Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven served in a rustic setting that includes a coffee bar
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveNeapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven served in a rustic setting that includes a coffee bar
Cute neighborhood cafe, with delicious food and great coffee, outdoor seating available too.
249 locals recommend
Manny's
212 Patchen AveCute neighborhood cafe, with delicious food and great coffee, outdoor seating available too.
Quaint coffeehouse offering standard espresso drinks in a rustic, brick-walled space
80 locals recommend
Kava Shteeble
94 Ralph AvenueQuaint coffeehouse offering standard espresso drinks in a rustic, brick-walled space
A cozy new addition to the neighborhood! Friendly owners serving up fresh coffee, pastries and a nice selection of sandwiches.
58 locals recommend
Cup of Brooklyn
1071 Gates AvenueA cozy new addition to the neighborhood! Friendly owners serving up fresh coffee, pastries and a nice selection of sandwiches.
Casual spot serving vegan food made from scratch, featuring burgers, bahn mi, fried pickles. Eat in or to go - 100% vegan, soy free, palm oil free and non gmo.
165 locals recommend
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveCasual spot serving vegan food made from scratch, featuring burgers, bahn mi, fried pickles. Eat in or to go - 100% vegan, soy free, palm oil free and non gmo.
Popular Bushwick destination known for its wood-fired pizzas, with a separate takeout area.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StPopular Bushwick destination known for its wood-fired pizzas, with a separate takeout area.
Place with a beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs. Grab dinner after walking the area and taking in amazing street art culture.
168 locals recommend
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff AvePlace with a beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs. Grab dinner after walking the area and taking in amazing street art culture.
The infamous steak house! Get your reservations in early!
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayThe infamous steak house! Get your reservations in early!
Chill haunt with exposed-brick walls serving comfort food, cocktails, beer & coffee, plus brunch.
192 locals recommend
SKYTOWN
921 BroadwayChill haunt with exposed-brick walls serving comfort food, cocktails, beer & coffee, plus brunch.
Relaxed gastropub with extensive selections of upscale pub grub, entrees & local craft brews.
138 locals recommend
Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveRelaxed gastropub with extensive selections of upscale pub grub, entrees & local craft brews.
Great Indian - best for take out or delivery Ambiance isn't anything special and its a bit off the beaten path but the food is amazing and delivery is fast!
83 locals recommend
Delhi Heights
Great Indian - best for take out or delivery Ambiance isn't anything special and its a bit off the beaten path but the food is amazing and delivery is fast!
This brick-walled French restaurant serves high-end, traditional dishes with new- & old-world wines.
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdThis brick-walled French restaurant serves high-end, traditional dishes with new- & old-world wines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar serving draft beers and delicious cocktails in mason jars.
264 locals recommend
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveNeighborhood bar serving draft beers and delicious cocktails in mason jars.
Lone Wolf
1089 BroadwayCheap drinks, laid back crowd, jukebox, and a pool table.
The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveNeighborhood bar with a backyard.
Experience some of Bushwick's legendary DIY music scene just a few short blocks from the apartment. 2 stages, nightly shows / dj's, serving drinks and food.
19 locals recommend
The Gateway
1272 BroadwayExperience some of Bushwick's legendary DIY music scene just a few short blocks from the apartment. 2 stages, nightly shows / dj's, serving drinks and food.
Dark, trendy nightspot with a rotating list of guest dj's and techno music.
339 locals recommend
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveDark, trendy nightspot with a rotating list of guest dj's and techno music.
Bizarre
12 Jefferson StHip haunt with a clubby vibe, dj's, art and edgy live entertainment.
Tiki-inspired cocktails, board games & inventive pub grub are the draw at this rustic-chic tavern.
54 locals recommend
Dromedary Urban Tiki Bar
266 Irving AveTiki-inspired cocktails, board games & inventive pub grub are the draw at this rustic-chic tavern.
Hip, cavernous space with BBQ sandwiches & meat by the pound, plus live music & many draft beers.
115 locals recommend
Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle AvenueHip, cavernous space with BBQ sandwiches & meat by the pound, plus live music & many draft beers.
Bar serving only alcohol produced in New York State, including cider, beer, wine and spirits
30 locals recommend
Cardiff Giant
415 Myrtle AveBar serving only alcohol produced in New York State, including cider, beer, wine and spirits
Getting Around
When the weather is nice, there's no better way to experience Brooklyn than on the back of a bike! This docking station is 2 stops away on the J train.
6 locals recommend
Citi Bike - Myrtle Ave & Lewis Ave
When the weather is nice, there's no better way to experience Brooklyn than on the back of a bike! This docking station is 2 stops away on the J train.
Arts & Culture
The Brooklyn Museum exhibits collections that seek to embody the rich artistic heritage of world cultures. The museum is well known for its expansive collections of Egyptian and African art, in addition to 17th-, 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts throughout a wide range of schools.
The first Saturday of every Month is free after 5pm and features live music, libations and special programming.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThe Brooklyn Museum exhibits collections that seek to embody the rich artistic heritage of world cultures. The museum is well known for its expansive collections of Egyptian and African art, in addition to 17th-, 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts throughout a wide range of schools.
The first Saturday of every Month is free after 5pm and features live music, libations and special programming.
Parks & Nature
A kid-friendly annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. - Google
Located right next to the Brooklyn Museum - perfect for a day trip!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveA kid-friendly annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. - Google
Located right next to the Brooklyn Museum - perfect for a day trip!
East River State Park is an 11-acre state park located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveEast River State Park is an 11-acre state park located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
Entertainment & Activities
Home to the Brooklyn Nets basketball games plus a venue for concerts & boxing matches. - Google
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveHome to the Brooklyn Nets basketball games plus a venue for concerts & boxing matches. - Google
Shopping
Weekend night flea-market scene with live bands, food stands, beer & wine, art galore & Ping-Pong.
71 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveWeekend night flea-market scene with live bands, food stands, beer & wine, art galore & Ping-Pong.