Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. Have breakfast there and then take a look at Greene Acres across the street if they're having open hours!
201 locals recommend
South 4th Bar & Cafe
90 S 4th StBeautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. Have breakfast there and then take a look at Greene Acres across the street if they're having open hours!
Great coffee shop and café with a modern atmosphere.
207 locals recommend
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveGreat coffee shop and café with a modern atmosphere.
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueGO. HERE. Best donuts in the whole world!
Tex-Czech pastries with a variety of sweet and savory fillings. Perfect for breakfast!
122 locals recommend
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveTex-Czech pastries with a variety of sweet and savory fillings. Perfect for breakfast!
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveGood food and fun cocktails. Super friendly staff!
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveGreat wood-fired pizza and small plates.
Black Swan
A great spot for brunch or for a night out!
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveDelicious and authentic Italian food!
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveHip brunch place on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveCoffee, pastries, and vegan meals
Drinks & Nightlife
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveAwesome decor and a lively night spot!
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveProject Parlor
742 Myrtle AveFun place with a nice yard when it's warm enough!
One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueFun themed nights and DJs, nice yard
Awesome new neighborhood bar, just down the street from your room!
83 locals recommend
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveAwesome new neighborhood bar, just down the street from your room!
One of the best house and techno nightclubs that Brooklyn has to offer! For a schedule of upcoming DJs, check out https://www.residentadvisor.net/club.aspx?id=71292
339 locals recommend
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveOne of the best house and techno nightclubs that Brooklyn has to offer! For a schedule of upcoming DJs, check out https://www.residentadvisor.net/club.aspx?id=71292
A must-visit for all underground music lovers visiting Brooklyn! This is one of the classic DIY venues, recently renovated and reopened. For a list of events, check out: https://www.facebook.com/markethotel/events
25 locals recommend
Market Hotel
1140 Myrtle AvenueA must-visit for all underground music lovers visiting Brooklyn! This is one of the classic DIY venues, recently renovated and reopened. For a list of events, check out: https://www.facebook.com/markethotel/events
Alphaville
226 W Houston StOne of the coolest up-and-coming Bushwick bars!
Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle AveAwesome LGBTQ+ friendly bar in Bushwick with patio area.
The former Do or Dine neighborhood restaurant newly converted into a bar!
361 locals recommend
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveThe former Do or Dine neighborhood restaurant newly converted into a bar!
Everything Else
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveGreat grocery store for organic produce and snacks!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful community garden that has open hours periodically during the week. Check out their website for more info: http://greeneacres.interactivist.net/
Greene Acres
349 Greene AveBeautiful community garden that has open hours periodically during the week. Check out their website for more info: http://greeneacres.interactivist.net/
Great view of the Brooklyn Bridge, World Trade Center, AND the Statue of Liberty!
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StGreat view of the Brooklyn Bridge, World Trade Center, AND the Statue of Liberty!
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave Beautiful botanic garden
Williamsburg park, great for relaxing on a nice day while people watching!
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Williamsburg park, great for relaxing on a nice day while people watching!
Arts & Culture
Outpost of the more popular MoMA located in Manhattan. Great art with less crowds.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveOutpost of the more popular MoMA located in Manhattan. Great art with less crowds.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetModern art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe largest art museum in the United States!
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestMuseum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveLesser known museum dedicated to film!
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryMore modern art
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Dr
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadSightseeing
Walk on top of an old train track converted into a modern park through different neighborhoods of west Manhattan above street traffic!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Walk on top of an old train track converted into a modern park through different neighborhoods of west Manhattan above street traffic!
If you plan to go to the top of a tall building, this is the one to do it on. Spectacular views of the city. The Empire State Building feels like it is directly in front of you! Cool both day and night. Order tickets ahead of time. https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
423 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaIf you plan to go to the top of a tall building, this is the one to do it on. Spectacular views of the city. The Empire State Building feels like it is directly in front of you! Cool both day and night. Order tickets ahead of time. https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
Take the free Staten Island Ferry for an amazing view of the lower Manhattan skyline while passing very close to the Statue of Liberty! Ferry docks in Staten Island, where you can immediately re-board to ride back to Manhattan.
71 locals recommend
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StTake the free Staten Island Ferry for an amazing view of the lower Manhattan skyline while passing very close to the Statue of Liberty! Ferry docks in Staten Island, where you can immediately re-board to ride back to Manhattan.
Entertainment & Activities
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveIndependent movie theater that serves food and drinks