Bad Luck Bar: A Daily Oyster Happy Hour in Bed-Stuy
Bad Luck Bar runs a daily oyster happy hour — 5–7pm, two drinks and 13 oysters for $33 — at a small, sexy Bed-Stuy cocktail bar with warm red lighting and a round marble bar.
The Infatuation calls it ‘a certifiably sexy spot.’ The honest read: it’s a compact neighborhood room with a tight raw bar and a serious cocktail list, and the oyster deal is one of the better value happy hours in the borough.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour is daily, 5–7pm: two drinks plus 13 oysters for $33, with oyster, martini and beer specials, plus a $45 negroni pitcher. Beyond the deal: a thick slice of pepperoni pan pizza and house cocktails like the Nostrand Fizz and a dirty chai martini. Get there early — it’s small.
The Room
A compact, red-lit Bed-Stuy room with a round marble bar, tiny front-window tables and some outdoor standing space, off the Nostrand Av A/C. Bartenders are praised as friendly and knowledgeable. It appears in The Infatuation’s best-oyster-happy-hours and best-Bed-Stuy-bars guides. Crowd: laid-back locals.
Who Bad Luck Bar Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Oyster happy hour | 2 drinks + 13 oysters for $33, daily 5–7pm. |
| Cocktails | A serious list — try the Nostrand Fizz. |
| Date night | Small, red-lit, and sexy. |
| Pizza + martini | A pepperoni pan slice with a dirty chai martini. |
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Bad Luck Bar FAQ
Does Bad Luck Bar have a happy hour?
Yes — daily 5–7pm: two drinks and 13 oysters for $33, plus oyster, martini and beer specials.
Where is Bad Luck Bar?
492 Nostrand Ave in Bed-Stuy, off the Nostrand Av A/C.
Is there food?
Yes — a raw bar (oysters) and a pepperoni pan pizza.
Is it small?
Yes — a compact room, so arrive early for the happy hour.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Bad Luck Bar before visiting for a specific deal.