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The Cove
Categories: Nightlife Bars Nightlife Dance Clubs Bars, Dance Clubs [Edit]
106 N 6th St(between Wythe Ave & Berry St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - North Side
(718) 599-5959
- Nearest Transit:
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Bedford Av (L)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 4 pm - 4 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
95 reviews for The Cove
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95 reviews in English
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Review from Wahed K.
Passed by this spot on the way to dinner Friday night and the $4 wells/drafts HH special till 8 pm caught my eye. The place was empty but I didn't care. They had good music on and the set up was cool. Seating/tables is along the right wall with the bar on the left. They have ridiculous drink specials every night and a stage which seemed to be set up for both karaoke and open mic nights.
We only stayed for an hour but as we were leaving, the place started to fill up. -
Review from Mensa M.
Manhattan, NY
Fog as thick as my fucking hair, WHICH btw was RUINED thanks to... (see beginning of sentence).
Christ! This happens EVERY time I get my hair straightened! Happened here, hpned at Prof Thom's, hpnd at Mana Bar in Toronto, CA.... I just can't aviod the shit.
Ok... dancin', dancin', dancccciiinn', she's a dancin' machh-------
Hold up, WHAT?!?
Guy (hand hovering over my cup for 5 secs): Oh, just tryna find my cup...
Me (to his face): BULLshit.
B**** slipped smtn in my drink!
Ah-unh, homie don't play that shit.
Had a bouncer go check up on his ass while I moved mine.
Back in the zone.
Oh wait, here come The Uglies.
Wanna dance?
"No I'm good."
Hey ma...
"I'm fine, I'm fine."
Not even fo' like, 1 SONG??
"NO MEANS NO, HO!"
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Are guys THAT drunk/desperate not to know when a women looks like shit? My hair was fuuuuucccked up. 'I' wouldn't dance w me if I had a choice.
And it's not like I put out.*
*for anyone at The Cove at least.Listed in: THREESOMES!, We Be Clubbin'!, Dress DOWN, Party HARD!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/12/2011
This place knows how to rock!
Open every damn night til 4... no cover...zero pretention.
Club hoppin'… Read more »
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12/12/2011
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Review from Doris S.
Irvine, CA
I LOVE The Cove!
Okay, perhaps this place is more of a 4 or a 4.5 instead of a 5, but I feel like with all the other clubs and bars I've been to in NYC, this one is so underrated that it deserves more recognition. I went on a Saturday night I believe, and DJ Full Time Fun (yes that is his DJ name) was spinning, and the music was ABSOLUTELY amazing! All of my friends agreed he was one of the best DJs we've heard, especially with how he seamlessly blended music like Rihanna with 80's Madonna music. There's also this lime green strobe light in the club which is so hypnotizing and makes drunken dancing that much more amazing ;) The club is somewhat janky and not at all glamorous, but then again, we're in hipsterville aka Williamsburg, where it's not cool/ironic to be partying in an ultra chic and swank setting. I can't wait to go back! -
Review from Vivian H.
I know I really should grow up. I really should get my act together. I really need to stop partying every weekend. I need to act like an adult and stop getting drunk and dancing my ass off. Second thought, I think I'll head over to Cove.
This was a completely random visit to Cove. Never knew it existed and it wasn't exactly on the agenda. I happened to be in stylish, hipster Billburg and the stars were aligned for me to visit this venue.
This is a loungy club. Yes, they play loud music, but there is also a place to sit. We met up with some friends and snagged a nice table near the bar. It was also pretty early, so the place wasn't too packed...yet.
What can I say? I like old-school hip hop. When you play Notorius BIG, Nas, Mary J. Blige and good classic hip hop, I have no choice but to get up an dance. I know I am cheesy but I love Katy Perry's "Firework." It reminds of the 4th of July and well it gets my blood going and i just wanna shake it.
Beautiful Brooklynites dancing the night away and with reasonably priced drinks ($7 for a gin and tonic), it makes you want to come every night for the same good old-fashioned fun.
