Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Food: Chicken & Waffles.
If you are in the mood for some soul food, Sweet Chick offers a delicious pairing of chicken and waffles, ranging from spicy to sweet.
Atmosphere: Shabby Chic.
Relax on an indoor picnic bench, groove to base and beats, and drink a craft beer in a mason jar.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StFood: Chicken & Waffles.
If you are in the mood for some soul food, Sweet Chick offers a delicious pairing of chicken and waffles, ranging from spicy to sweet.
Atmosphere: Shabby Chic.
Relax on an indoor picnic bench, groove to base and beats, and drink a craft beer in a mason jar.
Serves delicious meatballs and seasonal vegetables, in a "build-your-own-meal" fashion. Also serves craft beer and custom cocktails. It's open until 4am.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveServes delicious meatballs and seasonal vegetables, in a "build-your-own-meal" fashion. Also serves craft beer and custom cocktails. It's open until 4am.
Trendy German beer hall with a large selection of craft and draft beer, delicious bratwurst, fries, and unique sauces.
170 locals recommend
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveTrendy German beer hall with a large selection of craft and draft beer, delicious bratwurst, fries, and unique sauces.
Authentic indoor German biergarten. Often has live Jazz or indie music and swing dancing. For food, I highly recommend ordering from the bratwurst grill in the back of the hall. Don't forget to load up on their Radegast sauce.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StAuthentic indoor German biergarten. Often has live Jazz or indie music and swing dancing. For food, I highly recommend ordering from the bratwurst grill in the back of the hall. Don't forget to load up on their Radegast sauce.
Enter through an unmarked wooden door inset in a wooden wall. Emerge into a dimly lit, Tokeo-inspired maze of private booths with bamboo curtains. Serves delicious sashimi and has an impressive sake list.
84 locals recommend
Zenkichi
77 N 6th StEnter through an unmarked wooden door inset in a wooden wall. Emerge into a dimly lit, Tokeo-inspired maze of private booths with bamboo curtains. Serves delicious sashimi and has an impressive sake list.
Swedish coffeehouse, and my personal favorite. The coffee tastes of almonds and cocoa.
25 locals recommend
Konditori
167 North 7th StreetSwedish coffeehouse, and my personal favorite. The coffee tastes of almonds and cocoa.
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StA staple in Williamsburg with gourmet coffee and espresso.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveA very quaint brunch cafe. I recommend the Ricotta Pancakes.
Caribbean inspired food with spicy jerk chicken. It also has the most affordable unlimited boozy brunch options. During the day time, the vibe is relaxing, Caribbean beach culture. At night, it becomes a dance floor.
55 locals recommend
Battery Harris
64 Frost StreetCaribbean inspired food with spicy jerk chicken. It also has the most affordable unlimited boozy brunch options. During the day time, the vibe is relaxing, Caribbean beach culture. At night, it becomes a dance floor.
Thai staples and Southeast Asian cuisine inside an elaborately decorated, transformed Williamsburg warehouse.
20 locals recommend
SriPraPhai
176 North 9th StreetThai staples and Southeast Asian cuisine inside an elaborately decorated, transformed Williamsburg warehouse.
Serves homemade Venezuelan food in a lively, eclectic environment.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand St Serves homemade Venezuelan food in a lively, eclectic environment.
Brisket, sausages, bacon, and whiskey - enough said. The interior is small and lines with picnic benches. I recommend it for a relaxed lunch spot.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBrisket, sausages, bacon, and whiskey - enough said. The interior is small and lines with picnic benches. I recommend it for a relaxed lunch spot.
Upscale New Orleans style food offering amazing oysters and cocktails. When the weather permits, reserve a table inside their gorgeous garden.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveUpscale New Orleans style food offering amazing oysters and cocktails. When the weather permits, reserve a table inside their gorgeous garden.
Relaxed tiki bar and restaurant, with actual sand on the ground. I recommend grabbing a fish burrito.
47 locals recommend
Surf Bar
139 N 6th StRelaxed tiki bar and restaurant, with actual sand on the ground. I recommend grabbing a fish burrito.
Parks & Nature
Williamsburg
This is a great place to stroll with a cup of coffee.
You can make a day out of visiting the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park and iconic surrounding neighborhood known as "Dumbo". In the spring, summer, or fall, enjoy movie screenings in the park or go rock climbing under the Brooklyn bridge. Grab a slice of Pizza at the famous Grimaldi's Pizza (if you can handle the line). If you are looking for something more sit-down or romantic, visit the classic Vinegar Hill House. In the winter, ride on the historic 1922 carousel (Jane's carousel), or go see an indie play inside a converted tobacco factory, St. Ann's Warehouse.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StYou can make a day out of visiting the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park and iconic surrounding neighborhood known as "Dumbo". In the spring, summer, or fall, enjoy movie screenings in the park or go rock climbing under the Brooklyn bridge. Grab a slice of Pizza at the famous Grimaldi's Pizza (if you can handle the line). If you are looking for something more sit-down or romantic, visit the classic Vinegar Hill House. In the winter, ride on the historic 1922 carousel (Jane's carousel), or go see an indie play inside a converted tobacco factory, St. Ann's Warehouse.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StThis organic market is 1 street away and the closest option if you are picking up ingredients to cook dinner.
