Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
12 Chairs Cafe
342 Wythe AveExcellent Russian/Moroccan/Israeli food.
Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Williamsburg. Excellent food and service.
179 locals recommend
Aurora
70 Grand StBeautiful restaurant in the heart of Williamsburg. Excellent food and service.
One of the top restaurants in the neighborhood. They have a great affordable prefix menu. Highly recommended. A reservation is helpful.
188 locals recommend
Traif
229 S 4th StOne of the top restaurants in the neighborhood. They have a great affordable prefix menu. Highly recommended. A reservation is helpful.
Traditional Georgian/Russian Food. If you are interested in trying something new. This is the place to go.
Hearty food.
13 locals recommend
Cheeseboat
80 Berry StTraditional Georgian/Russian Food. If you are interested in trying something new. This is the place to go.
Hearty food.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveBest brunch spot. Long wait but it is well worth it.
Freehold
45 S 3rd StThey have great food and great coffee.
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveExcellent coffee.
Juliette
135 N 5th StExcellent ambiance, service, food, drinks, etc.. Highly recommended.
M Shanghai
292 Grand StBest Soup Dumplings in NYC.
Rider
80 N 6th StExcellent food. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for.
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StGourmet chicken & waffles specialty.
Croxley's
63 Grand StSports Bar - Wings specialty
Diner
85 BroadwayHipster Diner - Neighborhood Gem
Drinks & Nightlife
The Woods
48 S 4th StHip Hop Bar with patio and excellent snacks.
Output
74 Wythe AveEDM - House - Electronic - Techno
Schimanski
54 N 11th StEDM - House - Electronic - Techno
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StGreat Rooftop bar / club. Pool access as well.
Rooftop bar with amazing views of Manhattan. Also a 5 star restaurant. Very much worth visiting.
145 locals recommend
The William Vale
111 N 12th StRooftop bar with amazing views of Manhattan. Also a 5 star restaurant. Very much worth visiting.
Rooftop bar with amazing views of Manhattan. Very much worth visiting. Great Daytime scene on the weekends and evening scene on the weeknights.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveRooftop bar with amazing views of Manhattan. Very much worth visiting. Great Daytime scene on the weekends and evening scene on the weeknights.
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveHonkey Tonk Bar - Great crowed and music
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StClassic German Beerhall - Live Music - Great Food
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StLive Music - Cozy - Trendy - Cocktail Specialty
Bia
67 S 6th StGreat Bar - Rooftop - Great food as well
Bembe
81 S 6th StTight space but great live music. Hard to find something similar to this.
Bar and Music Venue - Room with a DJ - Room with Live Bands - Tables to sit at - Three Bars
Not too big or too small of a place
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th StBar and Music Venue - Room with a DJ - Room with Live Bands - Tables to sit at - Three Bars
Not too big or too small of a place
Great Scene. Always has something going on. Huge Beer Selection.
30 locals recommend
Randolph Beer WBURG
104 S 4th StGreat Scene. Always has something going on. Huge Beer Selection.
Excellent Bar - Great Service - Great Scene - Games to Play - Dancing area
42 locals recommend
The Whiskey Brooklyn
44 Berry StExcellent Bar - Great Service - Great Scene - Games to Play - Dancing area
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StTake the tour, try the beers!
Videology
Great for Trivia - Watching Movies with a group - Hanging out
Extra Fancy
Cocktail Bar
Lucky Dog
303 Bedford AveNeighborhood Dive Bar
Miss Favela
57 S 5th StSalsa - Bachata - Live Music - Dancing - Big Bar
OTB
141 BroadwayGreat Cocktails - $1 Oysters after midnight, every night
Parks & Nature
East River State Park
90 Kent AveGreat Views on the river
North 5th Street Pier and Park
105 River StGreat Views on the river
Hidden Park. Very Quiet. Lots of Artwork in the area. Great Views on the river.
81 locals recommend
Grand Ferry Park
River StreetHidden Park. Very Quiet. Lots of Artwork in the area. Great Views on the river.
Hidden Park. Sometimes quiet, sometimes has live music. Has an attached Bike Park / Skating Park and Farmers Market. Great Views on the river.
Open dependent on the weather.
26 locals recommend
North Brooklyn Farms
320 Kent AveHidden Park. Sometimes quiet, sometimes has live music. Has an attached Bike Park / Skating Park and Farmers Market. Great Views on the river.
Open dependent on the weather.
Williamsburg
Biggest Park in the neighborhood. Lots of space.