The Last Call is a vibrant, retro-inspired izakaya in Williamsburg, offering lively music, delicious Japanese bar snacks, and a fun dance scene that thrives late into the night.
"Looking for the next great dance party? You’ll find it at The Last Call in Williamsburg. On Fridays and Saturdays, this retro punk rock izakaya features a DJ spinning vinyl under a rotating disco ball. The space is dark, loud, and filled with vintage Japanese posters, and there’s a little dance floor in the back that gets crowded on weekends. On Thursdays, there’s yakitori available, but you can stop by any day of the week for fun bar snacks like wonton nachos topped with tuna and spicy mayo." - Bryan Kim, Sonal Shah, Neha Talreja, Kenny Yang
"The Last Call has dancing, wonton nachos, and a great backyard. It feels like a cross between a dive bar and an izakaya—with a small dance floor and a handful of tables spread throughout—and it’s perfect for a fun hang in Williamsburg that might last until 2am. The music is always good and loud, and if you come by on the weekend, you can catch a DJ playing vinyl." - Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang, Neha Talreja
"“Where Good Friends Party Hardy” is written on the awning in front of Call Box in East Williamsburg, and while we can’t say we’d have chosen that wording, the idea definitely feels accurate. This dark, cash-only spot has a small dance floor that tends to be packed with groups singing along to music playing from someone’s iPhone plugged directly into the speakers (if they don’t have a DJ that night). Sure, you may break a sweat and partially lose your voice belting out the chorus to ’80s and ’90s hits all night, but you won’t be the only one. And if you need a break, get a cheap beer and take some pictures in the photobooth that works about 60% of the time." - matt tervooren
"The Last Call is the rowdiest bar on this list. If you want your listening experience to end on a dance floor inhabited by people who smell like tequila, stop by on a Friday or Saturday night. For a more laid-back evening, come here on a weeknight. No matter the day, there’s always some sort of interesting vinyl playing (pop, rock, jazz, etc.), and the music is invariably just a little bit louder than it needs to be. A cross between a dive bar and a retro izakaya, the space has a long bar and a couple of tables where you can hang out and eat wonton nachos, in addition to a nice backyard that’s perfect for when your ears need a break." - Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang
"There’s always something going on at The Last Call, a Japanese-inspired spot on Grand Street. Some nights, you might get free food with your drink. Other nights, there’s trivia, and if you stop by on a weekend after 10:30pm, you can enjoy an all-vinyl dance party underneath a disco ball. The room is dark and decorated like a retro izakaya, and, no matter when you stop by, there’ll be some good, loud music playing. Food options change from day to day, but you can expect things like yakitori, crispy chicken sandos, and wonton nachos with diced tuna." - Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang, Nikko Duren, Matt Tervooren
