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The Bell House

Rock Club, Bar, and Event Space

Gowanus, Brooklyn

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The Bell House

8.8^/10

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Ranked #10 for dancing in Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Village Voice
"Great space for comedy shows as well as panel discussions."(6 Tips)
"Great venue for a concert or then Taping of NPR's Ask Me Another."(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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Arch StantonNovember 2, 2011
The lines to get in are pathetic, always a clusterf*#k - get here early
Fran VarelaNovember 6, 2011
Excellent music and an amazing show.
Matt DorvilleFebruary 1, 2010
If you ever get a chance to go to their Brooklyn Taco Experiment. Do it. But take some pepto.....
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.
Bentley FerrainaJuly 14, 2015
Shows are good
John DuncanJanuary 19, 2016
Bigger than it looks
Adam WishneuskyFebruary 19, 2010
Been here 25+ times
The Bell House hosts great shows. Check out their schedule: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/calendar.php Read more
AmandaSeptember 1, 2011
This place has the best themed and singalong parties.
CharlieApril 9, 2014
Very strict about IDs.
Adrienne McIlvaineJune 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
it's a crime to go here and not take a photo in the photo booth.
Carmen NSeptember 14, 2014
Rock and roll.
Evan CohenAugust 10, 2011
Outside looks like a scene from one of the Batman movies - desolate urban wasteland chic
Adam BrodskyJuly 29, 2016
No bad seats at the bell house
Damien BrownNovember 29, 2015
The Rub party!
Erin GriffithDecember 31, 2015
Secret society.
BolaOctober 10, 2010
what is there not to love about this place, except perhaps for the seedy ass block it's on?
Desiree GueryFebruary 4, 2012
Great 90s night! Should be a monthly thing!
Andrea K. CastilloFebruary 9, 2014
Rudest, most uniformed staff I've ever encountered in my life.
Ben BreierJuly 8, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Happy House is every fourth Friday in the front room! Come dance to indiepop and electrodisco! Read more
Meghan DayMarch 13, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great place to grab a beer, even if you're not going to a show.
Greg BrunoDecember 2, 2018
Sometimes gay things!!!
Heidi VanderleeDecember 8, 2012
Been here 25+ times
This place might be perfect.
Harry HawkDecember 18, 2011
Look for one of Matt Timms amazing food Takedowns
BrooklynJanuary 26, 2014
Feels like Brooklyn Bowl. But better.
Michael GreelishMarch 1, 2011
Way less douchebags than Union Hall, which is owned by the same people. Way more Gowanus 20-something hipsters.
Gregory GallagherAugust 16, 2014
Comedy shows
GraceMay 21, 2011
$6 little kings cream ale and oversized shot
Anna PotterJuly 30, 2010
Go up to Ira Glass and tell him you love him. He'll buy you a drink.
Nate SlevinAugust 20, 2009
Been here 5+ times
make sure to order the tennessee she-male! best brew in the house
William KilljoyJanuary 26, 2012
There is a ton of blow in this place.
Johnny MahoneyOctober 22, 2011
"playing guitar is fun!"
dawn harrisMay 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Christian Finnegan!
F'd In Park SlopeMay 2, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Drink...A LOT (you're worth it!).
Mike O'DeaJanuary 27, 2012
Drink Cider.
Taylor PineiroSeptember 30, 2012
Terrible! In line for 2 hours stood at the front for over an hour ppl inside said it was half empty. Won't even try ever again not worth it.
Adam WishneuskyMay 9, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Two words: comfy couches
Zach LinderFebruary 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Allagash White goes great with indie rock.
Ashante EvelynFebruary 9, 2014
The staff is TERRIBLE. SO Rude and disrespectful. Do not interact with them
Amalia HohbergerNovember 20, 2009
Blip Fest and the Brooklyn Food Experiments make me smile
Christine NimocksDecember 1, 2009
Been here 25+ times
ask George about his lady hands!
Sam RosenbergAugust 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
More hot sauce.
Justin MAugust 7, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Beer, beer and more beer...
martha dentonAugust 4, 2019
Been here 5+ times
These people are terrible
Lauren GardnerMarch 30, 2009
Been here 25+ times
go to a secret science club event at the bell house
Mikhail СбджMarch 4, 2011
Секьюрити тупо продумано. Все остальное прекрасно, отличное место. А район вообще заебатый!