Jonathan Williams Houses, New York
129 customer reviews
Jalsha Bangla 2019
Nice
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Masood M.
Perfect place for a date or get together with friends on a cold fall or winter night! Very warm atmosphere and a nice bartender (she was very friendly and polite). Good drinks! I'll be back.
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Laylani L.
Went for a friends bday party. Very low key spot but nice to say the least. The people that worked there made the experience even better! Recommended for parties or eve to pass through for drinks! More...
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Jamie Mitchell
Nice Decor.1st time in Brooklyn for a Wedding Reception and Had a great experience!!!
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Opiniated N.
I have only great things to say about this business. My husband & I celebrated his birthday party here and the staff was helpful, friendly, and professional from start to finish. The night of, Josh and his team were amazing and anything we needed they were able to provide at the drop of a dime. The bartender & the young lady who assisted him (I am afraid I didn't catch their names) were incredibly helpful. I would recommend using their private room in the rear it was cozy and elegant. All my guests said they had a great time and felt well taken care of. I will definitely visit Velvet in the future just to take in drinks or enjoy the atmosphere. The staff is definitely what makes this place great More...
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Jouxne L.
The bartender was awesome. I enjoyed the drinks and the conversation with her while I waited for my friends to show up. Loved the music. Had a great time.
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Rosalyn Rosario
Chic bar lounge that gives you a completely true Brooklyn, NYC vibe and experience. Space is posh with no outside decor needed for special events. A total gem.
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Edith Marie Ratinov
Went to a great comedy show. Highly recommend Great bartenders, great ambience. Chill and timeless good time feel
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Christina P.
Amazing! The space is gorgeous and the manager Josh was more than accommodating! A rare find in nyc!
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Maxime Dellerie
Super bar ! J’y ai vu l’épisode final de GoT c’était top !
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Stephanie S.
Briana and Gabriel are rock stars! Such a fun place! Love the attention to detail in every cocktail! Â Friendly, funny and adorable! Joshua the manager introduced himself and couldn't have been more accommodating. Doesn't get much better! Â Definitely will be back!!! More...
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Riko Hussel
I would like to see more stuff from Brooklyn
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Glenda E.
I had my birthday party at Velvet Brooklyn and it was the perfect space for my theme and the vibe I wanted for my milestone birthday. I had a purple themed affair and the event manager, Lily was so helpful and quick with responses from day 1. I initially planned to rent out just the back room which is gives off a nice sexy and low key but, fancy vibe. Then, because I rented a photobooth, I decided to rent out the entire venue for the evening. The price to rent the back room as well as entire venue space is very affordable for the area. Lily helped me with a signature drink that was purple of course, and she was flexible in letting me go to the venue at short notice to get measurements etc for the cute couches and lounge chairs they have in the back room. On the day of event, I ended up forgetting table cloth and wire racks for my food, but Lily saved the day and had a beautiful and sleek table cloth for my cake display and was able to find some wire racks to keep my food warm. My guests were blown away with the decor of the party and the space itself, they loved the drinks and had a really great time. I had so many compliments. One friend/colleague also wants to have her retirement party there next year! Thank you Velvet Brooklyn although this review is 6 months post party! (Event was November 2018) More...
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Marc S.
Pleasantly surprised. Needed someplace less "manly" after the beef-fest at Lugers. Â Found a chill vibe, awesome live jazz and tasty cocktails next door. Â Will come back just for the jazz.... More...
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Olivia
This was the perfect location for my husband's surprise 40th. The staff and service was exceptional. The owner and manager were great and super helpful with the event planning and throughout the night ensuring things ran smoothly. I also ordered a custom box of cigars that truly impressed. Our guests absolutely loved the ambiance of Velvet. Great drinks, great service, great lounge...GREAT NIGHT! Highly recommend for any occasion. More...
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Luci B.
I didn't even order anything but wanted to leave them some love anyway. I came while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant and despite both me and my friend getting only water, the bartender was extremely polite and engaging. The ambiance is smoky (not literally - despite the cigar store Indian at the front), rich, dark, velvety. The menu looked appetizing, and they were playing funk. I'll definitely be back! More...
