Best nightlife in Williamsburg: The hottest clubs and music venues

Glasslands Gallery

Though Williamsburg's Glasslands Gallery is situated in what was once a rather industrial area of Brooklyn, the perpetual gentrification of that particular neighborhood has established Glasslands as an important venue for the heat-seeking hipster set. Capacity's low (about 275) and the sound sucks,

Knitting Factory

• Price band: 2/4
• Critics choice

The Knitting Factory finds its latest incarnation in Williamsburg (previous NYC locations include Soho and Tribeca), with a medium-size space divided in two by a huge glass window. There’s a low-lit bar in the front and an even dimmer stage in the back. The sound is great, the bookings even better;

Music Hall of Williamsburg

• Price band: 1/4

When, in 2007, the local promoter Bowery Presents found itself in need of a Williamsburg outpost, it gave the former Northsix a face-lift and took over the bookings. It’s basically a Bowery Ballroom in Brooklyn, and hipsters flock here to get their indie fix. Shows from family performers are rare,

Pete's Candy Store

• Price band: 1/4

It may be pocket-size, but that pocket is full of goodies. Evenings begin with readings, poetry and art. On Bingo Tuesday, blue-haired ladies battle yuppies for 99-cent prizes, and Wednesday’s Quizz-Off draws top-drawer TP mavens; Scrabble is on Saturday. After the games, there’s free music in the

Public Assembly

• Critics choice

The former site of Galapagos (which has since relocated to Dumbo), Public Assembly retains that venue's trademark indoor pond, raw, industrial feel and commitment to local indie bands. But now the spot also hosts plenty of nights driven by DJs and dancing—including seminal monthly techno party the