Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Hipster bar with a free 9-hole mini-golf course in the back yard.
81 locals raden deze aan
Bushwick Country Club
608 Grand StHipster bar with a free 9-hole mini-golf course in the back yard.
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveA FREE pizza with every beer. Need I say more?!
Nice upscale neighborhood bar that manages to avoid pretentiousness while remaining somewhat cool. All NY state beers on the menu too!
52 locals raden deze aan
Matt Torrey's
46 Bushwick AveNice upscale neighborhood bar that manages to avoid pretentiousness while remaining somewhat cool. All NY state beers on the menu too!
This surfing-themed bar/restaurant has real beach sand on the floor and a beautiful back yard. Great chowder too!
47 locals raden deze aan
Surf Bar
139 N 6th StThis surfing-themed bar/restaurant has real beach sand on the floor and a beautiful back yard. Great chowder too!
Our favorite new local bar. Great cocktails, rare liquors, nice bites and an old-school nautical theme. They have a large outdoor area too.
82 locals raden deze aan
The Drink
228 Manhattan AvenueOur favorite new local bar. Great cocktails, rare liquors, nice bites and an old-school nautical theme. They have a large outdoor area too.
Amazing whiskey bar with an unbelievable scotch and bourbon menu and a hip yet friendly vibe. Love this place!
112 locals raden deze aan
Noorman's Kil
609 Grand StAmazing whiskey bar with an unbelievable scotch and bourbon menu and a hip yet friendly vibe. Love this place!
Just a great low-key neighborhood bar. Always a friendly crowd here and the owner is often on hand to socialize with the customers.
125 locals raden deze aan
Harefield Road
769 Metropolitan AveJust a great low-key neighborhood bar. Always a friendly crowd here and the owner is often on hand to socialize with the customers.
Super cool kitschy bar where folks rave about the drinks and the bacon-wrapped hot dogs!
78 locals raden deze aan
The Anchored Inn
57 Waterbury StSuper cool kitschy bar where folks rave about the drinks and the bacon-wrapped hot dogs!
The Shanty
79 Richardson StA bar where they distill their own gin? Classic Williamsburg.
A tiny neighborhood bar with a small back patio - this place serves up massive fun on weekend nights and even weeknights can often get crazy. One of our favorites!
7 locals raden deze aan
Kings County Saloon
1 Knickerbocker AvenueA tiny neighborhood bar with a small back patio - this place serves up massive fun on weekend nights and even weeknights can often get crazy. One of our favorites!
This intimate neighborhood bar has a cute back patio and wonderful live jazz on Sunday nights.
108 locals raden deze aan
Basik
323 Graham AveThis intimate neighborhood bar has a cute back patio and wonderful live jazz on Sunday nights.
Want to bring home some of the best local brews and enjoy them on our deck? This is one of the best beer specialty stores in the neighborhood!
22 locals raden deze aan
Beer Street
413 Graham AveWant to bring home some of the best local brews and enjoy them on our deck? This is one of the best beer specialty stores in the neighborhood!
I'm calling this a "bar" because its not a place you would go for a full dinner. Instead our friends serve incredible small plates designed to pair with a fantastic wine and cheese selection.
40 locals raden deze aan
Humboldt & Jackson
434 Humboldt StI'm calling this a "bar" because its not a place you would go for a full dinner. Instead our friends serve incredible small plates designed to pair with a fantastic wine and cheese selection.
Lovely intimate bar with regular live music performances at no cost. Has a wonderful neighborhood feel.
90 locals raden deze aan
Troost
1011 Manhattan AveLovely intimate bar with regular live music performances at no cost. Has a wonderful neighborhood feel.
This place has an awesome rooftop bar and tons of pop-up events, live music and film nights. A true local favorite!
42 locals raden deze aan
Our Wicked Lady
153 Morgan AveThis place has an awesome rooftop bar and tons of pop-up events, live music and film nights. A true local favorite!
