The Woods
Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
"Great pickle back shots."(9 Tips)
"taco stand and picnic benches out back offer a repose."(6 Tips)
"Ask the DJ on Thursdays to play any request you may have."(15 Tips)
"Like a slightly more remote and smaller version of Union Pool."(3 Tips)
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- Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 23, 2012Prepare to dance the night away at this Williamsburg staple. Drinks are reasonably priced; a DJ rocks the inside, while the taco stand and picnic benches out back offer a repose. - Green Guide Editor
Erik CintronJune 22, 2014Cool hipster spot a little bit for everyone. Huge inside bar with a place for a band which they do. Great prices at the bar, unisex bathroom. There is an outside patio with a taco truck that is yummy- Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 22, 2012Prepare to dance the night away at this Williamsburg staple. Drinks are reasonably priced; a DJ rocks the inside, while the taco stand and pickic benches out back offer a repose. - Green Guide Editor
Julien PerrièreJuly 19, 2015Really chill & lovely venue in Williamsburg. Dance to an eclectic DJ set or stay in the backyard and meet new people in their 20s to 30s. Not the night of your life but definitely worth the $5 cover.
Kristina RudicOctober 24, 2016On Sunday nights, the wild dance bar transforms into a quaint jazz place full of life. The band that plays is truly not to be missed and they're incredible entertainers!
Omari AllenMay 28, 2017This is the only place I know where you can get down on the dancefloor with a fried chicken sandwich in hand. 👌🏾
I love The Woods but it’s become super popular! Arrive early to avoid cover and a long ass line! Other than that it’s reasonably priced drinks and great music!
Adam SchuitJuly 24, 2015One of the better bars in Williamsburg to check out. They have a cover charge usually which sucks but the music is on point. Also they have food in the back... aka drunk food on demand!
Joanne ReinardDecember 23, 2015Come with friends, don't pay a huge entry fee, get a real long drink and date to smoke on the patio outside. Perfect old-school music 👌🏽
Emily WilsonAugust 19, 2015Go for a beer in the daytime or evening on the weekend. You'll have the huge space basically to yourself! It's cool.
Marcela ErazoMarch 1, 2016If it's late, and you're still up, and you wanna dance but can deal with the drunk people-this is your place! Good music, the margarita is surprisingly good!
Check out the Wednesday night party MISSTER with one of the best (if not the best) DJs in Brooklyn, Amber Valentine. Her crunk 90's trill DJ set will be sure to keep you coming back every Wed!
Cecilia WilliamsJanuary 10, 2016The food in the back was delicious. Bacon on a stick. Hot dogs. Grilled cheese. And the drinks are pretty affordable. AND THE MUSIC WAS FANTASTIC!
Courtney BoltonApril 10, 2014I come here to dance all night. You won't realize it's 4am until they knock up the lights at 3:50a. I enjoy how crowded it is - easy to get lost in the crowd.
Great for happy hour 5-10 M-F. New taco truck in the back makes great carnitas nachos. Get a blueberry lemonade and enjoy.
Kevin SkobacSeptember 15, 2014The roomy back yard is also home to Landhaus, maker of one of my favorite cheeseburgers and a delicious maple bacon on a stick
Natalie VFebruary 16, 2016Great dancing, like that they have a couple sections so you can order food and get away from the noise if you want
Ana PatriciaJune 9, 2015Go to the back patio. Great feel on a nice day. The Haus burgers are soooo yum! And they're on potato bread!! 😋
Sarah MaguireNovember 24, 2015Perfect mix of music and epic munchies, I will be back. Bacon on a stick is way too fancy, much happier with my corn on the cob
Audrey TolbertFebruary 15, 2015If you have to be here, go to the bar in the back across the patio and countdown the minutes till it's socially acceptable to leave.
There's a new dance party at The Woods every Monday called VVYNL hosted by the band Lexelle. DJS and live bands every week, showcasing the latest in the NYC electro-synthpop music scene.- Caroline ElizabethJuly 9, 2013Fun dancing and a night outdoor space. Like a slightly more remote and smaller version of Union Pool. All the same people frequent both.
Michelle WilesJuly 22, 2013fun fun fun! great dancefloor on the weekends, open patio and tacos in the back. Perfect for a night out
Jim TaylorApril 9, 2015The Woods attracts a crowd over the entire weekend, and some weeknights too, with it’s lively ambience and late night DJs. Read more
CompassApril 18, 2014Affordable drinks, live bands, and groove-conscious DJ's draw an eclectic twentysomething crowd of North Brooklynites to The Woods.
Carola FerreyraMarch 31, 2013Great food and drinks, great servers, great security, TERRIBLE HEAD OF SECURITY. Got kicked out for complying and having a good time, don't go here.
Drew DiverJanuary 10, 2016The food in the back is pretty amazing. Probably the best chicken wings I've had.
WyngspanJanuary 27, 2014A place to dance the night away and have a few beers for a decent price. We think it deserves a trust rating: http://bit.ly/1iDBFv0
Simon GreenJuly 26, 2011Love the big outdoor area next to the dancefloor. I need more spots like this one. Union Pool comes close but I like the vibe here more.
PortlandiaJuly 27, 2011Enjoy $2 snacks from the taco-truck-in-residence and watch the cool kids make out to "Rump Shaker". The Woods is South Williamsburg's finest high school party for adults!
Macdem TeklemariamOctober 25, 2014Music it's great and the vibe it's relaxed leave your troubles at the door and prepare to dance
ᴡ ElliotNovember 3, 2015The bartenders here are the sweetest. And the shrimp burger was better than it sounds - pair with fries for sure.
Renée TaylorOctober 15, 2015my go-to night out spot! They have really awesome music on Saturday nights :)
Gideon OlshanskySeptember 18, 2016Great mixed drinks. Gets crowded after 11. Cash only in the backyard.
Erindira TejadaFebruary 16, 2013Great music ranging from 80's and 90's House and Hip Hop. Don't forget to order the pickle shots!- ReALTOFebruary 17, 2012Great pickle back shots. Wait, all pickle back shots are great. If it's not too busy, play some shuffleboard in the back.
$1 Miller High Life drafts for Happy Hour on weekdays. Awesome backyard with a greenhouse and taco truck.
Brady DaleMarch 22, 2014$20 minimum on credit cards here, which is, by the way, completely illegal since the banking reforms in the President's first term. $10 limit is the max.
I enjoyed this place until someone stole me and my girlfriends coat Wednesday night 11/18/2015.
Maya Jimenez 😬February 16, 2015Amazing music! The cover is annoying but at least there are munchies in the back.
David LettsFebruary 22, 2013Bacon on a stick. Plus the people working the back taco stand Ive met have all been pretty cool
Great on a weeknight, avoid at all costs on a Friday or Saturday. Unless you are creep, then you can join the other creeps there.
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- Mon–Sun
- 4:00 PM–4:00 AM
(718) 782-4955
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