Vera Cruz

195 Bedford Ave.
Williamsburg North Side, Brooklyn

Already closed by 2009

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 16, 2026.

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Overview

A long bar, back yard garden and a thriving happy hour scene make Vera Cruz and Bedford Avenue staple.

History

An oasis off Bedford, dinner not included

In 2002 the Village Voice called the back garden, with its dangly yellow and blue lights, flowery plastic tablecloths and villa-style fountain, an oasis off Williamsburg's main drag¹. Our old listing credited a long bar, that back yard garden and a thriving happy hour with making it a Bedford Avenue staple. The kitchen has since bowed out: it no longer serves food, though customers are welcome to bring their own².

Sources

Researched October 2026.

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