vibe is awesome More of an after hours spot for sure. Pretty good dive bar that's kind of off grid. The drinks are always good and the music is great. It's never uncomfortably packed so that's a plus but everyone's having a great time. 10 points for the memorabilia decor all throughout the space. Makes a good vibe when you're out with friends and want to get some cool pics in.
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Fantastic sandwiches from a fantastic guy! Come to The Keep for the jazz, but stay at The Keep for the cheese!
“I stumbled upon this place and had the most delicious grilled cheese sandwich of my life, highly recommend getting the Amaru, the combination of sweetness with spice tasted incredible, and the sourdough bread was baked fresh and perfectly toasted”
This place has good vibes and great decor inside. The drinks were just ok but I liked the setting and ambiance.
Wow! Best birthday ever! I flew in from Atlanta to hang out with my sister and her boyfriend Tim he brought us here. The live music, dancing, drinks, ambiance was perfect. It was my birthday and I hate cake so they made me a Happy birthday grilled cheese it was ahhhhhmazingCan't wait to go back
Best grilled cheese I've had in years. Give it a go!