Last Exit

Critics' Pick

136 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11201
nr. Henry St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-222-9198 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
9.2 out of 10

18 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: DJ, Lounge, Neighborhood Bar, Outdoor Area, Singles Scene

Photo by Jonathan Bourland

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Official Website

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Hours

Daily, 4pm-4am

Happy Hour

Daily, 4pm-7pm; $4 drafts and well drinks

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3, 4, 5 at Borough Hall; M, R at Court St.; F, G at Bergen St.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Last Exit strikes the perfect balance between being a cozy local bar and a hipster lounge. The first-rate music, ranging from cool jazz to hard techno, sounds like what it is—a personal collection, lovingly assembled by the beat-savvy owner (who himself can be found spinning on weekends). The happy hour can be a bit dense with swaggering young lawyers from the nearby courthouse, but the later crowd has a smartly sexy yet unpretentious vibe. A warren of dumpster-chic velvet sofas and vinyl loveseats in back accommodate both large groups and snogging couples, and in warm weather a small lantern-lit garden offers unspoiled views of brownstone backsides. — Andrew Yamato

Bar Quiz

1st and 3rd Mondays, 9 p.m.–11 p.m.; $5/person, winner takes all

DJs
Thu.–Sat., 10 p.m.–4 a.m.; check website for schedule

Bucket of Miller High Life
Daily, 6 bottles, $15

Reader Ratings

9.2

oh my fucking god

abrabrakarabra from Brooklyn Heights | Posted on 12/6/05

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

this is the type of bar i cant fucking stand, for my taste. i cant stand people who sit around sipping drinks thinking theyre so ultra trendy n cool having Interpol n Joy Division blaring from their nano iPOD's with...Read More

a few of my favorite things

no_challenge from bklyn | Posted on 11/6/03

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

I've had many a fun trip here. The crowd's consistently cool. Bartenders Spencer,Katharine, and Louisa are great. Go late, late when the forces of good and evil tend to converge in fine fashion.