Understudy Community Cocktails

Came to Understudy for the first time on a Friday night with a friend. It’s such great space to unwind, connect, and enjoy a beautiful and deliciously crafted cocktail on the weekend! They have a basement downstairs that is set up like a speakeasy and also have outdoor seating just outside the Bakery. I had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and met Jacob the bartender, who had the BEST personality and knew exactly what he was doing! He made sure we loved our drinks and was always refilling our waters and so attentive to everything. He went above and beyond and made our experience that much more memorable! Amazing service and such a genuinely good time overall. Will be definitely coming back! ✨🫶🏼

Insanely cute spot! I ordered The Dune and would absolutely go back just for that, even though I know I should try something new! You can order delicious food from the bakery upstairs, and the music is at the perfect level to still be able to talk to your friends easily. Staff was friendly, the vibe was legit.

My wife wanted a drink when we got home from vacation. This has been on our list so we went. Once you figure out where to enter the bar, which is inside the bakery, you have to talk to the door guy behind the glass case or he’ll chastise you while eyeballing your wife! Make it more obvious the bakery is part of the bar! The bartender is super nice. Forgot his name, but he’s the reason, and only reason we’ll come back. The 3 drinks we shared were watered down and had no resemblance to the ingredients listed on the menu. And at these prices!?! Easily some of the most expensive drinks around with none of the alcohol content. Or maybe the hotel ice just diluted it during the shake. Who knows. We’ll give it 6 months and see if it gets better!!!

Enter through the bakery and smell the delights being cooked up by Chef DTroit before being whisked downstairs into a little haven of great vibes and perfect pours. Understudy is a moodily lit, cozy lounge that feels like your bougie friend threw a party, and the whole neighborhood was invited. The drinks are ✨ inspired ✨, the service is welcoming, and if you get a slice from chef upstairs? Oof you’re in for a TREAT. Try it for yourself, maybe I’ll see ya there ✌️

Understudy has truly become such a neighborhood gem! The hand crafted drinks are delicious and sooo good, and Jacob the bar manager/head bartender is so friendly and welcoming! He makes a mean martini (which I am constantly searching for in Brooklyn). Also is a smoke show ;) This has become my neighborhood spot and is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Can’t recommend enough!!!!

Excellent service and a nice vibe. My biggest issue is the pricing: 1 snack and 4 drinks with a tip was upwards of $100. Let me repeat: 4 drinks and 1 snack for 2 people was $100 with a tip. This is more expensive than some bars in Manhattan, which is distressing given the location of this bar and the demographics of the neighborhood. I do appreciate the offering of Happy Hour Cocktails (I believe 3 drinks and different ciders). I would suggest expanding the happy hour menu or adjusting the pricing of the regular cocktails.

Came here with my boyfriend and our beautiful server Hailee made sure we had the best time, the pizza was great & the drinks were top notch. Looking forward to coming again.

Came with my partner for the first time and we both loved it! The service is great & the cocktails are made with real love and finesse. The mood and vibes created were clearly created with so much thoughtfulness.

Tucked away in Bed-Stuy beneath a pizzeria, this small speakeasy is the kind of spot you'd only discover if someone let you in on the secret. I'm sure I've walked past it countless times without realizing it was there, until now. You enter through the pizzeria, where you'll be asked to wait for a host to escort you down. Once inside, you're greeted with a cozy, intimate space and a menu full of creative, delicious cocktails with clever names. The bartender and host were both warm, friendly, and quick with a joke, which made the atmosphere even more welcoming. The space is small, but that's clearly part of its charm, it feels intentional and inviting. I'd definitely come back. No photos this time, I was too busy enjoying the experience and soaking up the vibes. You'll just have to check it out for yourself to see how cool it really is.

A speakeasy under a Detroit pizza spot in NYC... fascinating. My friend told me about them, and it was a day they had $12... I was like shoot why not?! We arrived and walked in. And we had to tell the person behind the register we wanted to go downstairs... you have to say something, because they won't say anything otherwise lolol. Such a secret! They ask for a name, and then you can hang out while waiting... in my experience, the wait wasn't long. Feel free to grab a slice while waiting! Once I got downstairs I was blown away. The $12 summer cocktail deal is great, and they have everything from mezcal cocktails to espresso martinis to mocktails. The music was on point too. I absolutely loved the vibe and I don't want to give too many details away, because you just need to see it for yourself. I forget the name of the woman who took care of us directly, but I do remember Jacob and he was fantastic. Also, I kinda felt wrong having Detroit style pizza in NY, but guess what!! It wasn't bad.

Amazing all around. Each drink was thoughtful, unique, and tasty. The staff were all so welcoming, which helped the entire experience feel special. All of this and I haven't even mentioned the great music providing the perfect ambiance! Will definitely bring more friends here in the future!

I love this new addition to the neighborhood. This cocktail bar is a hidden gem...literally it is a speakeasy located in the cellar of bakery / café. Also did I mention they are open until 2 am and you can order pizza from the bar, which is made upstairs by their chef. Now for the cocktails, the bar tender Jacob is amazing. He knows a well crafted cocktail and you can tell he's really passionate about giving you an experience more than just a drink. With the amazing cocktails and moody decor you feel like you're at home with your friends. The space is not large but it's the perfect size to get a chill vibe and enjoy drinks with friends. I almost want to gatekeep the place for myself and friends but I truly want everyone to come out and support this neighborhood business so they can stick around for a long time, especially with a lot of the bars and lounges closing in Bedstuy as of lately. Also they have a special going now until I believe Labor Day where the cocktails are $12 all night. Now that is a steal. You can't go wrong with cocktails and pizza.