Guide to Williamsburg
Dinner
OTB
141 BroadwayLow-key local bar/restaurant that has great food and amazing cocktails.
Our favorite burger in Williamsburg (possibly in all of New York!). They also have a really friendly bartenders, great cocktails, and a cool scene. It's on the north side, about a 15 minute walk.
93 locals recommend
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StOur favorite burger in Williamsburg (possibly in all of New York!). They also have a really friendly bartenders, great cocktails, and a cool scene. It's on the north side, about a 15 minute walk.
Excellent brick-oven pizza in cute restaurant. Not the place to go for a slice, but really good for a sit-down meal.
125 locals recommend
Motorino Pizzeria
139 BroadwayExcellent brick-oven pizza in cute restaurant. Not the place to go for a slice, but really good for a sit-down meal.
Aurora
70 Grand StHomemade pasta and wine in a cute rustic setting.
La Superior
295 Berry StBest tacos in the neighborhood. Great brunch and micheladas as well.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveAmazing Moroccan food
This classic old-school Brooklyn steakhouse just got a scathing review on The Times, but if you’ve got $$ to spend and want to experience it, it’s steps away from the apartment and still a pretty entertaining thing to do.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayThis classic old-school Brooklyn steakhouse just got a scathing review on The Times, but if you’ve got $$ to spend and want to experience it, it’s steps away from the apartment and still a pretty entertaining thing to do.
Bozu
296 Grand StEclectic sushi bar and restaurant with bar seating
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StVenezuelan arepas; great local joint
Lilia
567 Union AveTrendy rustic Italian in a former autobody shop
Bars
Lucky Dog
303 Bedford AveLocal dive with an excellent juke box and dogs sitting on bar stools
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan Avehonky tonk dive bar with live music most nights.
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveFancy cocktails; date spot
Live music
Awesome live music venue, with tons of hipster bands we've never heard of and a 80's/synth DJ night on Saturdays.
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th StAwesome live music venue, with tons of hipster bands we've never heard of and a 80's/synth DJ night on Saturdays.
National Sawdust
80 N 6th StIntimate venue for indie bands
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StMusic venue for bigger indie acts; tickets required
Sightseeing
Domino Park
15 Kent AveBrand new waterfront park with views of Manhattan and a taco truck.
Walking across the bridge is a great way to get a view of city. The entrance is on the west side of Bedford ave between S. 5th and S. 6th streets.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathWalking across the bridge is a great way to get a view of city. The entrance is on the west side of Bedford ave between S. 5th and S. 6th streets.
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOutdoor market (summer only)
Shopping
L.A.B Brooklyn
144 Driggs Aveboutique with really tasteful fancy clothes
Coffee
Convenient and cozy coffee house on Bedford Ave, about halfway toward your walk to the Subway (L train)
85 locals recommend
Black Brick Coffee
300 Bedford AveConvenient and cozy coffee house on Bedford Ave, about halfway toward your walk to the Subway (L train)
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveAnother coffee joint; good for a grab n go.
Activities
Great indie movie theater with food, drinks, and midnight shows of classic flicks.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveGreat indie movie theater with food, drinks, and midnight shows of classic flicks.