Guidebook for Brooklyn
Entertainment & Activities
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovie theatre with food and cocktails served to your seats.
The Gutter
200 N 14th StOld school bowling alley with beer by the pitcher.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StPrimp & Polish
845 Manhattan AveBest nail salon in the area
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StSuper expensive, super luxe spa and bath experience
Independently corner shop/deli selling a range of local products and food.
65 locals recommend
Dépanneur
242 Wythe AveIndependently corner shop/deli selling a range of local products and food.
Parks & Nature
Great local park with a running track and a farmer's market every Saturday until 2pm
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Great local park with a running track and a farmer's market every Saturday until 2pm
Drinks & Nightlife
This n' That
108 N 6th StGreat local music venue with a bar in the front
Upscale cocktail bar with great snacks. Don't forget to order the homemade ricotta!
369 locals recommend
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StUpscale cocktail bar with great snacks. Don't forget to order the homemade ricotta!
Large beer hall with a huge selection of brews. Has a live jazz band most nights around 9pm.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StLarge beer hall with a huge selection of brews. Has a live jazz band most nights around 9pm.
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveJames Beard award-winning craft cocktail bar
Pinkerton Wine Bar
263 N 6th StIntimate wine bar with an extensive by-the-glass & bottle menu
Zablozki's
107 N 6th StOld-school local joint with a chill vibe, billiards, and pinball.
Food Scene
Egg
109 N 3rd StPerfect brunch spot, expect a long wait on the weekends
Lighthouse
145 Borinquen PlDelicious Israeli-fusion restaurant with amazing home baked challah.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StLocal neighborhood spot. Good for a low-key dinner.
Le Gamin
108 Franklin StAuthentic French restaurant on our favorite street in Greenpoint
Delicious Mediterranean restaurant, great for lunch or dinner. Excellent for vegetarians.
170 locals recommend
Glasserie
95 Commercial StDelicious Mediterranean restaurant, great for lunch or dinner. Excellent for vegetarians.
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StA solid brunch spot, but also does a good dinner menu.
Hands down the best Mexican joint in the area. No frills and cash only.
206 locals recommend
La Superior
295 Berry StHands down the best Mexican joint in the area. No frills and cash only.
It's a long walk, but the food is worth it. Expect Balinese with a New York twist.
115 locals recommend
Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveIt's a long walk, but the food is worth it. Expect Balinese with a New York twist.
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StUdon noodle soup and sushi
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveLocal bakery with a good selection of sandwiches and coffee.
Fried chicken, pies, and housemade doughnuts, run by an all-woman team.
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StFried chicken, pies, and housemade doughnuts, run by an all-woman team.
The most welcoming spot in the neighborhood. The food won't blow your mind, but it's cosy and hits the spot. If you love dessert, order the Oreo banoffee pie.
93 locals recommend
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StThe most welcoming spot in the neighborhood. The food won't blow your mind, but it's cosy and hits the spot. If you love dessert, order the Oreo banoffee pie.
Shopping
Narnia
130 Driggs AveVintage clothes store
On the same block as our apartment, this store sells great ceramics and jewelry.
19 locals recommend
Mociun Home
224 Wythe Ave On the same block as our apartment, this store sells great ceramics and jewelry.
A couple run this lingerie-come-concept store. It stocks their own brand plus a selection of jewelry, candles etc.
The Great Eros
135 Wythe AveA couple run this lingerie-come-concept store. It stocks their own brand plus a selection of jewelry, candles etc.
Catbird
108 Bedford Ave Jewelry spot featuring different designers
Whisk
North 4th StreetKitchen store
Eccentric vintage shop run by an amazing old French woman
12 locals recommend
Le Grand Strip Vintage Fashion
197 Grand StEccentric vintage shop run by an amazing old French woman
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AvePorter James of New York
116 Franklin StVintage furniture store
Arts & Culture
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestNew Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BowerySolomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave