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Permanently Closed
Opened2015
Dress CodeCasual

James Beard Award Semi Finalist

Leyenda is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bar in Brooklyn, NY.

Leyenda bar in Brooklyn, United States
About

Leyenda is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bar in Brooklyn, NY.

Signature Pours
bottled PalomaMicheladaspitchers of sangria
The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. James Beard Award Semi Finalist

    James Beard Award

Leyenda

The drinks

  • Craft cocktails
  • Mezcal
  • Tequila

Signature drinks: bottled Paloma, Micheladas, pitchers of sangria.

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Details
Vibe
  • Lively
  • Trendy
  • Cozy
  • Energetic
  • Intimate
Best For
  • Date Night
  • After Work
  • Late Night
  • Group Outing
  • Casual Hangout
  • Celebration
Experience
  • Standalone
  • Terrace
  • Design Destination
Format
  • Seated Bar
  • Lounge Seating
  • Outdoor Terrace
Drink Program
  • Craft Cocktails
  • Mezcal
  • Tequila
  • Rum
  • Punch
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleCasual

A busy, energetic Brooklyn cocktail bar with a warm, intimate room and backyard seating, emphasizing Latin American influences in both drinks and food; it feels lively and social rather than hushed, with the vibe of a neighborhood craft-cocktail hangout rather than a speakeasy.

Questions about Leyenda

What recognition has Leyenda received?
Leyenda is recognised by James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025).
What else is near Leyenda?
Nearby in Brooklyn: The Double Windsor, Bar Heretic and Bar Rêve.