Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
New American bistro overlooking McCarren park with a relaxed atmosphere and an Australian touch.
800 recommandé par les habitants
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveNew American bistro overlooking McCarren park with a relaxed atmosphere and an Australian touch.
Contemporary NY Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches & brisket, one block from the park.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Frankel's Delicatessen & Appetizing
631 Manhattan AveContemporary NY Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches & brisket, one block from the park.
Farm To Table and (mostly) vegetarian French/Catalan fare on beautiful Franklin St.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Cassette
113 Franklin StreetFarm To Table and (mostly) vegetarian French/Catalan fare on beautiful Franklin St.
Warm, casual eat-in spot for vegetarian soups, sandwiches & entrees, smoothies & Sunday brunch. The neighborhood spot.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Jungle Cafe
131 Greenpoint AveWarm, casual eat-in spot for vegetarian soups, sandwiches & entrees, smoothies & Sunday brunch. The neighborhood spot.
Parisian-style French cafe dispatching bistro fare & specialty made-to-order crêpes.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Le Gamin
108 Franklin StParisian-style French cafe dispatching bistro fare & specialty made-to-order crêpes.
Classic southern-style diner food & breakfast bowls served in a laid-back cafe setting, just one block away
18 recommandé par les habitants
Jimmy's
92 Calyer StreetClassic southern-style diner food & breakfast bowls served in a laid-back cafe setting, just one block away
The famous Paulie Gee's. Gourmet pizzeria where the wood-fired pies are topped with unusual, locally sourced ingredients
352 recommandé par les habitants
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveThe famous Paulie Gee's. Gourmet pizzeria where the wood-fired pies are topped with unusual, locally sourced ingredients
Williamsburg's famous outdoor food market, on the spectacular East River Park. Every Sunday during the warmer months... arrive with an empty stomach.
777 recommandé par les habitants
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveWilliamsburg's famous outdoor food market, on the spectacular East River Park. Every Sunday during the warmer months... arrive with an empty stomach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Comfortable rooftop bar with incredible views of Manhattan, inventive cocktails, and casual Australian themed bar food, one block from our apartment. Great for sunsets
89 recommandé par les habitants
Northern Territory
12 Franklin StComfortable rooftop bar with incredible views of Manhattan, inventive cocktails, and casual Australian themed bar food, one block from our apartment. Great for sunsets
Good, underground nightclub features a full roster of better international electronic music
66 recommandé par les habitants
Good Room
98 Meserole AveGood, underground nightclub features a full roster of better international electronic music
Established 3 level venue hosting international indie-rock acts from Tame Impala to Bon Iver.
303 recommandé par les habitants
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StEstablished 3 level venue hosting international indie-rock acts from Tame Impala to Bon Iver.
Ramona
113 Franklin StWell crafted cocktails in a casual, elegant setting.
Genre-defying bowling alley in Williamsburg with high-tech lanes, live tunes & food by Blue Ribbon. Questlove DJ's on Thursdays
825 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGenre-defying bowling alley in Williamsburg with high-tech lanes, live tunes & food by Blue Ribbon. Questlove DJ's on Thursdays
On top of this historic, refurbished factory on the Brooklyn waterfront, is a rooftop bar has the best 360 views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
539 recommandé par les habitants
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveOn top of this historic, refurbished factory on the Brooklyn waterfront, is a rooftop bar has the best 360 views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Classic neighborhood bar with a good local crowd, and vintage piano bar feel.
150 recommandé par les habitants
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueClassic neighborhood bar with a good local crowd, and vintage piano bar feel.
Latino-Caribbean inspired eats & rum-centric cocktails in an eclectic, triangular space.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueLatino-Caribbean inspired eats & rum-centric cocktails in an eclectic, triangular space.
Beer garden on the park - 100 tap lines and German snacks
170 recommandé par les habitants
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveBeer garden on the park - 100 tap lines and German snacks
The most incredible views of Manhattan from this waterfront gastropub, featuring American plates & cocktails. Perfect for a sunset drink with friends and some casual bar fare.
94 recommandé par les habitants
The Brooklyn Barge
79 West StThe most incredible views of Manhattan from this waterfront gastropub, featuring American plates & cocktails. Perfect for a sunset drink with friends and some casual bar fare.