This huge bar / restaurant specializes in North Carolina-style barbecue and craft beer.
43 locals raden deze aan
Arrogant Swine
173 Morgan AveThis huge bar / restaurant specializes in North Carolina-style barbecue and craft beer.
A classy, relaxing vibe (with no TVs in sight), amazing cocktails, great service and very reasonable prices combine to make this one of our favorite spots for "date night". Truly a neighborhood gem!
34 locals raden deze aan
The Topaz
251 Bushwick AveA classy, relaxing vibe (with no TVs in sight), amazing cocktails, great service and very reasonable prices combine to make this one of our favorite spots for "date night". Truly a neighborhood gem!
Arts & Culture
A wonderful, kitchy storefront museum showcasing weird and amazing items and stories of "The City".
39 locals raden deze aan
The City Reliquary Museum
370 Metropolitan AveA wonderful, kitchy storefront museum showcasing weird and amazing items and stories of "The City".
Without a doubt the very best place to see a movie in NYC. You can eat a full meal at your seat (with custom drinks mixed for every movie)! The ticket prices are lower than almost any other theater!
941 locals raden deze aan
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveWithout a doubt the very best place to see a movie in NYC. You can eat a full meal at your seat (with custom drinks mixed for every movie)! The ticket prices are lower than almost any other theater!
indieScreen
285 Kent AvenueA very hip indie movie theater/bar combo. Art house all the way!
A fully green-powered bowling alley, restaurant AND live music venue. This place is the full Williamsburg experience!
825 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveA fully green-powered bowling alley, restaurant AND live music venue. This place is the full Williamsburg experience!
One of the most famous music venues in Manhattan just moved to Williamsburg!
234 locals raden deze aan
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveOne of the most famous music venues in Manhattan just moved to Williamsburg!
Pierogi
155 Suffolk StreetAn excellent art gallery - even by Williamburg's standards.
An amazing wonderland with classes in arts and crafts of every kind, from metal work and computer aided design to knitting. Great free events every week too!
13 locals raden deze aan
3rd Ward
195 Morgan AveAn amazing wonderland with classes in arts and crafts of every kind, from metal work and computer aided design to knitting. Great free events every week too!
Amazing music and bookstore with live performances, free ping pong and a space made out of repurposed shipping containers!
130 locals raden deze aan
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StAmazing music and bookstore with live performances, free ping pong and a space made out of repurposed shipping containers!
This tiny, raw and intimate space is a great place to get acquainted w Williamsburg's performance art scene and get a feel for why so many artists call this neighborhood home.
Panoply Performance Laboratory
104 Meserole StThis tiny, raw and intimate space is a great place to get acquainted w Williamsburg's performance art scene and get a feel for why so many artists call this neighborhood home.
This high-tech event space has cool happenings almost nightly. Check out the schedule at livestreampublic.nyc!
Livestream Public
195 Morgan AveThis high-tech event space has cool happenings almost nightly. Check out the schedule at livestreampublic.nyc!
This stunning acoustic hall features music from many traditions from world to classical to rock - in a space that must be seen (and heard) to be believed. Don't miss it!
55 locals raden deze aan
National Sawdust
80 N 6th StThis stunning acoustic hall features music from many traditions from world to classical to rock - in a space that must be seen (and heard) to be believed. Don't miss it!
Food Scene
Super-authentic, super-fresh Italian cooking. Nice cozy feeling too.
122 locals raden deze aan
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveSuper-authentic, super-fresh Italian cooking. Nice cozy feeling too.
Some of the best Mexican food you can get in the city. A bit high-end, but authentic and worth the price.
277 locals raden deze aan
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveSome of the best Mexican food you can get in the city. A bit high-end, but authentic and worth the price.
My grandmother was Puerto Rican. She made the best rice & beans ever, but this funky restaurant comes close. Order the "arroz con gandules" and get red beans on top. Super-cheap too!
