Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Abilene Bar
442 Court StIt's right across the street and very unpretentious!
Great cocktails in a former neighborhood social club. Occasional celebrity neighbor sightings, but low key
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StGreat cocktails in a former neighborhood social club. Occasional celebrity neighbor sightings, but low key
Food Scene
Lucali
575 Henry StBest pizza around! BYOB, so bring a bottle of wine from the nearby store
Prime Meats
465 Court StGreat brunch and delicious dinners
Parks & Nature
Best view of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, plus fresh air and art and history!
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Best view of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, plus fresh air and art and history!
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StAmazing views of Downtown and leads up to Brooklyn Bridge
Arts & Culture
Avant garde and classical performances, plus a great cinema
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveAvant garde and classical performances, plus a great cinema
Essentials
Gourmet Fresh
439 Court StHalf a block away
CVS
150 Court StPharmacy half a block away
Getting Around
Carroll St Station
Smith Street1.5 blocks away, F/G lines
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade30 min walk or 10 min bike ride