about
Leyenda is a James Beard Nominated pan-Latin inspired cocktail bar and restaurant, bringing a little bit of Latin America to Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
Leyenda celebrates the spirits and imbibing traditions of Latin America and beyond through creative and classic cocktails, highlighting seasonal ingredients as well as classic and modern cocktail techniques. Our food reflects traditional and contemporary takes on dishes from across Central and South America.
We have seating in both our indoor bar as well as our back patio.
Leyenda opened in 2015 by Julie Reiner, the renowned team of Clover Club (that is just across the street!) and Ivy Mix, named Best American Bartender at Tales of the Cocktail, and author of Spirits of Latin America. Our food and kitchen are commanded by Chef Jorge Romero. Janice Bailon is our Head Bartender and Dylan Rhyder is our General Manager.
We look forward to hosting you in our little bar!
World’s 500 Best Bars, official nominee - number 100, 2022, 2023, 2024
Spirits of Latin America named Best New Book on Drinks, Culture, History or Spirits, Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards, 2021
50 Best Bars official nominee
Spirits of Latin America named Best Book in Wine, Beer or Spirits, AICP Awards 2021
Leyenda official nominee for James Beard Awards Outstanding Bar Program 2020 2019
Leyenda Named Best Bar in America by Thrillist 2019
Leyenda official Nominee Best American Cocktail Bar, Best American Bar Team, World’s Best Spirit’s Collection Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards 2019
Leyenda Named Best Bar in America by Esquire 2016
Leyenda official Nominee Best New American Cocktail Bar Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards 2016
