Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Very hip, friendly baristas. Small table outside is perfect spot for people watching on a Sunday afternoon.
70 locals recommend
Marcy & Myrtle
574 Marcy AveVery hip, friendly baristas. Small table outside is perfect spot for people watching on a Sunday afternoon.
Delicious brunch! Very busy sometimes, but very fun, popular British style pub. (We love the chicken & waffles dish!)
505 locals recommend
Black Swan
Delicious brunch! Very busy sometimes, but very fun, popular British style pub. (We love the chicken & waffles dish!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Unpretentious, come as you are, authentic, artsy locals bar. Often hosts local artists' work, backyard BBQ's, great DJ's, and movie screenings. Has a photobooth, several sofas. EVERYONE KNOWS OLIVIER!
131 locals recommend
Project Parlor
742 Myrtle AveUnpretentious, come as you are, authentic, artsy locals bar. Often hosts local artists' work, backyard BBQ's, great DJ's, and movie screenings. Has a photobooth, several sofas. EVERYONE KNOWS OLIVIER!
Brooklyn Stoops
748 Myrtle AvenueBar/Coffeeshop. Not thrilling, but nearby.
Kings of Karaoke on Tuesday nights is hilarious fun! Smaller rock bar in the front with pool table, very large dining room and performance space in the back. Tasty but pricey BBQ. (Roast beef!)
115 locals recommend
Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle AvenueKings of Karaoke on Tuesday nights is hilarious fun! Smaller rock bar in the front with pool table, very large dining room and performance space in the back. Tasty but pricey BBQ. (Roast beef!)
The Bridges
66 Water StreetBurlesque Show every Saturday night.
FUN date night. Not fancy at all. Like a giant basement, it is underground and filled with board games, shuffle board, ping pong, and often features fantastic Jazz musicians. Beer and wine only.
184 locals recommend
Fat Cat
75 Christopher StFUN date night. Not fancy at all. Like a giant basement, it is underground and filled with board games, shuffle board, ping pong, and often features fantastic Jazz musicians. Beer and wine only.
Everything Else
New Bell Car Services
640 Myrtle AveFairly fast and reliable.
YOGA on Sunday mornings with our good friend DM! Very chill gym. Has a small sauna, cozy decor. Right across from McCarren Park. Great hipster people watching and shopping nearby.
Human@Ease Fitness & Wellness Center
YOGA on Sunday mornings with our good friend DM! Very chill gym. Has a small sauna, cozy decor. Right across from McCarren Park. Great hipster people watching and shopping nearby.
Kind of grimy in the best possible way. OLD SCHOOL bathhouse. Great massages, though the masseurs can be pushy in trying to get you to accept their services. Classic New York experience.
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StKind of grimy in the best possible way. OLD SCHOOL bathhouse. Great massages, though the masseurs can be pushy in trying to get you to accept their services. Classic New York experience.
Shopping
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveHuge drug store.
Essentials
Average produce and food, but go for the experience - Hasidic, kosher grocery store. Sometimes has late hours. (Not open on Sabbath).
24 locals recommend
Chestnut Supermarket
700 Myrtle AveAverage produce and food, but go for the experience - Hasidic, kosher grocery store. Sometimes has late hours. (Not open on Sabbath).
Open 24 hours. Very upscale grocery store, lots of healthy, organic products, but somewhat pricey.
51 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market Viii
536 Myrtle AveOpen 24 hours. Very upscale grocery store, lots of healthy, organic products, but somewhat pricey.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful sculpture garden open to the public during the daytime. Historic Brooklyn institution.
103 locals recommend
Santander Bank
Beautiful sculpture garden open to the public during the daytime. Historic Brooklyn institution.
Pride of Brooklyn! Has amazing performances, films, and events. Prices for tickets vary, but are generally very reasonable.
115 locals recommend
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette AvePride of Brooklyn! Has amazing performances, films, and events. Prices for tickets vary, but are generally very reasonable.
Vered used to work here as a barker. Best, grittiest comedy club. Where all the best comedians go to hone their acts. (They - Louis CK, etc., won't be on the line up, but they show up late at night).
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StVered used to work here as a barker. Best, grittiest comedy club. Where all the best comedians go to hone their acts. (They - Louis CK, etc., won't be on the line up, but they show up late at night).
Great exhibits. Nice place to sit outside during the summer. Next to botanical garden.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat exhibits. Nice place to sit outside during the summer. Next to botanical garden.
Amazing summer programs and concerts - most for free! Nice outdoor space. We usually take a blanket and sit with friends on the grass. So nice, especially after our cold winters!
113 locals recommend
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestAmazing summer programs and concerts - most for free! Nice outdoor space. We usually take a blanket and sit with friends on the grass. So nice, especially after our cold winters!
Sightseeing
Great views, beautiful site of urban renewal. Former abandoned elevated railway transformed into art and flora filled promenade. Catch a sunset and then go to art gallery openings on Thursday nights.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Great views, beautiful site of urban renewal. Former abandoned elevated railway transformed into art and flora filled promenade. Catch a sunset and then go to art gallery openings on Thursday nights.
Classic New York site. Boardwalk has great dance parties in the summertime. Mermaid parade on the first weekend of the summer is also not to miss.
128 locals recommend
Luna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveClassic New York site. Boardwalk has great dance parties in the summertime. Mermaid parade on the first weekend of the summer is also not to miss.
Walk across it. It gets crowded, but it is a beautiful bridge with wonderful views of the skyline. (Please make sure to stay in your lane, though! Don't walk into bike lane please!)
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWalk across it. It gets crowded, but it is a beautiful bridge with wonderful views of the skyline. (Please make sure to stay in your lane, though! Don't walk into bike lane please!)