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The Bell House

The Bell House

Rock Club, Bar, and Event Space
Gowanus, Brooklyn
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The Bell House
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    Ranked #10 for dancing in Brooklyn
  • Stars
    Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Village Voice
    • Time Out New York
    • Village Voice
  • Tips
    Dolly M.
    "Great space for comedy shows as well as panel discussions."(6 Tips)
    Juan H.
    "Great venue for a concert or then Taping of NPR's Ask Me Another."(4 Tips)
    Harry H.
    "Look for one of Matt Timms amazing food Takedowns"(3 Tips)
    Mohit S.
    "get there early, get a dub pie and beer before the show."(3 Tips)
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  • James C.
    James CDecember 8, 2014
    Nice place for an event. Cookie takedown was good. No egg nog like was advertised. Very disappointed.
  • Tiffany L.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany LangstonAugust 21, 2014
    Great intimate music venue. Good beer selection
  • Harold K.
    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.
  • Dolly M.heart icon on user image
    Dolly MJune 23, 2017
    Great space for comedy shows as well as panel discussions.
  • Meredith P.
    Meredith PharisFebruary 19, 2014
    You must bring your ID with you in order to enter, including for npr shows.... Definitely forgot mine :(
  • Mohit S.
    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.
  • Jeff J.
    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
  • Harold K.
    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.
  • AskMen
    AskMenFebruary 8, 2010
    The Bell House is known for rising to the occasion: Sometimes that occasion is bacon; sometimes it’s chili; yet other times it is cookies. Check it out.
  • Kathryn H.
    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.
  • JoAnne K.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne KaoOctober 15, 2016
    Great venue but don't expect any places to eat afterwards
  • Mashable
    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
  • Theresa R.heart icon on user image
    Theresa RoldanJanuary 14, 2016
    Spacious. Good beer. Comfy couches.
  • Elizabeth S.
    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.
  • Allisonheart icon on user image
    AllisonSeptember 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Good food and the champagne of beers
  • Elizabeth M.
    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.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael GioiaApril 10, 2016
    Best place in BK.
  • Crunch Gym
    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.
  • Marcus S.
    Marcus SmithMay 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    great place to hang out late on a weeknight, super friendly and quiet there
  • Nichole S.heart icon on user image
    Nichole Shrom-KucFebruary 23, 2019
    Saw a live Bon App podcast here and dug it!
  • Caylin N.heart icon on user image
    Caylin NietoDecember 20, 2015
    Good show venue..cheap bar.
  • Arvind S.heart icon on user image
    Arvind SureshAugust 7, 2018
    The shows!! The moth!!! The concerts!!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
    Check the site for upcoming events.
  • Shawn W.heart icon on user image
    Shawn WilliamsMarch 9, 2012
    Looove this place! A lot of REAL country shows, too!
  • Manda S.
    Manda ShettletonFebruary 13, 2012
    Sing alongs are as magical and amusing as you might think so get your butt over here!
  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave MissNovember 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Keep tabs on when Ask Me Another is taping. Great, funny new NPR show.
  • laura h.
    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).
  • robin
    robinFebruary 24, 2013
    Good music, bouncers are tormented children on power trip though...
  • ᴡ E.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ ElliotMay 5, 2015
    It's hard not to love a spot throwing a 90s dance party
  • Mike J.heart icon on user image
    Mike JohnsonApril 25, 2017
    A lovely event space.
  • Nicky K.
    Nicky K.August 19, 2014
    Hard to get to sketchy area but getting nicer throughout the years
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RudolphDecember 17, 2014
    The rub here is always so much fun
  • Kimberly T.
    Kimberly TaylorFebruary 23, 2019
    #dollylujahrf
  • dan d.
    dan dangerDecember 9, 2011
    $5 for BIG bowl of bing cherries. You won't regret it!
  • Farrar, Straus & Giroux
    Farrar, Straus & GirouxSeptember 11, 2012
    Meet astrobiologist Caleb Scharf on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM as he reads from his new book Gravity's Engines. Read more
  • Kimberly T.
    Kimberly TaylorFebruary 23, 2019
    #dollylujah
  • Alli R.
    Alli RenseOctober 22, 2012
    The Hendricks gimlet is delicious!
  • Shawn W.heart icon on user image
    Shawn WilliamsFebruary 25, 2012
    Any bar that plays Loretta Lynn and Vinyl ,goes down in my book.
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerFebruary 15, 2018
    Ask Me Another tapes here often!
  • Adam W.heart icon on user image
    Adam WishneuskyOctober 22, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Get here EARLY if you're seeing a comedy show or you'll be stuck standing
  • Gene B.heart icon on user image
    Gene BJanuary 20, 2016
    Great time l
  • Warren C.
    Warren CohenAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best local music and weekend events - a fun spot
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Rhonda H.
    Rhonda Hager RyanFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The staff is awesome !
  • Matt H.
    Matt HealyJanuary 29, 2011
    Pick up a dub pie at the bar for snackin'. Chicken curry if they have it.
  • Erin
    ErinOctober 7, 2012
    Get here early to get good seats. No food served here.
  • ZAGAT
    ZAGATJanuary 10, 2010
    Check out the free once-a-month Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/ for details). Read more
  • Jay L.
    Jay LiquoriNovember 17, 2013
    Coat check: Waste of time. Bartenders: not enough. Location: mildly annoying. People: better than the city.
  • Greg L.heart icon on user image
    Greg LampMarch 1, 2016
    Try the empanadas
  • Kerry L.
    Kerry LieblingFebruary 15, 2012
    Great place to hang and catch a show
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The Bell House
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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A 1920's warehouse converted into a beautiful music & events venue in Brooklyn NY. Go Gowanus!
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