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The Exley

Google (180) 4.5
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1 Jackson St

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About this place The Exley

The Exley is a neighbourhood cocktail bar at 1 Jackson Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is listed as an LGBTQ+ venue and draws a mixed, queer-friendly crowd rather than a strictly gay one. The room has a rustic, wood-heavy look, and the bar serves cocktails and craft beer. Live music and trivia nights are the regular draws, and reviewers single out friendly service. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 from about 180 reviews. Hours are not listed here, so check its social media before a special trip; it sits a short walk from the Graham Avenue L stop.

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LGBTQ+ Live music Safe space Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Upscale Local favorite Cocktail bar Quiz nights Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music

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4.5
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180 reviews

Based on 180 Google reviews.

jack pepperman
jack pepperman Jul 2026
★★★★★

i love this bar it’s my fav but this kid is always here he’s like rly obsessed and it makes me nervous

Henry Dorras
Henry Dorras Jul 2026
★★★★★
Tonio BANKS
Tonio BANKS Jul 2026
★★★★★
Nicholas Ruiz
Nicholas Ruiz Jun 2026
★★★★★

finished my night here with friends. josh was fab! ambience was warm and I made friends at the bar too

Fernando Moreno Rodriguez
Fernando Moreno Rodriguez May 2026
★★★★★
Wilmer Martinez
Wilmer Martinez Apr 2026
★★★★★
Patrick Sheil
Patrick Sheil Feb 2026
★★★★★

I left a tote bag here featuring the face of a BEAUTIFUL pigeon. For several days I felt her calling to me. Coo, Coo, COOOOOOOOO! I went to several nearby places in an attempt to answer the call, but my missing bag was nowhere to be found. My geolocational awareness has finally failed me, I thought. Finally, I checked in at the Exley. A prolific ornithologist, Josh, asked me what the bag looked like. I described the beautiful eyes of my grandpigeon, and he immediately sprung into action. He climbed to a far away perch and found my tote bag. Nothing within it was out of place. Basically 10/10 fun spot and good place to lose things (your mileage may vary).

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Last updated on 26 October 2026

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