Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gates
Nice outdoor space, great beer selection
Barbès
376 9th StSmall bar, great live music in the back room
Insa
328 Douglass StGreat food and private rooms for karaoke. Great for groups!
Fun for adults. The Royal Palms has several shuffleboard courts and great drinks. Fun vibe!
176 abantu bendawo batusa
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StFun for adults. The Royal Palms has several shuffleboard courts and great drinks. Fun vibe!
The Commissioner
247 5th AveFun local bar just steps away
390 Social
Excellent drinks and apps. Dark and moody atmosphere.
Food Scene
Bonnie's Grill
278 5th AveSolid burgers and wings
Stone Park Cafe
324 5th AveHigh end, close by
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveExcellent Italian, neighborhood standard
All things Japanese at this delightful market place. There is a Japanese market and a food court with all Japanese food. You will want to either take the train to 36th Street station or you can drive there. There is plenty of parking in the area.
Part of Industry City which has lots of restaurants and shops from local makers.
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Japan Village
934 3rd AveAll things Japanese at this delightful market place. There is a Japanese market and a food court with all Japanese food. You will want to either take the train to 36th Street station or you can drive there. There is plenty of parking in the area.
Part of Industry City which has lots of restaurants and shops from local makers.
Updated Caribbean cooking & signature cocktails are served in a stylish, island-inspired setting.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Negril BK
256 5th AveUpdated Caribbean cooking & signature cocktails are served in a stylish, island-inspired setting.
Simple Loaf Bakehouse
310 5th AveGreat neighborhood bakery right around the corner
Tava
318 5th AveGreat for takeout. They make their own Turkish bread and it’s delicious!
Pasta Louise Restaurant
Beautiful atmosphere and the pasta is excellent!
Inexpensive but solid food if you are looking for dumplings and noodles. Small menu but delicious.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Dumplings & Things
375 5th AveInexpensive but solid food if you are looking for dumplings and noodles. Small menu but delicious.
La Villa Pizzeria
261 5th AveParks & Nature
Iphaki yaseProspect
Iconic, beautifully designed and convenient
Beautiful botanical garden in the heart of Brooklyn.
2030 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveBeautiful botanical garden in the heart of Brooklyn.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveGreat zoo in the neighborhood
Local park a block away. Playground, open field, basketball and racquetball courts. Perfect for kids of all ages. Also hosts a farmer’s market on Sundays.
Washington Park
Local park a block away. Playground, open field, basketball and racquetball courts. Perfect for kids of all ages. Also hosts a farmer’s market on Sundays.
Arts & Culture
BAM has great live music, theater and performances
115 abantu bendawo batusa
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette AveBAM has great live music, theater and performances
Rotating exhibits including the recently concluded David Bowie installation
3011 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyRotating exhibits including the recently concluded David Bowie installation
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StCTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveNeighborhood grocery store for everyday items
CVS
1070 Flatbush AveToiletries and pharmacy
5th Ave Gourmet Delight
270 5th AvenueCorner store two blocks away for drinks, snacks and light groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StRock climbing gym.
Kick Axe Throwing BROOKLYN
622 Degraw StTry out your axe throwing skills!
Neighborhood movie theater. Great seats and restaurant quality food.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Nitehawk Prospect Park
188 Prospect Park WestNeighborhood movie theater. Great seats and restaurant quality food.