Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Tar Pit
135 Woodpoint RdThe staff is incredibly sweet and the pastries are always fresh!
The portions are HUGE, affordable. The space is beautiful with an outdoor patio in the back. Insanely good food (everything is delicious) and they sometimes have live jazz music. It's a very romantic date spot ;)
Kestè Williamsburg
The portions are HUGE, affordable. The space is beautiful with an outdoor patio in the back. Insanely good food (everything is delicious) and they sometimes have live jazz music. It's a very romantic date spot ;)
Amazing food, beautiful interior and sweet staff. Cocktails and wine are a must. Make sure to get a reservation for the weekend, it's a new and popular place!
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Llama Inn
50 Withers StAmazing food, beautiful interior and sweet staff. Cocktails and wine are a must. Make sure to get a reservation for the weekend, it's a new and popular place!
Famous Blue Bottle has a home right in Williamsburg with fresh drip coffee and yummy yogurt.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StFamous Blue Bottle has a home right in Williamsburg with fresh drip coffee and yummy yogurt.
Delicious food set in a Diner for a unique and hip ambience. The burger is famous and they have great brunch too!
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Diner
85 BroadwayDelicious food set in a Diner for a unique and hip ambience. The burger is famous and they have great brunch too!
This iconic waterfront market has an array of foods and desserts to enjoy on the weekends.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveThis iconic waterfront market has an array of foods and desserts to enjoy on the weekends.
Diner/pub food that's high quality. A neighborhood gem, people come here for the relaxed vibes, fun music and great cocktails.
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Extra Fancy
Diner/pub food that's high quality. A neighborhood gem, people come here for the relaxed vibes, fun music and great cocktails.
Matcha pastries and matcha tea! Delicious, you can enjoy the tea in any way you desire since it's one of the first matcha bars in Brooklyn!
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MatchaBar
Matcha pastries and matcha tea! Delicious, you can enjoy the tea in any way you desire since it's one of the first matcha bars in Brooklyn!
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveFresh coffee and pastries is all you'll ever need.
The best Moroccan dinner and brunch spot with a beautiful space in the back.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveThe best Moroccan dinner and brunch spot with a beautiful space in the back.
One of the best Japanese spots in Williamsburg with beautiful and expansive all-white interior, extensive sake and drinks menu, fresh fish and inviting staff.
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1 OR 8
229 Dekalb AvenueOne of the best Japanese spots in Williamsburg with beautiful and expansive all-white interior, extensive sake and drinks menu, fresh fish and inviting staff.
Careful about coming here on the weekends, it's the most popular brunch spot in Williamsburg (and for good reason!)
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveCareful about coming here on the weekends, it's the most popular brunch spot in Williamsburg (and for good reason!)
This Italian restaurant is a hidden gem, run by Italian owners and staff, they know what they're talking about.
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Naked Dog
47 Java StThis Italian restaurant is a hidden gem, run by Italian owners and staff, they know what they're talking about.
Indonesian food in a quiet and intimate space with an American twist (get the chicken wings!)
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Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveIndonesian food in a quiet and intimate space with an American twist (get the chicken wings!)
Roberta's
261 Moore StSome say it's the best pizza in Brooklyn.
Always fresh, and just a couple blocks away. They also deliver if you want a treat at home!
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Hummus Market
361 Graham AveAlways fresh, and just a couple blocks away. They also deliver if you want a treat at home!
This is our go-to restaurant for when family or friends come to visit. It's affordable, yummy Italian and there's something on the menu for everyone. Make sure to steal a spot on the patio when it's nice out!
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Aurora
70 Grand StThis is our go-to restaurant for when family or friends come to visit. It's affordable, yummy Italian and there's something on the menu for everyone. Make sure to steal a spot on the patio when it's nice out!
Barbecue meat joint, make sure you prepare yourself for this hefty meal.
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBarbecue meat joint, make sure you prepare yourself for this hefty meal.
Bar stools, quick service, but still classy and the one of the best affordable ramen's ever.
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Yebisu
Bar stools, quick service, but still classy and the one of the best affordable ramen's ever.
Momofuku's famous Milk Bar is just a short walk away from home and it's a MUST try. Whether you get the compost cookie or just cereal ice cream, you're going to want seconds.
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Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveMomofuku's famous Milk Bar is just a short walk away from home and it's a MUST try. Whether you get the compost cookie or just cereal ice cream, you're going to want seconds.
Reunion
544 Union AveInsane brunch. 'Nuff said.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music, food and overall a great place to get drinks on a night out.
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St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StGreat live music, food and overall a great place to get drinks on a night out.
Local artists and international ones play here. There's a huge record store in the front complete with a coffee shop during the day and a music venue in the back that's awesome for dancing.
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Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StLocal artists and international ones play here. There's a huge record store in the front complete with a coffee shop during the day and a music venue in the back that's awesome for dancing.
Williamsburg's go-to club spot with multiple rooms and a great roof with views of New York City. Check out the website for DJ sets.
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Output
74 Wythe AveWilliamsburg's go-to club spot with multiple rooms and a great roof with views of New York City. Check out the website for DJ sets.
