Brooklyn Public House Reopening In Bed-Stuy As The Swan

BED-STUY, NY — Brooklyn Public House is rebranding in Bed-Stuy, now donning a white sign over its bright red doors reading "The Swan" — a name similar to the pub that preceded the popular Fort Greene bar's second location.

Owners of the popular Fort Greene bar announced last week their Bedford Avenue location, which opened in March, would re-open soon under the new name.

"Yes, our Bedford location will be reopening soon, under a new name! Keep an eye out for more details," eatery owners wrote in an Instagram post last week.

The restaurant also seems to have undergone a remodel, with darker paint and wood colors and moody vibes.

Brooklyn Public House — currently listed as permanently closed on Google Maps at the Bedford Avenue location — took over the spot that used to house another pub called Black Swan. It gained Community Board 3 support in July 2022.

The similarity to the former pub's name prompted some confusion and frustration on social media, while other locals shared their excitement for Brooklyn Public House's return.

"Great to have a pub back in the area," one person wrote on Instagram.

Brooklyn Public House has sat on DeKalb for over a decade.

"[Public House] has kind of become an institution in Fort Greene," attorney Benjamin Korngut told the community board in 2022, when the Bed-Stuy location was pitched. "He’s hoping to replicate that for the Bed-Stuy community."