Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
amazing local and friendly place with great service, drinks and food! Usually not crowded and nothing bad on the menu.
Cash only
11 locals recommend
Fanny
425 Graham Aveamazing local and friendly place with great service, drinks and food! Usually not crowded and nothing bad on the menu.
Cash only
If you're looking for a nice place to grab a cocktail or cheese plate with outdoor seating, the Richardson is right down the street. Has a classy, old school- cocktail vibe inside
137 locals recommend
The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueIf you're looking for a nice place to grab a cocktail or cheese plate with outdoor seating, the Richardson is right down the street. Has a classy, old school- cocktail vibe inside
My favorite neighborhood dive bar. They also serve hot dogs from the meat hook at night that are oh so good.
54 locals recommend
Daddy's
437 Graham AvenueMy favorite neighborhood dive bar. They also serve hot dogs from the meat hook at night that are oh so good.
Oak
361 Graham AvenueNice wine and service and a backyard to enjoy when the weather is nice.
One Stop
134 Kingsland AveVery close dive bar managed by friendly folk.
GREAT bar food and a spacious and fun place to hang out on weekends. Big outdoor area with plenty of seating.
30 locals recommend
Greenpoint Heights
278 Nassau AveGREAT bar food and a spacious and fun place to hang out on weekends. Big outdoor area with plenty of seating.
Another great local dive bar. Some nights they show movies, some nights they have comedy. Sometimes its quiet.
8 locals recommend
Boulevard Tavern
579 Meeker AveAnother great local dive bar. Some nights they show movies, some nights they have comedy. Sometimes its quiet.
Very spacious bar with a nice atmosphere. Good for a big group or solo. They serve a popular brunch special on the weekends.
125 locals recommend
Harefield Road
769 Metropolitan AveVery spacious bar with a nice atmosphere. Good for a big group or solo. They serve a popular brunch special on the weekends.
Bushwick Country Club
608 Grand StFun, dive bar with 6 holes of mini-golf in the backyard.
Ontario Bar LLC
559 Grand Stfun dive bar with pinball and air hockey in the back.
just a dive bar with a great location and street-side outdoor seating
87 locals recommend
Pencil Factory
Greenpoint Avenuejust a dive bar with a great location and street-side outdoor seating
cheaper than cheap drinks. Authentic, neighborhood dive. If you're in town for Monday night football season, the owner's mom makes a pretty great spread of food on game nights. Awesome heavy metal!
22 locals recommend
The Palace
206 Nassau Avecheaper than cheap drinks. Authentic, neighborhood dive. If you're in town for Monday night football season, the owner's mom makes a pretty great spread of food on game nights. Awesome heavy metal!
The Drink
228 Manhattan Avenuenice ambiance and great cocktails
The Shanty
79 Richardson StGin distillery with a bar attached
I really hope they reopen their backyard for the summer! Great dive bar with a huge backyard.
88 locals recommend
No Name Bar
I really hope they reopen their backyard for the summer! Great dive bar with a huge backyard.
Matt Torrey's
46 Bushwick AveGreat beer selection and friendly staff
Super tiny dance floor but oh so much fun. Super divey sports bar. Great on a weekend.
14 locals recommend
Call Box Lounge
148 Kingsland AveSuper tiny dance floor but oh so much fun. Super divey sports bar. Great on a weekend.
People love this beer bar, but haven't been there myself. Let me know how it is!
154 locals recommend
Tørst
615 Manhattan AvePeople love this beer bar, but haven't been there myself. Let me know how it is!
Mother's
347 Graham AveBar that serves food. Burgers, sandwiches and sweet potato fries.
Fancy cocktails, beer, a pool table and an outdoor roof when the weather is nice.
141 locals recommend
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StFancy cocktails, beer, a pool table and an outdoor roof when the weather is nice.
