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Brooklyn Lyceum
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227 4th Ave(between Union St & President St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Neighborhoods: Park Slope, Gowanus
(718) 857-4816
- Nearest Transit:
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Union St (D, N, R)
9 St (D, N, R)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 1 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 5 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
Farwah R. said: "AWESOME!! Dine in and watch your movie, as you are served by a waiter. Had fish and chips and brownie sundae and really loved both. Full bar for drankers." read more »
28 reviews for Brooklyn Lyceum
28 reviews in English
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Review from Sean S.
4/5/2012
Been to so many late nite events at this space over the years, it's not funny. Most recently I think I was at Halloween there last year. It was a r u b u l a d party, and damn was it fun. Secret ticket buying process, and all the wacky people you meet along the way. This is really a superb space and we're lucky to have it.
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Review from Chris T.
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Brooklyn Lyceum is a wonderful and beautiful venue. Fantastically atmospheric, with its crumbling facades and echoing halls, it has an equally weird and wonderful programme of activities and entertainments lined up throughout the year.
I spent most time there for the Come Out And Play Festival last year: days of adventure-packed silliness rippling out across Brooklyn with the Lyceum as its epicentre, with games and play crammed into every available space. I've also been back to use their batting cage (!) and am constantly tempted by the great things they host.
The bar/café is cute and convenient, and if you're looking to make it an evening out, you're definitely not lacking in local options, with Mission Delores and Oaxaca just minutes away.
Oh yes, and their chalkboard are an attraction in themselves.
Great place - can't wait to go back. -
Review from jylle e.
Oakland, CA
6/27/2011
*Good coffee
*Good munchies
*Uber chill baristas
*Good seating
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-Erratic seating (they move things around all the time, chairs and tables disappear and randomly appear
-Weird director who runs around scowling at everyone. Not our fault you needed to add a cafe to pay your rent, smile buddy.
-Weird festivals inside the cafe (sometimes this is a good thing)
-Usual annoying Park Slope breeders and their offspring (but that's true anywhere) -
Review from Jon S.
New York, NY
8/7/2011
Went here for a show knowing nothing of the venue. I just moved to the neighborhood and saw a show was playing here and nabbed tickets. Great venue, part of the charm is the roughness of it. The downstairs had nothing of a stage to speak of, and very little technically speaking (lights, sound, etc) but is an excellent place to watch a show where the performers care about their craft.
But this is not only a performing arts venue! There's co-working space (which I can't comment on, just saw the sign, could even be downstairs where the theater is), a good coffee shop (I had an iced mocha before the show, anything hot and I'd probably have died!), and I think some batting cages from things that I've read?!?!?
All in all, a great venue for a number of different things! -
Review from Kitana Q.
Manhattan, NY
3/30/2011
Love the cafe and the exhibition space that comprise the Lyceum.
Cafe: comfy and cozy! Large windows with great natural light framed by palm trees and other potted greenery. Good assortment of tables and seating. Fan of the comfy armchairs. Laptop and wi-fi friendly with a good amount of outlets. Cafe mocha one of the best I've ever had yet :). And it is warm! I will one day catch the cafe on a nutella crepe-making day... Unfortunately, the cafe closes at 3pm and it is cash only.
Venue: its rawness lends character. Pretty cavernous space on the bottom level that flexible, and has hosted events such as comedy stand-ups and the Brooklyn Mutt Show. -
Review from db m.
Brooklyn, NY
Great coffee, the Intelligentsia espresso makes me want to head there every day. Cafe starts at 7am weekdays! The Brooklyn Lyceum has a wonderful staff, cool barristas and fancy bakers.
Plays, Movies, Jazz, Flea markets, Comic Conventions, Sci Fi conventions, Breakdance-BBoy(Girl) competitions, Craft fairs, weddings, aerialists, http://Scvngr.com hunts, game days, Robot Expos, comedy nights, birthday parties, bating cage, on tap beer, local restaurants with samples, open mike nights, Julliard trained orchestras [ http://www.youtube.com... ], opera, Ted Danson filming Bored to Death and chess tournaments and that is just in the last 17 months that I started going there.
