Galapagos Ag
(718) 782-5188
70 N 6th St
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
40.7192
-73.9615
Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What People Are Saying About Galapagos Ag
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
maythacakes
October 02, 2007
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!
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arithmerock
July 19, 2007
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.
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missmia06
February 11, 2007
I wouldn't know how it was because I never got in, due to the extremely rude, macho bouncer who was working the door the night we went. It was a tribute to Jay Dilla, the producer who died a year ago. It was also a charity event excepting donations for the Lupus foundation...There were about 50 people waiting to get in, all happy to make a generous donation while the bouncer made NO effort to control the crowd (instead he just shut the door in our faces. The only people he let in were V.I.P's (for a charity event, that's absurd) who were ALL men, while the ladies were refused. The place wasn't even crowded inside, and people were leaving. Then we watched one crowd member offer him $100 to get in, which he tried to talk up to $200, and finally pocketed the $100 and let the guy and his 2 friends in. I'd like to know if the Lupus foundation is getting that money!! What a terrible face to put on a supposedly conscious brooklyn performance space.
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When to Go:
Theme 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 Go:
For box office inquiries, call (212) 868-4444.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars