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Gigi A.
Conveniently located next to Peter Luger's this lovely lounge is a nice place to go before or after dinner. We went on a FREEZING cold Sunday night in January. I was first struck by the lovely atmosphere. The bartender was wonderful - warm, friendly, helpful with Qs, made delicious drinks. I told her I loved scotch. Pete asked for something for Campari or Aperol. Both drinks were awesome!The drinks are super expensive! Don't act like I never told yaGreat spot for a date. More...
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Kendall R.
This was a quaint little spot in BK, we came for the live Reggae band for my friends birthday celebration. We missed the happy hour but the they did have a $5 Sangria special all night that we partook in. It was fairly empty, not sure what days are the best to come but we appreciated the band singing happy birthday to my friend. All in all it was a good night and my friend was happy, that's all that matters. More...
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Ian Bomberg
Velvet is ideal for hosting a party! My wife and I recently had a Friday night welcome reception for the out of town guests for our wedding. The reception went off perfectly! We had 70 guests at the event. The Velvet staff was extremely helpful and easy to work with throughout the event planning process. The space was also ideal for our group and we got tons of compliments from guests on how much they like the venue. Couldn't be happier with it! More...
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Jay Gerber
Chill vibe. Great music. Friendly staff. Solid cocktails and bar food.
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Janelle
Romantic ambiance. Quiet on the night I went. Drinks were good.
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Kelly F.
I hosted my book launch party here (in the event space in the back). It was the BEST experience. From the initial tour of the space to the night-of festivities, I couldn't have been in better hands with the staff at Velvet Brooklyn. They made my evening unforgettable, and all the guests commented on how warm, inviting, and comfortable the venue was. More...
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Bonnie B.
We had a Welcome Cocktail party here the night before my son's wedding for our out of town guests and the wedding party. It was a fantastic party. The staff at Velvet Brooklyn couldn't have been more helpful. They helped in numerous ways that were above and beyond our contracted agreement to make the evening run smoothly. Â Â We had passed appetizers and desserts. Everyone was able to mingle, making for a really fun and upbeat evening. I would highly recommend Velvet Brooklyn. It was a great alternative to the traditional rehearsal dinner. More...
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Ian B.
We recently held our rehearsal cocktail reception for our wedding at Velvet Brooklyn. What a perfect space for our event! The size and layout were very accommodating for our 70 guests . The staff and owner were also extremely easy to work with. Thank you Velvet Brooklyn! More...
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Julia Shekhtman
Beautiful place with classy decor and upscale ambience! The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating, and the service was flawless.
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Jennifer Whitehead
Nice lounge. The drink menu didn't include what the bar was stocked with. Found that out after trying something I didn't like from the menu
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Zalman Saadya Notik
This place is absolutely amazing! They have live music almost every night. Great ambiance and super friendly staff. Great place to go after a long days work to relax!
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Micole S.
Drinks were superb and flavors were bold and authentic ! I had the gingerita and my friend had the mojito which almost knocked us out hahaha . Friendly staff and the interior was very suave and great for date night ! More...
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Sashanna W.
I went here for drinks and appetizers with a friend. The drinks are good, creative and strong. They are well flavored with a good contrast. We had light appetizers which were also good. We sat in the back lounge area and the drink service wasn't the best. My friend had to keep getting up and going to the bar for additional rounds as the waitress only bought us our first round when she took our food order. They hold a credit card as many establishments so to run a tab. Parking was street parking and was hard to find on a Tuesday night. I can't imagine in the weekends. There was live music which was enjoyable and you were free to dance and move. It appears that other local musicians being there instruments and sub in at will which was cool. I would go back again if in the area but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to make the trip (I live in Queens). More...
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Jasmine G.
