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68 Jay Street Bar

68 Jay St. · At Water St
DUMBO, Brooklyn

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 16, 2026.

Overview

Soft lighting, wood and exposed brick create a warm and welcoming ambience.

History

The check-cashing store that learned to pour

The bar's own site says you'd never guess the space once housed a check-cashing store, or that the bar only opened in late 20031. When we listed it, we credited its soft lighting, wood and exposed brick with a warm, welcoming room. It's still at 68 Jay Street, open daily from three in the afternoon until midnight, with happy hour until seven on weekdays1, 2.

Sources

  1. 68jaystreet.bar
  2. restaurantji.com

Researched October 2026.

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