Do or Dive, Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn
5 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/Brooklyn, r/FoodNYC6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Do or Dive in Bedford-Stuyvesant is a regular choice for two commenters, and another calls it fun. One patron describes dogs as an easy conversation starter while also liking the option of sitting alone at the bar. A different commenter recommends it with a caveat about a bro-heavy weekend crowd. Another considers the atmosphere uninhibited rather than romantic.
Address
Do or Dive Bar, 1108 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/wolfhaleyyy in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Commenter's regular spot, suggested to the asker as a good option nearby.
- Mixedu/RonPaulSwanson in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025ambience
Calls it rough and grimy, but says it won't mind couples making out.
- Recommendsu/Spumorty in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Recommends Do or Dive, though noting a rowdier weekend crowd.
- Recommendsu/Maerialist in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Agrees with the pick and says it is their regular go-to too.
- Recommendsu/LightAndShape in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Says this was their own pick and calls it a fun spot.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Power-71 in r/AskNYC · May 2024ambience
Says it's usually full of dogs, you can sit at the bar undisturbed, and dogs help start chats.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.