Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Part French bistro, part rawbar, and a beautiful U-shaped marble bar. High-end cocktails menu, absinthe, and a decent wine selection. Monday - Friday (4PM–7PM) oysters are 1/2 price.
522 locals raden deze aan
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AvePart French bistro, part rawbar, and a beautiful U-shaped marble bar. High-end cocktails menu, absinthe, and a decent wine selection. Monday - Friday (4PM–7PM) oysters are 1/2 price.
Cheap sausages and fries (amazing). Best pretzel and cheese dipping sauce I've ever had. Oh, and there's a lot of beer
339 locals raden deze aan
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StCheap sausages and fries (amazing). Best pretzel and cheese dipping sauce I've ever had. Oh, and there's a lot of beer
They have dozens of brews on tap and a so-called “Flux Capacitor” that makes sure the draughts are served at the perfect temperature.
154 locals raden deze aan
Tørst
615 Manhattan AveThey have dozens of brews on tap and a so-called “Flux Capacitor” that makes sure the draughts are served at the perfect temperature.
Fancy cocktails (incredibly delicious), oysters, charcuterie and cheese. Feels like you're in The Great Gatsby
369 locals raden deze aan
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StFancy cocktails (incredibly delicious), oysters, charcuterie and cheese. Feels like you're in The Great Gatsby
They serve brunch & dinner. There's also a room in the back for dance parties, and you may find yourself there at around 3 a.m.
201 locals raden deze aan
Tandem
236 Troutman StreetThey serve brunch & dinner. There's also a room in the back for dance parties, and you may find yourself there at around 3 a.m.
It's at once a bar, a music venue and a for-hire events space; it even hosts a pop-up church on Sundays.
43 locals raden deze aan
Radio Bushwick
22 Wyckoff AvenueIt's at once a bar, a music venue and a for-hire events space; it even hosts a pop-up church on Sundays.
There's a dance floor, DJ and littering of couches for lounging. The outdoor patio is where you want to be.
108 locals raden deze aan
Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StThere's a dance floor, DJ and littering of couches for lounging. The outdoor patio is where you want to be.
Cool bar (check out the back room for some cool dance parties) with a restaurant named Tchoup Shop serving food inside
196 locals raden deze aan
Heavy Woods
50 Wyckoff AveCool bar (check out the back room for some cool dance parties) with a restaurant named Tchoup Shop serving food inside
A bar that is also a yoga studio, which pretty much says it all.
145 locals raden deze aan
The Cobra Club
6 Wyckoff AveA bar that is also a yoga studio, which pretty much says it all.
Little Beaver
24 St Nicholas AveSpanish wine bar. They also serve brunch
The Johnson's
369 Troutman StKiller happy hour that runs until 9PM
The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveGood bar with a good patio in the back.
Cool, quirky bar with good drinks and boardgames.
264 locals raden deze aan
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveCool, quirky bar with good drinks and boardgames.
sleek yet casual wine bar serving up microbrews, wines from around the world, craft cocktails and small plates
106 locals raden deze aan
Miles
101 Wilson Avenuesleek yet casual wine bar serving up microbrews, wines from around the world, craft cocktails and small plates
Sightseeing
Located on the 8th floor of the Wythe Hotel
Bar with an enormous roofdeck and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline
152 locals raden deze aan
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveLocated on the 8th floor of the Wythe Hotel
Bar with an enormous roofdeck and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline
Physical Graffitea
96 St Marks Plrock 'n' roll history
Two 20-foot-tall bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero in the Time Warner Center
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10 Columbus Cir
10 Columbus CircleTwo 20-foot-tall bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero in the Time Warner Center
Oldest African burial site in North America
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African Burial Ground National Monument
290 BroadwayOldest African burial site in North America
Climb (seriously) on a bronze statue by José de Creeft
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Standbeeld van Alice in Wonderland
East 74th StreetClimb (seriously) on a bronze statue by José de Creeft
Civil War stable turned saloon turned dance hall..and eventually home to Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat
57 Great Jones St
57 Great Jones StreetCivil War stable turned saloon turned dance hall..and eventually home to Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat
10 Jersey St
10 Jersey StreetReads "Croton Aqueduct" and "1866"
Food Scene
Cozy speakeasy. Must try: Old Fashioned. The Rye Meatloaf Sandwich is very popular, but I've never tried it.
