Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

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This liquor store is amazing! You won't find Maker's Mark or Stoli here. The owner, Patrick, only carries rare and local selections of every liquor under the sun. A must!
18 locals recommend
Duke's Liquor Box
114 Franklin St
18 locals recommend
This liquor store is amazing! You won't find Maker's Mark or Stoli here. The owner, Patrick, only carries rare and local selections of every liquor under the sun. A must!
If you love a flea market, this one is not to be missed. Check their website for times and locations. They move around a lot. http://brooklynflea.com
104 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent Avenue
104 locals recommend
If you love a flea market, this one is not to be missed. Check their website for times and locations. They move around a lot. http://brooklynflea.com
This wine store is one of my favorites in the world. Delicious wine and friendly / knowledgeable staff always ready to assist with your palette needs. They’re about 2 blocks from the house but if you’re feeling really lazy or have a sleeping child at home, they deliver!
78 locals recommend
Dandelion Wine
153 Franklin St
78 locals recommend
This wine store is one of my favorites in the world. Delicious wine and friendly / knowledgeable staff always ready to assist with your palette needs. They’re about 2 blocks from the house but if you’re feeling really lazy or have a sleeping child at home, they deliver!

Food Scene

Seriously delicious desserts, bread, coffee, breakfast! All baked goods made on premises! And you will love their awesome uniforms.
279 locals recommend
Bakeri
150 Wythe Ave
279 locals recommend
Seriously delicious desserts, bread, coffee, breakfast! All baked goods made on premises! And you will love their awesome uniforms.
Oven brick pizza to die for. The waits are long and there are no reservations. If you can't get in - you can always call it in and order take out and eat at home. So worth it!
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave
352 locals recommend
Oven brick pizza to die for. The waits are long and there are no reservations. If you can't get in - you can always call it in and order take out and eat at home. So worth it!
Yummy sandwiches if you need some lunch or a snack. Coffee/tea served here too. A popular neighborhood spot. Closes at 6. Breakfast and lunch.
64 locals recommend
Eagle Trading Company
258 Franklin St
64 locals recommend
Yummy sandwiches if you need some lunch or a snack. Coffee/tea served here too. A popular neighborhood spot. Closes at 6. Breakfast and lunch.
Try not to miss out on this amazing local fare. This is a top notch restaurant and bar in North Brooklyn. Everything, and I mean everything they serve here is mouth wateringly delicious! Come early
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford Ave
800 locals recommend
Try not to miss out on this amazing local fare. This is a top notch restaurant and bar in North Brooklyn. Everything, and I mean everything they serve here is mouth wateringly delicious! Come early
Killer food and pizza. The best Brooklyn has to offer. A serious must try. Go here no matter what! You will have to wait but you can do it in an awesome patio with drinks and appetizers.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore St
1621 locals recommend
Killer food and pizza. The best Brooklyn has to offer. A serious must try. Go here no matter what! You will have to wait but you can do it in an awesome patio with drinks and appetizers.
A yummy staple in Williamsburg. Their menu is all specials - farm fresh organic produce. Whatever they found at the market that day. Not too pricey. Delicious lunch!
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 Broadway
482 locals recommend
A yummy staple in Williamsburg. Their menu is all specials - farm fresh organic produce. Whatever they found at the market that day. Not too pricey. Delicious lunch!
If you like lobster, you won't be disappointed! But if you REALLY LOVE lobster, go to The Lobster Pound in Red Hook!
109 locals recommend
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan Ave
109 locals recommend
If you like lobster, you won't be disappointed! But if you REALLY LOVE lobster, go to The Lobster Pound in Red Hook!
A New York Institution! This steak house has been here forever. If you love steak, it's a must!
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway
503 locals recommend
A New York Institution! This steak house has been here forever. If you love steak, it's a must!
If you are visiting the Brooklyn Bridge and you get hungry, this is a New York pizza to die for and one of the oldest places in NYC. Be prepared to wait in line. DO NOT eat at other pizza places here
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front St
180 locals recommend
If you are visiting the Brooklyn Bridge and you get hungry, this is a New York pizza to die for and one of the oldest places in NYC. Be prepared to wait in line. DO NOT eat at other pizza places here
Excellent breakfast and delicious coffee. Yummy Mediterranean breakfast / brunch joint.
18 locals recommend
Cafe Alula
252 Franklin St
18 locals recommend
Excellent breakfast and delicious coffee. Yummy Mediterranean breakfast / brunch joint.
Amazingly delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Highly recommend. This is the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Make reservations.
46 locals recommend
Di An Di
68 Greenpoint Ave
46 locals recommend
Amazingly delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Highly recommend. This is the best restaurant in the neighborhood. Make reservations.
From the acclaimed sit down pizza spot, comes a slice shop complete with classic booths, old tube tv where you can play Nintendo games and pizza no less delicious than the restaurant. Vegan options available. Oh and there is a wine and beer bar.
46 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
110 Franklin St
46 locals recommend
From the acclaimed sit down pizza spot, comes a slice shop complete with classic booths, old tube tv where you can play Nintendo games and pizza no less delicious than the restaurant. Vegan options available. Oh and there is a wine and beer bar.
Yummy Japanese spot in Williamsburg. Order the sushi bombs. And a lychee martini.
195 locals recommend
Bozu
296 Grand St
195 locals recommend
Yummy Japanese spot in Williamsburg. Order the sushi bombs. And a lychee martini.

Shopping

Inexpensive threads. Some nice Brooklyn clothing sold here. Cheap Monday jeans!
117 locals recommend
Alter
140 Franklin St
117 locals recommend
Inexpensive threads. Some nice Brooklyn clothing sold here. Cheap Monday jeans!
If you like to thrift, this is a Brooklyn favorite!
454 locals recommend
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey St
454 locals recommend
If you like to thrift, this is a Brooklyn favorite!

