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"Monday nights have fun Latin and Latin-inspired dance music!"(3 Tips)
"GET THE WATERMELON DRINK!"(3 Tips)
"best caipirinhas this side of brasil."(4 Tips)
"REALLY crowded when the downstairs is closed, but tons of fun."(9 Tips)
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Like A Local GuideFebruary 3, 2015Great 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 AllenMay 28, 2017Amazing 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.
LDecember 23, 2016Small, 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 Greiner-BechertApril 19, 2018Very 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 ErazoMarch 1, 2016I love this place, great music AMAZING cocktails (cash only) but suuuuuuper crowded
Andre R.January 26, 2014Came 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 RamirezSeptember 26, 2016Can get pretty crowded. You need to be jn party mode before you arrive.
Angelique HoutveenFebruary 26, 2016Rum 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 JessieMarch 14, 2015GET THE WATERMELON DRINK! W REAL WATERMELON! LIVE BONGOS awesome music I felt like I was back in spain. loved it.
Alex PyatetskyJuly 23, 2015I 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 RodriguezJune 24, 2016This gem in Williamsburg is a solid option for a little bump and grind.
Bianca CunninghamJune 18, 2013Loved 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 SotoAugust 10, 2013Love 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 PantaleonFebruary 8, 2015Cash only!!!! Good Spanish hype music and average drink prices for Williamsburg. If you come after 12 be ready for the wait in line.
Nicky JonesOctober 6, 2013Live percussionist and DJ keep the crowd dancing all night. Mostly Afro Caribbean and samba. Small venue, always crowded.
Nidhi KayJune 17, 2019Fav bar with amazing Spanish African bar with great mango/guava margaritas and caipirinhas
ShivonneJuly 12, 2014...great place for dancing on Friday! Soca, Calypso, Dancehall and Kompa. Good crowd...come ready to sweat.
Melody GambinoNovember 13, 2014Come ready to drink tropical drinks and dance to dope rhythmic beats in a small sweaty room.
Zeekbatey BateyJanuary 31, 2013When 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..
naveenJanuary 17, 2012a 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 SantFebruary 3, 2014Get there early (9ish) if you want to find a seat other wise go with comfy shoes ;)
Diego RufoApril 5, 2011On 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 FernandezApril 22, 2012Drinks with fresh fruit purée. How can you go wrong? Also, fun music and dancing in a small place.
Brownstone Living NYCFebruary 23, 2016Culture 101.. Rhythm and romance.. A staple in the Brooklyn night life scene.
Tracey-Ann G.November 3, 2012If you love old school reggae, on tuesdays this is the place where you want to be.
Daniela MoralesMay 19, 2010THIS 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
V̰̝͔̪̭į̠͎c̻̜ ̡̖̙̭̙̠ZApril 5, 2014If you want to see how badly you dance, here's a good place to find out.
Neal WeeseNovember 10, 2010Watermelon juice or anything coconut. Awesome DJ on Sunday nights... or pretty much any night
Antony CruzJuly 12, 2014I'm at it again... This is my new FBPC. Enough said for those of you who know me .
Christina RapestoMarch 28, 2011Extremely crowded and very hot. It also seems as if everyone is in an erotic mood... Very interesting experience
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