Its a bare brick space with two giant open areas and two small rooms, Free wi-fi and though cash only, atms are on the corner and across the street.
The cafe has a comfortable space to crash and work talk or relax with books and records (yes vinyl) in the space. Oh and they are football addicts and do the Superbowl on their movie screen (Not for me) Unfortunately this is still a work in progress and the top floor while a giant space is unheated except for those palm type heaters which are adequate for an audience but hellish for performers on a cold night.
A Park Slope destination for those who knows. -
Review from Kirsten P.
Brooklyn, NY
12/19/2010
Ok, so after my unfortunate fair experience at Textile Arts Center, I walked over to the Lyceum for their craft fair.
First, I liked the fact that the kombucha stand was close the front of the stairs, along with the chocolate/ truffle vendor. So, I started out by getting myself a cup of mulled kombucha and a piece of chocolate.
Then, I wandered around the downstairs and looked at about 30 vendors. Although I did not find the tote bag or the gloves that I went looking for, I liked the number of vendors and the quality of the crafts.
Everyone vending was very friendly/ welcoming and I will probably go back next year.
One note: the upstairs cafe ran out of almost everything to eat, so if people visiting want to get food/ lunch/ dinner, better come early!Listed in: Culture Vultures
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Review from Maddie O.
6/14/2011
* for being directly outside of the Union St. Station
* for good coffee
* for $1 bagels
* for the clever messages on the chalkboard outside
* for when I stumbled upon the "Brooklyn Mutt Show" on a day when I was sad and really needed to see some puppies.
Nice to have the Lyceum in the neighborhood, I look forward to seeing what other events this place comes up with in the future! -
Review from Jonathan L.
Sunnyside, Queens, NY
1/13/2011
The Lyceum is an interesting, quiet, largely underutilized space. For daytime light far including good coffee and friendly, it's a good option. The enclosed patio-like space is sunny, partitioned, and uncrowded. I hope to bring a board game group there someday.
Wow, Brian D. what a downer! Yes the Lyceum as a space is a fixer-upper. Old buildings are ridiculously expensive to fix--for-profit businesses have trouble with this, so I don't expect Lyceum to be plowing a lot of money into the masonry at any fast pace. I do hope a local angel invests there someday, but this is the frontier edge of trendy Park Slope and these things take time. -
Review from Lorelei D.
Queens, NY
2/7/2011
I would give the cafe & the people working there 4 stars. Nice selection and it's super tempting to eat stuff fresh out of the oven.
The location is nice in that it's right by the train, but they really need to clean up the bathroom areas. The downstairs space is really nice for meeting. -
Review from roderick A.
Jersey City, NY
11/17/2007 2 photos
Attended the New Yorker Magazine Festival here, where we saw "Girl with a Torch: A Conversation with Fiona Apple". Granted, Fiona that evening was a bit, how should I say it, oh yeah...WIRED. But talking about Fiona can take all day, and believe me I have talked about Fiona Apple for hours on end. I'm here to review the Brooklyn Lyceum.
The theatre is really an open space, as you can see from the picture. There is a balcony/loft upstairs where there are art exhibits, additional seating for shows, and whatnot.
The floor itself is huge, where anything really can be installed or shown or played. Its quite a beautiful place. -
Review from Thecraftaholic D.
Brooklyn, NY
11/9/2010
Don't expect some high end ultra decorated cafe.
What you can expect, is good coffee, great munchies, and a great place to sit down and read, catch up with a friend, or work.
I love that the employees know their way around coffee, and really are helpful.
Good cheap coffee, and a quiet atmosphere is what you'll get here. Don't expect a bunch of hype! -
Review from Benson Y.
5/19/2010
Fifteen or so years ago I lived in Park Slope before the great gentrification. My daily commute had me walking right by the old Bathhouse on Union Street and back then it was boarded up, part of an institution long gone and I often wondered how long it would be before the building would either be torn down or renovated.