Los Primos
704 Grand StMy grandmother was Puerto Rican. She made the best rice & beans ever, but this funky restaurant comes close. Order the "arroz con gandules" and get red beans on top. Super-cheap too!
Thip Osha
795 Grand StAuthentic Thai street food from a teeny tiny restaurant.
Wonderful French food in a beautiful setting. Also one of the best hamburgers in NYC.
297 locals raden deze aan
Le Barricou
533 Grand StWonderful French food in a beautiful setting. Also one of the best hamburgers in NYC.
The best pizza in NYC in one of the most unlikely post-apocalyptic settings. They grow their own ingredients on site!
1621 locals raden deze aan
Roberta's
261 Moore StThe best pizza in NYC in one of the most unlikely post-apocalyptic settings. They grow their own ingredients on site!
Don't let the name fool you. This may be the best restaurant anywhere in NYC. Everything they serve is superb, and the prices are great. Not your typical "diner" by any means!
482 locals raden deze aan
Diner
85 BroadwayDon't let the name fool you. This may be the best restaurant anywhere in NYC. Everything they serve is superb, and the prices are great. Not your typical "diner" by any means!
Live music and a super-cool speak-easy feel complement the wonderful American cuisine. Don't miss the fresh donut dessert!
158 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Moto
Live music and a super-cool speak-easy feel complement the wonderful American cuisine. Don't miss the fresh donut dessert!
Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StIts not just about wine. The flatbreads here are to die for.
Another candidate for best restaurant in the city. Fantastic American cuisine and a beautiful garden in back.
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Sweetwater
105 N 6th StAnother candidate for best restaurant in the city. Fantastic American cuisine and a beautiful garden in back.
One of the only Michellin-rated restaurants in Williamsburg. The food here is great. Don't miss the burgers!
43 locals raden deze aan
DuMont
432 Union AvenueOne of the only Michellin-rated restaurants in Williamsburg. The food here is great. Don't miss the burgers!
Decadent home-made donuts of all shapes and flavors served in an old-fashioned setting.
240 locals raden deze aan
Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveDecadent home-made donuts of all shapes and flavors served in an old-fashioned setting.
Brooklyn Mac
173 Montrose AveAll macaroni & cheese - All the time. :)
Forcella
485 Lorimer StExcellent neopolitan-style pizza
A Brooklyn classic for lovers of Italian-style desserts. All the old-school neighborhood guys go here.
86 locals raden deze aan
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveA Brooklyn classic for lovers of Italian-style desserts. All the old-school neighborhood guys go here.
Very affordable and well-prepared pan-asian restaurant. Sushi is good, as is the thai food. Nice atmosphere too.
32 locals raden deze aan
Hachi
631 Grand StreetVery affordable and well-prepared pan-asian restaurant. Sushi is good, as is the thai food. Nice atmosphere too.
Esquire magazine just named this nondescript New-American restaurant "the Best New Restaurant in America". It's so new that we haven't been there yet. Let us know what you think!
19 locals raden deze aan
Lachlan Gastropub
312 Graham AvenueEsquire magazine just named this nondescript New-American restaurant "the Best New Restaurant in America". It's so new that we haven't been there yet. Let us know what you think!
A surprisingly good Indian dining experience in Williamsburg with very reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere.
33 locals raden deze aan
Taj Kabab King
474 Grand StA surprisingly good Indian dining experience in Williamsburg with very reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere.
This is the best Turkish food I have had since I lived in Istanbul. The restaurant will probably be empty, and the service is not great...but oh my God...the food!!!
Mahzen Grill
739 Grand StreetThis is the best Turkish food I have had since I lived in Istanbul. The restaurant will probably be empty, and the service is not great...but oh my God...the food!!!
If you love comics, you will go crazy in this wall-to-wall comic-themed restaurant. I hear the burgers are quite good too!
