Sightseeing
A few blocks away is beautiful Prospect Park, home to the Prospect Park Zoo, Ice Skating Rink, Vintage Carousel and, in Summer, Brooklyn Bandshell concerts and Smorgasburg Food Market.
Take a stroll and explore, we’ve provided a picnic kit for you to enjoy!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
A few blocks away is beautiful Prospect Park, home to the Prospect Park Zoo, Ice Skating Rink, Vintage Carousel and, in Summer, Brooklyn Bandshell concerts and Smorgasburg Food Market.
Take a stroll and explore, we’ve provided a picnic kit for you to enjoy!
An urban oasis across 52 acres and founded in 1910. If you visit in spring, the annual Cherry Blossom festival is a must see - the biggest display outside of Japan.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAn urban oasis across 52 acres and founded in 1910. If you visit in spring, the annual Cherry Blossom festival is a must see - the biggest display outside of Japan.
A world class Art Museum located at the top of Prospect Park, containing permanent ancient and modern art collections as well as temporary exhibitions. It’s New York’s second largest museum after the MET.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyA world class Art Museum located at the top of Prospect Park, containing permanent ancient and modern art collections as well as temporary exhibitions. It’s New York’s second largest museum after the MET.
Operated by the Wildlife Conservation societies and located on the edge of Prospect Park, you can view over 170 species here.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveOperated by the Wildlife Conservation societies and located on the edge of Prospect Park, you can view over 170 species here.
This lakeside activity center hosts rollerblading in the Summer and Ice Skating in the winter! Check our their website for classes and events.
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrThis lakeside activity center hosts rollerblading in the Summer and Ice Skating in the winter! Check our their website for classes and events.
Food scene
For amazing Roman style Pizza (PINSA!) and delicious Pasta, Camillo is our favorite local spot. Named after the inventor of the Negroni, you’ll find a dozen variations on the menu here.
All pastas can be made gluten free!
60 locals recommend
Camillo
1146 Nostrand Ave.For amazing Roman style Pizza (PINSA!) and delicious Pasta, Camillo is our favorite local spot. Named after the inventor of the Negroni, you’ll find a dozen variations on the menu here.
All pastas can be made gluten free!
An intimate, 20 seat neighborhood ham bar run by a Sommelier and wine-maker. Sip delicious wine while they cut your ham on an antique flywheel slicer.
(Hot tip: next door is their little store where you can buy sandwiches and snacks during the day)
& Sons Ham Bar
447 Rogers AveAn intimate, 20 seat neighborhood ham bar run by a Sommelier and wine-maker. Sip delicious wine while they cut your ham on an antique flywheel slicer.
(Hot tip: next door is their little store where you can buy sandwiches and snacks during the day)
This is now called NAMES! Casual spot for classic and smoked ramen bowls, plus other comfort foods like fried chicken.
29 locals recommend
Mo's Original
453 Rogers AveThis is now called NAMES! Casual spot for classic and smoked ramen bowls, plus other comfort foods like fried chicken.
Modern American restaurant, serving an experimental tasting menu based on local produce. The menu changes daily and this is a special occasion / expensive, reservation only restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Honey Badger
67 Fenimore StModern American restaurant, serving an experimental tasting menu based on local produce. The menu changes daily and this is a special occasion / expensive, reservation only restaurant.
Slowloris
556 Flatbush AveSolid spot for bibimbap and other delicious Korean staples.
Intimate Mom & Pop Eatery featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes such as shawarma platters and pita.
36 locals recommend
Kulushkat
1137 Washington AveIntimate Mom & Pop Eatery featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes such as shawarma platters and pita.
Flatbush Thai Corp
561 Flatbush AvenueOur local Thai restaurant, a staple for take out!
Fiona's Bar
562 Flatbush AvenueEclectic Tavern inspired bar for casual cocktails.
Rustic-chic bar offering burgers, sandwiches and rotating craft beers.
201 locals recommend
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveRustic-chic bar offering burgers, sandwiches and rotating craft beers.
hamlet coffee company
465 Rogers AveLess than a block away, our favorite.
Hibiscus Brew
546 Flatbush AveSmoothie bar for fresh juices and Acai bowls.
Beautifully curated selection of wine and spirits.
If you’re a gin drinker, be sure to pick up a bottle of Suncliffe - local, female and LGBTQ owned gin with wild foraged botanicals.
18 locals recommend
DRINK PLG Wine & Spirits
492 Flatbush AveBeautifully curated selection of wine and spirits.
If you’re a gin drinker, be sure to pick up a bottle of Suncliffe - local, female and LGBTQ owned gin with wild foraged botanicals.
Brooklyn Beer & Soda
507 Flatbush AveIf it’s beer, you’ll find it here.
Lincoln Market
633 Marcy AveNice grocery store with a wide selection.
High-end Jewish & Eastern European-inspired fare, plus pastries & wine, in a cool, boho-chic venue.
Agi's Counter
High-end Jewish & Eastern European-inspired fare, plus pastries & wine, in a cool, boho-chic venue.
Aunts et Uncles
Amazing vegan spot!
Kingfisher
Incredible fine dining restaurant with fresh seafood and local ingredients.
Vyne Yard Wine Shop
594 Rogers AveBeautifully curated selection of natural and interesting wines!
Mockingbird Taco
Breakfast tacos Thurs-Sunday!