Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Traditional Mexican dishes served on rustic communal tables, plus a huge selection of tequila.
277 locals recommend
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham Ave
277 locals recommend
Traditional Mexican dishes served on rustic communal tables, plus a huge selection of tequila.
Italian-speaking waiters & a brick-walled setting lend atmosphere to this cash-only trattoria.
122 locals recommend
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick Ave
122 locals recommend
Italian-speaking waiters & a brick-walled setting lend atmosphere to this cash-only trattoria.
Comfy neighborhood haunt offering Mediterranean food & cocktails in a stylish, intimate atmosphere.
54 locals recommend
Ringolevio
490 Humboldt St
54 locals recommend
Comfy neighborhood haunt offering Mediterranean food & cocktails in a stylish, intimate atmosphere.
Inventive craft cocktails, including milk punches, plus eclectic fare in an indoor-outdoor setting.
213 locals recommend
Forrest Point
970 Flushing Ave
213 locals recommend
Inventive craft cocktails, including milk punches, plus eclectic fare in an indoor-outdoor setting.
Rooftop bar with panoramic skyline views from a terrace & glassed-in lounge plus craft cocktails.
128 locals recommend
Westlight
111 N 12th St
128 locals recommend
Rooftop bar with panoramic skyline views from a terrace & glassed-in lounge plus craft cocktails.
Shareable, seasonal Mediterranean dishes are served in an intimate, plant-accented space.
15 locals recommend
Pheasant
57 Graham Ave
15 locals recommend
Shareable, seasonal Mediterranean dishes are served in an intimate, plant-accented space.

Drinks & Nightlife

Caribbean bar bites, craft cocktails & draft beer at this big, lively beach-themed spot with patio.
55 locals recommend
Battery Harris
64 Frost Street
55 locals recommend
Caribbean bar bites, craft cocktails & draft beer at this big, lively beach-themed spot with patio.
Herbal infusions star in the elaborate cocktails at this antiques-filled lounge with a roof patio.
141 locals recommend
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer St
141 locals recommend
Herbal infusions star in the elaborate cocktails at this antiques-filled lounge with a roof patio.
Out-of-the-way East Williamsburg bar offering specialty cocktails & a speakeasy feel.
137 locals recommend
The Richardson
451 Graham Avenue
137 locals recommend
Out-of-the-way East Williamsburg bar offering specialty cocktails & a speakeasy feel.
Snug beer shop & bar featuring craft brews on tap, hard-to-find bottles & tasting events.
22 locals recommend
Beer Street
413 Graham Ave
22 locals recommend
Snug beer shop & bar featuring craft brews on tap, hard-to-find bottles & tasting events.
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff Avenue
552 locals recommend
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.

Parks & Nature

Safe park with lots of activity areas for the entire family. They have everything ranging from a running track to walking/biking paths, baseball fields, handball and basketball courts and a host of other sport specific areas. There's also lots of open space for picnicking, sunbathing or just chilling.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
997 locals recommend
Safe park with lots of activity areas for the entire family. They have everything ranging from a running track to walking/biking paths, baseball fields, handball and basketball courts and a host of other sport specific areas. There's also lots of open space for picnicking, sunbathing or just chilling.
Nice views of upper Manhattan, we could sit by the rocks and enjoy the sound of the waves hitting the rocks. They also have picnic tables, and grass to sit on. In summers they host Smorgasburg which is awesome.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent Ave
451 locals recommend
Nice views of upper Manhattan, we could sit by the rocks and enjoy the sound of the waves hitting the rocks. They also have picnic tables, and grass to sit on. In summers they host Smorgasburg which is awesome.

Shopping

Weekend-only indoor market with hip, handmade arts & crafts items, antiques & vintage clothing.
197 locals recommend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th St
197 locals recommend
Weekend-only indoor market with hip, handmade arts & crafts items, antiques & vintage clothing.
Local vendors, artists and secondhand clothing collectors have set up shop in this ever-changing Williamsburg outpost.
21 locals recommend
The Mini Mall
218 Bedford Ave
21 locals recommend
Local vendors, artists and secondhand clothing collectors have set up shop in this ever-changing Williamsburg outpost.
Indie style boutique featuring clothing & accessories for men & women from emerging designers.
117 locals recommend
Alter
140 Franklin St
117 locals recommend
Indie style boutique featuring clothing & accessories for men & women from emerging designers.
Roomy, low-key shop with a large selection of vintage & secondhand apparel & shoes for men & women. Bonus: great prices.
93 locals recommend
Urban Jungle
118 Knickerbocker Ave
93 locals recommend
Roomy, low-key shop with a large selection of vintage & secondhand apparel & shoes for men & women. Bonus: great prices.
Urban shop with new, gently used & vintage women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique gifts.
78 locals recommend
Friends NYC
56 Bogart St
78 locals recommend
Urban shop with new, gently used & vintage women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique gifts.
Retail location offering vintage & modern second-hand clothing for men & women, including trades.
454 locals recommend
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey St
454 locals recommend
Retail location offering vintage & modern second-hand clothing for men & women, including trades.

Essentials

Lemon Tree Food Market
387 Graham Ave

Entertainment & Activities

Movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave
941 locals recommend
Movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats.