ANIMAL

ANIMAL never disappoints! I’ve been a few times now. The music is always on point, the drinks are great, and the staff couldn’t be more welcoming. It’s the kind of spot that keeps me coming back every time I’m in Brooklyn to have an amazing time—highly recommended! 🕺🪩✨🌈

It is a decent gay bar. It has a beautiful outdoor seating. But I feel personally the vibes are chiller relatively, which I appreciate. Friendly staff that make you feel welcomed especially with good prices drinks!

I go to animal regularly and usually have a great time. Music is on point. Staff are mostly friendly. And the vibes are what I love. However, there is a huge theft problem, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. This is common at a lot of gay bars, so not sure what the staff can do to mitigate this, but just beware or your phone and wallet when you go.

This is the glown up, grown up gay bar we’ve always wanted. Early in the week, very convivial cocktails and I’m told very buzzy vibes come weekend.

ANIMAL, located in the heart of Brooklyn, offers a lively and casual atmosphere, but it falls short of being a standout venue. The space, with its combination of an outdoor bar and a modest dance floor illuminated by a disco ball, has an energetic yet somewhat predictable vibe. The drink menu includes popular cocktails like negronis and margaritas, but none of them particularly stood out as exceptional. While the venue certainly attracts a crowd for its DJ sets and themed nights, it lacks the distinctiveness you might expect from a place looking to make its mark. It’s an average spot that’s fine for a casual night out if you’re in the area, but not one that you’d necessarily seek out unless you have nothing else on the agenda. For something truly unique, other bars around Brooklyn may offer a more memorable experience.

From the door staff to every service worker inside, I’ve been treated with nothing but patience and kindness, despite being as busy as it is oftentimes. This is a huge sticking point for me. They’ve helped me get my phone back and without issue. A regular to-go spot for my group whenever I’m in town. Plus, the music is waaaay better than most other queer spots in New York.

Atmosphere and crowd was GREAT. Staff attitude behind the bar SUCKS. It was more important for them to finish their life story between coworkers than actually serving drinks. And when they finally did serve the drinks it came with a twist of a snobby attitude

Best bar in NYC.Perfect indoor / outdoor space,crowd and atmosphere but unlimited bartenders included very moody Asian bartender. Hopefully he will be nicer next time. We need smile not sad faces…

A great addition to the neighborhood, from the owners of the Exley comes Animal. The bar has an outdoor area, indoor area with big windows and the main dance-floor. Service is a bit slow depending on the crowds but once you are served the drinks are decent (most things are on tap). The music leaves a lot to be desired but hoping this will be improved as the venue becomes more popular. Overall, I'd definitely go back.

All the hottest gays are here. Turn off your grindr and go OUT. The drinks are great. Indoor/outdoor space and a dark small back room for more intimate conversation.

I'm so happy this place is here, it's more of a bar than a dance club, even though they have a DJ. I appreciate the Exley-style menu of cocktails instead of just dive bar options. They let this (unusual) space just do its thing and it works, there are lots of bar seats and tables and (unlike the Exley) it never feels claustrophobic, but even boasts an outdoor area. Their hours are also gay-customer-conducive, so you can hop on over after brunch, they open at 2 pm on weekends and 4 pm on weeknights to hit that Happy Hour sweet spot.

The space is beautiful, and the sound system is equally beautiful. The music has been great every time I've visited. You can tell they take sound seriously. The energy livens more and more the later it is. It's a smooth pace. The drinks are delicious and served by bartenders who work their butts off to get through the crowd as quickly as possible while maintaining a welcoming vibe. Kudos to the bar owners for creating such a cute spot. A lot of thought went into it.

Watch your credit card on file. They will overcharge you and you will be stuck with a bigger bill. I went in and they charged 2 extra drinks. I went up to a bartender and he said he fixed it but it was never changed.