The brunch-into-day-party format lives or dies on whether the food is an afterthought, and GuestHouse is a restaurant first, which means the shrimp and grits are the reason to book rather than a prop. Seven hours of programming means you can arrive for the meal at 11 or for the party at 3 and get a different event either way. It is the rare Brooklyn day party you can bring people to who do not want a nightclub.
What to expect
A restaurant dining room in Williamsburg that shifts from seated brunch service in the late morning to a DJ-led floor as the afternoon goes on. Bottomless drinks run on a timed window per table, so plan when you want it. The crowd turns over across the seven hours rather than arriving all at once.
Good to know
- GuestHouse is on Graham Avenue in Williamsburg; the L to Graham Avenue is a block away
- Bottomless service is timed per table rather than open-ended
- Book a table if you want the food half rather than just the party half
- The room gets louder as the afternoon goes on, so come early for conversation
- Larger groups should reserve directly with the restaurant
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Common questions
Is it a restaurant or a party?
Both. It runs as a seated soul-food brunch in the morning and becomes a DJ-led day party through the afternoon.
What is on the menu?
Soul-inspired brunch plates including shrimp and grits, fish and grits, avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches.
Do I need a reservation?
For the brunch service, yes — book ahead, especially for a group of more than four.
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