Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
The Saint Austere
The polenta is incredible. Owners are the nicest folks ever.
Barcade
388 Union AveReally popular bar that has old arcade games from the 70s.
Love this place for their oyster selection. They're also known for their good cocktails. $1 oysters every Mon-Fri from 5-7pm.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveLove this place for their oyster selection. They're also known for their good cocktails. $1 oysters every Mon-Fri from 5-7pm.
The rooftop bar here has stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Good place for a drink, but don't expect fancy cocktails; you're paying for the view.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveThe rooftop bar here has stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Good place for a drink, but don't expect fancy cocktails; you're paying for the view.
Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveGood beer bar.
German-style beer hall. Good for day drinking. Sometimes there is a great band playing.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StGerman-style beer hall. Good for day drinking. Sometimes there is a great band playing.
Very hipster bar with younger crowd. On Mondays Rev. Vince Anderson and his Love Choir plays a good show there.
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveVery hipster bar with younger crowd. On Mondays Rev. Vince Anderson and his Love Choir plays a good show there.
Food Scene
Mexican-inspired cuisine. Sit at the bar with a delicious margarita and sample some amazing small plates.
57 locals recommend
Xixa
241 S 4th StMexican-inspired cuisine. Sit at the bar with a delicious margarita and sample some amazing small plates.
Sister restaurant to Xixa. "Anti-kosher" cuisine (seafood, pork) that just happens to be delicious.
188 locals recommend
Traif
229 S 4th StSister restaurant to Xixa. "Anti-kosher" cuisine (seafood, pork) that just happens to be delicious.
Great coffee shop. Free wifi. Outdoor area that actually allows smoking.
157 locals recommend
The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveGreat coffee shop. Free wifi. Outdoor area that actually allows smoking.
Casual seafood restaurant and bar. Also has a happy hour with $1.50 oysters and clams.
90 locals recommend
Extra Fancy
Casual seafood restaurant and bar. Also has a happy hour with $1.50 oysters and clams.
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StFried chicken and pie. Always a line.
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StLove the homemade udon here.
Yebisu
Really good authentic Japanese ramen, easy meal for lunch or dinner.
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveReally good barbecue. Get the brisket.
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveYep, it's a restaurant devoted to meatballs.
Mexican-French restaurant with nice backyard patio. It's a weird combo of cuisine, but it actually works! Try the steak tartare with tomatoes and jalapenos.
71 locals recommend
Santos Anne
366 Union AveMexican-French restaurant with nice backyard patio. It's a weird combo of cuisine, but it actually works! Try the steak tartare with tomatoes and jalapenos.
Fantastic coffee shop. Better for grabbing coffee to go than hanging out (for hanging out I prefer The West Brooklyn).
296 locals recommend
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StFantastic coffee shop. Better for grabbing coffee to go than hanging out (for hanging out I prefer The West Brooklyn).
Lighthouse
145 Borinquen PlGreat for brunch!
Essentials
High-end grocery and cheese shop. They make incredible sandwiches to go.
127 locals recommend
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StHigh-end grocery and cheese shop. They make incredible sandwiches to go.
Everything Else
Part bowling alley, part concert venue, part bar, all good times. Good place to check out a concert!
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AvePart bowling alley, part concert venue, part bar, all good times. Good place to check out a concert!
Grab a sweet treat here. The cookies are a great snack, or indulge in a "cereal milk" soft serve.
170 locals recommend
Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveGrab a sweet treat here. The cookies are a great snack, or indulge in a "cereal milk" soft serve.
Lovely outdoor park frequented by the locals. Good for running, picnicking, etc.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StLovely outdoor park frequented by the locals. Good for running, picnicking, etc.
If you're into yoga, this place offers donation-only Vinyasa classes and $8 hot yoga classes everyday. Check their website for the schedule.
133 locals recommend
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StIf you're into yoga, this place offers donation-only Vinyasa classes and $8 hot yoga classes everyday. Check their website for the schedule.
Walgreens
210 Union AveGood place to grab essentials like medicine, toiletries, etc.
Shopping
Ruby and Scarlett
265 Metropolitan AveWomen's clothing boutique. Fun finds.
Catbird
108 Bedford AveReally popular jewelry store in the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite places to watch a movie. They serve dinner right to your seat, and they also feature movie-themed dishes depending on what's playing.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveOne of my favorite places to watch a movie. They serve dinner right to your seat, and they also feature movie-themed dishes depending on what's playing.