14 locals raden deze aan
Action Burger
292 Graham AveIf you love comics, you will go crazy in this wall-to-wall comic-themed restaurant. I hear the burgers are quite good too!
This is an American old fast-food chain from my parents days. Its nothing fancy but the little slider burgers are addictive and even inspired the movie "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle"!
7 locals raden deze aan
White Castle
781 Metropolitan AvenueThis is an American old fast-food chain from my parents days. Its nothing fancy but the little slider burgers are addictive and even inspired the movie "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle"!
Our friends Paula and Renato run this amazing local gem. Fantastic wines are accompanied by delicious rustic cuisine sourced locally in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. Tell them we sent you!
23 locals raden deze aan
Oak
361 Graham AvenueOur friends Paula and Renato run this amazing local gem. Fantastic wines are accompanied by delicious rustic cuisine sourced locally in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. Tell them we sent you!
Like eating a great meal at your best friend's home. Just a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Don't miss this place!
6 locals raden deze aan
Miranda
80 Berry StLike eating a great meal at your best friend's home. Just a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Don't miss this place!
The ideal combination of hipster sensibilities, culinary skill and reasonable pricing - this place is guaranteed to impress. Vegetarians beware!
188 locals raden deze aan
Traif
229 S 4th StThe ideal combination of hipster sensibilities, culinary skill and reasonable pricing - this place is guaranteed to impress. Vegetarians beware!
Wow! If you're ready for a fantastic - slightly unconventional - sushi & ramen meal in a beautiful intimate setting you must try this place. Fantastic original cocktails and great music too!
163 locals raden deze aan
Suzume
545 Lorimer StWow! If you're ready for a fantastic - slightly unconventional - sushi & ramen meal in a beautiful intimate setting you must try this place. Fantastic original cocktails and great music too!
One of the better coffee shops in the area. Wifi too!
460 locals raden deze aan
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveOne of the better coffee shops in the area. Wifi too!
The most magical little cafe in NYC. You must go there. Enough said.
89 locals raden deze aan
House of Small Wonder
77 N 6th StThe most magical little cafe in NYC. You must go there. Enough said.
Do you love oysters as much as we do? Then you've come to the right place. This sexy Williamsburg favorite serves $1 East Coast and $1.25 West Coast oysters every weekday from 4-7pm. Get there early!
522 locals raden deze aan
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveDo you love oysters as much as we do? Then you've come to the right place. This sexy Williamsburg favorite serves $1 East Coast and $1.25 West Coast oysters every weekday from 4-7pm. Get there early!
Great Oklahoma-style BBQ place and bar! The owners Meaghan and Jeff are super nice too!
51 locals raden deze aan
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry StGreat Oklahoma-style BBQ place and bar! The owners Meaghan and Jeff are super nice too!
Located just around the corner from our apartment you'll find wonderful tacos made with sustainably harvested ingredients. There's a garden in the back where they play movies for free! And wifi!
21 locals raden deze aan
La Gringa Taqueria
800 Grand StreetLocated just around the corner from our apartment you'll find wonderful tacos made with sustainably harvested ingredients. There's a garden in the back where they play movies for free! And wifi!
Authentic unpretentious Mexican food is very, very hard to find in NYC. This place is the real deal!
19 locals raden deze aan
New Mexico Place
189 Graham AveAuthentic unpretentious Mexican food is very, very hard to find in NYC. This place is the real deal!
Why would I send you to eat sushi in a windowless former garage? Because it's freak-out amazing. Go!!!
412 locals raden deze aan
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StWhy would I send you to eat sushi in a windowless former garage? Because it's freak-out amazing. Go!!!
A relaxed bar-like atmosphere with fantastic American cuisine. A neighborhood favorite!
269 locals raden deze aan
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveA relaxed bar-like atmosphere with fantastic American cuisine. A neighborhood favorite!
This new Thai restaurant has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. The atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated and there is a local bar on the left hand side of the restaurant.
