The Exley

1 Jackson St, Brooklyn
(917) 909-1652

Recent Reviews

Sashin Aluwihare

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. They have a good selection of cocktails.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Brian Yansak

vibes are good but this Diet Coke is NASTY!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

M. C.

Love this spot, been going for years. I find most of the negative reviews here are by people who didn't have any luck getting laid and took it out on the venue, or by people expecting a club crowd at 4pm on a Monday.

Matthew Houser

Bobby is a stellar bar tender and a class act

Justin Ciambra

I love this place. Chill neighborhood bar.

Austin Alvarado

Truly one of my favorite gay bars in NYC. However it’s a shame they got rid of their best frozen cocktail - the frozen espresso martini…they NEED to bring it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loriel Lozano

Best bar in the neighborhood. The security made me feel safe and secured. James (the security) is very kind and friendly. Drinks are well made. Music is amazing. I’ve been coming here for the past 3 years and it’s one of the best bar in town to have a drink! I would def recommend penicillin & leche de lobo!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Penicillin

phoenix Rahim Makhloufi

Cool place and drinks , James is the sweetest fun person ever, he is accommodating and loving, he made our night the best, the bartenders are very professional and make the best drinks ever, nice atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew Keith Hornbuckle

Great place. The security guard James rocks and the drinks are good

Ron Kell

A happening place catering to a mostly gay crowd that spills over onto the sidewalk- but does not obstruct or interfere with people walking past. There is a good selection of drinks for the eclectic taste, the customers are young hipsters for the most part and they are there to enjoy the evening, especially when the the weather cooperates.

Atmosphere: 5

Agathe Garrido

Good vibe and nice cocktails

Frank Julca

I love this place so much, but the bouncer needs to chill. There are ways and there are ways.

Julia H.

Popped in on a random Friday evening with a friend for a drink. It was my first time and did not realize it is a gay bar, but kind of glad it was as I was not in the mood to be bothered. It is very small and has a nice vibe out in front where you can enjoy your drinks outside. Inside the music was good and I think after a certain hour it turns more into a place to dance. Drinks here were pretty affordable at less than $10 a piece so definitely a good place to have a couple drinks to start the night.

Scott K.

I like coming here. The space is very inviting and the drinks are made well by knowledgeable bartenders. The clientele is friendly and handsome.

Michael P.

Superior cocktails. Excellent service. Fun crowd. Killer music. Better than anything that's happening in Hell's Kitchen.

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