A few weeks ago, I attended the Spring Food and Craft Market and got my answer. The front of the building has been changed very little. Some signage has been added, but the grand arches, the detailed moldings and staircase are all intact. The interior is another matter however.
The interior has been mostly ripped out, leaving bare walls, rudimentary doors (or in some cases, makeshift frames with door like things on them) and a lot of open space. There is a wonderful feeling of history here. As someone who lived in Park Slope during the time when it was between "bad" and "amazing" it was nice to straddle that ethereal line in this building.
Truth be told, this review is intended to be more of a "3.5 stars" but it suffers because of the lack of air conditioning (it was REALLY hot and icky that day in some parts of the building). Also, the bathroom facilities need a bit of work. You can't tell if anyone is in a stall half the time and I thought the doors were going to fall off the hinges. Nice sink area though.
I think this place is in its infancy and I wouldn't be surprised if I go back in time and find them steadily making it better and better. -
Review from Elaine M.
5/3/2010
Came here to check out the Spring Food and Craft Market. Checked in at the Yelp! desk and got my first Yelp! pin and shot glass--whoo hoo!! Three floors of food vendors and interesting/fun craft items.
Food: bacon marmalade, bacon brownie, homemade kimchi tasty fresh salsa, fresh ice cream.
Craft vendors: artisan soap, clay figures, handmade jewelry.
Had a great time checking out all the vendors. -
Review from Albert W.
5/3/2010 1 photo
Rumor was that this old bathhouse currently has a batting cage here and that has been confirmed to be on the second floor as I spotted where the net is hanging from.
I came here for the Sping Food and Craft Market and to my delight, there were so many cool and different little shops offering everyone a taste of their culinary creations from bacon marmelade, toffee ice cream, to home made kimchi.
Awesome venue.Listed in: Park Slope
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Review from Kimberli M.
New York, NY
1/15/2007
Twice I've attended film shorts series here (Asbury Shorts and Asbury Shorts II).
Both times they've been overall - GOOD!
The space is big, they bake fresh cookies to sell and if you arrive early, you may be able to see local musicians play or catch a local singer song writer night! -
Review from Sherri J.
Brooklyn, NY
5/22/2009
I know this place more as a coffee shop than a performance venue, as I stop in here nearly every morning now for an iced coffee. As far as coffee shops go, this place is one of the best in the neighborhood!
The coffee is delicious and the ladies behind the counter are always super friendly and fun to chat with when there isn't a line. They've even given me some great recommendations for various shops to visit in the neighborhood. They also have a nice selection of tea and a few baked goods in the mornings. And on the weekends? A great place to just hang out early in the day with a laptop to enjoy the free WiFi.
Stop in and grab a coffee or tea the next time you're heading to the Manhattan-bound side of the Union St. subway station. You won't be sorry. -
Review from Kern T.
Brooklyn, NY
9/27/2009
Overall It is a great place to visit but, it is certainly not a high end venue. Coffee shop: I just moved to Park Slope from Boston and am studying for the GMAT. I have found I get more done at Lyceum than in any other coffee shop. They don't blare unwanted (and unknown) music, although you will occasionally hear the baristas sing their favorite tune. It's never too packed and the service is always good. Coffee that is both good and affordable. They also serve some food and bottled beer.
Performing Art: Creative use of huge space with line ups that vary from batting cages, jazz bands, and Sat. College Football games shown on large projector. All and all I go almost 3 times a week to sit and study. -
Review from Lisa F.
New York, NY
12/21/2008
I guess the Brooklyn Lyceum is one of those mixed use performing arts places. Was there to visit the holiday craft fair, and boy did they pack em in, (the vendors I mean). The BF and I grabbed some coffee from the mini shop by the entrance (read, a counter with coffee containers, and some soda coolers in the corner), then headed to the downstairs space for some crafty shopping. No complaints about the cup of joe. However, the space was so tight that it was hard to navigate. I really wanted to buy stuff, but with people in front of, and behind me, it was really hard to stop at any sellers' table. (That causes a severe traffic jam.) The term sardines came to mind. As for the venue itself. It seemed to be a nice little neighborhood spot, with kid-friendly events, jazz, performing arts and what-have-you. Just watch out for that first step. It's a doozy!
