Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
French Cuisine, great to visit any time of day. For breakfast you MUST have the pancakes; for dinner the Coq au vin is to die for!
297 locals recommend
Le Barricou
533 Grand StFrench Cuisine, great to visit any time of day. For breakfast you MUST have the pancakes; for dinner the Coq au vin is to die for!
This place is great for a super tasty breakfast sandwich on the go. OR if you are looking for snacks to take home or eat while traveling, stop into this place, you will not be disappointed!
127 locals recommend
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StThis place is great for a super tasty breakfast sandwich on the go. OR if you are looking for snacks to take home or eat while traveling, stop into this place, you will not be disappointed!
A bit on the pricer side, this super fresh Japanese restaurant will be sure to leave an impression. Great spot for foodies to check out!
131 locals recommend
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StA bit on the pricer side, this super fresh Japanese restaurant will be sure to leave an impression. Great spot for foodies to check out!
If you love Italian pastries, this is the place to go! Very old-school Italian bakery that has been here for many years. Stop by for some cannoli & Tiramisu!
86 locals recommend
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveIf you love Italian pastries, this is the place to go! Very old-school Italian bakery that has been here for many years. Stop by for some cannoli & Tiramisu!
Low-key supplier of Southern comfort-food favorites along with offbeat options like fried pig tails. Very tasty!
166 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetLow-key supplier of Southern comfort-food favorites along with offbeat options like fried pig tails. Very tasty!
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveSome of the BEST ramen I have ever had! Check it out!
All-vegan donut shop with a rotating list of 200 varieties, plus ice cream & French-press coffee.
240 locals recommend
Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveAll-vegan donut shop with a rotating list of 200 varieties, plus ice cream & French-press coffee.
Old-school bakery with counter seating, serving up extremely tasty/interesting flavors in the form of donuts & pastries, plus shakes & egg creams.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveOld-school bakery with counter seating, serving up extremely tasty/interesting flavors in the form of donuts & pastries, plus shakes & egg creams.
Michelin star rated restaurant on the popular Bedford Avenue. Super fresh and healthy menu options that will be sure to satisfy any craving!
38 locals recommend
Delaware and Hudson
135 N 5th StMichelin star rated restaurant on the popular Bedford Avenue. Super fresh and healthy menu options that will be sure to satisfy any craving!
Crab-shack-chic eatery serving New England-style seafood plates, creative cocktails & craft beer. For those in the New York hospitality industry, this is everyone's favorite spot to meet for a late night bite and brew!
90 locals recommend
Extra Fancy
Crab-shack-chic eatery serving New England-style seafood plates, creative cocktails & craft beer. For those in the New York hospitality industry, this is everyone's favorite spot to meet for a late night bite and brew!
Williamsburg neighborhood eatery with a comfort-food American menu & outdoor seating.
138 locals recommend
Walter Foods
253 Grand StWilliamsburg neighborhood eatery with a comfort-food American menu & outdoor seating.
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style setting.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePopular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style setting.
Funky bar with frequent live music, an outdoor area & a downstairs restaurant with a compact menu.
216 locals recommend
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StFunky bar with frequent live music, an outdoor area & a downstairs restaurant with a compact menu.
Traditional Italian fare offered in a formal setting with panoramic Manhattan skyline views.
7 locals recommend
Giando on the Water
400 Kent AveTraditional Italian fare offered in a formal setting with panoramic Manhattan skyline views.
Fried chicken headlines a menu of Southern specialties, including signature pies for dessert.
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StFried chicken headlines a menu of Southern specialties, including signature pies for dessert.
Rio de Janeiro's festive air comes to Brooklyn via Brazilian cuisine, colorful decor & live music!
114 locals recommend
Miss Favela
57 S 5th StRio de Janeiro's festive air comes to Brooklyn via Brazilian cuisine, colorful decor & live music!
Locally owned European cafe & bar offering seasonal dishes & signature cocktails. Everything is SUPER fresh and tasty. Great way to start the day!
191 locals recommend
Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueLocally owned European cafe & bar offering seasonal dishes & signature cocktails. Everything is SUPER fresh and tasty. Great way to start the day!
If you'd like to venture more into Brooklyn, this is a great place to visit! Quaint eatery offering a hearty American comfort-food menu & a popular weekend brunch.
159 locals recommend
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StIf you'd like to venture more into Brooklyn, this is a great place to visit! Quaint eatery offering a hearty American comfort-food menu & a popular weekend brunch.
One of the BEST pizza places in New York! It's a popular destination known for its wood-fired pizzas, with a separate takeout area. Great to visit in the summer when the garden is open. After your meal, take a stroll around to visit the artistic murals that decorate the walls of this Bushwick neighborhood.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StOne of the BEST pizza places in New York! It's a popular destination known for its wood-fired pizzas, with a separate takeout area. Great to visit in the summer when the garden is open. After your meal, take a stroll around to visit the artistic murals that decorate the walls of this Bushwick neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
For those of the LGBT community, this spot is the local dive! On different nights, they have certain fun events, from drag to comedy shows!