Legion
790 Metropolitan AvenueLocal bar with local folks and local bands.
ORE-BAR
277 Graham Avenice cozy vibes.
This bar is dark and cozy and really caters to the cocktail enthusiast. Cocktails aren't cheap but very delicious.
151 locals recommend
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StThis bar is dark and cozy and really caters to the cocktail enthusiast. Cocktails aren't cheap but very delicious.
Featherweight
135 Graham AveSpeakeasy with great drinks and ambiance
If you're over this way, nice cozy bar with a happy hour that ends at 8 pm.
242 locals recommend
duckduck
153 Montrose AveIf you're over this way, nice cozy bar with a happy hour that ends at 8 pm.
Burnside
506 Grand StBeer and cocktail bar with much talked about friend cheese curds.
Really cozy bar that serves wine and beer (no cocktails) with a great big backyard. They also own the restaurant next door which is delicious.
125 locals recommend
Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveReally cozy bar that serves wine and beer (no cocktails) with a great big backyard. They also own the restaurant next door which is delicious.
BEST NACHOS YOU"VE EVER HAD. I promise. Its always fun at The Commodore. Crowded on weekends.
229 locals recommend
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveBEST NACHOS YOU"VE EVER HAD. I promise. Its always fun at The Commodore. Crowded on weekends.
Lovely wine bar for locals, right off the Bedford L, without the obnoxious crowds.
24 locals recommend
Pinkerton Wine Bar
263 N 6th StLovely wine bar for locals, right off the Bedford L, without the obnoxious crowds.
This place has become more popular, so I can't attest for the crowds. But they have great drinks, nice decor and cute patio space.
216 locals recommend
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StThis place has become more popular, so I can't attest for the crowds. But they have great drinks, nice decor and cute patio space.
Great dive bar thats been around for a long time. Glad its still here!
152 locals recommend
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveGreat dive bar thats been around for a long time. Glad its still here!
Capri Social Club
156 Calyer StReally fun, polish owned dive bar.
Clem's
264 Grand StNeighborhood dive bar, central location to Grand Street shopping/food.
Broken Land
105 Franklin StGreat drinks, nice atmosphere and a sweet backyard area.
Best spot in bk for craft beers and growlers. Help yourself to bottles in the fridge and sit outside at one of their benches. Great for a hot day with no frills.
39 locals recommend
Brouwerij Lane
78 Greenpoint AveBest spot in bk for craft beers and growlers. Help yourself to bottles in the fridge and sit outside at one of their benches. Great for a hot day with no frills.
Lovely, small bar with a nice backyard. Sometimes they have a great live band. Nice for conversations with friends where you don't have to scream at one another.
90 locals recommend
Troost
1011 Manhattan AveLovely, small bar with a nice backyard. Sometimes they have a great live band. Nice for conversations with friends where you don't have to scream at one another.
Food Scene
Kind of a neighborhood staple. Great coffee for an unbeatable price. Cash only
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveKind of a neighborhood staple. Great coffee for an unbeatable price. Cash only
Quaint neighborhood joint right off the park with great bibimbap and other korean dishes.
163 locals recommend
Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveQuaint neighborhood joint right off the park with great bibimbap and other korean dishes.
Super friendly and local delicatessen with cheap sandwiches and homemade polish food. A great spot to get a sandwich to take to the park. Closed Sundays
Park Deli Greenpoint
170 Nassau AveSuper friendly and local delicatessen with cheap sandwiches and homemade polish food. A great spot to get a sandwich to take to the park. Closed Sundays
OMG. The pastries and breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Best place to get pie and treats around.
145 locals recommend
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveOMG. The pastries and breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Best place to get pie and treats around.
as local and old school Graham Avenue as you can get. Just peep inside and you'll see for yourself!
Caffe Capri
427 Graham Avenueas local and old school Graham Avenue as you can get. Just peep inside and you'll see for yourself!
The closest place to get a great cup of coffee. Its practically out our front door
46 locals recommend
Tar Pit
135 Woodpoint RdThe closest place to get a great cup of coffee. Its practically out our front door
Our local place for fancier mexican fare. The habanero grapefruit margarita is to die for.
277 locals recommend
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveOur local place for fancier mexican fare. The habanero grapefruit margarita is to die for.
Great New York Pizza owned by a local family. Good spot to grab a quick slice if you're on the way to the train. Also they deliver!
106 locals recommend
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham AveGreat New York Pizza owned by a local family. Good spot to grab a quick slice if you're on the way to the train. Also they deliver!
Concord Hill
374 Graham Avethis place is new and I haven't tried it but go see for yourself!
Tuffet
286 Graham AveI love this place! Amazing wine, nice backyard, great cheese.
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th Avenuegreat bagels
Lovely, small Italian Restaurant. Great for a date, outside dining and its right around the corner. Cash only.
122 locals recommend
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveLovely, small Italian Restaurant. Great for a date, outside dining and its right around the corner. Cash only.
Everyone will tell you that this place is delicious. There are locations throughout the city. Theres only a tiny table to sit down and eat there, but its great for pick up. They close at 8
35 locals recommend
Xi’an Famous Foods
Everyone will tell you that this place is delicious. There are locations throughout the city. Theres only a tiny table to sit down and eat there, but its great for pick up. They close at 8
Garden Grill Coffee Shop
318 Graham AvenueDiner with cheap breakfast served all day
New Mediterranean place that just opened up. Haven't tried the food but it has good reviews on yelp
54 locals recommend
Ringolevio
490 Humboldt StNew Mediterranean place that just opened up. Haven't tried the food but it has good reviews on yelp
Crema BK
182 Driggs Aveout of this world coffee. enough said.
Great place to get the best iced coffee right off the park.
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveGreat place to get the best iced coffee right off the park.
AWOL Eatery
336 Graham AvenueGreat place for Vegetarians
If you've never tried Indonesian food this is the place to do it. For the adventurous foodie
115 locals recommend
Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveIf you've never tried Indonesian food this is the place to do it. For the adventurous foodie
Freshest fish around to pick up and cook at home- but aslo great place for chilled wine, oysters and small fishy dishes.
93 locals recommend
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveFreshest fish around to pick up and cook at home- but aslo great place for chilled wine, oysters and small fishy dishes.
Lots of veggie and Vegan options with a full bar. Cross between korean food and tacos. They do have breakfast options.
29 locals recommend
Lucky Luna
167 Nassau AvenueLots of veggie and Vegan options with a full bar. Cross between korean food and tacos. They do have breakfast options.
Not so much as a grocery, but more like a place to pick up small items if you're in the neighborhood. A selection of sandwiches, great coffee and some grocery items
65 locals recommend
Brooklyn Standard Deli
188 Nassau AveNot so much as a grocery, but more like a place to pick up small items if you're in the neighborhood. A selection of sandwiches, great coffee and some grocery items
Sage
299-301 Graham AveVery tasty Thai food with a full bar
Fresh, original and quality ramen from two great local, chefs.
131 locals recommend
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StFresh, original and quality ramen from two great local, chefs.
Taqueria La Norteña
668 Manhattan Avecheap mexican food that is open late night
Famed Meat Hook recently opened a sandwich shop. For foodies and meat lovers.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveFamed Meat Hook recently opened a sandwich shop. For foodies and meat lovers.
This place needs no introduction. A brunch lovers paradise. Get ready for a long, long wait if you plan on going on a weekend.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveThis place needs no introduction. A brunch lovers paradise. Get ready for a long, long wait if you plan on going on a weekend.
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveGood Mexican food, lots of seating and a nice backyard. Margaritas!
Christina's
853 Manhattan AveGood Polish food
Masha & The Bear
Russian Gastropub! need I say more?
Battery Harris
64 Frost StreetCaribbean bar and food joint. Brunch, jerk chicken and cocktails.
Great breakfast, bloody mary's and mimosa pitchers. They open at noon on weekends.
166 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetGreat breakfast, bloody mary's and mimosa pitchers. They open at noon on weekends.
Beco
45 Richardson StBrazilian restaurant/bar with an affordable, tasty brunch.
Matchless
557 Manhattan Avenuegood brunch, food and bar
Affordable food and full bar. Kid friendly, Outdoor seating and dancing on weekend nights.
320 locals recommend
Kiki's
130 Division StreetAffordable food and full bar. Kid friendly, Outdoor seating and dancing on weekend nights.
The food is amazing. Cannot say more about this locally-sourced, all-grilled menu.
269 locals recommend
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveThe food is amazing. Cannot say more about this locally-sourced, all-grilled menu.
Known for their long lines and incredible BBQ. Once you smell inside, you won't be able to resist.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveKnown for their long lines and incredible BBQ. Once you smell inside, you won't be able to resist.
My favorite sandwich shop, not only in Brooklyn, but in the U.S. Hard to describe, just go.
67 locals recommend
Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueMy favorite sandwich shop, not only in Brooklyn, but in the U.S. Hard to describe, just go.
Not a place to go if you're starving, but if you're looking for tapas, the food is great.
67 locals recommend
The Saint Austere
Not a place to go if you're starving, but if you're looking for tapas, the food is great.
Lomzynianka Restaurant
Authentic homestyle Polish food
Great greasy spoon for breakfast and lunch. I recommend the breakfast bowl.
75 locals recommend
Jimmy's Diner
Great greasy spoon for breakfast and lunch. I recommend the breakfast bowl.
Love, love, love this ambience and the food is always great. A favorite spot for Euro transplants. The staff is fluent in French and the food right for the price.
93 locals recommend
Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer StLove, love, love this ambience and the food is always great. A favorite spot for Euro transplants. The staff is fluent in French and the food right for the price.
El Toro Taqueria
254 Driggs Avenuecheap tacos
Mostly because this Mexican food joint is open 24 hours. Place to grab late night food after a late night of drinking.
31 locals recommend
Grand Morelos
727 Grand StMostly because this Mexican food joint is open 24 hours. Place to grab late night food after a late night of drinking.
Cafe Mogador is an East Village staple. If you cant make it there, the new location in Brooklyn is just as terrific with a lovely garden atrium.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveCafe Mogador is an East Village staple. If you cant make it there, the new location in Brooklyn is just as terrific with a lovely garden atrium.
Kind of a trek but an absolute gem! The food is awesome. Worth taking a cab, but be prepared for a long wait.
137 locals recommend
Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveKind of a trek but an absolute gem! The food is awesome. Worth taking a cab, but be prepared for a long wait.
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette Averamen ramen ramen
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StExcellent japanese food.
Santos Anne
366 Union AveMexican French hybrid food with live music and a cozy ambiance.
Forcella
485 Lorimer StFancy, artisanal pizza.
Oasis
168 Bedford Avecheap, fast falafel right off the bedford L train
upscale New American Restaurant if you're looking for a fancier meal. Excellent food.
169 locals recommend
Rye
247 South 1st Streetupscale New American Restaurant if you're looking for a fancier meal. Excellent food.
Walter Foods
253 Grand Stcocktails and oysters!
Great artisinal pizza in a beautiful setting. Worth the long wait but don't say I didn't warn you. ;)
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveGreat artisinal pizza in a beautiful setting. Worth the long wait but don't say I didn't warn you. ;)
Incredible, fresh seafood. Lobster and Crab dishes are divine. Nice backyard with lights when the weather is nice.
109 locals recommend
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan AveIncredible, fresh seafood. Lobster and Crab dishes are divine. Nice backyard with lights when the weather is nice.
Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveTasty local, Polish food. The white borscht is great.
Shopping
Muddy Paws
447 Graham AveOur awesome local pet store. Friendly service, dog walking and good selection.
Local boutique store owned by a great local lady named Siri. She makes a lot of what she sells in her store and carries an eclectic selection of jewelry, homegoods etc.
14 locals recommend
Treehouse Brooklyn LLC
430 Graham AveLocal boutique store owned by a great local lady named Siri. She makes a lot of what she sells in her store and carries an eclectic selection of jewelry, homegoods etc.
Beaner Bar
447 Graham AveSpecialty mexican inspired coffee drinks.
The Bottle Shoppe
353 Graham AveRight of the train. Selection of wine and liquor.
Grand Bakery
295 Grand StNOT CHEAP. But great selection of vintage clothes and housewares.
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StGREAT VINTAGE, fun to browse, huge selection.
Essentials
Open 24 hours with a good selections of basics and healthy options.
6 locals recommend
Green Apple Deli
375 Graham AveOpen 24 hours with a good selections of basics and healthy options.
These ladies know their cheese and serve a great sandwich that varies daily.
13 locals recommend
Greenpoint Cheese & Meat
192 Driggs AveThese ladies know their cheese and serve a great sandwich that varies daily.
Emily's Pork Store
426 Graham AveItalian meat deli with old world charm
A brooklyn foodie hub. If you haven't heard of it yet, you will someday.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveA brooklyn foodie hub. If you haven't heard of it yet, you will someday.
Everything Else
Quaint and Quiet beer bar and shop, serving and selling craft beers and ales.
22 locals recommend
Beer Street
413 Graham AveQuaint and Quiet beer bar and shop, serving and selling craft beers and ales.
If you come to Greenpoint you have to visit Peter Pan. Be prepared for long lines on the weekend but well worth the wait. Donuts around 1.50 and a breakfast sandwich around 4 dollars.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveIf you come to Greenpoint you have to visit Peter Pan. Be prepared for long lines on the weekend but well worth the wait. Donuts around 1.50 and a breakfast sandwich around 4 dollars.
The best deal for great wine in the area. A very thoughtful $15 dollars and under section is a go to.
32 locals recommend
Vine Wine
619 Lorimer StThe best deal for great wine in the area. A very thoughtful $15 dollars and under section is a go to.
Old School neighborhood joint. Italian pastries and cappuccino.
86 locals recommend
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveOld School neighborhood joint. Italian pastries and cappuccino.
Entertainment & Activities
Uncle Louie G
341 Graham Avehandmade ice cream
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan Avekids and adults love this famous brooklyn ice cream shop
Arts & Culture
Spacious theater showing current movies and art house films. They have late night shows and serve food with a full bar.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveSpacious theater showing current movies and art house films. They have late night shows and serve food with a full bar.
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StNothing too special, but its our local movie theater.
Really cute bar that has a stage in the back. Events vary nightly, from live bands to stand-up comedy etc.
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StReally cute bar that has a stage in the back. Events vary nightly, from live bands to stand-up comedy etc.
There motto speaks for itself: "where pierogies meet punk".
A Polish American venue with live music and dancing. Check website for event schedule.
30 locals recommend
Warsaw
261 Driggs AveThere motto speaks for itself: "where pierogies meet punk".
A Polish American venue with live music and dancing. Check website for event schedule.
Union Pool is one of the most popular bars/venues in the neighborhood. They have a taco truck in back with a huge backyard. They have live shows in the venue in back. Not a quiet place to grab a drink
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveUnion Pool is one of the most popular bars/venues in the neighborhood. They have a taco truck in back with a huge backyard. They have live shows in the venue in back. Not a quiet place to grab a drink
An art venue for film screenings and lectures. Suggested donation. Check website for event schedule.
Light Industry
361 Freeman StAn art venue for film screenings and lectures. Suggested donation. Check website for event schedule.
Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan AveHeavy Metal Bar and Venue. Super Fun.