(718) 832-1599
390 5th Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
40.6709
-73.9852
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What People Are Saying About Excelsior
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Excelsior's crimson walls reflect cheer onto clients' rosy complexions, creating a warm, welcoming vibe. The stylish decor falls somewhere between art deco and pure '70s, with yellow gumdrop lights overhanging a wide mahogany bar. Brooklyn still doesn't move as fast as Manhattan, so this scene isn't quite as cruisy. In fact, Excelsior feels in many ways like a casual dating service for outerborough gay men.
GHETTOY attitude bar owners & bartenders
by isyisy
This place should be shut down for what they do to customers. I've seen polices breaking up the fights and other things......
- Cons: attitudes of bartenders & owners
Fight Fight Fight
by Supesfan11215
This place is a wild mixture of mind numbing boredom or freaking bar room brawls. There was a glass smashing, rolling out the front door fight last night. It continued on the side walk with the bar staff beating down a patron, said patron coming back half an hr later and threatening to smash down the glass front door. Needless to say there was much clutching of pearls going on all night.
The police arrived a few times and the wild night seemed to settle down. This was apparently the 2nd fight in as many days. It was almost like being at Cattyshack. Me-ow!
- Pros: There's always a different vibe
- Cons: Sometimes the vibe is Fight Club!
Fun At Times
by mark11215
This place can be fun. Yes, it's cliquey but what gay bar isn't?
The only problem is like the rest of the hood, it can be too bland.
Very samey samey at times.
But you can meet some interesting people after a few drinks.
Also a good place to viciously rip people apart for a few hours.
- Pros: Local. Great for stumbling home from
- Cons: Jukebox has NO Madonna!!!
The Details on Excelsior
The Extras:
There's also a jukebox and a small outdoor deck, perfect for enjoying sunny days.







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