Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
The Brooklyn Bridge connects two great New York City boroughs: Manhattan and Brooklyn. You can walk it, drive it, bike it, or just admire it. The Brooklyn Bridge is a must-visit when traveling to Brooklyn. In fact, it's not just an enjoyable experience for tourists, many born-and-bred New Yorkers find themselves still charmed by the bridge. There's a dedicated pedestrian walkway on the Brooklyn Bridge, above the roaring car traffic, so it's a wonderful stroll.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe Brooklyn Bridge connects two great New York City boroughs: Manhattan and Brooklyn. You can walk it, drive it, bike it, or just admire it. The Brooklyn Bridge is a must-visit when traveling to Brooklyn. In fact, it's not just an enjoyable experience for tourists, many born-and-bred New Yorkers find themselves still charmed by the bridge. There's a dedicated pedestrian walkway on the Brooklyn Bridge, above the roaring car traffic, so it's a wonderful stroll.
Getting Around
Lorimer Street L train takes you to Manhattan, just 4 stops to 14th Street, Union Square.
97 locals recommend
Lorimer Street Station
Lorimer Street L train takes you to Manhattan, just 4 stops to 14th Street, Union Square.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bar filled with arcade games. Large selection of specialty beers, great music, open space
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveThis is a bar filled with arcade games. Large selection of specialty beers, great music, open space
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveFree pizza for every drink.
Food Scene
For those that can't get up without their Starbucks coffee, it's located just 2 blocks away.
491 locals recommend
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveFor those that can't get up without their Starbucks coffee, it's located just 2 blocks away.
Kellogs is a local neighborhood diner and has been in the area forever. It's right in the heart of Williamsburg at Union and Metropolitan, the L train is just out the door, on the corner and down the stairs. Kelloggs has large booths that fit up to 6 people. They are open 24 hours and breakfast is decent. They have internet and TVs.
70 locals recommend
Kellogg's Diner
518 Metropolitan AveKellogs is a local neighborhood diner and has been in the area forever. It's right in the heart of Williamsburg at Union and Metropolitan, the L train is just out the door, on the corner and down the stairs. Kelloggs has large booths that fit up to 6 people. They are open 24 hours and breakfast is decent. They have internet and TVs.
If you love steak, you should not miss out on Peter Lugar's. This iconic steak house is worth visiting. Although it is a bit noisy, pricey and quite busy, this is the place to splurge on an excellent meal. If you don't like waiting long (like me), I would try to get an early dinner reservation, around 4pm.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayIf you love steak, you should not miss out on Peter Lugar's. This iconic steak house is worth visiting. Although it is a bit noisy, pricey and quite busy, this is the place to splurge on an excellent meal. If you don't like waiting long (like me), I would try to get an early dinner reservation, around 4pm.
Highly recommended. Smorgasburg is open every Saturday on the Williamsburg waterfront at East River State Park (Kent Ave and North 7th St). Hours are from 11am - 6pm, April through November. Great city view, many different food vendors, famous Red Hook lobster rolls, places to sit and relax. It is a favorite food market for locals and tourists.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveHighly recommended. Smorgasburg is open every Saturday on the Williamsburg waterfront at East River State Park (Kent Ave and North 7th St). Hours are from 11am - 6pm, April through November. Great city view, many different food vendors, famous Red Hook lobster rolls, places to sit and relax. It is a favorite food market for locals and tourists.
Gourmet pizzeria, traditional brick-oven pizza, favorite among locals and tourists.
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveGourmet pizzeria, traditional brick-oven pizza, favorite among locals and tourists.
Family owned local pizzeria/restaurant; they have been around for over 30 years. Great for pizza or sit down dinner with family and friends. If you like spicey food, try the seafood risotta and seafood salad, but everything is good here, you can't go wrong with anything you pick.
106 locals recommend
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham AveFamily owned local pizzeria/restaurant; they have been around for over 30 years. Great for pizza or sit down dinner with family and friends. If you like spicey food, try the seafood risotta and seafood salad, but everything is good here, you can't go wrong with anything you pick.
Nice corner bar serving, brunch, lunch and dinner. Their Kale salad topped with either chicken or shrimp is amazing.
47 locals recommend
Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan AveNice corner bar serving, brunch, lunch and dinner. Their Kale salad topped with either chicken or shrimp is amazing.
French bistro that's popular for weekend brunch. Can be very busy on weekends, long lines.
297 locals recommend
Le Barricou
533 Grand StFrench bistro that's popular for weekend brunch. Can be very busy on weekends, long lines.
Suzume is a Japanese restaurant, known for their delicious salmon ramen and sushi. Food is a bit expensive but service and quality is great.
163 locals recommend
Suzume
545 Lorimer StSuzume is a Japanese restaurant, known for their delicious salmon ramen and sushi. Food is a bit expensive but service and quality is great.
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayCozy Mediterranean food, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Best pizza on Bedford Avenue; highly recommend.
Counter serve pizza, small local place, not much room to sit, but pizza is delicious.
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StBest pizza on Bedford Avenue; highly recommend.
Counter serve pizza, small local place, not much room to sit, but pizza is delicious.
Parks & Nature
McCarren Park has been the neighborhood park since the early 1900's. It is 35 acres bustling with activities from kickball, soccer, baseball, handball, boccie, basketball and running tracks. It went through an overhaul in 2012 and now has an outdoor pool and play center.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
McCarren Park has been the neighborhood park since the early 1900's. It is 35 acres bustling with activities from kickball, soccer, baseball, handball, boccie, basketball and running tracks. It went through an overhaul in 2012 and now has an outdoor pool and play center.
Essentials
Sunac is the local supermarket within few minute walking distance. They offer great coffee too, if you want to grab a cup to go and hop right on the L train which is located across the street.
157 locals recommend
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveSunac is the local supermarket within few minute walking distance. They offer great coffee too, if you want to grab a cup to go and hop right on the L train which is located across the street.
Everything Else
Greenpoint is next to Williamsburg, another hip area which has gone through a real estate building boom. There are some great neighborhood shops to look around and a scenic waterfront. You can walk through McCarren Park to Greenpoint or take the G train.
119 locals recommend
Greenpoint
Greenpoint is next to Williamsburg, another hip area which has gone through a real estate building boom. There are some great neighborhood shops to look around and a scenic waterfront. You can walk through McCarren Park to Greenpoint or take the G train.