NYCReview

Bedlam review image

Bedlam

$$$$

40 Avenue C, New York
View WebsiteEarn 3X Points

Bedlam is a gay bar with taxidermied moose heads on the walls and a big dance floor (especially for the East Village). The DJs play songs you and your friends likely know the words to and there’s no cover or crazy line to get in. It’s the kind of place that falls somewhere in between divey and clubby, and you might end up accidentally joining a birthday party of a man who only goes by “B.” Come when it’s past midnight and one person in your group starts making threats of finding an actual nightclub.

Sign up for our newsletter.

Be the first to get expert restaurant recommendations for every situation right in your inbox.


By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Suggested Reading

Baby’s All Right review image
Review
Baby’s All Right

Baby’s is one of our favorite bars in Williamsburg. It’s a great option if you’re looking for live music, light snacks, or a bottomless brunch.

Union Pool review image
Review
Union Pool

Perfect for big groups and drunk hookups, Union Pool is a Williamsburg mainstay.

Mad Tropical review image
Review
Mad Tropical

If it’s a weekend, and you need somewhere to dance in Bushwick, try Mad Tropical. It’s a divey bar with a tropical theme, a dance floor, and tacos.

Lot 45 review image
Review
Lot 45

Lot 45 is a big warehouse bar in Bushwick where people come to dance when they don’t want to schlep to Manhattan for a rowdy DJ situation.