Oddly Enough
Permanently Closed
Inventive cocktails, natural wine, delicious small plates, queer space
Inventive cocktails, natural wine, delicious small plates, queer space
"Queer cocktail bar Oddly Enough closed for good this week. Owners Laura Poladsky and Caitlin Frame announced that the bar would be shutting down in January. 'We have seen the full spectrum of holding space for a community that doesn’t have a lot of space,' they said on Instagram. The Bed-Stuy bar, which describes itself as a 'queer space for all,' opened in 2022. That year, several of its workers filed for a union election that never materialized. The last day was January 27." - Luke Fortney
"A "queer space for all," Oddly Enough is a good time all around. The café-like room is filled with tables, and it’s a great place to meet up with a friend, share a few small plates, and drink a pepperoncini-infused martini. Grab a seat on the sidewalk patio if you want to feel a breeze, and check their IG for upcoming events like tarot readings, dance parties, and queer cocktail hour." - Bryan Kim, Willa Moore, Nikko Duren
"A "queer space for all," Oddly Enough is part bar, part restaurant, and part living room that occasionally hosts dance parties. The space has plenty of seating, it never feels too crowded, and you'll probably hear some loud funk or disco when you stop by. Grab a table if you want to share a few small plates and a bottle of wine while you scope out the scene for a stranger who might be willing to hold your hand one day." - Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren, Neha Talreja
"Honey’s at Star Love, a part of a renaissance of queer-friendly spots that opened in LA this year, is heading east for Pride. On June 21, the team will head to Bed-Stuy bar, Oddly Enough, for a takeover." - Emma Orlow
"Oddly Enough isn’t quite a restaurant, but it also doesn’t feel like your average Bed-Stuy bar. It’s an all-purpose place where you can sit at a table and eat some deviled eggs while you chat with a friend before a DJ comes through and switches up the mood. In addition to a bunch of indoor seating, this “queer space for all” also has a sidewalk patio, which turns into a mellow block party in the summer. Keep an eye out for special events like queer brunch, queer speed dating, and the occasional Queer Vision dance party." - Rob Anderson, Matt Clifton, Nikko Duren, Amelia, Neha Talreja