Drinks & Nightlife
Donna
7 BroadwayEast River Bar
97 S 6th StNice cheap bar not too far from us.
Parks & Nature
Just around the corner from us, this is perfect for an evening stroll, a morning jog, a weekend hang in the park (bring a picnic but hide the wine bottle), or grab an evening meal of tacos and margaritas at Taco Cina (Danny Meyer). You can see all of Iconic NYC from here - Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and the Chrylser Building.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveJust around the corner from us, this is perfect for an evening stroll, a morning jog, a weekend hang in the park (bring a picnic but hide the wine bottle), or grab an evening meal of tacos and margaritas at Taco Cina (Danny Meyer). You can see all of Iconic NYC from here - Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and the Chrylser Building.
Essentials
This is really nice supermarket. You can grab groceries, prepared food, some toiletries and beer/cider. They have all the fancy food stuff you might want to treat yourself to.
149 locals recommend
City Acres Market
11 BroadwayThis is really nice supermarket. You can grab groceries, prepared food, some toiletries and beer/cider. They have all the fancy food stuff you might want to treat yourself to.
Getting Around
J&M Trains depart from here - only the J runs on weekends into the city - M will only take you to Essex across the bridge one stop.
64 locals recommend
Marcy Avenue
J&M Trains depart from here - only the J runs on weekends into the city - M will only take you to Essex across the bridge one stop.
East River Ferry stops here - $2.75 one way trip, southbound to DUMBO, FiDi and northbound to N WIlliamsburg, Greenpoint, LIC and 34th Street
35 locals recommend
South Williamsburg station
440 Kent AveEast River Ferry stops here - $2.75 one way trip, southbound to DUMBO, FiDi and northbound to N WIlliamsburg, Greenpoint, LIC and 34th Street
Food Scene
Barano
26 BroadwayYummy Italian and great brunch
Diner
85 BroadwayOur favorite neighboorhod spot - a little pricey but worth the splurge.
Marlow & Sons
81 Broadwayalso has coffee and yummy pastries
Blank Cafe
192 Nassau AvenueBEST ICED COFFEE IN NYC. DARE YOU TO FIND SOMETHING BETTER.
Yummy pastries and coffee for breakfast or a great place to hang out or get some work done.
40 locals recommend
Butler Bake Shop and Espresso Bar
95 S 5th StYummy pastries and coffee for breakfast or a great place to hang out or get some work done.
Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveHave the scones. Trust me.
We haven't tried this place yet - it's brand new and opened by James Beard Chef, Missy Robbins. Let us know what you think!
42 locals recommend
Misi
329 Kent AveWe haven't tried this place yet - it's brand new and opened by James Beard Chef, Missy Robbins. Let us know what you think!
Aurora
70 Grand StYummy Italian - ask to sit outside in the garden.
JANE Motorcycles
396 Wythe AveIt's a motorcycle shop that sells coffee and pastries :)
Flower shop meets coffee shop - great little backyard to meet a friend or read a book.
Homecoming Williamsburg
92 Berry StreetFlower shop meets coffee shop - great little backyard to meet a friend or read a book.
We love the food and the hospitality here - please note though that it's BYOB
20 locals recommend
Tikka Indian Grill
185 Grand StWe love the food and the hospitality here - please note though that it's BYOB
Bia
67 S 6th Stgreat Vietnamese food PLUS fun bar and terrace up by the bridge
Tacocina
25 River Sthas great booze and great tacos
Entertainment & Activities
YO BK - Williamsburg
20 BroadwayGreat Bikram Yoga classes and pilates here
EAST RIVER PILATES | Broadway
Little pilates studio around the corner from us
Drinks and food for order to your seat in this movie theater. Make sure to book tickets in advance. This isn't a spur of the moment type of place.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveDrinks and food for order to your seat in this movie theater. Make sure to book tickets in advance. This isn't a spur of the moment type of place.