Bembe
New York
At a glance
Bembe is an eclectic venue located in Brooklyn, New York, on S 6th St. Known for its vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, Bembe offers a distinct experience that combines music, dance, and a sense of community. The venue serves as a hotspot for those who appreciate diverse musical genres that include an array of global rhythms. Visitors can expect a lively setting, often characterized by energetic music and a space that encourages dance and interaction between patrons.
The style of Bembe is informal, fostering a friendly and welcoming environment where people from different backgrounds can come together to enjoy the nightlife. The decor and ambiance are designed to reflect a laid-back vibe while drawing influences from various cultures, creating a unique and immersive experience.
While Bembe focuses on providing an engaging nightlife experience, it does not function as a traditional restaurant. However, it complements its musical offerings with a selection of drinks that patrons can enjoy while immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere. Bembe tends to attract a diverse crowd, including locals and tourists alike, who are seeking a night of energetic entertainment and cultural exploration in Brooklyn.
Reviews
Amazing amazing energy, amazing music, the percussion was just amazing. But the space was so tiny, very cramped, very tight. Bembe would be such an amazing space if it was bigger. Loved everything else, service, drinks, vibe was 10/10.
Drinks were not great but music was really good. They play combo of live music & DJ set: Latin tracks. Space is small and very crowded, but there was no wait at door on Saturday night which was great.
We went for Thursday Latin Night. The DJ played nearly an hour straight of reggae. We just gave up and left. The space is small and has a good vibe, but the DJ did not understand the assignment.
I really liked this place. The music was a combo of Latin/ Caribbean/ afrobeats (on a Saturday). they also had a live drummer playing along with the music. I thought that added so much to the experience. Definitely some of the best music I’ve heard at a New York bar. Drinks were reasonably priced and pretty good, $14 for a mojito. Cover was $15 pp, which is not too bad. however, the place was packed and we were there somewhat early, around 10-11pm. It is pretty small for dancing. It would be nice to limit the amount of people inside so the people in there can have a better time. I also didn’t like that there were a lot of single guys standing around watching the girls. They weren’t being creepy per se, but it was uncomfortable for me even though I was with my boyfriend. Like, just go dance with your friends! Stop leering around trying to pick up girls. Anyway, I would go back for the music and decor. Maybe on a weekday.