The unisex bathrooms put some people off, but I am ok with it. Whatever gets the job done is good with me.
A great place to hang with new friends and to shake it with old friends. I'll definitely be back for more fun...so much for growing up. -
Review from Sarah J.
Brooklyn, NY
Good sound system, no cover, filled with people of color more than with white hipsters...definitely a good thing. This place wasn't too crowded on New Year's Eve. Cheap drinks. We even found a corner to sit in. I enjoyed it.
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Review from Katherine R.
Brooklyn, NY
I've only been here once (on a Saturday) and it was really great! They played really good music (90's) and I was having such a good time dancing.
Would definitely go back! -
Review from Gisselle F.
Bellerose, NY
Do you know when you're shwasted and you can't really remember your night but you wake up in an amazing mood because you had such an "effin awesome time"???
Yes. This is it. From what little I can remember this place was a regular old little blasty blast. The drinks were super cheap (hence the little "gaps" in my memory of the night), the crowd was mixed (it had everything you could possibly hate and love; needless to say it was quite entertaining (e.g. Eastern European girls gettin down 'n dirty to Kanye-- and I couldn't hear them but I goddamn know they were belting out those lyrics with every inch of their little delicious pierogi eating souls), the bartenders were fun, and the music was impossible to not let loose and dance too.
Maybe I loved it because I was with super fun friends? Maybe I loved it because I didn't feel so guilty poisoning my liver to death because I was using irrational logic (oh oxymorons how I love you) and reasoned that I was dancing away the toxins? Or maybe this place really was just as fun, laid back and silly as I remember it.
In the words of everyone's favorite friendly adulterous ex-governor, "I'll be back." -
Review from Clyde N.
Brooklyn, NY
This place used to be Hugs...and let me tell you, the name was definitely misleading. Instead of getting Hugs, you'd be worried about catching a fist to the face.
But now we fast-forward to the future and The Cove is in the house!!! Very nice remodeling, staff is way kool, drinks are pretty good. Nice selection of beer, not the most I've seen but enough to keep you satisfied. Depending on who's DJing, you'll have a different opinion of the music. But if you're a WillyB hipster, you won't complain. You'll just nod your head (or move your E'd up body[i kid, i kid]) to the beat nonchalantly.
When it gets packed, it gets muggy and sweaty and slightly smelly. And the bathrooms....fugghedaboutit.
Nice place to check out if you're in the area. It comes recommended by me. -
Review from Yi Z.
Queens, NY
I'm sorry that I have to give you one star! I hate your low ceiling, drinks and atmosphere. Music is average. There is no coat check place. I guess that is what you can get from a no cover club.
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Review from Adina F.
At first I had mixed feelings about The Cove but I am officially in love with the place now. The first time I went was on a Friday and it was soooooo freaking loud and crowded, I hated it, I had to leave. Even the cheap drinks weren't enough to make me stay. I came back on a Sunday for karaoke a few weeks after and it changed my life. Karaoke here is a blast, and I am kind of madly in love with the bartender. Of course The Cove has its serious problems, lack of cell phone reception inside forces you to actually go outside (but then you can sell your cigarettes for mad bucks and make some new friends) and the bathrooms are DISGUSTING and don't have mirrors. If you can get past these things, this place really is the shit. GO TO KARAOKE ON SUNDAYS!!!
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Review from Amaya S.
Manhattan, NY
OK , it is pretty effin hot in there. That aside i hate dance clubs where ur cold and lonely on the dance floor. If you want a place to sweat it out and forget ur in civilization, this is the spot. The bathroom lines suck tho, so try to avoid peeing, but since the drinks are manhattan pricey i doubt youll be drinking much.
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Review from Matt S.
If you go @ 8pm, it sucks.
If you go @ 9pm, it sucks.
If you go @ 10pm, it sucks.
If you go @ 11pm and you're half buzzed, it sucks.
If you go @ midnight and you're almost wasted, it sucks.
If you go@ 1am and you're so messed up you have no idea where you are, then IT'S AWESOME!!