244 locals raden deze aan
Sage
299-301 Graham AveThis new Thai restaurant has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. The atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated and there is a local bar on the left hand side of the restaurant.
A tiny wonder of the Williamsburg food scene. Chef Bao-Bao serves up delicate masterful dishes w French, Spanish and a touch of Asian influence. Don't miss it - and tell her Rob and Pilar say hello!
17 locals raden deze aan
Baoburg
614 Manhattan AveA tiny wonder of the Williamsburg food scene. Chef Bao-Bao serves up delicate masterful dishes w French, Spanish and a touch of Asian influence. Don't miss it - and tell her Rob and Pilar say hello!
Where can you get a coffee and breakfast in the morning, a haircut and a shave in the afternoon and a great cocktail in the evening? Right here! Gotta check it out!
105 locals raden deze aan
Blind Barber
Where can you get a coffee and breakfast in the morning, a haircut and a shave in the afternoon and a great cocktail in the evening? Right here! Gotta check it out!
Incredible El Salvadorian pupusas for $2? Yes! You'll have to wait at least 15-20 minutes for them but its well worth it!
26 locals raden deze aan
Bahia
690 Grand StIncredible El Salvadorian pupusas for $2? Yes! You'll have to wait at least 15-20 minutes for them but its well worth it!
This Williamsburg mainstay has good quality South East Asian food in an huge club-like setting that has been featured in many movies! Good prices too. The wait can be long on Fridays & Saturdays.
133 locals raden deze aan
SEA
114 N 6th StThis Williamsburg mainstay has good quality South East Asian food in an huge club-like setting that has been featured in many movies! Good prices too. The wait can be long on Fridays & Saturdays.
Want to eat spaghetti in a restaurant that was featured in HBO's show The Sopranos? Want to be served by elderly men in Tuxedos? Then this is the place for you! Old-school Brooklyn at its best!
44 locals raden deze aan
Bamonte's
32 Withers StWant to eat spaghetti in a restaurant that was featured in HBO's show The Sopranos? Want to be served by elderly men in Tuxedos? Then this is the place for you! Old-school Brooklyn at its best!
This tiny restaurant serves only one thing: traditional omakase-style Japanese breakfast. There is no menu, just the chef's selection of the best fish of the day and seasonal vegetables for just $15!
131 locals raden deze aan
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StThis tiny restaurant serves only one thing: traditional omakase-style Japanese breakfast. There is no menu, just the chef's selection of the best fish of the day and seasonal vegetables for just $15!
Open 24-hours this classic NYC diner serves up a massive menu of diverse foods including a very large Amercian-style breakfast. Roll in around 2am to see the best/worst of the NYC nightlife. :)
70 locals raden deze aan
Kellogg's Diner
518 Metropolitan AveOpen 24-hours this classic NYC diner serves up a massive menu of diverse foods including a very large Amercian-style breakfast. Roll in around 2am to see the best/worst of the NYC nightlife. :)
Part of a massive international chain of vegan restaurants this newcomer to the Williamsburg scene has really delicious and super-healthy options. A hidden gem!
27 locals raden deze aan
Loving Hut
76 Bushwick AvePart of a massive international chain of vegan restaurants this newcomer to the Williamsburg scene has really delicious and super-healthy options. A hidden gem!
This unassuming corner cafe has a wonderful breakfast menu that is both affordable and carefully prepared - best of all there is never a wait. One of our favorites!
18 locals raden deze aan
Willburg Cafe
623 Grand StThis unassuming corner cafe has a wonderful breakfast menu that is both affordable and carefully prepared - best of all there is never a wait. One of our favorites!
The most famous dessert spot in Williamsburg this place is famous for their cereal milk ice creams, compost cookies and alcoholic milk shakes. Not to be missed!
170 locals raden deze aan
Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveThe most famous dessert spot in Williamsburg this place is famous for their cereal milk ice creams, compost cookies and alcoholic milk shakes. Not to be missed!
