Once Upon A Time - Event / Pop Up Storefront

About the Space

This unique and timeless storefront once housed one of Williamsburg's most frequented watering holes. Located along the vibrant Metropolitan Avenue, it is an easy access point from any corner of Brooklyn or Manhattan. Enter through a restored antique facade with large bay windows into the 1,100 sq ft indoor space with custom barn wood tables, an oversized chesterfield sofa, and an array of plants and decorative accents. Exit to the back door into a 1,500 sq ft “secret garden” with two stages nestled under a thriving willow tree, adorned by rose and ivy-draped walls, more barn wood tables, repurposed church pews, and other gathered pieces. Bluetooth Sound System » The space has 6 Bose speakers installed throughout the space. They are wired from the front entrance to the very back of the garden, so you have continuous sound throughout. All hook up via Bluetooth via receiver. Furniture & Site Visits » All furniture in the photos is included, it cannot be removed from the space. » As the space continues to evolve we may invite new pieces. We encourage you to come visit in person or join us for a video walkthrough to view the most current look. » We offer 2 complimentary site visits per booking. Heating & Air Conditioning » There is no use of fire, propane or electric heaters anywhere in the space. » The inside is fully heated and very cozy in the colder months. » The inside also has strong AC to keep cool in the warmer months. Food & Beverage » We do not have a kitchen, refrigerator, or microwave; please plan accordingly. » Bring your own food & beverage (including alcohol) at no extra charge. » You CAN NOT SELL alcohol without a permit from NYC. Booking Guidelines » Backyard/garden closes at 10pm daily » Minimum of 5 hours booking on weekends » Saturday time slots are 9am - 5pm & 6pm - 12am » Please account for set up time when booking » Option to book earlier than 9am depends on availability of our team, and will be an extra fee. Weekday Pricing (Mon 9am - Fri 4pm) $175 / hr 9am-4pm $250 / hr 4pm-10pm $300 / hr 10pm-12am Weekend Pricing (Fri 4pm - Sun 11pm) $300 / hr 9am-10pm $400 / hr 10pm-12am *APRIL WEEKEND SPECIAL - INSIDE ONLY* $250 / hr 9am-10pm $350 / hr 10pm-12am 🜁 Check In The host will greet you upon arrival and stick around until you are settled with everything you need. The host will not be present during your reservation, but will be available by telephone and able to return to the space if needed. 🜂 Check Out We provide you with a 30 minute grace period for clean up (subject to availability) for any reservations over 5 hours. *This means we cannot guarantee a clean up grace period on daytime events if there is not enough time before an evening event begins. We expect the space to be cleaned and cleared out at the agreed upon time of check out. Late fees will incur. 🜃 Cleaning Fee There is a cleaning fee of $200. This includes garbage removal. 🜄 About Us We provide boutique event venues for intimate gatherings. Our spaces have also been a successful backdrop for countless photoshoots and films. We have hosted 500+ events since opening in 2021.