Gabriela

The best part is the music. It’s a nice club and there’s good energy inside but the dance floor just gets a little too busy on Thursday nights. Eli Escobar knows how to put on a good party though and it’s worth stopping by for some great house music.

One of best nights out dancing and having a blast. Highly recommend. Best time for dancing was after midnight

One of the most unprofessional and unstable doormen I’ve ever encountered. I’ve truly never been treated like this before—not at any venue, anywhere. My friend arrived a few minutes after us because he was parking, and when he tried to enter, the doorman gave him a hard time for no valid reason. When I stepped outside to ask what was going on, I was kicked out too—just for calmly trying to understand the situation. He was bald, wore glasses, and seemed mentally unwell. He was pacing, chain-smoking at the entrance, and visibly agitated—completely unfit to be the first point of contact at any hospitality venue. His behavior was erratic, confrontational, and entirely out of line. He tried to ruin our night over nothing. The level of disrespect and lack of professionalism was shocking. If this is the kind of person they choose to represent their establishment, I won’t be returning, and I’ll make sure others know exactly what kind of place this is.

The female bouncer with neck tattoos called me out with a big group of guys and said I couldn’t come in as the only female. Claimed I was too intoxicated. She was so rude and aggressive and it we completely unprovoked as I wasn’t even in line. I was minding my own business in conversation with a friend. We all left because it was truly embarrassing for her. So unprofessional.

I can confidently say that the one-star reviews describing long waits of 45 minutes or more—only to be met with racial, gender, and religious discrimination—are completely accurate. I personally experienced this unacceptable behavior and cannot recommend this establishment to anyone seeking an enjoyable night out. The bouncer at the door, who was wearing a durag and acting unprofessionally, was allowing clearly intoxicated underage girls in while turning away respectful, well-dressed guests—particularly minority men. The double standard was blatant and disturbing. This venue clearly holds discriminatory attitudes toward marginalized groups. The environment is unwelcoming, and the odor coming from the entrance—an unpleasant mix of sweat and mildew—makes the wait even worse. There are far better options nearby. Just next door, the Arlo Rooftop offers a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere and treats all guests with respect. This establishment should be ashamed of the actions of its staff, who are tarnishing its reputation with biased and unethical behavior.

I love Eli Escobar and I love this club's tiny dance floor. The crowd can sometimes suck for sure (too many talkers :/ ) but the music always makes up for it. Never had a bad experience with the bouncers.

We went here on a Saturday night to experience what Gabriela had to offer. Based off all information I believed there would be killer house music, but when we got inside the vibes were just not nearly like advertised, especially after listening to a past set by the DJ. The music was mostly remixed 2010s hits, and there was a very generic crowd of people seemingly not interested in dancing or dressing up for the night. However, the l staff COMPLETELY understood our concerns when voiced after we left and came back to experience the same later in the night, and they even recommended evenings we should come back and to experience what we were looking for Overall, very underwhelming and a bit uncomfortable with the crowd (especially as queer individuals), but super appreciative of the staff

Gabriela is truly an exceptional space, and every visit has left me in awe. Having been there twice now, I can confidently say that the experience has been nothing short of outstanding. The team at Gabriela is, without a doubt, one of the best in the industry—welcoming, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to providing top-tier service. They create an atmosphere that’s warm and inviting, ensuring that every moment spent there feels special. I can’t recommend this place enough.

August Thursday the 22nd of 2024 was my second time ever going to Gabriela and it had not failed me. Just like the first time visiting, Gabriela stills to continue on its atmosphere of providing an intimate dance scene on a dance floor that does get crowded which gives it that personal vibe. The water is on the house as it should be for any and all patrons. The cocktails are swell! Should there be any suggestions to give concerning arriving and guaranteeing a spot into the dance club it would be: Get there 45 minutes to a hour later after it opens. Granted it can change due to a DJ's popularity. Nonetheless this has worked for myself and i have not been denied entrance nor waited. Best time to do this is Thursday (also it's free on Thursdays)!

The drinks here are tasty and the music was great! We had a good time here and would come again when visiting the area

One of the best spots in the damn city. If you're looking for a sexy, anonymous dance floor on which to shake your rump alongside other sweaty, warm bodies, get. over. here.

The key is to come before 10pm for free entry and get a stamp, so you can return later. If you come afterwards, there's a cover charge of $20, which isn't worth it in my opinion. The dance floor gets extremely crowded on the first floor, but I enjoyed the upstairs area. It's a good bar/club on a fun night out. On a humid summer night, the strong AC blasting in here is worth the visit alone. The bartenders were pretty quick with the drinks too, so never struggled to order.

Happy to see the local DJ Eli Escobar dream became a reality, an amazing cozy club with extremely good cocktails, vibes and music curation. Bartenders and bouncers were friendly. My advise: Arrive early, as any other hot spot in Williamsburg it gets packed quickly! I had a great experience with friends, there were multiple areas with different atmospheres to hang, and two full bars, one per each floor. A must go if you enjoy dancing and house music. Definitely a welcoming place I'll be visiting again hopefully soon.

Bouncers are fucking shit, I was one guy, inside I had a group of friends (only girls) that was waiting for me inside and they said "sometimes you enter sometimes you don't" without proving any explanation. Fucking bullshit people that's why when you come to Europe everyone makes fun of you because you are fucking stupid assholes

Came a few times with friends who live nearby. I enjoyed the DJ sets (Escobar, Andi) and the cozy couches. It's ok early hours on a Thursday. Otherwise there's hardly any space to dance. $20 cover on weekends which I wouldn't mind if there was a proper dance floor. The drinks are expensive and weak, but at least you will be sober enough to get up and down that spiral staircase

I was super excited to check out this new bar with a group of friends. We waited in a long line and as we started moving towards the front, one of the bouncers (wearing glasses and a beanie) approached us and said "there is no chance of you getting in." When we asked why he responded "have you ever been out in New York?" I have never experienced this level of rudeness at any establishment in the city I've called home for 7 years. Please do better, Gabriela.

I went to this club last Saturday night. The place is really cool, there is ac so it's pleasant to dance. Kim Anh played and she was amazing. Thanks for this beautiful party.

Good vibes, really tasty drinks and the crowd is super chill even though it got packed towards 12am. My only complaint is the music. It was so boring! It sounded like the same song was playing the whole time I was in there. Not fun dancing music!!

My phone got stolen here and none of the employees cared. It's happened to at least two other people on different occasions as well and the friend that I was with so hold on very tight to your belongings everyone.