(718) 218-6934
258 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
40.7166
-73.9637
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What People Are Saying About Zebulon
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Akin to a smoky beatnik bar in Montparnasse, French-owned-and-operated Zebulon offers free experimental live jazz and blues nightly by mind-blowing local musicians and drop-ins by the occasional vagabond. The decor feels fresh with a smattering of old jazz concert posters and album covers. Perch atop a bar stool or sit at a stage-side tables for an unfettered view of the action. On any given night, the room is packed with lively, unpretentious Brooklynites, ranging from young-ish record store geeks to veteran jazz zealots. There is a full bar and healthy range of beers, but opt for a…
10/29/09
Mean staff for nothing
by leafydreams at Citysearch
Go on an uncrowded Wednesday evening (meaning empty stools and unused tables) to see your friend's band play while waiting for your other friend (who will buy you a drink on arrival).
Expect the sour waitress to offer you a menu and then talk behind your back for declining it. In minutes, the waitress will boot you off the stool claiming "someone else who might come in will need it." Who said that waiting 5 minutes for a friend to arrive to buy you a drink (or not) wasn't allowed? Also, if your wallet was recently stolen/lost, she won't care since she'll give you a blank, mean expression. Seriously. To me, I take it as her being deaf, dumb and stupid.
Talk to the manager/owner and he'll just tell you this world needs to be a better place. Not exactly what I want to hear after being treated with complete disrespect. I don't need the staff to force feed me their liquor or "drinks". Another friend told me the wine was terrible. Staff acts like high school brats with their fingers in their ears.
This place is completely unprofessional. Never returning.
- Pros: Never said there was a minimum
- Cons: Horrible bartending staff
10/02/08
Great vibe here
by protohipster at Citysearch
Love this place -- very nice vibe, good music.
But filled with "unpretentious brooklynites" -- isn't that a contradiction in terms??? :D
11/03/06
MUSICS OF THE WORLD
by colombe at Citysearch
ZEBULON is the perferct place for experiencing new musics....every night a different band is playing, dragging you to its world, exploring new rythms, creating new perspectives...... A real neighbourhood hang out with a very friendly ambiance and a confortable and authentic setting (you would think it has been here for ages).....I have never been disappointed going to Zebulon, nor my friends because everybody seems to be there for a good reason, listening to great music. I usually check who's playing, for he night, on their website (zebuloncafeconcert) but if I am to lazy for company I just listen to their radio that plays the show live.....
ZEBULON is THE BEST BAR in williamsburg to share tasty snacks, great wines, enchanting FREE music.............
GO AND ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Pros: ECCLECTIC MUSIC
- Cons: avoid show hours if you need calm and space
The Details on Zebulon
When to Go:
Get there before 10pm to claim a barstool, a spot on one of the long benches or, if you're really lucky, a table all to yourself.
What to Eat:
The bar snacks are luxe: plates of foie gras, cheese or charcuterie slices.
Category:
Unclassified, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express
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