Metropolitan Bar

One of Brooklyn’s original gay bars, open since 2002, known for its large backyard garden, two fireplaces, and long-running free Sunday barbecues from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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  • Bars and cocktails

Updated 22 September 2026

Metropolitan bar storefront with the red neon sign and rainbow flags
Metropolitan BarImage: Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0

Find it

559 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Before you go: check the venue’s own page for today’s hours, cover charge, age or ID rules, and special events.

Hours
Official site: open daily 3pm–4am, 365 days a year; major holiday hours can vary.
Entry & payment
Cover, reservation, age, ID, payment, and last-entry rules can change by night. Confirm them from the current venue post.
Who it is for
Public adult venue unless the current event says otherwise. Read the official audience, age, and ID wording before visiting.
Getting there
Use the exact map pin for Metropolitan Bar; confirm the building entrance before leaving.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, lifts, toilets, seating, crowds, lighting, and amplified sound were not independently audited for this preview. Contact the venue when access matters.