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Bad Luck Bar

4.3 (26 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Craig Z.

Posting a couple of menus because they can be hard to find online since this far is new. I think they might change a little still, but I get the sense that this is a fairly representative menu. I really like that they have the greatest hits of our food there. Very compact, efficient menu. Their oyster happy hour deal is 13 oysters and two drinks for $33. So bring a friend. when I went the oysters were pink moon, so pretty legit oysters. Nice place. Cool and cozy. That neighborhood has the best bars... Friendly staff. Great prices on cocktails, and some interesting ones at that.

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Anya T.

I've been here twice in 4 days. Well, I forgot a bag and it was still intact when I can't to pick it up. But then I sat down and had a drink...well 3! And everything was goodt. It's so chill and every patron has a great personality. I feel safe and seen and invited here. And I'll be coming back. I had the watermelon margarita and it's refreshing. The deluxe martini is smooth and a tad sweet versus savory. And they make a perfect tequila gimlet. Tias is a bartender here and he's the best. So sweet and engaging. I had the Sicilian pizza and it was tasty. I'll be back. It's only been open for 4 months but it's a keeper.

Cathy K.

Very easy to miss from the outside but you'll be so glad you find it. Warm red lights, small and intimate bar with a good playlist going, and approachable staff and crowd. Love the Nostrand Fizz, somehow had an unexpected fennel taste which could be considered a polarizing flavor but I liked that it was still light and refreshing. I'm not a mezcal person in the slightest but theirs was chilled and somehow bright/citrusy, which I found it quite tasty. We didn't stay for the long but when we walked out, it felt like we were brought "back to reality." A fun escape to help you wind down from the daily grind.

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Charles C.

Chill ambiance inside + great lighting. Service at the bar was attentive & they serve the sides of lime in a little shot glass which is fun. Fries were standout; perfect fry & well seasoned. The brat was garnished with choice accoutrements + tasty each bite. Great price! Made an ideal bar snack paired with a High Life & lime.

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Devin C.

Somewhat of a new bar to the area. Really great vibe and a few outdoor seats too. Love that they do a nice happy hour and have orange wine. Oysters are great too. New fav neighborhood spot for sure. Great for dates and friends just catching up.

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1 month ago

this place sucks. the drinks are disgusting and overpriced. the bartenders are slow and rude.

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Great cocktails, kind, knowledgeable bartenders. Had an awesome Sazerac (and I'm from New Orleans, so the bar is high)!

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2 years ago

One of those spots that makes you feel like "Everybody knows your name" when you walk it! Love this small and intimate spot.

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Great place, great people! Wonderful vibe and the bar food is high quality as well. Sure to be a bed stuy mainstay

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Shoutout to the bartender Reed! He's the man. Great cocktail/oyster spot. Always playing some good music too

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Love the Nostrand Fizz, somehow had an unexpected fennel taste which could be considered a polarizing flavor but I liked that it was still light and refreshing.

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