Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely chill bar with backyard patio and flower shop in the front. Good beer selection.
244 recommandé par les habitants
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdA lovely chill bar with backyard patio and flower shop in the front. Good beer selection.
This place is a music venue with private rooms for karaoke and a bar, restaurant, and club.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveThis place is a music venue with private rooms for karaoke and a bar, restaurant, and club.
Classic cocktails & light fare in the ornate Grand Central offices of a 1920's mogul. It's stunning and the drinks are very good.
45 recommandé par les habitants
The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt AveClassic cocktails & light fare in the ornate Grand Central offices of a 1920's mogul. It's stunning and the drinks are very good.
If you like sake, this is a fun place to go with a large selection and good snacks.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StIf you like sake, this is a fun place to go with a large selection and good snacks.
Entertainment & Activities
The beach and boardwalk are full of things to do. For the amusement park lover, this little mainstay doesn't disappoint. I like taking the Wonder Wheel for the amazing view of the beach.
663 recommandé par les habitants
Coney Island
The beach and boardwalk are full of things to do. For the amusement park lover, this little mainstay doesn't disappoint. I like taking the Wonder Wheel for the amazing view of the beach.
Beer, craft cocktails, and food served at patrons' seats. The brunch screenings are a lot of fun.
941 recommandé par les habitants
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveBeer, craft cocktails, and food served at patrons' seats. The brunch screenings are a lot of fun.
Parks & Nature
Has a lively queer section, but also an area that has more families. It's one of the more popular beaches with locals.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdHas a lively queer section, but also an area that has more families. It's one of the more popular beaches with locals.
It's a 20 minute walk from the apt and has plenty of space and trails to wander around, and open areas to settle in for a picnic.
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
It's a 20 minute walk from the apt and has plenty of space and trails to wander around, and open areas to settle in for a picnic.
Arts & Culture
It's super touristy, but one of the best museums in the city. A must see for art lovers or those looking do something cultural.
2653 recommandé par les habitants
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIt's super touristy, but one of the best museums in the city. A must see for art lovers or those looking do something cultural.
They often have good temporary exhibits. The David Bowie exhibit runs through July 15 and 'Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960–1985' runs through July 22.
3011 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThey often have good temporary exhibits. The David Bowie exhibit runs through July 15 and 'Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960–1985' runs through July 22.
Sightseeing
The Staten Island Ferry goes by the Statue of Liberty and the views of the city are amazing.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StThe Staten Island Ferry goes by the Statue of Liberty and the views of the city are amazing.
There is always something happening here and it's a nice little park. Also, lots of history surrounding this park.
946 recommandé par les habitants
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareThere is always something happening here and it's a nice little park. Also, lots of history surrounding this park.
Yes Wall Street is here, but this is where you go for skyscraper bathing. Lots of interesting architecture. If you go down toward Water Street there bars and food. The South Street Sea Port if also not far.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Financial District
Yes Wall Street is here, but this is where you go for skyscraper bathing. Lots of interesting architecture. If you go down toward Water Street there bars and food. The South Street Sea Port if also not far.
Food Scene
So many tasty options here. Look out for dim sum places, noodle shops, and bakeries.
497 recommandé par les habitants
Chinatown
So many tasty options here. Look out for dim sum places, noodle shops, and bakeries.
Korean food, of course! But also some of the best karaoke spots.
159 recommandé par les habitants
Koreatown
Korean food, of course! But also some of the best karaoke spots.
There are many excellent restaurants in this neighborhood. Side note: vegans will be pleased with the variety of good options here.
997 recommandé par les habitants
Williamsburg
There are many excellent restaurants in this neighborhood. Side note: vegans will be pleased with the variety of good options here.
Great coffee and really close to Washington Square Park.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StGreat coffee and really close to Washington Square Park.
Essentials
Carnival Fruits & Vegetables
130 Church AveWalgreens
9408 3rd AveFlatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdThe Gilded Grape
727 Church AveLiquor & Wine Store
For all your beer needs. Also, they have good fresh baked bread.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Cortelyou Craft Beer
1211 Cortelyou RdFor all your beer needs. Also, they have good fresh baked bread.
A supermarket for groceries, frozen food, household amenities, and beer. Has a deli counter etc.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Foodtown of Kensington
382 McDonald AveA supermarket for groceries, frozen food, household amenities, and beer. Has a deli counter etc.