Local guidebook
Neighborhoods
Has become synonymous with new music and buzzy eateries, cutting-edge artists and mercurial fashion trends. Once-decrepit warehouses have been remade into studios, galleries and venues, sometimes serving as legal canvases for street artists; meanwhile, diamond-in-the-rough restaurants draw crowds from all over. The nighttime allure is especially strong, with a mix of dive bars and cocktail lounges, rock clubs and hard-to-define performance spaces.
223 locals recommend
Bushwick
Has become synonymous with new music and buzzy eateries, cutting-edge artists and mercurial fashion trends. Once-decrepit warehouses have been remade into studios, galleries and venues, sometimes serving as legal canvases for street artists; meanwhile, diamond-in-the-rough restaurants draw crowds from all over. The nighttime allure is especially strong, with a mix of dive bars and cocktail lounges, rock clubs and hard-to-define performance spaces.
Has a strong hipster vibe—as evidenced by indie music performances, gallery shows and shops run by local artisans. Distilleries and wineries show off the neighborhood’s flair for locally made spirits, while Smorgasburg packs in creative food vendors along the riverfront on summer Saturdays. Williamsburg is one of the City’s most exciting nightlife neighborhoods too, with many of NYC’s trendiest restaurants and clubs.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Has a strong hipster vibe—as evidenced by indie music performances, gallery shows and shops run by local artisans. Distilleries and wineries show off the neighborhood’s flair for locally made spirits, while Smorgasburg packs in creative food vendors along the riverfront on summer Saturdays. Williamsburg is one of the City’s most exciting nightlife neighborhoods too, with many of NYC’s trendiest restaurants and clubs.
Restaurants
Legendary New American pizzeria in Bushwick. It is known for its wood-oven cooked pizza and hipster vibe. They serve pizza containing ingredients cooked from a rooftop garden and houses a radio station in the rear of the building.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StLegendary New American pizzeria in Bushwick. It is known for its wood-oven cooked pizza and hipster vibe. They serve pizza containing ingredients cooked from a rooftop garden and houses a radio station in the rear of the building.
It's all about cheese! A family owned Georgian bistro offers an eclectic variety of authentic cuisine with locally sourced ingredients
13 locals recommend
Cheeseboat
80 Berry StIt's all about cheese! A family owned Georgian bistro offers an eclectic variety of authentic cuisine with locally sourced ingredients
Cafés
Shinobi Ramen
53 Morgan AveOne of the best Ramen places in NYC
Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveCoffee & sandwiches with great local vibes. They have 2 spots now
Speaks for itself! Snug, colorful cafe tucked into House of Yes performance space offering casual Middle Eastern grub.
53 locals recommend
Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff AveSpeaks for itself! Snug, colorful cafe tucked into House of Yes performance space offering casual Middle Eastern grub.
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveNice local chain of coffeeshops
Bars
Hip bar & grill with rustic, eclectic decor, live music, burgers & chicken nuggets with many sauces
74 locals recommend
Alphaville
226 W Houston StHip bar & grill with rustic, eclectic decor, live music, burgers & chicken nuggets with many sauces
Cozy late hours bar with light bites of food (mostly cocktails)
Chill & cozy late hours bar with mostly cocktails & light bites of food, plus live music, late hours & a pool table
53 locals recommend
Bushwick Public House
1288 Myrtle AveCozy late hours bar with light bites of food (mostly cocktails)
Chill & cozy late hours bar with mostly cocktails & light bites of food, plus live music, late hours & a pool table
Dimly lit American bar & grill offering extended happy hour, craft beers, live music & patio tables
35 locals recommend
Looking Glass
1087 BroadwayDimly lit American bar & grill offering extended happy hour, craft beers, live music & patio tables
Night clubs
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveGreat cozy house and techno hangout
Funky, hipster and kind of weird (in a good way) venue showcasing dance, circus & theater in a former ice warehouse
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueFunky, hipster and kind of weird (in a good way) venue showcasing dance, circus & theater in a former ice warehouse