So yes, Metropolitan is on top of an old graveyard. The building was constructed on top of an old Dutch Reformed Church burial ground from the colonial era. Two rooms and a spacious garden accommodate everyone, even decompressing. The bar opened in 2002 and brought a new crowd to Williamsburg.įun fact: the Metropolitan is located where once was an Italian restaurant that got famous for serving wine during the prohibition era. Not many lesbian bars are as welcoming to men, gay or straight, as Ginger’s is. Metropolitan is the older sister of Macri Park. They usually charge a cover fee between $5-$10 on weekends. You can always count on excellent drag queen performances on Metropolitan, where the drinks are fairly priced, and the atmosphere is usually fun. Of course, the second reason would be the drag queen line-up. We're confident this is the main reason why Metropolitan is one of the most popular gay bars in Brooklyn. Every summer Sunday, they host barbecues in their backyard, which is bigger and brighter than most in Brooklyn. There is a large bar with a lounge area, a pool table, and a generous backyard. Metropolitan: Opened in Williamsburg in 2002, Metropolitan calls itself one of Brooklyn’s original gay bars, having hosted the borough’s longest running gay party, GAG, every other Saturday for 10+ years. If you're looking for a place to hang out with your friends, no matter what season of the year, the Metropolitan has the best layout for that.