Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Brooklyn Label
180 Franklin StStumptown Coffee, great brunch/dinner menu. Friendly staff.
Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat food, good bar.
Beco
45 Richardson StAuthentic, fun and inviting Brazilian restaurant. Cash only.
Some of the best food and ambience in the neighborhood - gets crowded.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveSome of the best food and ambience in the neighborhood - gets crowded.
Propeller Coffee
984 Manhattan AvenueBlue bottle coffee, friendly staff. WiFi and room to work.
Upright Coffee
860 Manhattan AveGood coffee spot, small, to-go only.
Café Grumpy - Greenpoint
193 Meserole AveNow famous spot that roasts on site.
Creative brunch offerings, good evening bar scene, and the spot to pick up Dough Donuts.
90 locals recommend
Troost
1011 Manhattan AveCreative brunch offerings, good evening bar scene, and the spot to pick up Dough Donuts.
Teddy's Bar & Grill
96 Berry StClassic Brooklyn food and drink spot.
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveHidden gem on Freeman, baked goods and coffee.
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveArtisanal pizza spot, worth the wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best sports bars in NYC, and the best bar food selection in Greenpoint.
8 locals recommend
Red Star
37 Greenpoint AvenueOne of the best sports bars in NYC, and the best bar food selection in Greenpoint.
Classic Greenpoint bar, dimly lit, good music, deep selection of bourbon and whiskey. Cash only.
87 locals recommend
Pencil Factory
Greenpoint AvenueClassic Greenpoint bar, dimly lit, good music, deep selection of bourbon and whiskey. Cash only.
New-ish neighborhood spot with good New York drafts and authentic polish-influenced food.
10 locals recommend
The Brew Inn
924 Manhattan AveNew-ish neighborhood spot with good New York drafts and authentic polish-influenced food.
An oldschool Brooklyn bar experience, a shut-down fun time. Can be dangerous!
15 locals recommend
Mark Bar
1025 Manhattan AvenueAn oldschool Brooklyn bar experience, a shut-down fun time. Can be dangerous!
Cozy bar tucked away in the back streets of Greenpoint. Fireplace is a nice touch in winter.
126 locals recommend
Achilles Heel
180 West StCozy bar tucked away in the back streets of Greenpoint. Fireplace is a nice touch in winter.
Decent food, but hits the mark on Friday and Saturday nights when the back room turns into a dance party.
150 locals recommend
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueDecent food, but hits the mark on Friday and Saturday nights when the back room turns into a dance party.
No Name Bar
Hip and popular late night bar spot.
The Woods
48 S 4th StDANCE ALL NIGHT
The Diamond
43 Franklin StGreat beer bar with SHUFFLEBOARD
Shayz Lounge Inc
130 Franklin StreetDecent bar with Pool Table
Turkey's Nest
94 Bedford AveBrooklyn institution, a must visit as it won't be there long.
Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueFun bar, great food, live music and 2 for 1 Tuesdays
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StBest cocktail bar in the neighborhood, great decor and ambience.
Brooklyn Ice House
318 Van Brunt StClassic Red Hook spot, with food.
Fun bar with views of downtown Manhattan - pool table and ping pong. Coldest drafts in town.
53 locals recommend
Alma
187 Columbia StFun bar with views of downtown Manhattan - pool table and ping pong. Coldest drafts in town.
Sunny's
253 Conover StEssential Red Hook bar.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveExcellent Moroccan, cozy and warm.
Everything Else
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74 Wythe AveEuro dance club in north Williamsburg.
The Gutter
200 N 14th StDive bowling alley with pool and other arcade games and live music.
New waterfront park with expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.
252 locals recommend
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueNew waterfront park with expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.