The Cove is a long bar with green lights that make you feel like you're in the J Lo music video. They also have $5 beer + shot deal. That's about all I know about this place. I've been about 3-4 times and I have no clue what else to say about this place because it's only been awesome at 1am.
Just remembered they have an old couch in the front. -
Review from Este G.
Brooklyn, NY
The Cove (formally known as Hugs) can be a great place (depends what you like). I've stopped by a few times during the week and it is usually pretty empty. Nice time to grab a beer and just chill out.
I do like to go on the first and third saturdays of the month when DJ Fulltimefun is working is magic. He plays a lot of 90's hip-hop, reggae, dance and R&B favorites. It reminds me a lot of those sweaty basement parties I went to in high school. Good music, good friends, lots of dancing, drinking and people yelling when a "hot" track comes on. If this is your scene, then I advise you to check out the Cove on those days.
The Cove has recently gotten a small facelift as well. The exterior was made to look rustic. They added new seating inside and lights to "set the mood." Let me tell you honey, this facelift was really good for momma. The only thing i find a little weird about this place is the random but very convenient locations of the bathroom . There is one upstairs next to the DJ, one in the outside seating/smoking area and the rest downstairs next to the coat check (which is very convenient in the winter!). The downstairs ones are always a mess. I would say to go with the other two since no one knows about them and they don't look like a murder scene.
DRINKS, how could I forget about the Devil's juice? Beer is standard price of $5-$7. They have Beer and Shot combo specials which are awesome if you are on a budget. The mix drinks are anywhere between $8 and $12, I've never bought anything super fancy or expensive here, don't quote me on all those prices. -
Review from Molly T.
Manhattan, NY
I've walked by here when this was at least 1 other place, if not 2. Now it's The Cove and I went inside twice recently. The first time to see someone for their birthday and some reasonable stand-up comedy - for the record, this bar is even worse than Public Assembly as a venue for comedy.
It was fine. It got weird by 10pm and the bathrooms were horrible (seriously, you can't turn around inside the stalls once you've closed the door - ladies, back in or hold it).
The second time we came back for an early evening pint of the Left-hand Milk Stout.. and left almost as quickly as we could when the comedy began. A guy from the week before was performing the same set - which I understand, it's normal to reuse material and test audiences - but as we left, not intending to stay for any of the show, he very rudely shouted at us.
The audience was small and I felt bad leaving after he'd started, but I was super turned off by the way he handled it; making an unfunny remark about us personally, instead of mocking himself or the situation.
I'm still unimpressed with what happened and would be embarrassed to host someone like that in my venue. Also, even in Williamsburg "hipsters riding horses with iPads" is a terrible joke. -
Review from Ramon B.
Jersey City, NJ
Another place where it is nice and dark for my liking. Candles on the tables. Their is a projector screen all the way to the back right next to the dj. When the music plays, tons of images appear on that screen. Sick.
Drinks are like anywhere else. The prices are the same as well. My friend said they had a decent selection of beer while we were there. I wouldn't know since I don't do the beer thing, but they had like 20+ kinds, if I'm not mistaken.
I came here a few times for a specific genre of music, and low and behold they played everything I didn't want to hear. I should sue them to hell and back for false advertising, -_-
Nonetheless, the place is dope and I definitely would recommend going here. Only complaint is that they tend to play music a little to loud even when the night hasn't even started, making it difficult to have a conversation, forcing the people around you to essentially tongue your ear in order for them to hear you. lol iight, maybe that's a bit exaggerated.
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Review from Anthony M.
New York, NY
I wandered into this place totally by accident and I actually had a good time. Its very under the radar and fun. The doormen / bouncers were very friendly something that is rare in the big city. The music was a mix of underground and the cheesy "oh that's my song" songs, but it still held its own. The crowd was very eclectic, you saw every type from the hipster of willy-B to bankers, to hot vixens, to a collection gay/straight fashion divas. I would have given this more stars but a few things got in the way. The sticky floors and some funky odor, but in the Cove's defense it could have been some of the people there, lol. The other thing that got in the way of more stars was that tables were filthy with left over drinks, so much so that a patron who took a nose dive on to the floor first made a stop with colliding into the table next to me and he took out the drinks including the recently purchased ones we had on the table. I plan to go back cause all in all it was a fun time... especially for Willy B.
