Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Visit the shop co-owned by Ashley & her business partner Samantha. Mention that you are renting out our place on AirBNB and receive a 20% discount!
SHAG... a sexy shop
108 Roebling StVisit the shop co-owned by Ashley & her business partner Samantha. Mention that you are renting out our place on AirBNB and receive a 20% discount!
Make sure to grab some high-quality made-in-Brooklyn swag to bring back home with you.
70 locals recommend
Brooklyn Industries
206 5th AveMake sure to grab some high-quality made-in-Brooklyn swag to bring back home with you.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is not your ordinary hot dog shop! This speakeasy is easy to get to as it's the first stop off of the L train into Manhattan. To make reservations call at 3PM the same day you want to go.
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThis is not your ordinary hot dog shop! This speakeasy is easy to get to as it's the first stop off of the L train into Manhattan. To make reservations call at 3PM the same day you want to go.
Open beer garden where you can play jinga & order brats & pretzels. A great place to pre-game before going out with friends AND it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment!!
170 locals recommend
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveOpen beer garden where you can play jinga & order brats & pretzels. A great place to pre-game before going out with friends AND it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment!!
This pub offers a very chill atmosphere with a comortable lounge seating, various interactive games, and relatively (for NYC) cheap drinks and pub food. The bartenders are very friendly too!
42 locals recommend
The Whiskey Brooklyn
44 Berry StThis pub offers a very chill atmosphere with a comortable lounge seating, various interactive games, and relatively (for NYC) cheap drinks and pub food. The bartenders are very friendly too!
Like old school arcade games & drinking? Then you'll fall in love with Barcade.
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveLike old school arcade games & drinking? Then you'll fall in love with Barcade.
This place often has great live music, a chill vibe & affordable drinks.
70 locals recommend
Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueThis place often has great live music, a chill vibe & affordable drinks.
The Springs
224 Franklin StSurprisingly charming, rocky beer garden!
Granddaddy of all beer gardens. This is a 102 year-old place from a time were NYC was littered with European-style halls around the city.
224 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueGranddaddy of all beer gardens. This is a 102 year-old place from a time were NYC was littered with European-style halls around the city.
Food Scene
Deeeeliiccciiiousss Italian food in the heart of Williamsburg with a beautiful year round garden. A definite must see if you like Italian food. Let Mario, the owner, know that Ashley & Sasha said hi!
11 locals recommend
Acqua Santa
556 Driggs AveDeeeeliiccciiiousss Italian food in the heart of Williamsburg with a beautiful year round garden. A definite must see if you like Italian food. Let Mario, the owner, know that Ashley & Sasha said hi!
Rated one of the top steak houses anywhere in the U.S. This 125 year old restaurants has held on to its traditions. Google it for more info.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayRated one of the top steak houses anywhere in the U.S. This 125 year old restaurants has held on to its traditions. Google it for more info.
Open space Mediterranean Bistro that is great for good food with friends.
6 locals recommend
Lokal Mediterranean Bistro
905 Lorimer StOpen space Mediterranean Bistro that is great for good food with friends.
This is an over the top Japanese restaurant that is very out of place in Williamsburg but delicious and cool in it's own way. Make sure to check out the bathroom when you go!
31 locals recommend
Fushimi
475 Driggs AveThis is an over the top Japanese restaurant that is very out of place in Williamsburg but delicious and cool in it's own way. Make sure to check out the bathroom when you go!
Very unique sub shop with unique combos in a sit-down bar-like atmosphere. Very Brooklyn.
22 locals recommend
No. 7 North
931 Manhattan AvenueVery unique sub shop with unique combos in a sit-down bar-like atmosphere. Very Brooklyn.
Five Leaves has an AMAZING brunch on Saturdays & Sundays but make sure you get there early and plan to have a bit of a wait.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveFive Leaves has an AMAZING brunch on Saturdays & Sundays but make sure you get there early and plan to have a bit of a wait.
DuMont
432 Union AvenueElegant decor, decadent food.... YUMMM.
They don't have reg brewed coffee BUT their americano is AWESOME and their sandwiches and baked goods are delicious. Basically, this place ROCKS.
19 locals recommend
Cookie Road
94 Franklin StreetThey don't have reg brewed coffee BUT their americano is AWESOME and their sandwiches and baked goods are delicious. Basically, this place ROCKS.
SEA.... it's a Thai Restaurant with a GIANT buddah, indoor swings & a DJ too! Seriously, the food is really good and the atmosphere is totally HIPSTER (and a bit lke a nightclub).
133 locals recommend
SEA
114 N 6th StSEA.... it's a Thai Restaurant with a GIANT buddah, indoor swings & a DJ too! Seriously, the food is really good and the atmosphere is totally HIPSTER (and a bit lke a nightclub).
We love this place! Cafe by day, wine bar by night, and serving brunch on the weekends. Sip a latte in the garden, nibble on some formaggi or chow down on a panino. Live blues and jazz on the weekends
138 locals recommend
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveWe love this place! Cafe by day, wine bar by night, and serving brunch on the weekends. Sip a latte in the garden, nibble on some formaggi or chow down on a panino. Live blues and jazz on the weekends
Arts & Culture
This is bowling with a Brooklyn twist. Most nights you'll get a live band playing, ranging from big name performers like Kanye West to local bands trying to make it. Be prepared to pay a cover!
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveThis is bowling with a Brooklyn twist. Most nights you'll get a live band playing, ranging from big name performers like Kanye West to local bands trying to make it. Be prepared to pay a cover!
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StThis local brewery provides daily tours.
Everything Else
Best known for their Red Velvet donut, but no matter what you order you will not be disappointed!
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveBest known for their Red Velvet donut, but no matter what you order you will not be disappointed!