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Bedford-Stuyvesant

A Brooklyn neighborhood full of character

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Bed-Stuy, a vibrant neighborhood full of historical importance, has kept its character even with waves of visitors and new residents. It's a place where block parties, murals and the stomping grounds of Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z are still celebrated.

GUIDES & ESSENTIALS

Get to know the best of the neighborhood and see where hip-hop history was made.

A warmly lit outdoor restaurant at night with string lights overhead. People sit at tables while others walk by, including someone walking a small dog. Trees and buildings line the sidewalk under a dark sky.
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Black-Owned Bed-Stuy Itinerary

Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned venues and attractions in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Hip-Hop Culture in Brooklyn

Trailblazing artists like the Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z came from the borough. Discover Brooklyn's enduring legacy, where rap legends and trendsetting fashion converge.

DINING IN BED-STUY

Bring your appetite for these must-try Bed-Stuy restaurants.

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Peaches HotHouse

Slowly revolving ceiling fans, blues music, butcher-block tables and luscious baked goods on the counter give off a decided Southern feel.

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Ursula

This New Mexican diner has quickly garnered a cult following.

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For All Things Good

High-quality, homemade tortillas from heirloom corn define this cozy Mexican café and breakfast favorite.

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Pilar Cuban Eatery

Cuban food aficionados take note: Pilar's menu belies the tiny size of this Bed-Stuy restaurant.

Four assorted pizza slices with different toppings are arranged on a round metal tray lined with branded paper. The toppings include shrimp, barbecue sauce, ground meat, and chicken with herbs.
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Cuts & Slices

A Bed-Stuy pizzeria has gone viral for its West Indian–influenced toppings like oxtail, curry and jerk chicken.

A wooden table set with pepperoni pizza, veggie pizza, lasagna, macaroni and cheese, soup garnished with pumpkin seeds, a cocktail with an orange slice, and a side of bread with dipping sauces.
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Bar Camillo

Be transported to Rome at this buzzy neighborhood bar and restaurant specializing in Roman-style pinsa pizza and negronis.

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Dept of Culture

This Nigerian restaurant features a fixed-price menu served dinner-party style on a communal table.

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Dive into Bed-Stuy nightlife with intimate jazz shows, local bars and, yes, monthly turtle races.

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Brownstone Jazz

Brownstone Jazz, housed in a restored 1800s Victorian brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is a jazz venue with an authentic vibe.

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The Holler

If a trip to the Holler leaves you feeling transported, don't worry, it's not the hurricane cocktails taking over.

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Do or Dive

The folks behind Williamsburg’s Lucky Dog and Skinny Dennis open a neighborhood bar in Bed-Stuy.

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All Night Skate

This stylish cocktail bar features a roller-skating theme, retro soundtrack and vintage arcade machines.

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C'mon Everybody

This popular bar and nightclub located in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood.

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Turtles All the Way Down

This gritty Bedfor-Stuyvesant dive bar features monthly races of its two pet turtles.

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Dick & Jane’s BarRoom

This clubby neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a full calendar of live music and DJ nights.

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Therapy Wine Bar 2.0

Therapy Wine Bar 2.0 ioffers a variety of wines, cognac and cocktails from all over the world to pair with an eclectic tapas-style menu.

THINGS TO DO

Explore Bed-Stuy’s culture through its Black-owned shops and historic landmarks.

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Weeksville Heritage Center

The center preserves the history of the free African American communities of Weeksville, Brooklyn.

Mural of Notorious B.I.G
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The Notorious B.I.G. “King of New York” Mural

A 38-foot-tall tribute to legendary Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G stands in Bed-Stuy.

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peace + RIOT

A Bed-Stuy stalwart, this chic home design store is a trove of kitchen and homeware, gifts and kids’ toys.

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Byas & Leon

Check out a cultural hub and boutique specializing in sustainable vintage apparel, jewelry and home décor.

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Brooklyn Tea

Brooklyn Tea opened this brick-and-mortar teahouse as a showcase for its high-quality infusions.

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Bishop Gallery

This Black-owned art gallery champions local artists as well as the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Ol' Dirty Bastard Mural
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Ol’ Dirty Bastard Mural

An artistic homage to the founding Wu-Tang Clan member’s first solo album.

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Sincerely, Tommy

This fashion and lifestyle Bed-Stuy pioneer pairs women’s apparel and accessories with a hip coffee bar.

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Billie Holiday Theatre

A Bed-Stuy cornerstone since 1972, the 200-seat Billie Holiday Theatre is one of the neighborhood's few venues for live theater, focusing on work by Caribbean and African American writers.

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Dear Friend Books

A carefully curated selection of vintage books, magazines, coffee, beer and wine can be found in the heart of Bed-Stuy.

MOMENTS IN BEDFORD-STUYVESANT

Get inspired by Bed-Stuy’s brownstones and explore this charming neighborhood through our photo slideshow.

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