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Knitting Factory

Knitting Factory

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Rock Club, Bar, and Night Club
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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  • DJ Times
    DJ TimesJuly 26, 2013
    Now serving in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, The Knitting Factory was previously located on 74th Leonard St. from 1994 through 2009 and hosted an array of indie and experimental artists.
  • Rafi S.
    Rafi SyedFebruary 11, 2013
    If you're going to the best comedy show in NYC on Sunday nights at 9pm, you'll see @HannibalBuress, but only if you get there early (like 45 minutes before) to get a seat / spot at the front.
  • exfm
    exfmFebruary 14, 2012
    They always have great residencies and if your that into the band you can always watch them through the glass while sitting at the bar in the front of the venue. Grab some Fette Sau BBQ across the St.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeDecember 19, 2018
    Great small room for an intimate show
  • Jenny S.heart icon on user image
    Jenny SorensenApril 8, 2015
    Located centrally on Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, the Knitting Factory is home to a variety of events including Live Music, comedy, sports, and plays. Read more
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RaghoobarDecember 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the many great smaller venues to catch live acts in Williamsburg. Not just music, but excellent comedy every Sunday night, which was once hosted by Hannibal Buress.
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanMay 12, 2016
    free comedy Sunday nights at 9pm, last time I was there I saw Hannibal Buress perform ;)
  • Drew C.heart icon on user image
    Drew ChristienDecember 20, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    It's a great intimate venue for catching your favorite band or some new talent.
  • JM P.heart icon on user image
    JM ParveauxJanuary 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun place for concerts but also for a drink at the bar where you can actually watch the crowds dancing inside the show room
  • Roc Nation
    Roc NationJune 8, 2011
    Great sound for a small and intimate spot. You can watch the show from the restaurant, separated by glass windows. Never seen more people onstage at a Hip-hop show than the Phife Dog tribute here!
  • Foursquare Insiders
    Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015
    "Moved from the East Village to this location. Great spot for local acts. Also check out the free Comedy Showcase every Sunday night." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
  • L. T.heart icon on user image
    L. T.February 1, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    If a band you follow is playing here and you're telling yourself "aw man it's pretty far" GO. It's a great venue. A bar and two bathrooms in the stage area and more down the hall.
  • CMJ
    CMJAugust 29, 2012
    Anyone looking to take a short break from the onslaught of sounds during CMJ Music Marathon will be delighted to relax in the completely separate bar area at the Knitting Factory.
  • Ira B.heart icon on user image
    Ira BJanuary 13, 2015
    Small sports bar with cheap drinks and a good layout. Grab a table quickly because they'll run out soon. They don't serve food so order something from the pizza spot next door and bring it in.
  • Dan N.
    Dan NesslerNovember 7, 2013
    Free and good comedy on sun nights from 9pm. Make sure u get in early to get a seat as it gets busy and a show lasts for more than 3h
  • Maria M.
    Maria MarquesFebruary 5, 2013
    ANNIBAL BURESS HOSTS, SPECIAL GUESTS EACH WEEK. PAST PERFORMANCES HAVE INCLUDED UNANNOUNCED SETS FROM CHRIS ROCK, ROBIN WILLIAMS, SARAH SILVERMAN, LOUIS CK. Sunday 9pm. free
  • Lee L.heart icon on user image
    Lee LawrenceJune 19, 2015
    Great for watching games, especially as a Bay Area sports fan (not a lot of crowds on those game nights). Big screens, tap selection could be better.
  • The Family Records
    The Family RecordsJune 28, 2011
    Pearl and The Beard played an incredible album release show here. The staff is incredible - from the box office to the bar to the bouncers to the sound and lighting. Wonderful people. Ace.
  • Concert Ticket Agency
    Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 27, 2012
    Relocated to Brooklyn, still a great place to see your favorite indie band. Friendly staff, nice bar, excellent sound.
  • Hillary S.
    Hillary ScottNovember 12, 2010
    Show sold out? Go into the bar early and watch through the bay window - night I was there they piped sound into the bar so win/win! Plus free show!
  • Jenna W.
    Jenna Wortham April 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    game nerds, take note: this place has a weird Nintendo/SNES/Sega hybrid console and a bucket of games that you can play if you ask nicely. But be forewarned, if you fire it up, you may never leave.