169 locals raden deze aan
Rye
247 South 1st StreetCozy speakeasy. Must try: Old Fashioned. The Rye Meatloaf Sandwich is very popular, but I've never tried it.
Allswell
124 Bedford AveGood choice for seasonal fare in an unpretentious setting
Locally-sourced menu with great soups and burgers, but can get crowded so be prepared to wait.
800 locals raden deze aan
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveLocally-sourced menu with great soups and burgers, but can get crowded so be prepared to wait.
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayDelicious
BBQ in a vintage country setting. Would not recommend wearing any white clothing.
51 locals raden deze aan
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry StBBQ in a vintage country setting. Would not recommend wearing any white clothing.
BEST PIZZA EVER (I'm a native New Yorker, so I know what I'm talking about). Get the vodka pie.
133 locals raden deze aan
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StBEST PIZZA EVER (I'm a native New Yorker, so I know what I'm talking about). Get the vodka pie.
Streets BK
Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious.
MatchaBar
Delicious matcha & healthy snacks
Fritzl's Lunch Box
173 Irving AvenueBest burgers
THIS is what a meatball (or veggie ball) is supposed to taste like
580 locals raden deze aan
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveTHIS is what a meatball (or veggie ball) is supposed to taste like
The menu is Mediterranean and features seasonal produce with a blend of small dishes and larger plates if you’re feeling hungry.
170 locals raden deze aan
Glasserie
95 Commercial StThe menu is Mediterranean and features seasonal produce with a blend of small dishes and larger plates if you’re feeling hungry.
Roberta's
261 Moore St2ND BEST PIZZA. Beyoncé and Jay-Z eat here.
Part rawbar, part fish market. They don't take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
93 locals raden deze aan
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AvePart rawbar, part fish market. They don't take reservations, but it's worth the wait.
AP Cafe
420 Troutman StGreat coffee. Great place to hang out
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveVenezuelan food. Must try: Pabellon Criollo. So so good.
Strangeways
87 Saint Nicholas AvenueSolid stop for a morning pick-me-up
Seasonal, rotating menu keeps things fresh. They have their own farm upstate, where they grow their own vegetables, raise hens and bees, press apples, and make beer.
280 locals raden deze aan
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueSeasonal, rotating menu keeps things fresh. They have their own farm upstate, where they grow their own vegetables, raise hens and bees, press apples, and make beer.
One of the best spots in the neighborhood, serving up super-fresh tortillas
289 locals raden deze aan
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StOne of the best spots in the neighborhood, serving up super-fresh tortillas
Pronounced "Chop Shop" and named after Tchoupitoulas St in New Orleans. Southern food served inside Heavy Woods
6 locals raden deze aan
Tchoup Shop
50 Wyckoff AvePronounced "Chop Shop" and named after Tchoupitoulas St in New Orleans. Southern food served inside Heavy Woods
Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueBrunch is served every single day
Pretty good pizza that gives Roberta's a run for its money.
170 locals raden deze aan
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StPretty good pizza that gives Roberta's a run for its money.
Mazelle
247 Starr StBrunch
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveA taste of France in Bushwick
Arts & Culture
Lots of beautiful art. Check out the roof for an amazing view of Central Park.
2653 locals raden deze aan
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveLots of beautiful art. Check out the roof for an amazing view of Central Park.
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Recently redone. It's awesome.
