Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
One of New York City's best performing arts venues! Come here to see dance, theater, musicals, and movies.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StOne of New York City's best performing arts venues! Come here to see dance, theater, musicals, and movies.
Come to see the Brooklyn Nets or concerts! I saw Neil Young here a couple years ago.
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveCome to see the Brooklyn Nets or concerts! I saw Neil Young here a couple years ago.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn's finest park - so big you can get lost in it. Like Central Park, this one was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead to preserve local flora and create a relaxed space in the middle of the city.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Brooklyn's finest park - so big you can get lost in it. Like Central Park, this one was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead to preserve local flora and create a relaxed space in the middle of the city.
Food Scene
Gorilla Coffee
Super strong and locally roasted coffee.
Bark Hot Dogs
474 Bergen StreetTasty and delicious hot dogs made to order! Veggie dogs too.
Super kid-friendly restaurant that makes adults happy too. Burgers made with all sorts of interesting meats.
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveSuper kid-friendly restaurant that makes adults happy too. Burgers made with all sorts of interesting meats.
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveFine dining in the nabe. Famous for their risotto.
Best brunch in Brooklyn - don't miss it and get ready to wait a little bit for your table. It's worth it.
58 locals recommend
Rose Water
787 Union StBest brunch in Brooklyn - don't miss it and get ready to wait a little bit for your table. It's worth it.
Get yer vegan juices, chia porridge, brunch, and lunch or dinner right here. Super healthy and delicious. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Sun In Bloom
460 Bergen StreetGet yer vegan juices, chia porridge, brunch, and lunch or dinner right here. Super healthy and delicious. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
Wonderful French bistro with a laid-back vibe and live music several nights a week.
113 locals recommend
Bar Tabac
128 Smith StWonderful French bistro with a laid-back vibe and live music several nights a week.
Everything Else
Great for a jog or a stroll! Wonderful people watching abounds in the heart of Fort Greene.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueGreat for a jog or a stroll! Wonderful people watching abounds in the heart of Fort Greene.
Stop by for delicious sandwiches and hot food made to order. Also a great spot to buy gifts - they sell tons of locally crafted foods, preserves, and snacks.
41 locals recommend
Bklyn Larder
228 Flatbush AveStop by for delicious sandwiches and hot food made to order. Also a great spot to buy gifts - they sell tons of locally crafted foods, preserves, and snacks.
Local wine shop right around the corner from us. Tasty selection of economical wines are always available on the table in the middle of the shop!
8 locals recommend
Il Vino Torchio
80 4th AveLocal wine shop right around the corner from us. Tasty selection of economical wines are always available on the table in the middle of the shop!
Atlantic Terminal is not only a subway station - it also has a mall with stores like Victoria's Secret, Best Buy, and Target, and it's within walking distance of us.
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Atlantic Terminal is not only a subway station - it also has a mall with stores like Victoria's Secret, Best Buy, and Target, and it's within walking distance of us.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tons of local brews on tap - also delicious, footlong sandwiches made to order.
28 locals recommend
Bierkraft
191 5th AvenueTons of local brews on tap - also delicious, footlong sandwiches made to order.
Pacific Standard
82 4th AveLocal bar - CA style but the Brooklynites love it too.
Sweet local bar right around the corner with great beers on tap. Free popcorn too and a garden out back for warmer evenings.
19 locals recommend
Fourth Avenue Pub
76 4th AveSweet local bar right around the corner with great beers on tap. Free popcorn too and a garden out back for warmer evenings.
One of Brooklyn's finest bars - live music every night of the week. This place is such a gem.
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StOne of Brooklyn's finest bars - live music every night of the week. This place is such a gem.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StYep - we have a Whole Foods here now.
Shopping
Wonderful consignment and vintage clothing store. Find gems for a steal!
71 locals recommend
Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th AveWonderful consignment and vintage clothing store. Find gems for a steal!
Local bike shop! Get some air or a helmet or a tune-up or some wheels. Super friendly and fast service.
20 locals recommend
Ride Brooklyn
468 Bergen StLocal bike shop! Get some air or a helmet or a tune-up or some wheels. Super friendly and fast service.
Local clothing shop with good sales! I often buy Brooklyn t shirts for my out of town friends and family - they are huge hits as gifts.
70 locals recommend
Brooklyn Industries
206 5th AveLocal clothing shop with good sales! I often buy Brooklyn t shirts for my out of town friends and family - they are huge hits as gifts.