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Michelle's Cocktail Lounge

Bar Lounge

Veteran hangout with a retro vibe featuring Panamanian street food, weekend DJs & weekly karaoke. People often mention great, music, time, Panamanian,


Address

2294 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Website

m.facebook.com

Contact

(718) 284-1185

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (301 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 4 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 4 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (11) music (8) time (7) Panamanian (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Jasmine S. 6 years ago on Google
    This place is like a time machine to the late 80s early 90s. Definitely a spot favored by the old heads, and this lends to a unique atmosphere you won't get at a trendier bar. The drinks are strong and they are fairly priced.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alastair S. 2 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    So welcoming and warm inside. Can tell it’s a long time neighborhood staple immediately when you walk in. Drinks were well mixed and tasty and they had DELICIOUS shrimp cooking in the back. Will be back soon!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ENRIQUE M. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The Michelle's is an institution in the Panamanian community. It's a great place to meet old friends or make new ones. I've been coming here for over 35 years. A must if you're looking for a good time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 daren l. 2 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Indigenous and traditional old schoo Panamanian l Brooklyn spirit- a unique and exciting mix of generations all parting like it's 1995- legendary
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahat B. 1 month ago on Google • 203 reviews New
    A great and nearby spot from Kings Theater. My group wanted to sit down post show and found this place. The vibe was great from solid drinks to the DJ killing it with great hits. Plenty of space to dance. Locals and post show visitors like my group were dancing and cheering each other along.

  • 5/5 A J. 9 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    I was looking for a kinda Ole school bar to hang out. My colluege introduced me to Michelle's...Great atmosphere...and the D.J. is all that and more! Love the fact that it's a MATURE atmosphere 👌!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha B. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a great time family owned business for almost 5 decades great food reasonable price drinks great music and covid protocols followed
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Claudine J. 11 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    A no frills Panamanian bar and lounge with street food eats.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa G. 2 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    I attended a birthday party tonight for two people. The atmosphere was nice, a mature crowd. The dj played great music. I had a wonderful time at Michelle's cocktail lounge...👍🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Augusto G. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Relaxing. Mature atmosfere. Nice music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken H. 1 year ago on Google
    If every other place had even a sliver of the vibe going on here the world would be a better place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cheneil Lopez (. 2 years ago on Google
    ❤️❤️ Love Michelle's. I come here whenever I'm in town. Absolutely love it here!! Drinks are amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daylon Moses D. 8 months ago on Google
    Very bad customer service here. I’ve been here twice before and was able to get inside, this Sunday August 20th when I got there I was told that I was not able to get in, I had company with me and that was very embarrassing. I’ll never give them my business again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siku H. 1 year ago on Google
    Super nice staff, the bartender is amazing, and so is the owner. We were just visiting and wanted something close to where we stayed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimples P. 4 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    I was there for a video release of the song Óyeme and the place had a vibe..Love it, will definitely go back!!

  • 5/5 Sean S. 5 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Time warp! I highly recommend visiting.

  • 5/5 Molly P. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Great bar! Fun music! Awesome crowd!

  • 5/5 Mario H. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    I simply love this place! An essential stop whenever I visit my beloved NYC. Michelle’s Lounge offers a welcoming atmosphere, excellent Panamanian-style street food (frituras), great music as well as cocktails, but most importantly, an amazing host in Mr. Johnson, the owner of this legendary establishment!

  • 4/5 Queen O. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy familiar spot for native Panamanians... good company good food good music. I just wish it was bigger or had an outdoor space or rooftop. That would've been excellent.

  • 5/5 Panama A. 6 years ago on Google
    The 1st time I step foot in this joint was back in 89 lol it's changed a lot due to upgrades. This is a cozy lounge with great dj's. The place gets pretty crowded so if you are like me 🍸get there before 12 am get your bottle service a table and enjoy the party.

  • 4/5 Eladio “The Greatest's” R. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place to hang out!!👍

  • 5/5 Din G. 6 years ago on Google
    I'm not Panamanian but growing up in Flatbush all the older Panamanians knew about this place and were regular patrons. I went in once for a drink and enjoyed myself. Cool owner!

  • 5/5 wistan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Best experience, you feel like family there.

  • 3/5 ZeeBless “Zee” E. 1 year ago on Google
    Very small uncomfortable place, the music is terrible.

  • 5/5 Nasame N. 8 months ago on Google
    The greatest Panamanian frituras en Brooklyn

  • 5/5 ERNESTO B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place 👌 Nice food great place to visit

  • 5/5 William Benjamin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Its a cool hang out spot, clean, well stocked and the owner is a cool man, enjoy !!!

  • 5/5 minerva c. 2 years ago on Google
    Great for salsa and soca music and dancing

  • 5/5 Caresse C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you're Panamanian then you'll definitely love this place. Make sure you have Lily make your drinks

  • 5/5 Patricia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to enjoy a really good time.


Call (718) 284-1185 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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