61 locals recommend
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StFor those of the LGBT community, this spot is the local dive! On different nights, they have certain fun events, from drag to comedy shows!
This bar is located just downstairs and is quite a lovely place to start your evening. Excellent cocktails and they are open late and have great sandwiches for a quick munch! When it's warm outside, check out the back garden!
151 locals recommend
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StThis bar is located just downstairs and is quite a lovely place to start your evening. Excellent cocktails and they are open late and have great sandwiches for a quick munch! When it's warm outside, check out the back garden!
Our favorite local dive bar! Sassy bartenders and cheap beer/shot combos will make you feel like a Brooklyn local!
48 locals recommend
Ontario Bar LLC
559 Grand StOur favorite local dive bar! Sassy bartenders and cheap beer/shot combos will make you feel like a Brooklyn local!
This place is a megaclub in brooklyn! If you are into the DJ-scene, this venue always has someone worth visiting. Tickets are a bit pricey, but if you're looking for a late night of dancing, this will be a great spot for you!
399 locals recommend
Output
74 Wythe AveThis place is a megaclub in brooklyn! If you are into the DJ-scene, this venue always has someone worth visiting. Tickets are a bit pricey, but if you're looking for a late night of dancing, this will be a great spot for you!
This chill neighborhood pub is known for its selection of burgers & craft beers.
85 locals recommend
Mother's
347 Graham AveThis chill neighborhood pub is known for its selection of burgers & craft beers.
DJs, live global music & tropical cocktails inspire dancing & socializing at this lively lounge. It's one of the oldest latin bar/clubs in Williamsburg. It's literally been here for over 20 years! Nothing fancy and it's quite small, but sure to leave a good impression (note: this place gets busy on the later side)
162 locals recommend
Bembe
81 S 6th StDJs, live global music & tropical cocktails inspire dancing & socializing at this lively lounge. It's one of the oldest latin bar/clubs in Williamsburg. It's literally been here for over 20 years! Nothing fancy and it's quite small, but sure to leave a good impression (note: this place gets busy on the later side)
Sprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StSprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music.
Trivia contests, spelling bees & live bands lend a unique vibe to this offbeat watering hole.
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StTrivia contests, spelling bees & live bands lend a unique vibe to this offbeat watering hole.
Quirky, low-key saloon teaming booze & pub grub with a movie screening room, DVD rentals & events.
70 locals recommend
Videology
Quirky, low-key saloon teaming booze & pub grub with a movie screening room, DVD rentals & events.
Popular bar set in a former pool supply store with live music & a taco truck in the backyard!
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AvePopular bar set in a former pool supply store with live music & a taco truck in the backyard!
Entertainment & Activities
This quirky venue always has something happening! Visit their website to see what they're offering during your stay, it's quite an experience!
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueThis quirky venue always has something happening! Visit their website to see what they're offering during your stay, it's quite an experience!
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StOne of our favorite cinemas and it's nearby!
This is quite an interesting theatre! They serve you food and drinks while watching your film. Be sure to check it out if you're interested in seeing a film while in town!
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveThis is quite an interesting theatre! They serve you food and drinks while watching your film. Be sure to check it out if you're interested in seeing a film while in town!
This is not your standard bowling alley. Brooklyn Bowl serves tasty food and drinks, live music, and of course, bowling!
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveThis is not your standard bowling alley. Brooklyn Bowl serves tasty food and drinks, live music, and of course, bowling!
The name says it all! It's pretty much an arcade for adults. Definitely a fun spot to check out if you are looking to grab a drink and pay homage to nostalgic video games!
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveThe name says it all! It's pretty much an arcade for adults. Definitely a fun spot to check out if you are looking to grab a drink and pay homage to nostalgic video games!
Cool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th StCool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.
Indie-rock fans groove to live music at this popular triple-tiered club with 3 bars.
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StIndie-rock fans groove to live music at this popular triple-tiered club with 3 bars.
Everything Else
Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker StOne of our favorite coffee shops!
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StAnother really great coffee locale!
For shipping and mailing (if need be) it's right around the corner! They also have a computer and printer inside in case you need to utilize this for any mailing needs.
6 locals recommend
Office 11206 - Pack and Ship Center
442 Lorimer StFor shipping and mailing (if need be) it's right around the corner! They also have a computer and printer inside in case you need to utilize this for any mailing needs.
Parks & Nature
Lovely park that is very close to our flat. Great place for a nice walk. Check out the dog run in there and also during the summer there are frequent music festivals held here!
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Lovely park that is very close to our flat. Great place for a nice walk. Check out the dog run in there and also during the summer there are frequent music festivals held here!
Shopping
This location is more of a "meeting point" for one of the busiest intersections in Williamsburg. Explore the shops, cafes and craft stores that decorate the vibrant Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn!
211 locals recommend
Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueThis location is more of a "meeting point" for one of the busiest intersections in Williamsburg. Explore the shops, cafes and craft stores that decorate the vibrant Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn!