Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Romantic, ridiculously delicious authentic italian. Perfect for a nice night out.
205 locals recommend
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveRomantic, ridiculously delicious authentic italian. Perfect for a nice night out.
Oaxaca Taqueria
1116 Bedford AveTacos + BYOB, what more could you want?
They don't deliver and they don't accept credit but it is worth every penny of the $3.50 you'll spend for 5 big dumplings.
15 locals recommend
Dumplings & Things
375 5th AveThey don't deliver and they don't accept credit but it is worth every penny of the $3.50 you'll spend for 5 big dumplings.
Bogota Latin Bistro
141 5th AveGreat latin fusion restaurant - with great margaritas!
Ghenet
348 Douglass StThe best Ethiopian in NYC.
Incredible italian, great for families or date night - if you're lucky, you'll get a complimentary shot of limoncello for desert :)
17 locals recommend
Scottadito Osteria Toscana
788A Union StIncredible italian, great for families or date night - if you're lucky, you'll get a complimentary shot of limoncello for desert :)
Out of this world baked goods, for a reasonable price - hard to walk by and not stop in, it smells so good! (Closed on Mondays)
12 locals recommend
Buttermilk Bakeshop
264 5th AveOut of this world baked goods, for a reasonable price - hard to walk by and not stop in, it smells so good! (Closed on Mondays)
Glenda's Restaurant
854 St Johns PlGreat for brunch, coffee, or baked good.
Konditori
114 Smith StDelish coffee, nice waitstaff, good to sit for a bit also.
A hidden gem, great for getting work done and enjoying a delicious Bhakti Chai. (Closed on Sundays)
13 locals recommend
Postmark Cafe
326 6th StA hidden gem, great for getting work done and enjoying a delicious Bhakti Chai. (Closed on Sundays)
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor space, indoor space, event space -- and great beer! (and food, and coffee.)
85 locals recommend
Threes Brewing
333 Douglass StOutdoor space, indoor space, event space -- and great beer! (and food, and coffee.)
Dive bar with some of the greatest craft beer in the neighborhood - plus free popcorn!
19 locals recommend
Fourth Avenue Pub
76 4th AveDive bar with some of the greatest craft beer in the neighborhood - plus free popcorn!
More craft beer, more free popcorn, plus plenty of seating and a backyard!
30 locals recommend
High Dive
243 5th AveMore craft beer, more free popcorn, plus plenty of seating and a backyard!
Check out the Bell House for weekly shows, music, comedy, etc - great prices, great time. Walkable during good weather, cheap cab if it rains!
132 locals recommend
The Bell House
149 7th StCheck out the Bell House for weekly shows, music, comedy, etc - great prices, great time. Walkable during good weather, cheap cab if it rains!
Union Hall
702 Union StBar, events, fireplaces, + BOCCE!
Great wine and cocktails, and as the name suggests - a backyard! Relaxing and secluded, great for girls' night or date night.
13 locals recommend
Backyard
388 5th AvenueGreat wine and cocktails, and as the name suggests - a backyard! Relaxing and secluded, great for girls' night or date night.
Parks & Nature
The best park in all of NYC - great for walking, running, bikes, picnics, or secluded walks in the woods.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
The best park in all of NYC - great for walking, running, bikes, picnics, or secluded walks in the woods.
Even the greenhouses are a great place to be on a winter day.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave Even the greenhouses are a great place to be on a winter day.
Take the train to Manhattan, then walk back across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and lounge in Brooklyn Bridge Park for a great green space and gorgeous views of Manhattan.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StTake the train to Manhattan, then walk back across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and lounge in Brooklyn Bridge Park for a great green space and gorgeous views of Manhattan.
Arts & Culture
Donation based admission + mummies. Great for a rainy afternoon.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyDonation based admission + mummies. Great for a rainy afternoon.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveGreat indie movies and shows