141 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveThis organic market is 1 street away and the closest option if you are picking up ingredients to cook dinner.
CityMD Williamsburg Urgent Care - Brooklyn
154 N 7th StHigh tech walk-in clinic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Berry Park
4 Berry StWhen the weather is nice, enjoy their beautiful rooftop bar.
Speakeasy Mescal bar. Enter into a Spanish deli and step through a refrigerator door into a fully sound proof wooden den, filled with mescal.
18 locals recommend
la milagrosa
149 Havemeyer StSpeakeasy Mescal bar. Enter into a Spanish deli and step through a refrigerator door into a fully sound proof wooden den, filled with mescal.
Cozy intimate booths inside what appears to be a vintage Italian library. Offers an extensive wine list. During the spring and summer, enjoy their quaint outdoor garden. If your up for a stroll, it is worth the walk, or the 5 minute Uber/Lift ride.
138 locals recommend
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveCozy intimate booths inside what appears to be a vintage Italian library. Offers an extensive wine list. During the spring and summer, enjoy their quaint outdoor garden. If your up for a stroll, it is worth the walk, or the 5 minute Uber/Lift ride.
Tucked away in a more industrial zone is a rooftop paradise with strung lights, over looking the East River. It also has a solid brunch.
89 locals recommend
Northern Territory
12 Franklin StTucked away in a more industrial zone is a rooftop paradise with strung lights, over looking the East River. It also has a solid brunch.
Speakeasy pinball bar. Walk into a real laundry mat, open the machine in the back, and enter into a bar which has pinball machines, board games, and beer.
46 locals recommend
Sunshine Laundromat
860 Manhattan AveSpeakeasy pinball bar. Walk into a real laundry mat, open the machine in the back, and enter into a bar which has pinball machines, board games, and beer.
Dine in the stone basement similar to a french wine cellar. Then emerge to the first floor to enjoy cocktails, live jazz, and flamenco dancers. In the spring and summer, head out to their overgrown garden.
216 locals recommend
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StDine in the stone basement similar to a french wine cellar. Then emerge to the first floor to enjoy cocktails, live jazz, and flamenco dancers. In the spring and summer, head out to their overgrown garden.
Electronic dance club with a sound system with vibrations you can feel. Note it is kind of pricey.
399 locals recommend
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74 Wythe AveElectronic dance club with a sound system with vibrations you can feel. Note it is kind of pricey.
If you are looking for something a little off the beating path, visit the bizarre and alluring dance club and performance hall known as House of Yes. Dance to EDM beneath acrobats, suspended in the air by aerial silks. Occasionally there are live music performers as well.
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueIf you are looking for something a little off the beating path, visit the bizarre and alluring dance club and performance hall known as House of Yes. Dance to EDM beneath acrobats, suspended in the air by aerial silks. Occasionally there are live music performers as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Music venue, chic restaurant & bar, which also happens to have a fancy bowling alley. The atmosphere is Mexican, Dia de los Muertos inspired. Sit in plush couches, sipping on a cocktail, while bowling, and overlooking a concert.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveMusic venue, chic restaurant & bar, which also happens to have a fancy bowling alley. The atmosphere is Mexican, Dia de los Muertos inspired. Sit in plush couches, sipping on a cocktail, while bowling, and overlooking a concert.
Shows retro and indie films. This theater not only has plush seats, but also allows you to enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails and appetizers or even dinner while watching your flick.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveShows retro and indie films. This theater not only has plush seats, but also allows you to enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails and appetizers or even dinner while watching your flick.
An outdoor flea & craft market with panoramic views of the East River. It also offers amazing gourmet food trucks, as well as coffee, beer, and wine. Only open on Saturdays when the weather permits.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveAn outdoor flea & craft market with panoramic views of the East River. It also offers amazing gourmet food trucks, as well as coffee, beer, and wine. Only open on Saturdays when the weather permits.
Sign up for a tour to learn about the humble beginnings of the brewery, including stories of historic and dangerous Williamsburg.
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StSign up for a tour to learn about the humble beginnings of the brewery, including stories of historic and dangerous Williamsburg.
Offers fun classes such as making fresh pasta from scratch, to baking desserts. It's a very popular venue so spots fill up quickly.
59 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost StOffers fun classes such as making fresh pasta from scratch, to baking desserts. It's a very popular venue so spots fill up quickly.
Arts & Culture
History buffs will love the tours of the Brooklyn Navy yard which give a glimpse into New York history, World War II era, and the current industries using the facility. Enjoy bike ride tours, visit their rooftop farm to garden, or tour the expansive grounds overlooking the East River. Some tours even end in an iconic current day Whiskey brewery with tastings. Many companies offer tours, one is below for convenience.
https://turnstiletours.com/category/brooklyn-navy-yard-tours/
53 locals recommend
Brooklyn Navy Yard
History buffs will love the tours of the Brooklyn Navy yard which give a glimpse into New York history, World War II era, and the current industries using the facility. Enjoy bike ride tours, visit their rooftop farm to garden, or tour the expansive grounds overlooking the East River. Some tours even end in an iconic current day Whiskey brewery with tastings. Many companies offer tours, one is below for convenience.
https://turnstiletours.com/category/brooklyn-navy-yard-tours/