I had the pleasure of celebrating my 29th Birthday at Velvet Brooklyn. I anticipated a large party straggling in the entire night which is exactly what happened. The Velvet team was able to cater to the entire party as well as catch the late comers so I could meet my very reasonable bar minimum. It was an amazing experience and the music was BOMB. I LOVE the atmosphere( part of the reason I picked the place). One of my best birthday experiences and stress free. You guys were amazing! I recommend Velvet Brooklyn for all occasions. SB: prior to my party I walked in to scope out the place and caught the end of a wedding reception/celebration. This place is pretty dope. A real gem. More...
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samantha anderson
Cool little spot. Back area is a bit more private. Good vibes
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Rafael N.
Great place with good drinks. The Blue morpho is the best one. They play jazz every Tuesday night and I love it. The staff is friendly, good vibe. Just enjoy the night listening jazz and drinking More...
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Dariana C.
Velvet Brooklyn hosted me and 11 of my dear friends for our annual holiday get together on Friday night. Â Booking with Lily was seamless (about 1. 5 weeks before the date all due to another venue canceling on us last minute). Â The day of, Phillip and his staff were super attentive and accommodating. Â We never had to wait for a drink and our snacks came out right away! Â The music was great and never too loud that we couldn't hear ourselves speak. Â Mostly hip hop. Â The venue itself is super cozy and sexy. Â We had a semi-private reservation in the back bar area. Feeling deep gratitude for Velvet Brooklyn for the hospitality! More...
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Betty Gomez
Best days to go are Friday and Saturday but more so Friday. BUT they have things to do during the week(video game night, etc. .) Drinks are cheap but strong. Vibe is cool, bartenders are nice and down to earth. STEVEN is an awesome bartender. Place Gets good when there's a show at glass house or when there are bands planning. Just go try this place out! More...
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Pauline Ellis
Stopped in for a quick drink before catching a show at The Glass House and loved the ambiance and vibe. Had quick friendly service, got a great reasonably price cocktail, and relaxed on the comfy couches. The only thing that would make this place a little better would be an offering of small bites or apps of some sort. More...
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R A
The staff is so friendly and fun, and I'm definitely coming back for the live music on Mondays and Tuesdays!
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John DeLillo
Great for a quick drink after eating in the area! Music is fun and lively.
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Hina M
A pretty cozy bar! The atmosphere and decor is nice.
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Walid Khraish
Very nice night club
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T'nia Da GeM
really nice atmosphere bartender & dj was the same person & he was ok @ best - mixed crowd but overall its a great lil cozy sexy fun spot
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Janeen Gutierrez
Amazing! Creative, fun, and great service
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Cherisse Carter
Nice spot to chill get drinks at the bar and listen to good music.
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Marcia L.
Velvet was pippin'. Great music, great drinks & great staff. Shout out to Caitlin!!! Â Thanks for the playlist.
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Aleida M.
Finally a spot I can give a good review. Â Good drinks, music is great!! Â Jamming to the 90s. Â Great staff, fun Friday night. Â Yay Brooklyn!!!
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Gabriel S.
Small, intimate space with 2 bars and some sofas. The band was great and the beers were just at the right price range. They don't serve food, but there are some decent snacks. What really stood out for me was the gorgeous staff, who would sometimes dance and have fun when not busy. Always nice to see people enjoying life. More...
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Kieran G.
We recently held our wedding reception at Velvet Brooklyn and the whole evening was perfect!! Phil, Lauren and staff were amazing to work with and made our night stress free. They were accommodating and there to help us throughout the night and beyond. Definitely keep this place top of your list when considering a venue in Brooklyn. More...
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Jessie H.
Located right next to peter luger- we came here to wait for our reservation bc we got there early. Lovely cocktails here - $15 a pop
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Emerald S.
Nice bar. Yummy drinks. My type of vibe. Cute little area in the back and I had a delicious drink with lavender in it. The music they were playing was like old school hip hop and it was poppin. I'll go back when I'm in New York!
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Marvin Lattimore
Cozy spot with good appetizers
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Anirvan Mitra
Nice little around the corner place. Serving could have been better but overall was good and will come back.
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