Bad Luck Bar

My friend and I wanted to find a place with a good oyster happy hour and this place DELIVERED. We started with the happy hour deal for oysters and cocktails for $33 and then ordered a few apritivo and then beer and pizza and the vibes were just immaculate. The staff was honestly really nice and made sure the tables were constantly cleaned of empty glasses. The PIZZA! I ordered a single slice for myself and it was such a great portion. Honestly I'm looking for an excuse to go back. Great vibes, great food, AMAZING service.

Tucked away in Bed-Stuy, it’s the perfect low-key spot for a light bite and good drinks. Menu is ideal if you’re not trying to do a full dinner but still want something tasty to snack on. Cocktails are fun without being pretentious, and the bartenders clearly know their stuff. A good spot for whether you’re starting your night or ending your night.

Love this bar. My favourite Friday happy out

I like the vibe in this local neighborhood bar. Open concept around the center bar with few tables, patio and standing spots. Lights were mostly red The bartender (s) were super friendly and service was excellent. The cocktails we ordered were perfectly done. Menu has food too. Have nothing against them, and I wish them best of luck on their business.

A great local haunt in BedStuy, this place is always buzzing. Very laid back and light on the frills, this bar has a great happy hour that actually ends at a reasonable time )7 pm!), friendly hardworking bartenders, and surprisingly good food (even if the menu is limited). It does get really loud inside once there’s a critical mass, so this isn’t the place for a deep, meaningful convo. If you want less noise, they do have outdoor seating, but I’ve never tried it myself. Prices are super reasonable, and the bar tenders try to keep the service moving at a good clip. Definitely worth checking out if you’re nearby and looking for something low key.

Don’t buy the food. Otherwise cool. Always walk past here after the gym and see that’s it’s packed so we decided to come and have a drink one night. Had a nice time overall and would come back for the drinks and it seems to attract cool people but I would never order food from here again. We got the pizza and fries. The fries were fine but the pizza was little hockey pucks and burnt to a crisp. Idk who would ever think it reasonable to serve pizza with full char on it like that but here we are. I can only imagine what the oysters are like. They should just partner with valentines on the next block and everyone would be happy. Just don’t burn it. Anyway I asked them to take it off our check and they did. Pleasant staff. Would def come back for happy hour and to drink.

You never know what a night is going to hold…except here— highlife, good company. cheers

Such a neighborhood gem. Menu is really well-curated. Staff is lovely - knowledgeable and cool but thankfully not cool-to-the-point of frigidness /pretension. Ambiance is stellar. Walking inside kinda feels like the special feeling of trying on a pair boots you’ve always wanted but could never quite find…and behold! they fit perfectly. Weathered and worn-in just the right amount, and more comfortable than you even thought possible. I digress. If you’re deciding between whether to grab a drink / light bite here or some other spot, try your luck here. Also, the seasoning on the french fries - out of this world. 10/10 recommend eating a plate by yourself while crying over your ex.

A great local haunt in BedStuy, this place is always buzzing. Very laid back and light on the frills, this bar has a great happy hour that actually ends at a reasonable time )7 pm!), friendly hardworking bartenders, and surprisingly good food (even if the menu is limited). It does get really loud inside once there's a critical mass, so this isn't the place for a deep, meaningful convo. If you want less noise, they do have outdoor seating, but I've never tried it myself. Prices are super reasonable, and the bar tenders try to keep the service moving at a good clip. Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby and looking for something low key.

Vibey spot, and good menu. Low stars for low-grade service. At least on Sundays. Inattentive bar staff is only excusable when the bar is big- and this one is not.

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.

A great spot to visit and in my neighborhood great drinks and great atmosphere, they even have some tasty seafood, happy hour and a good selection on drinks ! Music is sometimes loud but you can, sit outside and enjoy people watching

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.

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.

Kind people, good drinks, cleanly shucked oysters, amazing fries. Bad Luck Bar is easily one of my top bars in the city.

This used to my first date bar of choice because the B44 bus stops right in front and if the date went badly I could look up the schedule and run out and get on the bus and go home! The menu changes a lot but the drinks are always good.

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.

This is a plucky little-neighborhood-bar-that-could that makes you feel like you're sitting in an updated version of a 1920's Parisian expat hangout. It's an easy place to start up a conversation with strangers at the bar. The menu is limited, but good - I've enjoyed the wings, the fries, and the oysters. The cocktails are also quite good. I see the owner there frequently, and he and his team seem dedicated to making it a fun place to be.

A little advice from a 4 time James Beard Award winner. Tell your bar team to put their phones away during service. 8 people in the the bar and I've been sitting here waiting for a cocktail for over 10 minutes. Are you at work or nah?

What a vibe! Pete and friends are always welcoming and warm. They have an amazing playlist every time and the pizza makes me nostalgic. If you know... you know.

Lovely bar with disgusting bathroom. The food is very good and it is lovely ambiance inside. Quite small and packed on weekends. I will be back for sure

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

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

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.

Accidentally ran into this bar while on a walk with a friend. Thought the name was cool and walked inside. The vibe feels like you're in the 70s with disco ball in the top. The way that the bar is set up is hella cool. It's like a round shaped, that fills most of the space. Drinks are worth the price and not too pricey. I got a Whiskey and was pretty solid after two of them. Plus got some fries cause they look hella good. I tried the little pizza flat bread thing, but wasn't a fan. Imma start coming here pretty often. A lil date night. Not too loud. Definitely recommend. The bartender was cool and the cook was cool. Very chill night.

Intimate space with great cocktails and the perfect selection of bites... including oysters. The employees are friendly and very welcoming. Went here with a friend can't wait to take my boyfriend.

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

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

please bring back the bratwurst pretty good. kinda hipstery and has a theater kids vibe to it. negroni pitcher is good. but please bring back the brats. the east la dogs suck. and the ceasar salad too why are we getting rid of the best stuff

What a find! Tiny little local bar with a few great apps. Great stop for drinks & a bite to eat. Shared some fries with an interesting spicy kick to them & some good Sicilian slices of pizza. Don't miss this place if your in the area!