Vivianna's Guide to Williamsburg
My Go-To Places
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveMontesacro
432 Union AveDirectly across the street from the flat.
The most delicious lemon ricotta pancakes I’ve ever had. It’s worth the line for a table (especially on a nice day as you walk through McCarren park).
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveThe most delicious lemon ricotta pancakes I’ve ever had. It’s worth the line for a table (especially on a nice day as you walk through McCarren park).
Suzume
545 Lorimer StGreat Ramen
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StGreat oysters
Great place for a cocktail to get the night started. It's also in the center of the action during the weekend. Restaurant at the rooftop also has fantastic sights of the city. Try to reserve in advance as it's sometimes used for private events.
53 locals recommend
The Williamsburg Hotel
96 Wythe AveGreat place for a cocktail to get the night started. It's also in the center of the action during the weekend. Restaurant at the rooftop also has fantastic sights of the city. Try to reserve in advance as it's sometimes used for private events.
Great beer garden for day drinking and a late night pretzel. Usually packed all weekend.
170 locals recommend
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveGreat beer garden for day drinking and a late night pretzel. Usually packed all weekend.
Berry Park
4 Berry StGreat rooftop drinks with a view.
Great rooftop drinks. Westlight restaurant in the hotel is great for brunch.
145 locals recommend
The William Vale
111 N 12th StGreat rooftop drinks. Westlight restaurant in the hotel is great for brunch.
Emmy Squared - Brooklyn
364 Grand StGreat local pizza spot.
Food scene
This is a great restaurant -- prices are a bit high and reservations are required but it's well worth it.
42 locals recommend
Misi
329 Kent AveThis is a great restaurant -- prices are a bit high and reservations are required but it's well worth it.
Sister restaurant to Misi -- every dish I've had there is perfection. Great Friday/Saturday night dinner spot. Make reservations in advance!
190 locals recommend
Lilia
567 Union AveSister restaurant to Misi -- every dish I've had there is perfection. Great Friday/Saturday night dinner spot. Make reservations in advance!
Not only is the pizza amazing, it's a foodie scene during the summer. Great outdoor space and vibes.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StNot only is the pizza amazing, it's a foodie scene during the summer. Great outdoor space and vibes.
Popular brunch spot with amazing views of NYC. Advanced reservations required.
128 locals recommend
Westlight
111 N 12th StPopular brunch spot with amazing views of NYC. Advanced reservations required.
Martha's Country Bakery
263 Bedford AveVery well known bakery with lots of freshly made treats.
Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AvePeople rave about this place - great Chinese restaurant.
This is one of the most popular food events in Brooklyn during New York summers. Lots of local food vendors to try and great views.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveThis is one of the most popular food events in Brooklyn during New York summers. Lots of local food vendors to try and great views.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StGreat vintage bar and restaurant with delicious bites.
Gourmet chicken & waffles and southern comfort food offering great cocktails.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StGourmet chicken & waffles and southern comfort food offering great cocktails.
One of the best pizza places in NYC (they have multiple locations). It's packed during the day and late nights... come hungry!
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StOne of the best pizza places in NYC (they have multiple locations). It's packed during the day and late nights... come hungry!
Crab-shack-chic eatery known for it's happy hour, seafood plates and creative cocktails.
90 locals recommend
Extra Fancy
Crab-shack-chic eatery known for it's happy hour, seafood plates and creative cocktails.
Trendy dessert shop with unique milk shakes and inventive pastries.
170 locals recommend
Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveTrendy dessert shop with unique milk shakes and inventive pastries.
Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer StGreat mexican food with a rooftop bar.
Night Out
Local bar with several djs playing throughout bar. There is a cool taco truck in the middle of the venue for late night snacks.
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveLocal bar with several djs playing throughout bar. There is a cool taco truck in the middle of the venue for late night snacks.
They usually host live music sets while you bowl and is always a good time.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveThey usually host live music sets while you bowl and is always a good time.
Late night salsa dancing to live drums. The space is tiny and and always packed. All dancing levels welcomed!
162 locals recommend
Bembe
81 S 6th StLate night salsa dancing to live drums. The space is tiny and and always packed. All dancing levels welcomed!
Huge venue hosting DJs from all over the world. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Check https://www.avant-gardner.com/ for more details.
61 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Mirage
140 Stewart AveHuge venue hosting DJs from all over the world. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Check https://www.avant-gardner.com/ for more details.
Black Flamingo
168 Borinquen PlGood for a drink or a late night dance.
A Williamsburg staple with live music, trivia contests and a unique bar vibe.
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StA Williamsburg staple with live music, trivia contests and a unique bar vibe.
This n' That
108 N 6th StLive music venue with creative drinks and weekend brunch.
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveFun live music venue.
Barcade
388 Union AveVintage video games and a variety of beer offerings.
Sightseeing
A nice park to go for a run or read a book. It's lively all year round.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StA nice park to go for a run or read a book. It's lively all year round.
Great views of the city along the east river, situated at a former sugar refinery.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveGreat views of the city along the east river, situated at a former sugar refinery.