Food Scene
Great clam bar in the sleepy gowanus part of the woods. Great lobster roll. Good fried clams. Steamers. Cheap canned beer. Yum
42 locals recommend
Littleneck
288 3rd AveGreat clam bar in the sleepy gowanus part of the woods. Great lobster roll. Good fried clams. Steamers. Cheap canned beer. Yum
Prime Meats
465 Court StDelicious. A bit expensive. Get the steak frites.
Hope & Anchor
347 Van Brunt StGreat upscale diner.
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StYUMMMMY
Lucali
575 Henry StBest pizza. Try calzone. Cash only. Bring your own wine
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetPortland import. Amazing Thai and you don't have to go to queens.
Vinny's Of Carroll Gardens
295 Smith StGreat red sauce place
Vinny's Pizza
445 Court StYum parlor slice
New neighborhood darling. Be prepared to wait, but to also be impressed.
30 locals recommend
Battersby
255 Smith StNew neighborhood darling. Be prepared to wait, but to also be impressed.
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court Styummy. a bit pricey. great back y ard
Provence en Boite
263 Smith StJust a nice place. Very French
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveAmazing salsas. Delicious tacos. Cash only. Love it.
Baked
359 Van Brunt StGood coffee
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd AveDelicious pie
Restaurant or bar. Fun, good french food. Sometimes have music. Good brunch
113 locals recommend
Bar Tabac
128 Smith StRestaurant or bar. Fun, good french food. Sometimes have music. Good brunch
Blue Sky Bakery
53 5th AveBest Muffin EVER!!!!!!
Run, don't walk
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StDelicious Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches
Drinks & Nightlife
The original broolykn "speak easy" bar. Cash only. Great back yard. Fun social scene. Great cocktails.
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StThe original broolykn "speak easy" bar. Cash only. Great back yard. Fun social scene. Great cocktails.
Bar Great Harry
280 Smith StExtensive beer collection. Fun for a group.
Canal Bar
270 3rd AveCheap, good back yard. They have buckets of beer
Union Hall
702 Union StGood for drinking. Have bacci court. Have shows downstairs.
One of the more interesting bars in BK. Only open certain days (check web). On Wed and Sat they have bands and jam sessions. Think bluegrass
91 locals recommend
Sunny's
253 Conover StOne of the more interesting bars in BK. Only open certain days (check web). On Wed and Sat they have bands and jam sessions. Think bluegrass
Sixpoint Brewery
40 Van Dyke Stlocal brewery
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StFun on Fri nights
Great half inside/half outside bar with extensive beer collection. Always a fun time.
45 locals recommend
Mission Dolores
249 4th AveGreat half inside/half outside bar with extensive beer collection. Always a fun time.
Lowlands Bar
543 3rd AveGreat gowanus bar. Has killer yard.
Zombie Hut
273 Smith StPeople love this place. It's always packed.
Wingbar
275 Smith StGreat wings. Good for sports. Big back yard.
Essentials
Amazing cheap selection of fruits, veggies, nuts, and some dairy.
12 locals recommend
K & Y Fruit & Veggie Inc
291 Court StAmazing cheap selection of fruits, veggies, nuts, and some dairy.
Caputo's Fine Foods
460 Court StFresh mozzarella!!!!!! Amazing products and quality.
Good quality smoked salmon. No need to go to Russ and daughters.
20 locals recommend
Shelsky's of Brooklyn: Appetizing & Delicatessen
141 Court StGood quality smoked salmon. No need to go to Russ and daughters.
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StFor all your cheese needs.
Fish Tales
191A Court StGood fresh fish market
Staubitz Market
222 Court StExcellent butcher
162 Smith St
162 Smith StreetLos paisanos butcher. Very good
Get the yeti pastry if they have it. Amazing boulangerie. A little intense and pretentious, but their product is great.
105 locals recommend
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StGet the yeti pastry if they have it. Amazing boulangerie. A little intense and pretentious, but their product is great.
The best. You kinda need a car. You can grocery shop there, eat there, see a view there, and wander around the oddness of red hook
105 locals recommend
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StThe best. You kinda need a car. You can grocery shop there, eat there, see a view there, and wander around the oddness of red hook
Shopping
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198 Smith StI love their clothing.
BookCourt
163 Court StreetGreat book store
Cute vintage. Jen (the owner) has great taste and picks high quality garments. A bit pricey
8 locals recommend
Red Horse Cafe
497 6th AveCute vintage. Jen (the owner) has great taste and picks high quality garments. A bit pricey
Scotto's Wine Cellar
318 Court StGreat wine selection. Super helpful
Everything Else
On Saturdays and Sundays they have taco trucks, and soccer games going on. SO MUCH FUN
11 locals recommend
Red Hook Pool
155 Bay StreetOn Saturdays and Sundays they have taco trucks, and soccer games going on. SO MUCH FUN
Arts & Culture
Red Hook Recreation Center
155 Bay StBring a lock. Good for a swim
The Bell House
149 7th StGreat for a show or just a drink
The Rock Shop
249 4th AveGood for a cheap show
Bar but also a great space for a little show. Check out their web site.
barbesbrooklyn.com
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StBar but also a great space for a little show. Check out their web site.
barbesbrooklyn.com