Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Authentic dive bar. A real neighborhood bar run by Junior and his wife. Despite the steel door and "No Drugs" sign on the door this is a safe "real" bar where long term locals and hipsters mingle.
53 locals recommend
Tiptop Bar & Grill
432 Franklin AveAuthentic dive bar. A real neighborhood bar run by Junior and his wife. Despite the steel door and "No Drugs" sign on the door this is a safe "real" bar where long term locals and hipsters mingle.
Great bar. Say hi to brothers and owners Ben & Adam and tell them Mick sent you. No TV's excellent speakers (you will see and hear what I mean ) and back room w/ fireplace. Great micro brew beers.
329 locals recommend
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveGreat bar. Say hi to brothers and owners Ben & Adam and tell them Mick sent you. No TV's excellent speakers (you will see and hear what I mean ) and back room w/ fireplace. Great micro brew beers.
Recently opened and close to Franklin "C" stop. Perfect for a pint after a day sightseeing. Sit in the window and watch the world go buy with quality beers and friendly service. No TV's good music.
105 locals recommend
Glorietta Baldy
502 Franklin AveRecently opened and close to Franklin "C" stop. Perfect for a pint after a day sightseeing. Sit in the window and watch the world go buy with quality beers and friendly service. No TV's good music.
Long time Neighborhood bar with a "Garden" outback for summer. Beer is hit and miss. Service is hit and miss but it is always an interesting place to visit. Hit it one night. No TV's decent music
141 locals recommend
One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueLong time Neighborhood bar with a "Garden" outback for summer. Beer is hit and miss. Service is hit and miss but it is always an interesting place to visit. Hit it one night. No TV's decent music
If your from the UK its your bar for the Footie. Gets incredibly packed. Food seating at back. Half decent service good food decent beer. Oh and its a Spurs bar ( as in Tottenham Hotspurs.)
505 locals recommend
Black Swan
If your from the UK its your bar for the Footie. Gets incredibly packed. Food seating at back. Half decent service good food decent beer. Oh and its a Spurs bar ( as in Tottenham Hotspurs.)
Doris
1088 Fulton StWorth one visit for other-worldly experience
Food Scene
Coffee pastries and bagels during day. Beer and wine at night. Busy during day but later at night if you fancy a quiet drink its perfect.
Bedford Corners Cafe
505 Franklin AveCoffee pastries and bagels during day. Beer and wine at night. Busy during day but later at night if you fancy a quiet drink its perfect.
Coffee joint near Franklin "C" train. Grab a decent cappuccino before hoping on train. Small garden at back.
131 locals recommend
Daily Press Coffee
505 Franklin AveCoffee joint near Franklin "C" train. Grab a decent cappuccino before hoping on train. Small garden at back.
Go to standard Indian restaurant. Cheap and cheerful. Sit in or order out via Grub Hub etc. Friendly staff and one of our local cheap eats.
75 locals recommend
Bombay Heights
1070 Bedford AveGo to standard Indian restaurant. Cheap and cheerful. Sit in or order out via Grub Hub etc. Friendly staff and one of our local cheap eats.
I actually haven't been here! but everyone speaks highly of it. Homemade pastas and authentic Italian (not Italian American) food.
80 locals recommend
Sud Vino & Cucina
1102 Bedford AvenueI actually haven't been here! but everyone speaks highly of it. Homemade pastas and authentic Italian (not Italian American) food.
A few years back some young chefs from the city opened up this "renegade" restaurant. Try the Foie Gras doughnut! Or "You've got Quail"
A must try and literally 3 minutes away.
361 locals recommend
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveA few years back some young chefs from the city opened up this "renegade" restaurant. Try the Foie Gras doughnut! Or "You've got Quail"
A must try and literally 3 minutes away.
More a bakery than a cafe. The hole in the wall on Lexington serves bread pastries & coffee. There is no place to sit but people end up just milling around the counter and watching the world go by..
179 locals recommend
SCRATCHbread
1069 Bedford AvenueMore a bakery than a cafe. The hole in the wall on Lexington serves bread pastries & coffee. There is no place to sit but people end up just milling around the counter and watching the world go by..
Best doughnuts ever ! If doughnuts are your thing get here early to beat the crowd. Line start forming early at the weekend.
638 locals recommend
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueBest doughnuts ever ! If doughnuts are your thing get here early to beat the crowd. Line start forming early at the weekend.
Great food and coffee from the big sister of Dough. My favorite is the Salmon Burger. Great for breakfast Tartin, Breakfast sandwiches croissant etc.
54 locals recommend
Choice Greene
214 Greene AveGreat food and coffee from the big sister of Dough. My favorite is the Salmon Burger. Great for breakfast Tartin, Breakfast sandwiches croissant etc.
Great food from Jean Georges alumni. The wife is French and loves this place! A good night out. Take "C" train two stops to Lafayette. Get out the Lafayette entrance. and restaurant is in front of you
83 locals recommend
No. 7
627 Greene AveGreat food from Jean Georges alumni. The wife is French and loves this place! A good night out. Take "C" train two stops to Lafayette. Get out the Lafayette entrance. and restaurant is in front of you
Everything Else
In case of the need for a doctor - CityMD Urgent Care is located at 457 Atlantic Avenue between Nevins Street and 3rd Avenue.
Closest Subway:
A, C, G @ Hoyt-Schermerhorn
457 Atlantic Ave
457 Atlantic AvenueIn case of the need for a doctor - CityMD Urgent Care is located at 457 Atlantic Avenue between Nevins Street and 3rd Avenue.
Closest Subway:
A, C, G @ Hoyt-Schermerhorn
Local GYM. Ask for a visitors pass and you can use facility for a day. Indoor pool. Citibike station outside
96 locals recommend
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford AveLocal GYM. Ask for a visitors pass and you can use facility for a day. Indoor pool. Citibike station outside