Awesome neighborhood cafe with a large back patio, great music and absolutely incredible food. I mean healthy and stunningly delicious. The breakfast bowls are a revalation!
7 locals raden deze aan
St. Balmain
178 N 8th StAwesome neighborhood cafe with a large back patio, great music and absolutely incredible food. I mean healthy and stunningly delicious. The breakfast bowls are a revalation!
This is one of our favorite neighborhood cafes. Free WiFi, a super-friendly staff and amazing pot pies and pastries make this place a big hit with the locals. Pull up a chair and enjoy!
145 locals raden deze aan
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveThis is one of our favorite neighborhood cafes. Free WiFi, a super-friendly staff and amazing pot pies and pastries make this place a big hit with the locals. Pull up a chair and enjoy!
The most famous brunch spot in Williamsburg - this place has long waits on the weekends but is more accessible during the weekdays. A true Williamsburg classic!
251 locals raden deze aan
Egg
109 N 3rd StThe most famous brunch spot in Williamsburg - this place has long waits on the weekends but is more accessible during the weekdays. A true Williamsburg classic!
This teeny tiny Mexican coffee bar has wonderful Mexican hot chocolates and is becoming well known for their "Best Cookie In The World". Is the cookie really that good? See for yourself!
29 locals raden deze aan
Beaner Bar
447 Graham AveThis teeny tiny Mexican coffee bar has wonderful Mexican hot chocolates and is becoming well known for their "Best Cookie In The World". Is the cookie really that good? See for yourself!
Named one of the 10 best new restaurants in NYC by the NY Times this casual, affordable prix-fixe restaurant uses only the freshest local ingredients and the menu changes every day.
38 locals raden deze aan
Delaware and Hudson
135 N 5th StNamed one of the 10 best new restaurants in NYC by the NY Times this casual, affordable prix-fixe restaurant uses only the freshest local ingredients and the menu changes every day.
One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in NYC, hands down. Wonderful vibe, great music and incredible food! Be ready for a significant wait, or try to make a reservation to skip the line! Veg friendly!
285 locals raden deze aan
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in NYC, hands down. Wonderful vibe, great music and incredible food! Be ready for a significant wait, or try to make a reservation to skip the line! Veg friendly!
My grandmother was Puerto Rican. She made the best rice & beans ever, but this funky restaurant comes close. Order the "arroz con gandules" and get red beans on top. Super-cheap too!
Los Primos
704 Grand StMy grandmother was Puerto Rican. She made the best rice & beans ever, but this funky restaurant comes close. Order the "arroz con gandules" and get red beans on top. Super-cheap too!
Wonderful Russian restaurant named after a famous children's cartoon (it plays on their big TV while you eat)! The food is very good, as are the homemade flavored vodkas on tap! Ginger anyone?!
22 locals raden deze aan
Masha & The Bear
Wonderful Russian restaurant named after a famous children's cartoon (it plays on their big TV while you eat)! The food is very good, as are the homemade flavored vodkas on tap! Ginger anyone?!
Do not miss these incredible burgers or the wonderful ice cream sandwich deserts. This is absolutely one of the best burgers in the city! Plus free live music 8-10pm on Thursdays!
11 locals raden deze aan
Umami Burger
158 North 4th StreetDo not miss these incredible burgers or the wonderful ice cream sandwich deserts. This is absolutely one of the best burgers in the city! Plus free live music 8-10pm on Thursdays!
Looking for a healthy lunch or dinner option at a reasonable price? Sweet green is the place to go. Most ingredients are local and seasonal too!
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sweetgreen
162 N 4th StLooking for a healthy lunch or dinner option at a reasonable price? Sweet green is the place to go. Most ingredients are local and seasonal too!
Local foods are super-hip, and this chocolate factory will sell you freshly made delicacies in the hippest of neighborhoods. Enjoy!