  • Raja H.
    Raja HAugust 19, 2012
    Great bar where you can see (but not hear) the concert that's playing on the other side of the glass.
  • Baratunde
    BaratundeFebruary 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best comedy show in NYC happens Sunday nights at 9pm, and it's free! Host and booker is the amazing @HannibalBuress
  • Compass
    CompassJuly 24, 2013
    The Brooklyn outpost of the national music venue chain often books out-of-the-box acts that the crowd always enjoys.
  • Soul Khan
    Soul KhanJuly 10, 2013
    Fun spot for live shows, one of the best in Brooklyn.
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniMarch 17, 2015
    Large bar and a good selection of bands. Conveniently close to L and G.
  • Nathen M.heart icon on user image
    Nathen McVittieDecember 6, 2016
    One of the loudest venues around. Room is so shallow there's nowhere for noise to go. Earplugs available for $1 at will call.
  • Melissa R.
    Melissa RosenthalMarch 23, 2015
    This place is one of the most intimate venues to see a band.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonyAugust 1, 2021
    Tough bathroom and slightly slow bar considering really just beers but sound is great
  • Jackson I.heart icon on user image
    Jackson IsaacsonMay 24, 2016
    The $10 tall boy and shot deal at the front bar is the way to go.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupSeptember 17, 2010
    Awesome space to hear your favorite underground band perform. The front bar features TV Party! And Double Feature! on Monday and Tuesday nights!
  • DJ Patrick A.
    DJ Patrick AllenJuly 29, 2012
    I've DJ'd here a few times and the bar staff are great, venue is well set up, and sound is top notch!!!
  • Jérémy F.
    Jérémy FavierNovember 12, 2012
    Each Sunday at Williamsburg music venue the Knitting Factory, local stand-up Hannibal Buress closes out the weekend with his pals. Read more
  • Daan V.
    Daan V.June 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    In the front room, you can have a drink while the big windows give you a view of the stage this venue also houses.
  • Flavorpill
    FlavorpillFebruary 27, 2012
    The Knitting Factory has an iTunes app that makes it easier to keep up with upcoming events. For more info on the new-and-improved Knitting Factory, click here: http://bit.ly/wBcQH6
  • Tracey N.
    Tracey NNovember 19, 2011
    great venue. coat check in guy found my phone and gave it back! what a champ. bar at the front of house too. close to subway :-)
  • JapanCultureNYC
    JapanCultureNYCSeptember 27, 2019
    Great spot for live music, and the staff is super-friendly!
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CAugust 25, 2014
    One of the best spots for comedy in the city. And the bar is rad!
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin MillerJuly 29, 2015
    Legit intimate music venue
  • Brian T.heart icon on user image
    Brian TorpeyAugust 29, 2013
    Make sure to stop by the Commodore across the street for some pre-concert drinks and fried chicken
  • Deni
    DeniJune 4, 2013
    Happy Hour every Tuesday. $2 Dos Equis. Starts at 7:30, so go get happy somewhere else first!
  • nikki
    nikkiMarch 12, 2017
    NYers don't know how to have a good time, man. you get hecklers where there should be a sweaty crowd of moshers
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesSeptember 9, 2015
    The Grantland NFL Podcast live show was so fun.
  • Hostelling International
    The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn was clean and has some good bands on. The sound is good and the venue wasn't too crowded.- Don - England & Wales
  • Matt K.heart icon on user image
    Matt KerestesySeptember 21, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Too broke for the show? Sit down at the bar, order a $3 beer and watch the show through the huge glass window. Works great when they run the live sound into the bar, still kinda funny when they don't.
  • Tara
    TaraApril 24, 2012
    Watched a sold out show from the bar for free, the bartenders are fun and friendly!
  • John L.heart icon on user image
    John LewisAugust 10, 2017
    Great small concert venue
  • Maddie F.
    Maddie FloodSeptember 1, 2013
    Tip very well. Always ask who's playing. Be kind. people usually like that #KindnessIsMagic
  • Justine M.
    Justine MaGinaApril 7, 2012
    Tip Ryan the hot bartender well! He is great at his job and is entertaining as well!
  • Brendan J.
    Brendan JordanSeptember 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Sunday Nights @ 9: Hannibal Buress hosts a night of free standup. It's usually packed, so get there early.
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