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Bembe

Bembe

Night Club and Lounge
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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    Dizzle T.
    "Monday nights have fun Latin and Latin-inspired dance music!"(3 Tips)
    Raquelle J.
    "GET THE WATERMELON DRINK!"(3 Tips)
    jose r.
    "best caipirinhas this side of brasil."(4 Tips)
    Mike D.
    "REALLY crowded when the downstairs is closed, but tons of fun."(9 Tips)
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  • Like A Local Guide
    Like A Local GuideFebruary 3, 2015
    Great DJs, chilled relaxed multicultural vibe. It's one of the best places to go dancing if you don't like big clubs. Get there early and chill in the hammock with a Mojito. Read more
  • Omari A.heart icon on user image
    Omari AllenMay 28, 2017
    Amazing Brazilian vibes. Only downside is the size; it's very crowded with hardly any room to dance. Also note that the watermelon drink everyone recommends is basically vodka w/ a splash of fruit.
  • Remezcla
    RemezclaOctober 31, 2014
    iBomba is one of the best monthly parties in Williamsburg. DJ's Beto & Ushka bring you the freshest in global urban dance music every 2nd Thursday of the month. Read more
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    LDecember 23, 2016
    Small, buzzy bar playing Latin music. Recommended to us by several locals for dancing but make sure you arrive ready for it as a bit too loud for pre-drinks.
  • Conrad G.heart icon on user image
    Very dimly lit, great for dancing, always popping if you show up at the right time and in the right mood. May have a $10 cover charge some nights.
  • Marcela E.heart icon on user image
    Marcela ErazoMarch 1, 2016
    I love this place, great music AMAZING cocktails (cash only) but suuuuuuper crowded
  • Andre R.
    Andre R.January 26, 2014
    Came with a friend looking for salsa & Afrobeat dancing. What I got was a bunch of square-jawed guys dancing awkwardly with a slew of drunken girls. The live percussion & drinks were on point though.
  • Vivian R.heart icon on user image
    Vivian RamirezSeptember 26, 2016
    Can get pretty crowded. You need to be jn party mode before you arrive.
  • Angelique H.heart icon on user image
    Angelique HoutveenFebruary 26, 2016
    Rum and salsa. Very small but cozy place. Dance the night away. Friendly doorman who borrowed me his coat when I had to use the ATM outside. Went there on a Thursday.
  • Raquelle J.
    Raquelle JessieMarch 14, 2015
    GET THE WATERMELON DRINK! W REAL WATERMELON! LIVE BONGOS awesome music I felt like I was back in spain. loved it.
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PyatetskyJuly 23, 2015
    I went here once before I lived in NY. It was a raging packed dancehall party. Never could find the place again until this year. Def a gem, but PACKED.
  • Carmen R.heart icon on user image
    Carmen RodriguezJune 24, 2016
    This gem in Williamsburg is a solid option for a little bump and grind.
  • Bianca C.heart icon on user image
    Bianca CunninghamJune 18, 2013
    Loved the music especially the drummer but the space is super cramped and im not a fan of hipsters pretending to bacchata. . I prefer a more authentic experience
  • Cynthia S.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia SotoAugust 10, 2013
    Love love love this place. Used to be my every Friday not spot for a couple of years. Haven't been there in a long time, Miss it!
  • Doraly P.heart icon on user image
    Doraly PantaleonFebruary 8, 2015
    Cash only!!!! Good Spanish hype music and average drink prices for Williamsburg. If you come after 12 be ready for the wait in line.
  • Nidhi K.heart icon on user image
    Nidhi KayJune 17, 2019
    Fav bar with amazing Spanish African bar with great mango/guava margaritas and caipirinhas
  • Nicky J.
    Nicky JonesOctober 6, 2013
    Live percussionist and DJ keep the crowd dancing all night. Mostly Afro Caribbean and samba. Small venue, always crowded.
  • Shivonne
    ShivonneJuly 12, 2014
    ...great place for dancing on Friday! Soca, Calypso, Dancehall and Kompa. Good crowd...come ready to sweat.
  • DimDim V.heart icon on user image
    DimDim VerdierJuly 29, 2018
    Best hiphop/afrobeat/Latin vibe in Brooklyn hands down.
  • Melody G.heart icon on user image
    Melody GambinoNovember 13, 2014
    Come ready to drink tropical drinks and dance to dope rhythmic beats in a small sweaty room.