On some Saturdays, they host the popular Soul Clap & Dance Off with DJ Jonathan Toubin where hipsters shimmy to classic R&B from the 60s. There's usually a really good line up...and there's bowling
825 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveOn some Saturdays, they host the popular Soul Clap & Dance Off with DJ Jonathan Toubin where hipsters shimmy to classic R&B from the 60s. There's usually a really good line up...and there's bowling
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StLive music
It's a metal club. Go here if you’re into banging your head or droning out to stoner metal with up-and-coming bands
58 locals raden deze aan
Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan AveIt's a metal club. Go here if you’re into banging your head or droning out to stoner metal with up-and-coming bands
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveLive music. Check the lineup
Best vibe. Not cheesy. 3 different floors/rooms + a rooftop deck & bar. Good for late night partying. Check the lineup.
399 locals raden deze aan
Output
74 Wythe AveBest vibe. Not cheesy. 3 different floors/rooms + a rooftop deck & bar. Good for late night partying. Check the lineup.
Verboten
54 North 11th StreetIf you like electronic music, go here. Check the lineup
Cameo Gallery
93 North 6th StreetIf you like electronic music, go here. Check the lineup
Considered to be one of the more traditional galleries among the contemporary art community. They curate beautiful shows. Open Thursday-Sunday 12PM-6PM
6 locals raden deze aan
REGINA REX
221 Madison StConsidered to be one of the more traditional galleries among the contemporary art community. They curate beautiful shows. Open Thursday-Sunday 12PM-6PM
Harbor
221 Madison StCarefully curated art installations. Open Thursday-Sunday 12PM-6PM
Large and industrial warehouse filled with wonderful art
24 locals raden deze aan
Luhring Augustine Gallery
531 W 24th StLarge and industrial warehouse filled with wonderful art
The BogArt
56 Bogart StHome to a number of art galleries
Schema Projects
92 St Nicholas AveOpen Friday 1PM-5PM & Saturday-Sunday 1PM-6PM
SUGAR
449 Troutman StArt gallery. Open Saturday-Sunday 12PM-5PM
Everything Else
The High Line Park
Fun to walk around
140 Essex St
140 Essex StreetNew York's 1st underground park.
On Saturdays, it's open to the public and offers free tours and tastings.
456 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StOn Saturdays, it's open to the public and offers free tours and tastings.
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueCute little park
A little piece of Europe smack dab in a gritty part of Brooklyn
6 locals raden deze aan
St Barbara's Roman Catholic Church
138 Bleecker StA little piece of Europe smack dab in a gritty part of Brooklyn
Shopping
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StRecord shopping & live shows
This is one of those shops that I can't walk past without stepping inside. It has an eclectic collection of dishes, utensils, glassware, and silverware.
29 locals raden deze aan
Fishs Eddy
889 BroadwayThis is one of those shops that I can't walk past without stepping inside. It has an eclectic collection of dishes, utensils, glassware, and silverware.
Locally handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories
11 locals raden deze aan
Better Than Jam's STORE & STUDIO
10 Grattan StLocally handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories
Fox & Fawn
222 Varet StBuy-and-sell vintage boutique
Affordable women’s and men’s vintage and gently used new clothing and accessories. Look for one-of-a-kind pieces
78 locals raden deze aan
Friends NYC
56 Bogart StAffordable women’s and men’s vintage and gently used new clothing and accessories. Look for one-of-a-kind pieces
Vinyl-and-tape shop specializes in punk, metal, industrial and other moody genres
11 locals raden deze aan
Material World Records & Tapes
184 Noll StVinyl-and-tape shop specializes in punk, metal, industrial and other moody genres
Explore the storied relationship between booze and books at this Bushwick gem
114 locals raden deze aan
Molasses Books
770 Hart StExplore the storied relationship between booze and books at this Bushwick gem
Hosts 10 and 30 local vendors each week, peddling a range of goodies including home-grown produce and handmade jewels
6 locals raden deze aan
Shwick Market
6 Charles PlHosts 10 and 30 local vendors each week, peddling a range of goodies including home-grown produce and handmade jewels
Vinyl Fantasy
194 Knickerbocker AveMarvel comics and CCR records under one roof
Essentials
Hana Wine & Liquor
28 Wyckoff AveClean & convenient
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff AveNatural and organic food market and deli. Open 24/7