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Review from Emily Jane R.
Brooklyn, NY
This place is. the. worst.
Not only does it smell like piss, the bartender was the biggest dickhead I've ever encountered. I stopped by with a small group of friends, and he acted like it was the biggest inconvenience to get us beers after we approached the bar. He was sitting down cutting limes and lemons, and when we went up to order he asked us if "it was the first time [we'd] ever been out" and to get our act together--solely because he didn't feel like getting up. (If you go, look out for a tall blonde guy with a shit attitude.)
I was so taken aback by his behavior that I said I didn't want a drink anymore, to which he replied "sounds good." I couldn't believe he wasn't kidding.
There are plenty of great bars in this neighborhood, so I suggest skipping this one. -
Review from cynthia g.
Houston, TX
Had so much fun dancing this past Friday night!!
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Review from Kathryn H.
Brooklyn, NY
I like to come here occasionally with a few friends. It's a great place to unwind and get drunk. It's never jammed pack, which is relieving and a nice change compared to other bars. What more can I say besides it's a good bar to chill out on Mondays and Fridays. I recommend it!
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Review from Mike Q.
New Rochelle, NY
A great place for dancing and drinking. Four stars because the coed bathroom makes for some akward face to face with girls. Best to go with a mixed crowd of girls and boys
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Review from Pat C.
Brooklyn, NY
One of the few places in Williamsburg that is not infested with over privledged hipsters. In fact the crowd was rather diverse there were some pretty obvious black guys who slung crack (not to worry they had the night off), post op trannies, 38 yr old frat boys, Europeans chicks with no clue how to dance, white trash, some ppl from the hood, and the rest were normal...
Place was pretty cheap, music varied widely. Cool place to go get bombed with friends, bartenders were pretty much on point - a lot of beer to choice from.
The best slash worst part of the night was watching this European girl dance jersey shore meets Munich, Germany - she cleared the floor, i felt so bad - Im still embarrassed... -
Review from samantha s.
New York, NY
Way too small and too dark. The place was packed with college kids....wow, i just said that. I guess im no longer stuck in the 22 year old mind set that I have been in for the past 8 years...
No cover made me happy though, and drinks were cheap. I might consider going back if i need to get wasted far away from home. -
Review from johnny w.
Little Ferry, NJ
its a cool dark interior bar that plays hip hop and house music, also hosts improv shows that are worth the visit. laid back door dress code and reasonably priced drinks make this a must stop if you are in area. i would have gave it a half star more if blackberry allowed it.
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Review from Zach S.
Brooklyn, NY
This bar really is a two star place however I've had many a random night here and the drinks are cheap so I feel obliged to raise it a star.
It is what it is, take it or leave it. Occasional amateur house djs play here and the crowd is quite mixed. Its benefits include the long airplane hanger-esque set up and the aforementioned cheap drinks.
In my mind it is the epitome of the 'we all want to go out but don't know where and we also kind of want to dance' kind of place or the 'we tried to get into this show but it was sold out what should we do oh look the cove fuck it lets go in' -
Review from Sarah M.
Brooklyn, NY
If you love entering a space and instantly having your eyebrows, nose hairs, and even the fine hair follicles on your face blasted off by the deadly duo of intense heat and rampant body odor emanating from sweat-coated bodies then run on over to the Cove (former Hugs).
I'm not sure what combination of poor ventilation and rank ass people go into creating this sensory cocktail of pungency but suffice it to say you need to be quite the lush to have fun at this spot. Even the high-level of crunk at which I like to conduct my nighttime endeavors wasn't enough to have fun for more than five minutes before I had to drag my sloshed self elsewhere.
