Galapagos
Brooklyn, NY 11211-3009
Phone: (718) 782-5188
- Cross Street:
- Between Wythe Avenue and Kent Avenue
- Directions:
- L at Bedford Ave; J, M, Z at Marcy Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am
Editorial Review for Galapagos – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
One must walk a metal grating over a reflecting pool, moodily lit with floating and wall candles, just to get inside. Its exposed beams and grids running along the top of the warmly lit interior subtly evoke the environment's found, industrial beauty in a spontaneous way. Beyond the moat-like entrance, the bar maintains a welcoming vibe.
The Draw
Galapagos has successfully established itself as a Williamsburg cultural center, hosting plays, bands, DJs and cabaret acts in addition to its now-famous Sunday night movie series, Ocularis. The space also features a gallery of paintings and installations by neighborhood artists.
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Insider Tips
When to GoTheme nights include: Monday Night Burlesque, New Rock Weekly on Tuesdays, Galapagos Vaudeville on Fridays and a host of other performance art events.
Know Before You GoFor box office inquiries, call (212) 868-4444.
User Reviews for Galapagos
10/02/2007 Posted by maythacakes
I went there for my birthday a girl that knows my friend said that it was a happening spot and that we were on the guest list. Well it turns out that it was a seprate party for a friend of a friend, we waited to get in for about 20 min and we had to pay to get in. I thought it would have been FREE!! since we were on the guest list. Then there was a "RUDE" bouncer outside talking really loud! on his cell phone like he wanted everyone to hear his conversation. Boring!!!! Anyway when we got in there was a painter on stage painting and that was cool; there was only one bartender and he was paying no mind to the side I was on, so then I moved to see if He would see me but not even a what can I get ya? this girl suddenly came and asked if I wanted a Drink? After a half hour passed by. Then there was a shortage of liquor COME ON!!!! WHAT CLUB HAS NO LIQUOR???? unless you are not into Art do not go to this place. They also had body painting (cool) but the service was extremley poor!
Pros: good art
Cons: bad service and no liquor
07/19/2007 Posted by arithmerock
I won't miss this bar after it relocates. When I went, the bouncer seemed to be actively searching for a fight. "Hey, are you looking at my truck?" he demanded with suitable machismo, abandoning his post at the door as he noticed us looking at the "Court Officer" ID in his windshield. There wasn't anything suspicious about what we were doing; we just happened to be looking at his car while having cigarettes. He also would periodically patrol the bar with a confrontational look on his face. To make things worse, the hipster bartender acted annoyed every time we ordered anything. As the Bud Light ran out, she handed my friend a 3/4-full beer and said, "This is all I have." My friend responded by asking if there'd be a discount. She said, "No, you haven't been tipping me well." My friend had been tipping a dollar per two-beer order on account of the bad attitude (which, I should add, started before any tipping opportunities even arose). Really, how much effort does it take to pour a Bud Light? And how much does it take to force a smile on occasion? Granted, no one wants to be distracted from the laborious task of looking bookish and aloof, but when you have a service job and your income is based on your performance, a good rule of thumb is to at least try to be nice to your clients.
