Lindsay's Guidebook for Williamsburg and the Surrounding Area
Food Markets
Every Saturday 11am to 6pm, April through November - Great food along the Williamsburg waterfront.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveEvery Saturday 11am to 6pm, April through November - Great food along the Williamsburg waterfront.
Time Out Market New York
55 Water St21 famous restaurants all under one roof!
Drinks & Nightlife
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StreetGreat date spot! Very romantic vibe.
Westlight
111 N 12th StFantastic rooftop on top of the William Vale Hotel.
Great beer hall with live music in the evenings and also on weekend afternoons.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StGreat beer hall with live music in the evenings and also on weekend afternoons.
Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StAs described on their website: “Weird. Wild. Wonderful. A performance fueled night club and creative venue programmed with eclectic events.”
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueAs described on their website: “Weird. Wild. Wonderful. A performance fueled night club and creative venue programmed with eclectic events.”
Parks
Domino Park
15 Kent AveNice park with really great views of the city.
Classic and historic horse racing. You can take the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station.
65 locals recommend
Belmont Park
2150 Hempstead TurnpikeClassic and historic horse racing. You can take the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station.
Things to do in Williamsburg
The Counting Room
44 Berry StThey have jazz on Sunday afternoons from 4-7pm.
Best place to catch a movie - bonus they serve drinks and offer a full menu while you’re watching the movie.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveBest place to catch a movie - bonus they serve drinks and offer a full menu while you’re watching the movie.
Concerts, storytelling and other great live events take place here year round. Checkout their website for details.
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StConcerts, storytelling and other great live events take place here year round. Checkout their website for details.
Sign up in advance to see live music at a secret venue in NYC - could be a church, a rooftop, a loft, etc..
Note, sometimes seating is just on the floor and most events are BYOB.
Sofar NYC
Sign up in advance to see live music at a secret venue in NYC - could be a church, a rooftop, a loft, etc..
Note, sometimes seating is just on the floor and most events are BYOB.
Grab a bike at the corner of Devoe and Lorimer and bike across the Williamsburg bridge.
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
Grab a bike at the corner of Devoe and Lorimer and bike across the Williamsburg bridge.
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathWalk or bike across!
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveLive entertainment and bowling!
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StThe famous Brooklyn Brewery offers daily beer tours.
Barcade
388 Union AveCraft beer and retro video games.
The Gutter
200 N 14th StRetro bowling alley.
In the summer they host live outdoor DJ events every month. Not quite in Williamsburg but really close (Long Island City).
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AvenueIn the summer they host live outdoor DJ events every month. Not quite in Williamsburg but really close (Long Island City).
They have hot and cold baths, saunas and steam rooms. A great place to unwind and soothe those tired muscles after pounding the pavement.
24 locals recommend
BATHHOUSE
103 N 10th StThey have hot and cold baths, saunas and steam rooms. A great place to unwind and soothe those tired muscles after pounding the pavement.
Ever wanted to create a custom lipstick that was made just for you?? This is it! Such a cool experience if that’s your thing.
Lip Lab By BITE
160 N 4th StEver wanted to create a custom lipstick that was made just for you?? This is it! Such a cool experience if that’s your thing.
Coffee
Think Coffee
10 Devoe StGreat coffee and pastries.
Hungry Ghost Coffee
721 Metropolitan AveGreat coffee, they also offer light breakfast options.
Devoción
69 Grand StThe most beautiful coffee shop!
This place has the best croissants and assortment of fresh bread.
27 locals recommend
Nick + Sons Bakery
205 Leonard StThis place has the best croissants and assortment of fresh bread.
Brunch
12 Chairs Cafe
342 Wythe AveGreat brunch and people watching.
Low-key Brazilian - great brunch spot. They have an affordable prix-fixed brunch that gets you a main, a coffee and a mixed drink (get a caipirinha!) Cash only.
126 locals recommend
Beco
45 Richardson StLow-key Brazilian - great brunch spot. They have an affordable prix-fixed brunch that gets you a main, a coffee and a mixed drink (get a caipirinha!) Cash only.
Very laid back and relaxed - they do a very simple brunch which is always so satisfying.
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayVery laid back and relaxed - they do a very simple brunch which is always so satisfying.
Reunion
544 Union AveIsraeli brunch. Everything they offer is super tasty.
Sunday In Brooklyn
348 Wythe AveSuper lovely and insanely tasty!
Lunch
Lella alimentari
325 Manhattan AveGreat Italian lunch spot. The piadines are delicious.
Great Moroccan.. good for big groups and families but also nice to sit at the bar.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGreat Moroccan.. good for big groups and families but also nice to sit at the bar.
The loveliest cheese shop with lots of small grocery items, delicious sandwiches and salads.
127 locals recommend
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StThe loveliest cheese shop with lots of small grocery items, delicious sandwiches and salads.