Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Italian pro-bike shop and awesome coffee shop all in one.
6 locals recommend
Maglia Rosa NYC - Union Street
97 Union StItalian pro-bike shop and awesome coffee shop all in one.
BEST PIZZA IN NYC. I mean it. Jay Z and Beyonce are regulars here and have told the press it's their favorite pizza place multiple times. However, it's the most hole-in-the-wall as they come - ten tables, cash only, byob. It'll be a long wait but luckily the apartment is less than a ten minute walk! Put your name in early in the evening, check out of a few local bars or have a glass of wine at the apartment while you wait. It's worth it, I promise!
168 locals recommend
Lucali
575 Henry StBEST PIZZA IN NYC. I mean it. Jay Z and Beyonce are regulars here and have told the press it's their favorite pizza place multiple times. However, it's the most hole-in-the-wall as they come - ten tables, cash only, byob. It'll be a long wait but luckily the apartment is less than a ten minute walk! Put your name in early in the evening, check out of a few local bars or have a glass of wine at the apartment while you wait. It's worth it, I promise!
Delicious Italian in a very romantic setting. All of the pastas are exquisite and they have a great wine list. Just one block from the apartment!
165 locals recommend
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StDelicious Italian in a very romantic setting. All of the pastas are exquisite and they have a great wine list. Just one block from the apartment!
Traditional Jewish deli with the best bagels you've ever tasted. I always go for the Member of the Tribe - the lox are INSANE.
20 locals recommend
Shelsky's of Brooklyn: Appetizing & Delicatessen
141 Court StTraditional Jewish deli with the best bagels you've ever tasted. I always go for the Member of the Tribe - the lox are INSANE.
Just a few blocks away, really great local vibe with absolutely delicious made to order breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches, as well as baked goods and assorted specialty foods from all over the world.
69 locals recommend
Court Street Grocers
485 Court StJust a few blocks away, really great local vibe with absolutely delicious made to order breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches, as well as baked goods and assorted specialty foods from all over the world.
Same owners as Frankie's Spuntino, this place has a larger bar room and is also great for cocktails/beers. AMAZING burger and meats (as name suggests.)
111 locals recommend
Prime Meats
465 Court StSame owners as Frankie's Spuntino, this place has a larger bar room and is also great for cocktails/beers. AMAZING burger and meats (as name suggests.)
Giant food market with local makers selling all kinds of crazy foods you've never imagined from around the world. As an added bonus it's located on East River State park with absolutely stunning views of Manhattan (and just down the block from Artists & Fleas!)
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveGiant food market with local makers selling all kinds of crazy foods you've never imagined from around the world. As an added bonus it's located on East River State park with absolutely stunning views of Manhattan (and just down the block from Artists & Fleas!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local watering hole. No frills but fun with surprisingly good food.
26 locals recommend
Abilene Bar
442 Court StGreat local watering hole. No frills but fun with surprisingly good food.
Travel Bar
520 Court StWhiskey and cheese - yum!
Not really a club but throws amazing dance parties. Super fun, super Brooklyn scene. Walkable from the apartment, or a very short drive.
132 locals recommend
The Bell House
149 7th StNot really a club but throws amazing dance parties. Super fun, super Brooklyn scene. Walkable from the apartment, or a very short drive.
Leyenda
221 Smith StUpscale Mexican, very hip. Delicious food and good cocktails.
Zombie Hut
273 Smith StCheap, strong tiki-style drinks. Great outdoor space for warm weather!
Clover Club
210 Smith StSwanky setting, delicious cocktails.
Henry Public
329 Henry StAdorable, cozy bar with great live music on Sundays from 4-7pm.
Best bar in Brooklyn. Local, hip, diverse crowd. Free popcorn, juke box, affordable drinks. It's just perfect.
11 locals recommend
George & Jack's Tap Room
103 Berry StBest bar in Brooklyn. Local, hip, diverse crowd. Free popcorn, juke box, affordable drinks. It's just perfect.
Not a winery just an adorable wine bar. Great for winter, has a fireplace and is oh-so-cozy. Serves small bites like cheese plates too.
52 locals recommend
Black Mountain Wine House
Not a winery just an adorable wine bar. Great for winter, has a fireplace and is oh-so-cozy. Serves small bites like cheese plates too.
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park
Biggest park in Brooklyn, walkable from the apartment.
Old elevated train line turned walking path, you can go all the way through Chelsea to Midtown. It's really well designed with a lot of cool accents and nooks with great views of various parts of the city.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Old elevated train line turned walking path, you can go all the way through Chelsea to Midtown. It's really well designed with a lot of cool accents and nooks with great views of various parts of the city.
Sightseeing
Adorable old fishing town that has become very posh and eclectic. You can take the water taxi from here to lower Manhattan, and you'll see the Statue of Liberty on your ride! You can also get a great view of the statue from Louis Valentino Jr. park.
78 locals recommend
Red Hook
Adorable old fishing town that has become very posh and eclectic. You can take the water taxi from here to lower Manhattan, and you'll see the Statue of Liberty on your ride! You can also get a great view of the statue from Louis Valentino Jr. park.
Arts & Culture
Great museum with stellar exhibits, avoids some of the insanity of the Manhattan museums.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat museum with stellar exhibits, avoids some of the insanity of the Manhattan museums.
Newly opened, awesome modern art and really stunning architecture.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Newly opened, awesome modern art and really stunning architecture.
Essentials
It's really busy there after work hours on weekdays, and all weekend!
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StIt's really busy there after work hours on weekdays, and all weekend!
Gourmet Fresh
439 Court StSmall but has anything you need, just a few blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
They serve delicious food and drink in addition to movies.
266 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WThey serve delicious food and drink in addition to movies.
Very hipster but super well done, this shuffleboard doubles as a great bar and also has food. Amazing flamingo wallpaper is an added bonus!
176 locals recommend
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StVery hipster but super well done, this shuffleboard doubles as a great bar and also has food. Amazing flamingo wallpaper is an added bonus!