The Local Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StSo many greats in music have come out/through this theater
When you're want to walk locally to learn more about the neighborhood and culture you're residing in take a walk over to the Schomburg Center.
The exhibits are beautiful and insightful as is the book/merchandise store.
Make sure to visit during your stay.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdWhen you're want to walk locally to learn more about the neighborhood and culture you're residing in take a walk over to the Schomburg Center.
The exhibits are beautiful and insightful as is the book/merchandise store.
Make sure to visit during your stay.
Sightseeing
CURRENTLY they are under construction it is NOT open or due to building bit being complete at this time.
Hopefully we are able to enjoy them again in 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetExciting exhibits; culture
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local Bar/Restaurant mingle, hear good music and get a good drink
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdGreat local Bar/Restaurant mingle, hear good music and get a good drink
If you are into sports...this bar is for you
There is never a dull moment there; you will enjoy yourself
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdIf you are into sports...this bar is for you
There is never a dull moment there; you will enjoy yourself
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdIt is an enjoyable bar and restaurant.
Check them out.
Angel of Harlem
2272 Frederick Douglass BlvdCove Lounge
325 Malcolm X BlvdFood Scene
Good burgers and fries for sure, oh and the photos on the wall are worth taking a look at
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StGood burgers and fries for sure, oh and the photos on the wall are worth taking a look at
Yes this is THE Sylvia's the you'll find in just about all New York brochures as a must do when visiting New York.
Located 10 blocks away.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdYes this is THE Sylvia's the you'll find in just about all New York brochures as a must do when visiting New York.
Located 10 blocks away.
As DD is closer there are people that only have taste buds for Starbucks :)
The one in the neighborhood is located at
-125th St & Lenox Ave
753 locals recommend
Starbucks
301 W 145th StAs DD is closer there are people that only have taste buds for Starbucks :)
The one in the neighborhood is located at
-125th St & Lenox Ave
I have been here for dinner, during the day when there wasn't a brunch menu and during brunch on Saturday and Sunday; I enjoy the brunch menu more every time.
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdI have been here for dinner, during the day when there wasn't a brunch menu and during brunch on Saturday and Sunday; I enjoy the brunch menu more every time.
The food is good and the wait staff...for the most part are on point.
115 locals recommend
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThe food is good and the wait staff...for the most part are on point.
The food is great and my server Costa...who I believe is the manager was amazingly informative and helpful.
147 locals recommend
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveThe food is great and my server Costa...who I believe is the manager was amazingly informative and helpful.
If you're looking for a quick breakfast, coffee...right around the corner is a DD
46 locals recommend
Dunkin'
3504 BroadwayIf you're looking for a quick breakfast, coffee...right around the corner is a DD
Their HAPPY HOUR makes you happy!
Most of the tacos are $3 during HAPPY HOUR and the drinks are good. Oh! but there seems to always be a problem with the frozen drinks during HAPPY HOUR...they're not that frozen...at all...HOWEVER...ALL the other drinks are GOOD!
90 locals recommend
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdTheir HAPPY HOUR makes you happy!
Most of the tacos are $3 during HAPPY HOUR and the drinks are good. Oh! but there seems to always be a problem with the frozen drinks during HAPPY HOUR...they're not that frozen...at all...HOWEVER...ALL the other drinks are GOOD!
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StBierstrasse Harlem Beer Garden
701 W 133rd Stsexy taco
2340 Adam Clayton Powell Junior BoulevardParks & Nature
As the weather picks up and the sun shines bright this is one location that I enjoy going to for relaxation, people watching, enjoying a good book and sightseeing.
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthAs the weather picks up and the sun shines bright this is one location that I enjoy going to for relaxation, people watching, enjoying a good book and sightseeing.
Shopping
Marshalls
125 W 125th StDiscounted clothing and just about all else.
T.J. Maxx
815 Hutchinson River PkwyDiscounted clothing and just about all else.
Victoria's Secret
640 5th AveBath & Body Works
112118 W 125th StOld Navy
300 W 125th StBanana Republic Factory Store
261 W 125th StGap Factory
264 W 125th St