The Pigeon Hole Guide to Red Hook
Neighborhoods
This waterfront neighborhood has sweeping views of New York Harbor, great seafood and an industrial aesthetic held over from a previous life. Its cobblestone streets and warehouses are now home to museums, restaurants and homespun shops. The NYC Ferry runs from Lower Manhattan to Red Hook.
78 locals recommend
Red Hook
This waterfront neighborhood has sweeping views of New York Harbor, great seafood and an industrial aesthetic held over from a previous life. Its cobblestone streets and warehouses are now home to museums, restaurants and homespun shops. The NYC Ferry runs from Lower Manhattan to Red Hook.
Supermarkets
This supermarket is stocked to the brim of fresh produce, baked goods, pantry, deli, and they even have a restaurant. There is a beautiful park right next to it with beautiful views of the sunset and Statue of Liberty as well as the Manhattan Skyline.
105 locals recommend
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StThis supermarket is stocked to the brim of fresh produce, baked goods, pantry, deli, and they even have a restaurant. There is a beautiful park right next to it with beautiful views of the sunset and Statue of Liberty as well as the Manhattan Skyline.
Arts & Culture
A sprawling warehouse-turned-gallery space which hosts artists residencies and events is just around the corner. Check out their website for the latest exhibitions: pioneerworks dot org
79 locals recommend
Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer StA sprawling warehouse-turned-gallery space which hosts artists residencies and events is just around the corner. Check out their website for the latest exhibitions: pioneerworks dot org
Hi-fi record bar with food & drink offerings plus an intimate performance space & vegan cafe.
17 locals recommend
public records
233 Butler StHi-fi record bar with food & drink offerings plus an intimate performance space & vegan cafe.
Sunny's
253 Conover StA bar with live music most nights
Record Shop
360 Van Brunt StNeighborhood record shop with live shows - check their Insta to catch a performance
Sightseeing
You can catch the NYC Ferry here with direct connection to Wall Street and other manhattan points, and transfer there to the rest of NYC via Water Ferry, a completely underrated and cheap ($4!) way to sightsee via the river!
Red Hook station
You can catch the NYC Ferry here with direct connection to Wall Street and other manhattan points, and transfer there to the rest of NYC via Water Ferry, a completely underrated and cheap ($4!) way to sightsee via the river!
A cute waterfront park right next to a delicious key lime pie store, pizza restaurant, winery, and artist studios complex! Great for sunsets.
40 locals recommend
Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
Coffey StreetA cute waterfront park right next to a delicious key lime pie store, pizza restaurant, winery, and artist studios complex! Great for sunsets.
Food/Drink
A no-frills dive bar serving unpretentious drinks and mexican food and often hosts bands and art shows.
18 locals recommend
San Pedro Inn
320 Van Brunt StA no-frills dive bar serving unpretentious drinks and mexican food and often hosts bands and art shows.
Amazing italian-style sandwiches at this spot which feels unchanged from the 1920's!
27 locals recommend
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
379 Columbia StreetAmazing italian-style sandwiches at this spot which feels unchanged from the 1920's!
A cute little cafe with a garden serving up great coffees and light-fare food. A nice place to work during the day or meet a friend.
29 locals recommend
The Black Flamingo
281 Van Brunt StA cute little cafe with a garden serving up great coffees and light-fare food. A nice place to work during the day or meet a friend.
Bar food, a big beer list & an ample back patio make this laid-back tavern a local's favorite.
32 locals recommend
Brooklyn Ice House
318 Van Brunt StBar food, a big beer list & an ample back patio make this laid-back tavern a local's favorite.
Rustic counter-service choice featuring slow smoked meats, craft beer & live music on weekends.
101 locals recommend
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StRustic counter-service choice featuring slow smoked meats, craft beer & live music on weekends.
Nautical-themed joint serving lobster rolls & other New England-style seafood plus cocktails.
65 locals recommend
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StNautical-themed joint serving lobster rolls & other New England-style seafood plus cocktails.
Relaxed seafood shack offering crab & raw oysters, plus outdoor seating with water views.
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StRelaxed seafood shack offering crab & raw oysters, plus outdoor seating with water views.
Classic American plates inspired by iconic NYC haunts are served in a warm, wood-accented space.
16 locals recommend
Red Hook Tavern
329 Van Brunt StClassic American plates inspired by iconic NYC haunts are served in a warm, wood-accented space.
I love going here to grab a delicious key lime pie and eating it at the Red Hook Waterfront Park!
37 locals recommend
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke StI love going here to grab a delicious key lime pie and eating it at the Red Hook Waterfront Park!
Waterfront winery in a former warehouse, for tastings overlooking the river & the Statue of Liberty.
25 locals recommend
The Red Hook Winery
175 Van Dyke StreetWaterfront winery in a former warehouse, for tastings overlooking the river & the Statue of Liberty.
A craft pizza joint next to the waterfront park. Take a box of pizza to go and enjoy it on the waterfront park!
12 locals recommend
Hoek Pizza
117 Ferris StA craft pizza joint next to the waterfront park. Take a box of pizza to go and enjoy it on the waterfront park!
Waterfront brewery with beer on tap and a great view for sunset
8 locals recommend
Strong Rope Brewery
574 President StWaterfront brewery with beer on tap and a great view for sunset
Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
116 Sullivan StTraveler advice
Getting around
CitiBike, Bus, Subway, or NYC Ferry
Red Hook is a unique neighborhood traditionally somewhat separated from Brooklyn and Manhattan by transit, but now there is a Water Ferry with a direct link to Wall Street and other NYC Ferry terminals. Governor's Island is a short ferry away, and it is well connected by the B61 and B57 bus, which connect to downtown Brooklyn and the F and G trains, as well as the A,C,F,N,R,W in downtown Brooklyn. The best way to get around is really CitiBike (or your own bicycle), car, or scooter.