57 locals raden deze aan
FINE & RAW Chocolate
70 Scott AvenueLocal foods are super-hip, and this chocolate factory will sell you freshly made delicacies in the hippest of neighborhoods. Enjoy!
This bar & restaurant has outdoor seating, a lively casual atmosphere and $1 oysters all day every Sunday.
222 locals raden deze aan
Tutu's
25 Bogart StreetThis bar & restaurant has outdoor seating, a lively casual atmosphere and $1 oysters all day every Sunday.
Imagine the lobby of some super-chic hipster hotel, complete with a cafe, restaurant, a DJ, free WiFi and a beautiful garden. Thats what Freehold is like. Without the hotel. A great place to chill.
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StImagine the lobby of some super-chic hipster hotel, complete with a cafe, restaurant, a DJ, free WiFi and a beautiful garden. Thats what Freehold is like. Without the hotel. A great place to chill.
from the 2015 Michelin Guide: "Vegetables bask in the spotlight at this stellar South Williamsburg counter...an improvisational feast out of the season's bounty." One Star!
18 locals raden deze aan
Semilla
160 Havemeyer Streetfrom the 2015 Michelin Guide: "Vegetables bask in the spotlight at this stellar South Williamsburg counter...an improvisational feast out of the season's bounty." One Star!
Stepping into this small cafe feels like visiting a frind's home. The coffee is outstanding, the food (American and Guatemalan) is wonderful, and the cocktails are equally great. Open late Wed - Sat!
35 locals raden deze aan
C.Lo Café
39 Bushwick AveStepping into this small cafe feels like visiting a frind's home. The coffee is outstanding, the food (American and Guatemalan) is wonderful, and the cocktails are equally great. Open late Wed - Sat!
Small Italian bistro serving Ligurian-style small plates in a lovely setting. Seasonal and local ingredients feature prominently here. Very reasonable prices too!
22 locals raden deze aan
Fitzcarraldo Projects
195 Morgan AveSmall Italian bistro serving Ligurian-style small plates in a lovely setting. Seasonal and local ingredients feature prominently here. Very reasonable prices too!
Okonomiyaki is japanese comfort food. Think rich, delicious and (in the case of this restaurant) very hip. A great way to start (or finish) a night out in Bushwick!
23 locals raden deze aan
okiway
1006 Flushing AvenueOkonomiyaki is japanese comfort food. Think rich, delicious and (in the case of this restaurant) very hip. A great way to start (or finish) a night out in Bushwick!
Everything Else
I trained under the owner, J. Brown as a yoga instructor. He is one of the most influential people in my life. Please give him my best if you stop in for a class. You won't regret it!
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J. Brown Yoga
628 Metropolitan AvenueI trained under the owner, J. Brown as a yoga instructor. He is one of the most influential people in my life. Please give him my best if you stop in for a class. You won't regret it!
This award-winning eco-friendly gym offers a huge range of classes, fitness equipment & spa treatments. Unlimited day-pass $15 and weekly pass $25 (good for all their classes). A big hit w our guests!
38 locals raden deze aan
Green Fitness Studio NYC
232 Varet StThis award-winning eco-friendly gym offers a huge range of classes, fitness equipment & spa treatments. Unlimited day-pass $15 and weekly pass $25 (good for all their classes). A big hit w our guests!
This privately-run post office is usually a far better choice than the official government one down the street. Plus the guys who run it are real characters.
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Office 11206 - Pack and Ship Center
442 Lorimer StThis privately-run post office is usually a far better choice than the official government one down the street. Plus the guys who run it are real characters.
NYC's only dedicated parkour gym! Never heard of parkour? Look it up on YouTube - and get ready for the most thrilling workout ever!
Bklyn Beast
333 Jefferson AvenueNYC's only dedicated parkour gym! Never heard of parkour? Look it up on YouTube - and get ready for the most thrilling workout ever!
