Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Williamsburg
Great place to go running, walking or picnic and grab brunch nearby
Favorite park for iconic views of Manhattan. During summer time there are outdoor movie screenings too. Fun!
252 locals recommend
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueFavorite park for iconic views of Manhattan. During summer time there are outdoor movie screenings too. Fun!
Food Scene
Lovely traditional Polish bakery. You will love everything here, but my favorite are the Red Velvet donuts.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveLovely traditional Polish bakery. You will love everything here, but my favorite are the Red Velvet donuts.
Super cheap but yummy Mexican food, the place isn't fancy at all but the food is almost like Mexico
18 locals recommend
Acapulco
1116 Manhattan AveSuper cheap but yummy Mexican food, the place isn't fancy at all but the food is almost like Mexico
Great vegetarian/vegan restaurant. It has a buffet with warm and cold options and the menu is great too!
41 locals recommend
Jungle Cafe
131 Greenpoint AveGreat vegetarian/vegan restaurant. It has a buffet with warm and cold options and the menu is great too!
Trendy spot with lovely wood oven pizzas. The music and the ambience is perfect!
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveTrendy spot with lovely wood oven pizzas. The music and the ambience is perfect!
The Bean
31 3rd Avegreat coffee spot to work near the park
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StThe best pizza!
overpriced and hyped hipster restaurant, but the coffee and certain things on the menu are yummy, if you can stand being on the waiting list for more than 30 min
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford Aveoverpriced and hyped hipster restaurant, but the coffee and certain things on the menu are yummy, if you can stand being on the waiting list for more than 30 min
Drinks & Nightlife
If you LOVE craft beers, this place has the best selection to try. It closes early as it is more of a tasting room than a bar. Love it!
39 locals recommend
Brouwerij Lane
78 Greenpoint AveIf you LOVE craft beers, this place has the best selection to try. It closes early as it is more of a tasting room than a bar. Love it!
Great sound, and good location for dancing. Check out the dj's playing as the vibe chances from place to place.
66 locals recommend
Good Room
98 Meserole AveGreat sound, and good location for dancing. Check out the dj's playing as the vibe chances from place to place.
Bar/Music Venue/Comedy shop. It's small and cosy. Thursdays they have comedy club. Worth checking it out!
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StBar/Music Venue/Comedy shop. It's small and cosy. Thursdays they have comedy club. Worth checking it out!
I love the rooftop, specially if it is not Friday or Saturday as it can get really jammed
152 locals recommend
Berry Park
4 Berry StI love the rooftop, specially if it is not Friday or Saturday as it can get really jammed
Entertainment & Activities
This is MoMa's sister museum located in Queens. The venue is great, specially during summer time as they have DJ's on Saturday. The exhibitions varies, but they aren't as good as the real MOMA
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveThis is MoMa's sister museum located in Queens. The venue is great, specially during summer time as they have DJ's on Saturday. The exhibitions varies, but they aren't as good as the real MOMA
The owner is an expert no films. This hidden gem will surprise you with the curation of their films. If you love cinema and have time is worth checking it out, while supporting local business. Tickets are $10
9 locals recommend
Film Noir Cinema
122 Meserole AveThe owner is an expert no films. This hidden gem will surprise you with the curation of their films. If you love cinema and have time is worth checking it out, while supporting local business. Tickets are $10
Getting Around
Please try this ferry to get around while enjoying the stunning views of the city, plus no other transport gets you as fast as the Eastern Ferry to Brooklyn Bridge and Wall St.
Here are the times...
https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/landing/greenpoint-landing/
10 India St
10 India StreetPlease try this ferry to get around while enjoying the stunning views of the city, plus no other transport gets you as fast as the Eastern Ferry to Brooklyn Bridge and Wall St.
Here are the times...
https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/landing/greenpoint-landing/
Essentials
I buy all my organic and sustainable groceries here. You can bring your own containers and buy they own selection of rice, granola, nuts and coffee at a super good price.
150 locals recommend
The Garden
921 Manhattan AveI buy all my organic and sustainable groceries here. You can bring your own containers and buy they own selection of rice, granola, nuts and coffee at a super good price.