Bethany

a month ago

"I recently rented Le Boudoir to celebrate a professional accomplishment, and they exceeded my expectations. One of the primary reasons I chose this venue was the opportunity to work with Nino, who has a rare ability to guide guests toward drinks they will genuinely enjoy—explaining ingredients in a way that feels empowering rather than intimidating or condescending, and always with an unmatched sense of humor. I’m noticeably more confident ordering at any bar because of the conversations I’ve had with them. Throughout the night, guests repeatedly commented on Nino’s skill and presence behind the bar; they engaged guests with ease while keeping up seamlessly with the pace of orders. The cocktail menu offers a range of options that suit many preferences without sacrificing quality. The Purple Drink was a particular crowd favorite. In addition to the standard offerings, Nino asked my partner—who was helping plan the event—for a list of some of my preferred flavors and created a surprise custom cocktail specifically for the occasion. It was an immensely thoughtful and well-crafted touch that added something personal to the evening. The atmosphere was another strong point. Guests enjoyed the snacks from the connected restaurant upstairs, and the layout—multiple rooms that support both larger group conversations and smaller, quieter interactions—worked very well for an event of this type. Although the décor is inspired by Marie Antoinette’s private chambers, it’s suitable for a wide range of gatherings. We rented the space on a Sunday night (when there was no burlesque show), and while the venue is somewhat dark at first, the ambiance quickly becomes part of its charm. Several guests also asked about the reservation process for their own future events. Boudoir was flexible and accommodating throughout the planning process. They provided helpful suggestions and offered several options to tailor the evening to my needs. I will certainly keep the venue in mind for future gatherings."

Chelsey Saatkamp

2 months ago

"Great place to host a fun birthday! Loved the decor and the drinks were great. Easy to communicate ahead of time about bringing a larger group. Only thing is the music was a tad too loud for conversation...plus it was modern DJ bops when I was hoping for more of a speakeasy jazzy vibe."

Amy Roy

4 months ago

"The drinks were ok except for the root beer float which tasted like medicine. Did not look like the pictures online. Had a laid back vibe which I can appreciate but it was much different than we expected based on the website. The service was abysmal."

Angelica Guerrero

5 months ago

"Went here on a whim as my friend and I were waiting for the July 4th traffic to die down. Was absolutely pleasantly surprised with how great it was! The atmosphere is wonderfully dark and romantic (perfect for a date), the burlesque performance was fun, and the staff was very nice and helpful. There is plenty of seating. These kinds of places make Brooklyn special. No line wrapping around the block, no pretentious bar staff, and no overzealous bouncers. I hope this place stay around for a very long time."

Natalia Farrington

11 months ago

"I went for the first time this past Saturday, Dec 28th, and I had an amazing time! The place is decorated beautifully, the bartender was really friendly, and created a new cocktail for the happy hour, that was unique and delicious, and the burlesque show was exquisite. I actually came here to see burlesque. There were two acts with a very talented dancer, who performed classic burlesque, one with feather fans, my favorite style. My only issue was the atmosphere between two acts, there was very loud club music playing between the acts, which in my opinion is not fitting speakeasy vibes at all. I couldn't hear my friends talking, but I didn't want to leave because I wanted to see the second burlesque act. If the music after the first act would be less loud/annoying, I wouldn't have taken one star off, it would've been a perfect speakeasy, with great service, cocktails and a show."