Larry Lawrence

(718) 218-7866

295 Grand St (Between Roebling Street and Havemeyer Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11211 40.7131 -73.9573

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Neighborhood: Williamsburg

Hours:

Daily 6pm-4am

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Special Features:

Romantic Nightlife

What People Are Saying About Larry Lawrence

Featured Review

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A long gray hallway off the street leads to a heavy wooden door with an impressive, lofty barroom on the other side. Exposed-brick walls and solid woodwork distinguish the airy space, which has a warm, golden look courtesy of tiny candles. Smoothly carved bar stools and reclining wooden booths mark the perimeter, leaving plenty of floor space for bigger crowds. Get there early to grab the more secluded nook in the rear. Late arrivers compete for seats with a flurry of the area's young, hip clientele. Mixed drinks are nicely and cheaply done, along with specialty cocktails and a small selection…

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
For a novel experience, head down the block to the 24-hour City Reliquary on the corner of Grand and Havemeyer streets, with its window collection of New York City memorabilia. Push the button for an audio guide.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. we had such a fun time and the owners were super nice and geve us a reserved section in the back where our friends could hang out.
  2. All of my guests raved about what a great bar it is and how much fun they had.
drinks
81.25% positive
  1. The bartnders were so nice and make a great drink.
  2. My friends and I visited Larry Lawerence bar last night and could not believe how incredibly rude, disrespectful and condesending the bartender was to my party.
  3. best bar on brooklyn
  4. great drinks too.
  5. the music is good, there's room to dance (but not too much room), the drinks are delicious, and the vibe is a far cry from the too-cool-for-school vibes found elsewhere in williamsburg.
  6. The space is ambient and the drinks are reasonable, and for some reason the bartenders are overly rude to the patrons.
  7. drinks were great, the music was fantastic.
  8. All of my guests raved about what a great bar it is and how much fun they had.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. the music is good, there's room to dance (but not too much room), the drinks are delicious, and the vibe is a far cry from the too-cool-for-school vibes found elsewhere in williamsburg.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. great place!
service
68.75% positive
  1. However, the bartenders are extremely rude, to the extent that it really detracts from the experience
  2. the staff were all wonderful and the place wasn't too overly crowded.
  3. My friends and I visited Larry Lawerence bar last night and could not believe how incredibly rude, disrespectful and condesending the bartender was to my party.
  4. The space is ambient and the drinks are reasonable, and for some reason the bartenders are overly rude to the patrons.
  5. Great space ruined by bartenders
  6. Beautiful space, nice staff
  7. Larry Lawrence is unusual in that everything is cool about the place except for the bartenders/ staff.
  8. great space/lousy service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/18/08

Best Brooklyn Bar

by tomtomslug at Citysearch

Hands down the best bar in Brooklyn. I've been coming to LL for a couple years, and have always had a great time. Service, drinks and music are always top shelf.

  • Pros: Service, staff, music and atmosphere
  • Cons: none
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/16/08

Rude Staff!!!

by djdrew at Citysearch

I agree with the last review. My friends and I visited Larry Lawerence bar last night and could not believe how incredibly rude, disrespectful and condesending the bartender was to my party. To top it off, it was in front of the owner which leads me to believe that this in an acceptable form of behavior towards the customers. Save your time and money and head elsewhere because there are tons of other bars in the Williamsburg area where they will treat you with respect!!

  • Pros: nada
  • Cons: the staff and owner of the joint
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/22/07

Down the tubes goes another Burg staple.

by jayabond at Citysearch

I must say I tried giving this joint multiple chances over the last year or so. I use to love it, and even after I moved to Fort Greene I would still make the trip to enjoy it. But, now the vibe and energy of the place is that of a members only mens social club. Aside from the fact that I think they have been playing the same music for the last 3 years, the staff is by large the rudest in years.

Although it does have a great smoking area (it's only saving grace) I would not recommend even my ex boyfriends go here. I have too much respect for even people I loathe.

  • Pros: Outdoor Smoking Area
  • Cons: The place in general
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/01/07

My new favorite bar

by michaeligor at Citysearch

I just moved to the neighborhood, and this is hands down my new favorite bar. The space is awesome, the drinks are pretty cheap for the area, the crowd is mellow and friendly, and the bartenders are extremely cool. It's a great place to hang with friends or to make some new ones; everyone feels like members of a secret club - if you can find the door! Love it love it.

  • Pros: great people (attractive too!) great vibe, outdoor smoking 'lounge,'
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/07

Great for Birthday Parties!

by amylala at Citysearch

I recently had my birthday party there and it was great...I called a couple of weeks in advance and they reserved the back room for us and there was a staff member who was assigned to make sure we were content all night...the staff were all wonderful and the place wasn't too overly crowded. All of my guests raved about what a great bar it is and how much fun they had...great place!

  • Pros: It's cheap, the crowd is great, the staff is wonderful, the abience is nice
  • Cons: it's hard to find a cab home from there, bar could be better stocked

The Details on Larry Lawrence

Place Categories:

  • beautiful space
  • great drinks
  • disrespectful bartender
  • great bar
  • fantastic music
  • great place
  • nice staff
  • nice bartnders
  • nice chill evening
  • great spacelousy service
  • acceptable form
  • great larry lawrence
  • super nice owners
  • cool spot
  • lame hipsters
  • nice twist
  • quite unpleasant experience
  • cool everything
  • great whole experience

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