Parks & Nature
Perfect place for a picnic and people watching. Public pool, basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, a new skatepark and a gym.
798 recommandé par les habitants
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StPerfect place for a picnic and people watching. Public pool, basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, a new skatepark and a gym.
Hosts Smorgasburg outdoor food fair on Saturdays, music festivals in the summer, and ridiculous views of Manhattan, year round.
451 recommandé par les habitants
East River State Park
90 Kent AveHosts Smorgasburg outdoor food fair on Saturdays, music festivals in the summer, and ridiculous views of Manhattan, year round.
Spectlacular views of the city, a waterfront boardwalk, and outdoor movies in the summer.
252 recommandé par les habitants
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueSpectlacular views of the city, a waterfront boardwalk, and outdoor movies in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Artist-run gallery in a warehouse once occupied by the American Manufacturing Corporation factory. Eclectic group shows. Saturday 1-6pm
6 recommandé par les habitants
Greenpoint Terminal Gallery
67 West StArtist-run gallery in a warehouse once occupied by the American Manufacturing Corporation factory. Eclectic group shows. Saturday 1-6pm
Great intimate contemporary classical venue, curated by Phillip Glass and other established NY composers.
55 recommandé par les habitants
National Sawdust
80 N 6th StGreat intimate contemporary classical venue, curated by Phillip Glass and other established NY composers.
Shopping
Cozy independent bookstore selling new and used copies of rare art, architecture and design titles.
84 recommandé par les habitants
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveCozy independent bookstore selling new and used copies of rare art, architecture and design titles.
Independent-leaning book shop also offering events ranging from readings to craft workshops.
105 recommandé par les habitants
WORD
29 Newark AveIndependent-leaning book shop also offering events ranging from readings to craft workshops.
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveCheese from around the world.
Beautifully curated boutique homewares store on Franklin Ave.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the Brave
146 Franklin StBeautifully curated boutique homewares store on Franklin Ave.
People of 2Morrow
65 Franklin StreetBohemium resale artifcats, curated for Greenpoint.
Huge record store and cafe by day - live music venue by night
130 recommandé par les habitants
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StHuge record store and cafe by day - live music venue by night
A Brooklyn institution for crate diggers, 2 blocks from the apartment. Solid selections across all genres.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Academy Record Annex
242 Oak StA Brooklyn institution for crate diggers, 2 blocks from the apartment. Solid selections across all genres.
Williamsburg's original artist, designer and vintage market. Saturdays and Sundays 10am-7pm
197 recommandé par les habitants
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StWilliamsburg's original artist, designer and vintage market. Saturdays and Sundays 10am-7pm
Essentials
Eco-minded grocery store with natural & organic grocery items, housewares, wine and deli!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Williamsburg
238 Bedford AveEco-minded grocery store with natural & organic grocery items, housewares, wine and deli!
Health-conscious convenience store with organic local produce, bulk nuts & grains, coffee, toiletries and a deli counter.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Natural Garden
750 Manhattan AveHealth-conscious convenience store with organic local produce, bulk nuts & grains, coffee, toiletries and a deli counter.
United States Postal Service
1369 BroadwayPost office one block away!
Entertainment & Activities
Catch local curators and selectors playing their favorite music in an empty parking triangle. Good coffee and snacks too.
31 recommandé par les habitants
The Lot Radio
17 Nassau AveCatch local curators and selectors playing their favorite music in an empty parking triangle. Good coffee and snacks too.
Great late night cinema with meals & craft cocktails served directly to your seat all night.
941 recommandé par les habitants
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveGreat late night cinema with meals & craft cocktails served directly to your seat all night.
New multiplex cinema showing Hollywood and popular new releases. (try Sunshine, or the Angelika Film Center if you're looking for arthouse/new indie/foreign/documentary).
468 recommandé par les habitants
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StNew multiplex cinema showing Hollywood and popular new releases. (try Sunshine, or the Angelika Film Center if you're looking for arthouse/new indie/foreign/documentary).
Featuring edible & aromatic exhibits, this creative museum provides education on food & drink.
45 recommandé par les habitants
MOFAD - Museum of Food and Drink
55 Bayard StFeaturing edible & aromatic exhibits, this creative museum provides education on food & drink.