But hey maybe you get your rocks off bathing in strangers' perspiration - you sick bastard. -
Review from Briana M.
hey, cute bartender.
thanks for the tip re: mixing the apricot and blueberry beer.
and thanks for humoring my friend and i in our drunken state. his stuffed owl meant no harm, i swear.
thanks.
maybe i'll see you again sometime...
(and hopefully i won't see be seeing that puke covered toilet seat)Listed in: I am a drunk.
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Review from Julie M.
This place should be called The Cave.. Such low ceilings and a terrible layout. The bartender was super rude and had an air of douchebaggery about him.. I also think he was actually *high* on something, I'm not sure how to say that any easier, but he was definitely not sober or just drunk. The music was good, those djs should find a better place to play their tunes. I would suggest you keep on walking passed this place, and find a better bar to chill in...
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Review from Jennifer T.
Richmond Hill, NY
Cons: Yeah this place is kinda douchey. Is located next to a American Appeal store so I didn't have high expectations. The place is hot as hell and the smell radiating from those hipsters is freaking intense. I saw a couple of tranies, frat boys and some white chicks "dancing". My biggest complain is the rudeness of the people there. I know is hot and crowed so get over it. Ohh and do yourself a favor and don't go nowhere near those restrooms.
Pros: Went on a Friday or Saturday night cant remember, the place was packed. Great music and cheap drinks. No cover charge. -
Review from Brian H.
Brooklyn, NY
Stumbled upon this fine establishment with some friends a few months back. I have walked down N 6th many times and never managed to come in. I was pretty much well n drunk so I was able to handle the massive crowd of patrons dancing to crazy latino club music. It was hot, sweaty and a bit stanky. If you are well into your 4th, 5th, 6th drink... its ok. Otherwise, it might be a little tough to handle.
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Review from Sandy V.
Brooklyn, NY
Good ambience. Good crowd. Cheap drinks. Good Djs. I'll take it.
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Review from juan M.
Brooklyn, NY
Walked in there while some what drunk, and let me just say that the place is awesome. Now i don't fully remember that night (was totally waisted) but from the bits and peaces i do remember, i can say i had fun. I Danced, i drank some more, and when all was said and done i woke up in my bathroom with absolutely no idea how i got home... That was a great night!!!
This place is a "definite must go" if you enjoy Techno, House, or Trance music, Cheap drinks, and hypnotizing lights. -
Review from Natalia J.
New York, NY
I had so much fun just people watching. You'll find everyone here and I mean EVERYONE, maybe except for models. I guess at the end of a night out, people seek out Hugs because they just want to dance dance dance.
Seating on the side is cozy except that the speakers are blaring into your ears. -
Review from Rosalin L.
Brooklyn, NY
"Did a magician give birth to you?"
-- yes, this is an actual pickup line a guy used on me when I told him my age. He could not believe I was as old as I said I was.
Hugs is a fun bar filled with all sorts of amusing characters, as illustrated above. You really can't go wrong with 90's throwbacks and skeeball in a dark, dancey cave. Anticipate loud music, crowds of dancing and a good, sweaty time in the heart of hipsterville.
NOTE: there is more than one bathroom, if you look hard enough! ;) -
Review from michelle y.
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
At first I loved it, then I hated it, and now I think I love it again.
If you love dancing, this is definitely the place to go. Whenever it becomes the part of the night where the bar I'm at is kind of slow and I need to get moving again or go home and fall asleep, I go to Hugs first and dance my ass off for about an hour and a half, and then I go home and fall asleep. (Sometimes there's pizza wedged between there).
The music on Saturday nights is usually radio pop, 80's, and hip hop all mixed together, which is my personal favorite combo. The dancefloor is big enough to not get the curly red hair from the girl standing behind you in your face, but it's not so big that it doesn't seem full. I would say that 50% of the people inside the bar actually dance (and when I say dance, I mean really get into it!) which is great cause there's nothing worse than an empty dancefloor.
The crowd here is pretty mixed... during the earlier parts of the night, it'll be a bunch of skinny hipsters, during the middle of the night, a bunch of frat-like guys will roll in, and at the late part of the evening, its big thuggish black guys. Let's just say I don't come here to admire the crowd or pick up on people. I come here to have fun with my friends and exercise at the same time.
