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Black Betty

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366 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
at Havemeyer St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-599-0243 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    9.0 out of 10

    1 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Scene: Bar Food, DJ, Live Music, Outdoor Area, Restaurant & Bar, Singles Scene, Smoking Area, Theme
Photo by Andrew Karcie

Hours

Daily, 6pm-4am

Happy Hour

Daily, 6pm-8pm; $4 margaritas, $3 Brooklyn Lagers, $5 mojitos

Nearby Subway Stops

G, L at Metropolitan Ave.-Lorimer St.; J, M, Z at Marcy Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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Like a humble band, Black Betty must note that its greatest strength is its fanbase. Happily, the crowd is sans attitude, a welcome alternative to sweaty late-night pageantry. DJs spin an educated mix of funk and soul and rock, but a sultry Moroccan theme and stiff drinks are often to blame for the common outbursts of dancing among would-be wallflowers. An impressive menu of  Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean fare is only a room away, and although heavy, it provides a civilized reprieve from a night of drinking, dancing, and debauchery.

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great bands, nice atmosphere, ...

lolam from 11216 | Posted on 10/23/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

it has a bar and the restaurant. we went to the bar. there was live music from a great band from UK. it was really nice friendly atmosphere, and had great music. if you want to go out in williamsburg area...Read More

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