Looking for a place to unwind in Bed-Stuy? Look no farther – Venture has compiled a list of all the top local hangouts.

 

Peaches

393 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn 11233

Enjoy home style fried chicken, grits and barbecue at this local hotspot that is “as comfortable as your grandmother’s dining room.” Order big or go home – it’s hard to stick to just one plate of this highly addictive comfort food.

 

Saraghina

435 Halsey Street, Brooklyn 11233

This rustic Italian hangout offers authentic Neapolitan pizzas fresh from a wood-burning oven. Owner Eduardo Mantelli apprenticed under legendary pizza chef Michele Iuliano of Luzzo’s, and uses only the freshest of ingredients in his classic, irresistible pies.

 

Bed-Vyne

370 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Bed-Vyne has long been lauded as a craft beer paradise, and you won’t catch us arguing. With a well-curated selection of brews (think Carton, Ithaca), even the hardest to please beer snob will leave with a smile. The bar is fully constructed of reclaimed wood from Upstate NY farms, as if the place needed any more cool points.

 

Chilo’s

323 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

This Mexican dive bar is famous for the taco truck parked in its backyard. The truck specializes in flavorful tacos and tostadas, drawing crowds from near and far every day of the week. Not shying away from bold design choices, the restroom is decorated planetarium-style with a solar system projected on the walls.

 

One Last Shag

348 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238 

Get your groove on at this quirky neighborhood favorite. Shag is a tiki-themed dance hall that boasts a colorful cocktail list and a spacious outdoor patio. The frozen margaritas are guaranteed to leave you with the best kind of brain freeze.