Essentials
One of my favorite places to go for groceries. Really nice owners.
12 locals raden deze aan
Quechol Products Inc
310 Graham AveOne of my favorite places to go for groceries. Really nice owners.
Bravo Supermarkets
785 Grand StGreat local grocery store!
A very good quality grocery store that has everything - with very good prices too!
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CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveA very good quality grocery store that has everything - with very good prices too!
If you're looking for great local foods to eat or bring back home as gifts, this lovely artisanal store is the place to go. They also have amazing local cheeses and delicious sandwiches!
127 locals raden deze aan
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StIf you're looking for great local foods to eat or bring back home as gifts, this lovely artisanal store is the place to go. They also have amazing local cheeses and delicious sandwiches!
Sightseeing
The ferry is a great way to see the city skyline like a real New Yorker! You can take it south (under 3 bridges to DUMBO & the South Street Seaport in Manhattan) or north (to 34th St in Manhattan). $4
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South Williamsburg station
440 Kent AveThe ferry is a great way to see the city skyline like a real New Yorker! You can take it south (under 3 bridges to DUMBO & the South Street Seaport in Manhattan) or north (to 34th St in Manhattan). $4
East River State Park
90 Kent AveAmazing city views!
Ever want to see how gin and rye are made? This is the place! Free tours on weekends!
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New York Distilling Company
573 Johnson AvenueEver want to see how gin and rye are made? This is the place! Free tours on weekends!
Yep, its a tiny farm at the foot of the Williamsburg bridge. There is even a skate park (with rentals and helmets) and Sunday evening candle light dinner for $75 person. A very special place indeed!
26 locals raden deze aan
North Brooklyn Farms
320 Kent AveYep, its a tiny farm at the foot of the Williamsburg bridge. There is even a skate park (with rentals and helmets) and Sunday evening candle light dinner for $75 person. A very special place indeed!
Entertainment & Activities
This is not a zoo, its NYC's only dedicated Parkour training facility! Get trained by the stars of American Ninja Warrior just a few minutes walk from our place!
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Brooklyn Zoo NY
230 Bogart StThis is not a zoo, its NYC's only dedicated Parkour training facility! Get trained by the stars of American Ninja Warrior just a few minutes walk from our place!
Rob takes Parkour classes here on Wednesday nights but they also offer trapeze, tumbling, trampoline and more. Its an incredible place!
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Streb Lab for Action Mechanics (STREB@SLAM)
51 N 1st StRob takes Parkour classes here on Wednesday nights but they also offer trapeze, tumbling, trampoline and more. Its an incredible place!
The best way to see Brooklyn is by bike. Bikesmith has bike rentals for $40/day including helmet & lock - and don't worry there is bike storage in the basement of 223 and 227 Maujer (very few stairs)!
BikeSmith- East Williamsburg
667 Grand StThe best way to see Brooklyn is by bike. Bikesmith has bike rentals for $40/day including helmet & lock - and don't worry there is bike storage in the basement of 223 and 227 Maujer (very few stairs)!
This no-kill animal shelter welcomes volunteers. Spend time in the "cat loft" or walk dogs! Open mornings on Tuesday & Satuday (9:30am-12pm) and evenings Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (5:30-7:30pm).
BARC Shelter
86 N 1st StThis no-kill animal shelter welcomes volunteers. Spend time in the "cat loft" or walk dogs! Open mornings on Tuesday & Satuday (9:30am-12pm) and evenings Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (5:30-7:30pm).
Bikes are the very best way to enjoy Brooklyn! Rent them here for just $25/day! Helmets are free. Open 11am-7:30pm weekdays and 10am-7pm on weekends.
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Zukkies Bike Shop inc
279 Bushwick AveBikes are the very best way to enjoy Brooklyn! Rent them here for just $25/day! Helmets are free. Open 11am-7:30pm weekdays and 10am-7pm on weekends.