The Bodega
The Bodega
24 St. Nicholas Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
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646.924.8488
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Cards: All Major
Hours: Sun-Thurs 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Subway: L to Jefferson St.
Food/Menu: Bar Snacks
Booze: Beer and Wine Only
Happy Hour: No
Blackbook Mag says:
Bushwick reaches the wine bar stage of urban development. Bodega as in “wine cellar,” not as in sketchy corner spot for smokes and Slim Jims — Spanish bar culture is a major inspiration here. Small plates for nibbling on charcuterie, crostini. Wine-red wall behind the bar to get you in the mood for well-chosen Spanish, French, Italian vintages. Small batch brews imported from Belgium. Flattering light from dangling bulbs makes for good date nights sans Manhattan hassles.
Metromix says:
TAGS: Bar Snacks, Bars, Bushwick, Good for Groups, Notable Beer, Open Late, wine, ★★★★ GreatWhen residents of Bushwick make a run to the corner bodega, it’s apparently not just for the Sunday paper. The word “bodega” also designates a winery in Spain and South America, and wine bar The Bodega lives up to its moniker by serving up vino to a casual crowd of neighborhood drinkers. The list focuses on Spanish wines, with a smattering of selections from Argentina, Chile and other new world locales. Belgian ales are available for the beer drinkers, and they make sure to give a shout out to hometown growers with a few New York state vintages. Exposed lightbulbs provide soft lighting, and the darkwood floors soak up the hum of friendly conversation. The vibe is made even friendlier by the cheap prices: There’s a red available for a mere $5 a glass, with plenty of other options coming in underneath the $10 mark. With the quality Spanish wine and a chill environment, this is one bodega run you’ll want to make often.
