Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlMidwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveThe Westbury Inn
673 Flatbush AveClassic neighborhood bar - complete with free popcorn!
Bluebird
504 Flatbush AveFood Scene
Parkside
705 Flatbush AveAwesome pizza & cocktails!
Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic Ave
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveGrocery store with healthy prepared foods & organic goodies - including beer and locally made Kombucha! Great place to grab some goodies and bring them to the park!
152 locals recommend
Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.Grocery store with healthy prepared foods & organic goodies - including beer and locally made Kombucha! Great place to grab some goodies and bring them to the park!
Tugboat
546 Flatbush AvenueAwesome bagels and fancy breakfast sandwiches! Cold brew is on point too!!
21 locals recommend
Nagle's Bagels
50 Lincoln RdAwesome bagels and fancy breakfast sandwiches! Cold brew is on point too!!
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveClassic neighborhood Caribbean food!
Hunger Pang
1021 Church AveSteamed buns and delicious noodles!
Great Cuban joint with all outdoor seating, frozen mojitos, margaritas and the best grilled corn on the cob!!! Must do when it's 90 degrees in NYC!
248 locals recommend
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StGreat Cuban joint with all outdoor seating, frozen mojitos, margaritas and the best grilled corn on the cob!!! Must do when it's 90 degrees in NYC!
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StDONUTS!
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StBest classic italian food in Brooklyn... in my opinion.
Ridiculous pizza. Usually a wait - it's worth it. Also - if it's not sold out yet.... get the burger. You won't regret it.
228 locals recommend
Emily
919 Fulton StRidiculous pizza. Usually a wait - it's worth it. Also - if it's not sold out yet.... get the burger. You won't regret it.
Essentials
Fresh pressed juices & smoothies, great organic selection, lots of vegan choices!
6 locals recommend
Brooklyn's Natural Deli
2126-2130 Caton AveFresh pressed juices & smoothies, great organic selection, lots of vegan choices!
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park
Cherry Blossom season is the best - but the botanical gardens are great anytime of the year!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveCherry Blossom season is the best - but the botanical gardens are great anytime of the year!
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
One of the coolest beaches on the East Coast! There are tons of Brooklyn's raddest food vendors, chair and umbrella rentals, bike rentals, and great drinks -- both alcoholic and not!
28 locals recommend
The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdOne of the coolest beaches on the East Coast! There are tons of Brooklyn's raddest food vendors, chair and umbrella rentals, bike rentals, and great drinks -- both alcoholic and not!
Sightseeing
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrOn hot days - it's great to hang out around the Fountain inside Grand Army Plaza.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueOn hot days - it's great to hang out around the Fountain inside Grand Army Plaza.
Best views of Lower Manhattan! Walk from the entrance at Montague all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceBest views of Lower Manhattan! Walk from the entrance at Montague all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Getting Around
B/Q Church Av stop located here! Closer than walking all the way to Church Av!
Caton Deli & Luncheonette
1818 Caton AveB/Q Church Av stop located here! Closer than walking all the way to Church Av!
Parkside Av station
Parkside AvenueQ train
Arts & Culture
Awesome on First Fridays... Free events & music located at the museum the first Friday of every month!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAwesome on First Fridays... Free events & music located at the museum the first Friday of every month!
BAM has an Opera house, movie theater, live theater, and live jazz on Friday nights in the semi-secret bar above the lobby. Definitely a great place!
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM has an Opera house, movie theater, live theater, and live jazz on Friday nights in the semi-secret bar above the lobby. Definitely a great place!
Super cool place - geared towards kids. But really cool as an adult!
222 locals recommend
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StSuper cool place - geared towards kids. But really cool as an adult!