Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place for some throwback rap jams and evening cocktails. Nice garden in back.
264 locals recommend
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveFun place for some throwback rap jams and evening cocktails. Nice garden in back.
Beer and food hall in Crown Heights serving food from a variety of local establishments. Happy hour Tuesday-Friday, 4 to 7pm.
262 locals recommend
BERG'N
899 Bergen StBeer and food hall in Crown Heights serving food from a variety of local establishments. Happy hour Tuesday-Friday, 4 to 7pm.
Casual, no-frills neighborhood spot to unwind. A variety of beers on tap.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveCasual, no-frills neighborhood spot to unwind. A variety of beers on tap.
Shopping
Boutique and coffee bar. Lifestyle concept store featuring emerging womenswear curated by Kai Avent-deLeon.
122 locals recommend
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveBoutique and coffee bar. Lifestyle concept store featuring emerging womenswear curated by Kai Avent-deLeon.
An outdoor market with 150 vendors, open April through November. Great vintage finds.
12 locals recommend
176 Lafayette Ave
176 Lafayette AvenueAn outdoor market with 150 vendors, open April through November. Great vintage finds.
Food Scene
Best fried chicken for miles. Try their meatloaf sandwich at brunch.
604 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveBest fried chicken for miles. Try their meatloaf sandwich at brunch.
Gem of a Japanese-inflected coffee shop serving a light roast called "parlor coffee." (Our guests have enjoyed it.)
66 locals recommend
Anchor Coffee and Corp
525 Throop AveGem of a Japanese-inflected coffee shop serving a light roast called "parlor coffee." (Our guests have enjoyed it.)
Great place for strong coffee, hot or cold (which they serve by the tap). Also serves donuts from Dough, a popular local bakery.
107 locals recommend
Burly Coffee
356 Throop AveGreat place for strong coffee, hot or cold (which they serve by the tap). Also serves donuts from Dough, a popular local bakery.
Eugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveSolid restaurant, good for brunch. Serving Balthazar pastries.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveHipster hangout alert. Italian fare with major Brooklyn flair.
Excellent barbecue in modest, industrial setting. Sit at communal tables.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveExcellent barbecue in modest, industrial setting. Sit at communal tables.
Roberta's
261 Moore StA destination pizzeria (offering much more).
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueA favorite for large, fresh doughnuts.
A small local grocery and deli featuring local ingredients:
Get a sandwich to go or choose from a nice selection of prepared foods, fresh produce, and local meats to go home and make something for yourself. Great quality! Good prices! (There's a menu in our basket if you'd like to order ahead.)
65 locals recommend
Fort Greene General Store
218 Dekalb AveA small local grocery and deli featuring local ingredients:
Get a sandwich to go or choose from a nice selection of prepared foods, fresh produce, and local meats to go home and make something for yourself. Great quality! Good prices! (There's a menu in our basket if you'd like to order ahead.)
Arts & Culture
Check their website for current exhibitions and a calendar of events.
There are often free events and great kids' programming.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyCheck their website for current exhibitions and a calendar of events.
There are often free events and great kids' programming.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveKids love the hands-on exhibits here.
Noguchi's old studio, now a gem of a museum showcasing his work as well as a host of well-curated limited time exhibitions. You can take the tram from Manhattan to Randall's Island and walk the rest of the way to follow his one-time route.
192 locals recommend
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadNoguchi's old studio, now a gem of a museum showcasing his work as well as a host of well-curated limited time exhibitions. You can take the tram from Manhattan to Randall's Island and walk the rest of the way to follow his one-time route.
Sightseeing
A beautiful setting near Prospect Park. Check website for special events in springtime. Free on Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 to noon (except on festival days).
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveA beautiful setting near Prospect Park. Check website for special events in springtime. Free on Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 to noon (except on festival days).
Pratt is surrounded by beautiful historic architecture. The neighborhood, Clinton Hill is home to many creatives.
80 locals recommend
Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby AvePratt is surrounded by beautiful historic architecture. The neighborhood, Clinton Hill is home to many creatives.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveOur favorite movie theatre in Brooklyn.
Small and accessible zoo. Kids love feeding the goats and sheep.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveSmall and accessible zoo. Kids love feeding the goats and sheep.
Lefrak has roller skating and a large shallow water feature—the "splash pad"—during the spring and summer. In the winter the skating rink and splash pad are converted into a large ice skating rink.
https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefrak-center-lakeside/
If you go on the weekend, you could coordinate your visit so you hit Smorgasburg for food. Otherwise, the Bluestone Cafe serves healthy, family-friendly food.
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrLefrak has roller skating and a large shallow water feature—the "splash pad"—during the spring and summer. In the winter the skating rink and splash pad are converted into a large ice skating rink.
https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefrak-center-lakeside/
If you go on the weekend, you could coordinate your visit so you hit Smorgasburg for food. Otherwise, the Bluestone Cafe serves healthy, family-friendly food.