Tandem
(Now Closed)Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Bushwick, Brooklyn
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Serious EatsDecember 10, 2013Excellent Bloody Marys and brunch combos make this a go-to for breakfast, but it's an equally appealing evening destination for dinner, drinks, or a late-night dance party.
You can't really go wrong ordering their brunch, but I almost always get the quiche with sides of kale and grits. And you're not allowed to leave without ordering at least two pints of bloody marys.
This is one of the coolest most diverse crowds I've ever found at a bar. This place is often nearly an even mix of straight and gay. I've met some fabulous people here including the entire staff. :-)
Jessie RichardsonSeptember 25, 2011Favorite brunch spot in NYC. Great ambience. Nice staff. Their dinner menu is not as good as the brunch, but the vibe is so great all the time that it doesn't matter. Fun night scene too.
Katie DelevatiAugust 7, 2011Brunch was glorious. The Kinks were on when we arrived and stayed 4 hours... and 4 rounds later to Pet Sounds. Whatever awesome dish you decide on, make sure to pair it with the kale and to share.
Jessica LokajMarch 23, 2014Diego for a spicy drink, dark&stormy, flash fried peppers, bloody mary, late night dance scene with lights and lasers, brunch
Finley Bomer-LawsonNovember 9, 2015As a brunch spot, sure. As a nightclub it's like falling into a college party from freshman year - except everyone is 30.
Ina LiJune 9, 2015Good atmosphere and chill crowds. The tape prosecco is pretty good. Dance room at the back!
Emily WilsonAugust 23, 2015Really fun bar for dancing. Come with a group of friends for a good time.
Tom MengJuly 6, 2015Hip dance bar. This place has huge open space. There's a dance floor in the back.
Lukas ThomsDecember 4, 2014Love dancing at Tandem on the weekend, but never show up sober. Getting drunk there is near impossible after midnight.
Marissa MantissaOctober 24, 2013Great Bloody Maria's, great music and beautiful, honest people who returned my lost wallet fully intact to me!
Rebecca AtwoodJanuary 10, 2015Love you, Tandem. Thanks for the bloody marys, DJ's, and the sweethearts on staff.
P-LO LouisDecember 25, 2012First time here-I'm feeling ambiance.. Honestly this wouldn't be my regular place to come :-) but we'll see how I feel at the end. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
A DelOctober 27, 2015The dancing in the back is so hit or miss that it's always an ironic hit, if that makes any sense
The straight boys are gay, the gay boys are straight and the girls are cute... Just pick one and go with it.
Try the Diego if you're looking for a little boozy something with a spicy kick. Then come ring our buzzer if you haven't noticed us in the corner table playing chess.
The dark and stormy is phenomenal. One of the best around!
Rene EncarnacionAugust 18, 2011Happy hour has 3 dollar tall boy pbr and a shot of Evan Williams for 3 fucking dollars. And an amazing artichoke dip.
Jose ReyesJune 3, 2012Since you're at Tandem head around the corner to Sweet & Shiny, get your cupcake on!!!
Nicole DuprasJune 30, 2011Great karaoke on Wednesday night! And they have Sweet Action in a can. Dope.
For brunch: the garden bloody mary & chilaquiles. Throw some Cholula on top. Delicious.
Anouk KruithofMarch 17, 2012If you love smokey modern individualistic dancing without seeing you neighbor
Jordan IsaacsonAugust 18, 2014If you like to dance along the backdrop of lasers then this place is for you.
Check out their liqueurs & fresh herbs up front & ask the bartender to mix you something special. Enjoy.
Everytime I have come here the service is the worst. I have left a number of times. Also not a fan of the awful tiny stools. BUT I still love Tandem anyways.
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Tandem
236 Troutman St (btwn Knickerbocker & Wilson Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11237
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11237
United States
(718) 386-2369
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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