Guidebook for Red Hook, Brooklyn
Food Scene
The Good Fork
391 Van Brunt StGreat, affordable fine dining
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StAuthentic lobster rolls, nice bar
Kevin's
277A Van Brunt StExcellent seafood and more
Grindhaus
275 Van Brunt StSmall, excellent menu
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StVoted best BBQ in NYC
Baked
359 Van Brunt StGreat coffee, cupcakes and more
The Black Flamingo
281 Van Brunt StGreat espresso coffee, morning and lunch snacks
Mark's Red Hook Pizza
326 Van Brunt StNYC Pizza by the slice or a whole pie - they deliver too
Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt StGreat menu and cocktails
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StMulti-level New England seafood shack with a view
Pizza Moto
338 Hamilton AveSpectacular pizza made in a coal fired oven
Nobletree Coffee
Local roaster a coffee bar with a view
Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
116 Sullivan StGourmet hero sandwiches
Dolce Brooklyn - Artisanal Gelato
204 Sackett StreetGelato, coffee and more
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
379 Columbia StreetFamous Italian sandwich shop
Camila's Cafe
358 Columbia StSteve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke StThe best key lime pies north of Florida
Ling Gee
287 Van Brunt StYour local NYC Chinese Takeout
Red Hook Coffee Shop
327 Van Brunt StTasty food (tacos, pork), cheap breakfast and lunch
La Tiendita: La Newyorkina
61 Commerce StMexican ice creams!
San Pedro Inn
320 Van Brunt StGreat bar with mexican food, tacos and cocktails a specialty!
Red Hook Tavern
329 Van Brunt StNew Red Hook eating hot spot. Make sure you make a reservation
Hoek Pizza
117 Ferris StRoman style pizza restaurant
Essentials
A massive supermarket housed in a pre-Civil War warehouse with excellent produce, cheese, meats, baked goods, groceries and an outdoor area at the rear where you can grab a bite with harbor views.
105 locals recommend
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StA massive supermarket housed in a pre-Civil War warehouse with excellent produce, cheese, meats, baked goods, groceries and an outdoor area at the rear where you can grab a bite with harbor views.
heba deli
292 Van Brunt StreetYour NY corner deli - great for essentials, milk, bread, cereal, beer, juices, etc.
Nates Pharmacy
376 Van Brunt StOur local pharmacy - plus you can buy a MetroCard here before getting on the bus!
Waterfront Laundry
282 Van Brunt St Wash your clothes here!
Pioneer Street Supermarket
322 Van Brunt StCorner store, deli, and quick food, breakfast sandwiches, etc
F & M Bagels
383 Van Brunt StQuick bite, premade Italian dishes
Bars and Nightlife
Sunny's
253 Conover StThe best bar in the world
Rocky Sullivan's
46 Beard StIrish pub with a classic bar
Van Brunt Stillhouse
6 Bay StDistillery, tasting room, cocktail bar
The Red Hook Winery
175 Van Dyke StreetWinery and tastings
Widow Jane Distillery
218 Conover StLocal award winning distillery
Botanica
220 Conover StAtmospheric bar
Brooklyn Ice House
318 Van Brunt StBar and food with back yard and outside seating
Folksbier Brauerei
101 Luquer StHole in the wall brewery
Seaborne
228 Van Brunt StCocktails
Getting Around
NYC Ferry - Red Hook/Atlantic Basin Stop - South Brooklyn Route. 18 minute ride to Manhattan/Wall Street.
12 locals recommend
Nyc Ferry
202-210 Clinton WharfNYC Ferry - Red Hook/Atlantic Basin Stop - South Brooklyn Route. 18 minute ride to Manhattan/Wall Street.
Smith-9th Street station
9th StreetSmith-9th Street Subway Station (F and G trains)
Carroll St Station
Smith StreetCarroll Street subway station (F train)
The stop for the B61 bus which will take you to Jay St/Metrotech subway station (A, C, F and R trains) in Downtown Brooklyn in 15 minutes!
Van Brunt St/Pioneer St station
The stop for the B61 bus which will take you to Jay St/Metrotech subway station (A, C, F and R trains) in Downtown Brooklyn in 15 minutes!
Arts & Culture
Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
315 Columbia StBar, theater and general great place
PortSide NewYork
Maritime heritage of Brooklyn and events on a historic tanker, the Mary A Whalen
Waterfront Museum
290 Conover StHistory and events on a barge!
BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition
481 Van Brunt StreetLocal artists presented in a Pre-Civil War warehouse
Kentler International Drawing Space
353 Van Brunt StExpertly curated local gallery
Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer StArt, garden, cafe, music venue. A unique and wonderful place.
Parks & Nature
Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
Coffey StreetBest land-based view of the Statue of Liberty
Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway
Brooklyn Bridge Park GreenwayBikeway to Brooklyn Bridge Park
Shopping
Erie Basin
388 Van Brunt StJewelry, antique
dry dock wine + spirits
442 Van Brunt StWine and spirits - excellent selection
Wet Whistle Wines
357 Van Brunt StWine!
Record Shop
360 Van Brunt StClassic vinyl record store with occasional music performances
WOODEN SLEEPERS
Vintage clothing