Decor is fine, low ceilings are kind of nice, and the drinks come in at the same price as the rest of the neighborhood.
Be weary of the annoying crowd hanging out at Sea (the trendy Thai restuarant) which is right next door. -
Review from Gina S.
Madison, WI
This bar/club made me nostalgic for the 8th grade as they played Nirvana, Counting Crows, Montell Jordan (this is how we DO it), and other such definitively 90s music all night. And the crowd loved it. A mixture of somewhat smelly hipsters and .... other 20-somethings who bathe, everyone was enthusiastic (read: were probably on coke).
Crowded and a bit cave-like, but that's what made it fun.
Good beer selection + dance-worthy music = a damn good time. The place was still bumping when I headed out at 4am. -
Review from Annie P.
Cambridge, MA
Honestly.. in sober state and not feeling like a champion.. hearing La Bouche upon entry I wanted to dash right on out of there... but it just got better and better... especially when the ladies' anthem of Real Love came on.. it went a little bonkers. Open area is pretty chills but to keep it pumping ..move on in through the crowds to the back. 90's extravaganza on a Saturday night. This is the type of place you would stumble into in your home gear with a couple of friends from the neighborhood because it's convenient.
All sorts of freaks and norms here. Including lady who looked like Flava Flav grinding and jumping on guys who looked like Tony Parker being cheered on by New Young Pony Club twins.
Dresscode: WHATEVER THE FRICK YOU WANT (just the way I like it)
Oh not into dancing? No problem! Buck Hunter, Sticker Picture Machine and two Skeeball lanes available. -
Review from Patricia K.
Brooklyn, NY
Went on a Saturday nigt for a friend's bday. I was the first to arrive and after 1 drink called the friend's boyfriend and told him to head the group somewhere (anywhere) else in the neighborhood. The joint made me feel OOOOOLD.
This place is like an NYU prom.
If you're 22 and want to dance to top 40 hits from the 90's with a bunch of other 22 year olds you will have a GREAT time.
If you are anything other than the above, move on and let the packed crowd of kiddies have their fun. -
Review from Lizzie B.
Brooklyn, NY
Disclaimer: Hugs will forever have my heart because on its opening night, they had an open bar. I had no idea what this place was, nor even its name (which took me approximately 2 months to figure out because they didn't have a sign for awhile), but my friends and I saw the "open bar" sign and thought, well we could stand out here in the rain, or we could go inside and get drunk for free. The choice was clear...
With that said, I've been to Hugs even when they aren't giving away free drinks, and I still really like it. It always feels vaguely like a really fun house party, with its low ceilings and cozy couches and crazy ass electronica dance music. The thing I like most about Hugs is that, unlike a lot of other williamsburg places, people here like to DANCE. like SERIOUSLY DANCE. no pretension, no hang-ups, just good, old fashioned crazy dancing. and who doesn't like that? -
Review from Bria D.
I keep wanting to really like Hugs but just don't feel it. It's generally pretty dead when I glance in and I just keep walking by. It feels like an underuse of a nice space & prime location.
The Big Buck Hunter game has graffiti on the screen, which makes it much harder for the pixels to register an accurate hit--no fair!Listed in: Billyburg Big Buck Bonanza
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Review from Kelly S.
Brooklyn, NY
I'm not into clubs, so my rating may not be fair. The girl I was with wanted to do a little dancing, so we stopped in here because I decidedly had consumed enough alcohol to shake my thang a little.
I'll give it points for being a good meat market to bump and grind without the pesky conversation. It was packed and the crowd was generally attractive in a sweaty metrosexual kind of way.
We didn't stay long because of the creep vibe, though. I was touched a little too inappropriately a couple of times by a guy and his friends who were most likely rolling on the E (the one guy kept telling me how smooth my skin was).
Also, the music was a little dated, like stuff that played when I bartended at a "club" 5 years ago. Altogether, the place was a little cheesy.