  • Zeekbatey B.
    Zeekbatey BateyJanuary 31, 2013
    When u come to bembe come comfortable like T-shirt, and girls come ready to dance all night long. Probably you will find your love in bembe..
  • naveen
    naveenJanuary 17, 2012
    a favorite of mine for many years – and one of the best places in the city to dance like you have no other care in the world
  • ᴡ S.
    ᴡ SantFebruary 3, 2014
    Get there early (9ish) if you want to find a seat other wise go with comfy shoes ;)
  • Diego R.
    Diego RufoApril 5, 2011
    On Saturday nights, either get there early,choose another night to visit, or come ready to create some space on the dance floor with your spectacular moves! Read more
  • Yesbelt F.
    Yesbelt FernandezApril 22, 2012
    Drinks with fresh fruit purée. How can you go wrong? Also, fun music and dancing in a small place.
  • Farheen
    FarheenAugust 28, 2017
    Great place for dancing. Occasionally has cover
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    Brownstone Living NYCFebruary 23, 2016
    Culture 101.. Rhythm and romance.. A staple in the Brooklyn night life scene.
  • Tracey-Ann G.heart icon on user image
    Tracey-Ann G.November 3, 2012
    If you love old school reggae, on tuesdays this is the place where you want to be.
  • Mary C.heart icon on user image
    Mary CatherineDecember 6, 2015
    The BEST time you will ever have in Brooklyn
  • Suzanne C.
    Suzanne CSeptember 1, 2013
    The fresh watermelon juice and vodka special is amazing!
  • Sandra v.heart icon on user image
    Sandra van LintApril 3, 2017
    Fun, nice music. But very very small, so people bounce into each other
  • Carmen R.heart icon on user image
    Carmen RodriguezJune 24, 2016
    Dancing, drinks, night life.
  • Dizzle T.heart icon on user image
    Dizzle The DjJuly 28, 2015
    Monday nights have fun Latin and Latin-inspired dance music!
  • Trish R.
    Trish R.April 18, 2014
    Dj Gordon Clay is the BEST! Friday and Saturday Nights
  • Ifeoluwaheart icon on user image
    IfeoluwaJuly 16, 2015
    Bar is cash only!
  • Sandrine C.
    Sandrine C.August 2, 2011
    fun, crazy, drinks and dancing-- go on a Friday night!
  • Erica B.
    Erica BernalAugust 24, 2013
    Awesome dance party. I always end up meeting new ppl there.
  • Rachael W.heart icon on user image
    Rachael WolfFebruary 15, 2015
    Crowded but the best Latin music in Brooklyn
  • Ebee D.heart icon on user image
    Ebee DNovember 23, 2014
    Brazilian n' Latin dance music, guava caipirinhas!
  • Daniela M.
    Daniela MoralesMay 19, 2010
    THIS SPOT IS OFFICIAL!!!! 2 things: DO NOT GO HERE IF U ARE CLAUSTRAPHOBIC and IT'S STRICLY TO DANCE AND GET CRAZY! LIVE BRAZILIAN BEATS - CONGOS...SO MUCH FUN
  • Camheart icon on user image
    CamJune 23, 2013
    Get yo ass a capeta and thank me later, you're welcome!
  • V̰̝͔̪̭į̠͎c̻̜  .
    If you want to see how badly you dance, here's a good place to find out.
  • Neal W.
    Neal WeeseNovember 10, 2010
    Watermelon juice or anything coconut. Awesome DJ on Sunday nights... or pretty much any night
  • Antony C.
    Antony CruzJuly 12, 2014
    I'm at it again... This is my new FBPC. Enough said for those of you who know me .
  • Amy H.heart icon on user image
    Amy HamiltonSeptember 12, 2019
    Danced all night! So much fun!
  • Liz V.
    Liz VegaFebruary 23, 2013
    Amazing drinks and great vibe!
  • Christina R.
    Christina RapestoMarch 28, 2011
    Extremely crowded and very hot. It also seems as if everyone is in an erotic mood... Very interesting experience
  • Jacey W.heart icon on user image
    Jacey WrightDecember 4, 2014
    Great live african drums!
  • Maria T.heart icon on user image
    Maria TobarAugust 10, 2014
    Good place for dancing!
  • Elvin G. M.heart icon on user image
    Elvin G. MarmolJuly 20, 2015
    Great mix of music here
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