Drinks & Nightlife

One block away! This is a whiskey lover's paradise. Seriously, only whiskey served here. Over 85 selections offered. Delicious cocktails!
19 locals recommend
The Moonlight Mile
200 Franklin St
19 locals recommend
One block away! This is a whiskey lover's paradise. Seriously, only whiskey served here. Over 85 selections offered. Delicious cocktails!
A cool and small local hangout spot. Nice bar tenders.
28 locals recommend
Oak & Iron
147 Franklin St
28 locals recommend
A cool and small local hangout spot. Nice bar tenders.
What a bar! And so close to the house. Delicious cocktails! And super yummy snacks! Get some oysters here!
126 locals recommend
Achilles Heel
180 West St
126 locals recommend
What a bar! And so close to the house. Delicious cocktails! And super yummy snacks! Get some oysters here!
Local beer garden! Great hangout in the Summer. Pool tables inside all year around. They're our neighbors. Please be kind!
38 locals recommend
The Springs
224 Franklin St
38 locals recommend
Local beer garden! Great hangout in the Summer. Pool tables inside all year around. They're our neighbors. Please be kind!
Great cocktails!
130 locals recommend
Ramona
113 Franklin St
130 locals recommend
Great cocktails!
Oysters!!! So many varieties! If you love a raw bar, you've got to go! Check out their website and try to go for their happy hour so you don't break the bank.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford Ave
522 locals recommend
Oysters!!! So many varieties! If you love a raw bar, you've got to go! Check out their website and try to go for their happy hour so you don't break the bank.
Great bar! Great cocktails! Awesome bar tenders! Nice roof terrace.
141 locals recommend
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer St
141 locals recommend
Great bar! Great cocktails! Awesome bar tenders! Nice roof terrace.
This is not a post office but another great whiskey bar. Great cocktails! Delicious snacks too! Deviled eggs!
72 locals recommend
Post Office Whiskey Bar
188 Havemeyer Street
72 locals recommend
This is not a post office but another great whiskey bar. Great cocktails! Delicious snacks too! Deviled eggs!
Favorite new bar in Greenpoint. Great chill vibes.
Magazine Bar
130 Franklin St
Favorite new bar in Greenpoint. Great chill vibes.
Great local Polish bar. Divey and quite inexpensive compared to most brooklyn hangouts. Ask for a Jell-O shot. They’re in a Tupperware behind the bar. $1 each
Irene's Pub
623 Manhattan Ave
Great local Polish bar. Divey and quite inexpensive compared to most brooklyn hangouts. Ask for a Jell-O shot. They’re in a Tupperware behind the bar. $1 each
This is a great local karaoke spot. It’s a super narrow space and quite intimate. One mike. One song at a time.
13 locals recommend
baby grand
161 Lafayette St
13 locals recommend
This is a great local karaoke spot. It’s a super narrow space and quite intimate. One mike. One song at a time.

Sightseeing

Walk to the pier for the gorgeous Manhattan sky line. For $2.75 ride the ferry along the east river. For complete info and all stops visit - http://www.eastriverferry.com End of India St. A must!
58 locals recommend
East 34th Street station
East 34th Street
58 locals recommend
Walk to the pier for the gorgeous Manhattan sky line. For $2.75 ride the ferry along the east river. For complete info and all stops visit - http://www.eastriverferry.com End of India St. A must!
A 10 min ride on the East River Ferry. You will not want to miss this view! And if you are up for it and the weather is kind, cross the bridge on foot. It's worth it! Trust me!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
1505 locals recommend
A 10 min ride on the East River Ferry. You will not want to miss this view! And if you are up for it and the weather is kind, cross the bridge on foot. It's worth it! Trust me!
The Brooklyn version of Central Park. There is a zoo, an ice skating rink in the winter, a carousel and a great Farmer's Market on the weekends. Check out Summer Stage in the Summer for tons of shows.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
The Brooklyn version of Central Park. There is a zoo, an ice skating rink in the winter, a carousel and a great Farmer's Market on the weekends. Check out Summer Stage in the Summer for tons of shows.
Great viewpoint of the skyline right here in Greenpoint. Nice place for a picnic.
252 locals recommend
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint Avenue
252 locals recommend
Great viewpoint of the skyline right here in Greenpoint. Nice place for a picnic.

Essentials

Delicious local and organic food and groceries.
150 locals recommend
The Garden
921 Manhattan Ave
150 locals recommend
Delicious local and organic food and groceries.
If you want to rent a bike, you can do it on the closest street corner
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
277 locals recommend
If you want to rent a bike, you can do it on the closest street corner
The closest local grocery store. Open until 9.
663 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham Ave
663 locals recommend
The closest local grocery store. Open until 9.
The closest bodega to the apartment complete with an autographed photo of David Lynch. Open 24 hours!
Franklin Corner Cafe
210 Franklin St
The closest bodega to the apartment complete with an autographed photo of David Lynch. Open 24 hours!

Coffee

Great coffee spot / plant store / souvenirs.
58 locals recommend
Homecoming
116 Franklin St
58 locals recommend
Great coffee spot / plant store / souvenirs.
You can’t walk a block in Greenpoint without passing a coffee place. This one is a favorite even if you’re used to European coffee.
32 locals recommend
Odd Fox Coffee
984 Manhattan Ave
32 locals recommend
You can’t walk a block in Greenpoint without passing a coffee place. This one is a favorite even if you’re used to European coffee.