Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
The Drink
228 Manhattan AvenueGreat bar with a beautiful garden and warm atmosphere.
duckduck
153 Montrose AveMy old-time haunt. Duck shaped dart board.
LP & Harmony
683 Grand StWhere I go when I want to play a late-night game of billiards.
Bar in the Wythe hotel. Great place to watch the sunset on the NYC skyline.
152 locals recommend
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveBar in the Wythe hotel. Great place to watch the sunset on the NYC skyline.
Barcade
388 Union AveThe bar/arcade. Need I say more?
Bar that has live models in their tuesday night 'drink n' draw' from 8 - 11pm.
26 locals recommend
Macri Park
462 Union AveBar that has live models in their tuesday night 'drink n' draw' from 8 - 11pm.
Food Scene
Great Asian-inspired vegan food. Recommend for take-out though. Not a sit-in atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Loving Hut
76 Bushwick AveGreat Asian-inspired vegan food. Recommend for take-out though. Not a sit-in atmosphere.
Most popular vegan diner. Long wait but worth it. Friendly and off-kilter atmosphere.
213 locals recommend
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StMost popular vegan diner. Long wait but worth it. Friendly and off-kilter atmosphere.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StPhenomenal sushi, relaxed atmosphere.
Love this restaurant. Awesome interior with a bar and great food. Serves late.
168 locals recommend
Sweet Science
135 Graham AveLove this restaurant. Awesome interior with a bar and great food. Serves late.
Roberta's
261 Moore StThe very very famous brooklyn pizza place.
Cute coffee shop where I like to go hang out on my laptop sometimes.
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveCute coffee shop where I like to go hang out on my laptop sometimes.
Arts & Culture
The Paper Box
17 Meadow StMusic venue with a variety of fun shows.
On weekends this warehouse is transformed into a groovy shopping mecca with dozens of local vendors selling stuff and bands performing later at night.
71 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveOn weekends this warehouse is transformed into a groovy shopping mecca with dozens of local vendors selling stuff and bands performing later at night.
Videology
Bar with video rentals and movie screenings in the back.
Some of the more high-profile/quality music bookings in the area
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StSome of the more high-profile/quality music bookings in the area
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveIndependent movie theater with tables and food.
Essentials
Khims Millennim Market
294 Graham Avenue24-hour awesome high-end grocery store (and flowers!)
Sightseeing
Kooky little museum. Worth about 30 - 60 minutes when you're in the area.
39 locals recommend
The City Reliquary Museum
370 Metropolitan AveKooky little museum. Worth about 30 - 60 minutes when you're in the area.
Over seventy food vendors participate every Saturday in the warmer months and it’s a great place to take in the view of the East River and Manhattan beyond. try a lot of food and soak up the sun.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOver seventy food vendors participate every Saturday in the warmer months and it’s a great place to take in the view of the East River and Manhattan beyond. try a lot of food and soak up the sun.
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StPark with a small skate area, enormous pool, and a lot of dogs.
Shopping
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StAffordable and eclectic vintage store.
Desert Island
540 Metropolitan AveComic book fans will appreciate this small shop.
Everything Else
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StFree tastings on the weekends!