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Review from Lou R.
Brooklyn, NY
2/28/2011
I'd love to love this place. Sometimes I do. And I'm totally fine with its general decrepitude. Nice people, decent coffee, convenient location, and a quiet place to catch a few hours of work.
But I've been coming for about three or four years now, and I can't remember the last time that their wifi was working. I wish they'd 1) get it up and running--this isn't rocket science, after all; or 2) just stop offering it altogether.
Really, it's embarrassing, and I wonder why the management isn't just a tad bit embarrassed about it. A dump like the Tea Lounge is crowded all the time and their barristas are not nearly as nice or attentive as The Lyceum's, and *they* can get it to work. So why not the Lyceum?
So, sadly, I'm giving up on the Lyceum; maybe they'll get their wifi up and running by the end of the decade, and I can try again. -
Review from Philippe S.
Brooklyn, NY
9/19/2011
run down and artsy ambiance. The coffee however is not my favorite. Need to try that place at night...
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Review from Richard B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/15/2010
Saw the independent movie "Apostles of Brooklyn" here and never knew this old bathhouse converted into a theater existed. It was a little drafty and creeky, but served its purpose well. They served 40's of Sol, but i got the display one which was warm. I liked this place alot and think its very Brooklyn.
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Review from Erica L.
8/1/2010
This review is only for the coffee shop - I stop in here several times a week for my morning joe. The baristas are always super friendly, price is right and they serve Intelligentsia. Couldn't really ask for anything more!
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Review from Jnet L.
Newark, NJ
12/17/2009
King Con brought me to the Brooklyn Lyceum. As a venue, it's an interesting space and it's cool how the building is utilized. The people who run the BL are some of the most genuinely nice people around. Also, the coffee shop inside has great drinks, as well as tasty sandwiches and sweet treats. The Brooklyn Lyceum definitely piqued my interest and I know I'll be checking out the variety of events held there - and you should, too. Plus, wireless! Can't go wrong. (lol, I had to throw that in there). Check it out.
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Review from JennyKayt C.
New York, NY
5/2/2010
Came here for the craft fair, and really fell in love with the space. It has a really nice rustic, artsy, bohemian feel. Three floors, big windows, and built in seating in some places. Two cons: 1) the stairs are kind of narrow, so it was hard to get strollers/big objects up/down. 2) there was no AC when I went, so we were all sweltering, especially on the third floor (there were big fans for air circulation though)
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Review from Wally C.
New York, NY
8/31/2009
I think it depends on what's going on here. They showed my animation here once. I heard there was Street Fighter II on a giant screen waiting for people to play each other. That would've been amusing, eh?
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Review from Jose G.
Brooklyn, NY
4/27/2010
Snake through the smokers along the ramps, and you get to the front counter, perhaps a ticketing desk, and an upper lobby with a nice view of the main staging area or market. Down below, there's a selection of church seats, and a big area that is soft on decoration but offers vast opportunities, from the wonderful event I was recently at, with big bands, small acts, tons of dancing, space for seating, and even a little burlesque, to what I hear are quite good winter time flea markets.
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Review from Sydney K.
5/8/2010
This place is very cool looking. Everyone says it used to a bathhouse, and I'd be really interested to know more about it, but the BL's website doesn't work. The space is awesome; it's huge and can be used for pretty much anything, from fairs to comedy shows. When I was there, some friends and I were sitting in the cafe area waiting for the show to start, and the bartender put some awful music on that was SO LOUD we couldn't hear one another speak, which would be okay if I were in a club or an actual bar, but it was basically a coffee shop and the guy was blasting this Peruvian flute music that made me want to tear my eyes out. When we asked for him to turn it down, he did, for a little bit, until he decided he wanted to turn it back up again, so we went outside. The beers are $4 each, despite the brand, but the coffee is supposedly good. I would come back here, but only because the space is so cool.