If you're looking for something fancy with a Williamsburg flare, this is a perfect spot for you. Why? It's a craft beer bar with an intellectual approach and a compact menu.
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Tørst
615 Manhattan AveIf you're looking for something fancy with a Williamsburg flare, this is a perfect spot for you. Why? It's a craft beer bar with an intellectual approach and a compact menu.
Huge space, great for groups and fun music. They have a pool table in the back and an outdoor space. You're sure to meet new people and friends.
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StHuge space, great for groups and fun music. They have a pool table in the back and an outdoor space. You're sure to meet new people and friends.
Basik
323 Graham AveYummy cocktails and food. There's a nice patio and live music!
When it's nice out, there's a roof deck that's a great place to sit around and chat with a drink
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Berry Park
4 Berry StWhen it's nice out, there's a roof deck that's a great place to sit around and chat with a drink
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StGreat cocktails, cool vibes and fun, beachy music.
This bar has comedy on Sunday nights. Check out the website. The comedians themselves are writers of shows like Girls, The Daily Show or are actors!
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Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveThis bar has comedy on Sunday nights. Check out the website. The comedians themselves are writers of shows like Girls, The Daily Show or are actors!
Bon Appetit Magazine: "Expect perfect oysters, lovingly prepared off-cuts of meat, tangy homemade ferments, and seasonal vegetables. Natural wines, smart-but-not-smart-ass cocktails, and local suds keep everyone loose."
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Achilles Heel
180 West StBon Appetit Magazine: "Expect perfect oysters, lovingly prepared off-cuts of meat, tangy homemade ferments, and seasonal vegetables. Natural wines, smart-but-not-smart-ass cocktails, and local suds keep everyone loose."
Foursquare: "Cozy, dimly lit, not overly crowded. Creative cocktails. Be warned that they only take cash."
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Featherweight
135 Graham AveFoursquare: "Cozy, dimly lit, not overly crowded. Creative cocktails. Be warned that they only take cash."
Entertainment & Activities
When you sit down in your seat, you'll have your own waiter and table for an impeccable and intimate movie-night experience where you can order food, wine, cocktails, and still enjoy new and vintage films! I recommend buying tickets online to make sure you have a seat when you arrive!
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveWhen you sit down in your seat, you'll have your own waiter and table for an impeccable and intimate movie-night experience where you can order food, wine, cocktails, and still enjoy new and vintage films! I recommend buying tickets online to make sure you have a seat when you arrive!
Bowling right in the heart of Williamsburg! Lots of fun and games here. Check out the website to see if there's live music (bands play here all the time) because then there's a cover charge.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling right in the heart of Williamsburg! Lots of fun and games here. Check out the website to see if there's live music (bands play here all the time) because then there's a cover charge.
Barcade
388 Union AveSuper chill and fun vintage arcade games.
Essentials
Graham Market
247 Graham AveOur favorite local grocery store
Very sweet staff that for extra will clean, dry and fold your laundry for you when you're too busy to take care of it yourself.
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Graham Laundromat
174 Graham AveVery sweet staff that for extra will clean, dry and fold your laundry for you when you're too busy to take care of it yourself.
Everything Else
Snacks, drinks, and a public pool that's great to socialize and tan when it's extra hot out! Go to the website and pay/save a spot for a day of luxury.
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StSnacks, drinks, and a public pool that's great to socialize and tan when it's extra hot out! Go to the website and pay/save a spot for a day of luxury.
Parks & Nature
There's a running track, tennis courts, dog runs and everything you need in a park.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StThere's a running track, tennis courts, dog runs and everything you need in a park.
The park located between Williamsburg and Bushwick that's perfect for families. It's equipped with a big playground for the kicks, a sand pit, tennis courts, skateboard park, dog run, and a large field for gallivanting!
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Cooper Park
Maspeth AvenueThe park located between Williamsburg and Bushwick that's perfect for families. It's equipped with a big playground for the kicks, a sand pit, tennis courts, skateboard park, dog run, and a large field for gallivanting!
Totally underestimated park in Brooklyn, just a short drive or subway ride away. It features rolling hills, trails and ponds that make you feel like you're on the edge of the city. We love coming here.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Totally underestimated park in Brooklyn, just a short drive or subway ride away. It features rolling hills, trails and ponds that make you feel like you're on the edge of the city. We love coming here.
Sightseeing
Perfect for a scenic walk. Make sure to go on off-hours since it can get very busy during the day on weekends.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadePerfect for a scenic walk. Make sure to go on off-hours since it can get very busy during the day on weekends.
Walk, bike or run across the Williamsburg bridge at into LES Manhattan!
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IWilliamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathWalk, bike or run across the Williamsburg bridge at into LES Manhattan!
We recommend that you take a cheap ferry ride going from this stop all the way to Manhattan. It's fast, and the views are beautiful from all sides.
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South Williamsburg station
440 Kent AveWe recommend that you take a cheap ferry ride going from this stop all the way to Manhattan. It's fast, and the views are beautiful from all sides.