Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is an amazing restaurant. It looks like it was transported from Paris! Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. The cocktails and atmosphere are amazing, as is everything on the menu.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveThis is an amazing restaurant. It looks like it was transported from Paris! Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. The cocktails and atmosphere are amazing, as is everything on the menu.
Tex-mex, but incredible carne asada anything! The nachos are giant and amazing and the guacamole is killer. Jalapeno margaritas are a must!
253 locals recommend
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveTex-mex, but incredible carne asada anything! The nachos are giant and amazing and the guacamole is killer. Jalapeno margaritas are a must!
A cute bar and restauarant. Like the name implies- only open on nights and weekends. Smaller but delicious small plates/tapas and good drinks!
101 locals recommend
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueA cute bar and restauarant. Like the name implies- only open on nights and weekends. Smaller but delicious small plates/tapas and good drinks!
Great tapas restaurant and bar. Cilantro infused tequila margaritas and green tea infused rum mojitos make this place pretty special- also an outside seating beer garden area.
14 locals recommend
Nita Nita
146 Wythe AveGreat tapas restaurant and bar. Cilantro infused tequila margaritas and green tea infused rum mojitos make this place pretty special- also an outside seating beer garden area.
This is an amazing outdoor open market/food stall/vintage outdoor market with tons and tons of food stalls as well as awesome vintage finds. Only open Saturday and Sunday days. A MUST DO!
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveThis is an amazing outdoor open market/food stall/vintage outdoor market with tons and tons of food stalls as well as awesome vintage finds. Only open Saturday and Sunday days. A MUST DO!
Authentic Polish food here! BYOB. Greenpoint is known to be a Polish neighborhood so get a taste of the neighborhood here!
32 locals recommend
Lomzynianka Restaurant
Authentic Polish food here! BYOB. Greenpoint is known to be a Polish neighborhood so get a taste of the neighborhood here!
Drinks & Nightlife
No Name bar is a super hip bar, although loud at night, but has a nice yard out back and a little hidden spot downstairs with 3 seats for dinner!
88 locals recommend
No Name Bar
No Name bar is a super hip bar, although loud at night, but has a nice yard out back and a little hidden spot downstairs with 3 seats for dinner!
This bar has a nice backyard area, DJ's spin at night inside, so a dance party can sometimes be found!
16 locals recommend
Beloved
This bar has a nice backyard area, DJ's spin at night inside, so a dance party can sometimes be found!
Rooftop bar here is great! More of a sports bar downstairs inside, dark and cool on a hot day.
152 locals recommend
Berry Park
4 Berry StRooftop bar here is great! More of a sports bar downstairs inside, dark and cool on a hot day.
Hot toddies in the winter and grilled sandwiches at night! Fun little spot with live music!
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StHot toddies in the winter and grilled sandwiches at night! Fun little spot with live music!
The Flats BKSpeed Coffee
308 Hooper StThis is where all the kids go to dance at night! ;)
This is a good dance joint, don't miss the basement downstairs for the DJ's!
222 locals recommend
Tutu's
25 Bogart StreetThis is a good dance joint, don't miss the basement downstairs for the DJ's!
Arts & Culture
Bowling Alley/Concert Venue/Restaurant with two full bars. This place is fun to visit. Somewhat expensive bowling (the gutter is cheaper) but is something to see.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling Alley/Concert Venue/Restaurant with two full bars. This place is fun to visit. Somewhat expensive bowling (the gutter is cheaper) but is something to see.
The Gutter
200 N 14th StCheap bowling with bar! A little grimy and grungy but a good time!
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StSwimming pool here for hot summer days!
Running track, tennis courts and fun place to lay out and socialize or people watch during the summer. Bring your towel, bikini top and frisbee!
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StRunning track, tennis courts and fun place to lay out and socialize or people watch during the summer. Bring your towel, bikini top and frisbee!
Music venue. Check the schedule online to see who's playing. Normally a small cover fee.
56 locals recommend
Glasslands Gallery
289 Kent AvenueMusic venue. Check the schedule online to see who's playing. Normally a small cover fee.
Everything Else
The rooftop bar here has a great view of the city as well as brooklyn. Upper end, more expensive cocktails but very nice.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveThe rooftop bar here has a great view of the city as well as brooklyn. Upper end, more expensive cocktails but very nice.
Walk down to the water and watch the sun set over the Manhattan Skyline here! Nice to relax during the day as well.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveWalk down to the water and watch the sun set over the Manhattan Skyline here! Nice to relax during the day as well.