Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite first and/or last stops. Very much a neighborhood bar, but one where you can get a great classic cocktail. Russell is the barman I visit most and is usually there Thur/Fri/Sun.
108 locals recommend
Basik
323 Graham AveOne of my favorite first and/or last stops. Very much a neighborhood bar, but one where you can get a great classic cocktail. Russell is the barman I visit most and is usually there Thur/Fri/Sun.
Whisk(e)y & grilled cheese bar with a great, cozy vibe inside and an underrated outdoor space in the back. They offer seven different types of (very good) grilled cheese sandwiches until 4am every night.
112 locals recommend
Noorman's Kil
609 Grand StWhisk(e)y & grilled cheese bar with a great, cozy vibe inside and an underrated outdoor space in the back. They offer seven different types of (very good) grilled cheese sandwiches until 4am every night.
Nice cocktail bar for a quiet last drink of the night. Space is dark and the bartenders will know what they're doing. Open until at least 2am every night.
151 locals recommend
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StNice cocktail bar for a quiet last drink of the night. Space is dark and the bartenders will know what they're doing. Open until at least 2am every night.
Tucked in the back of a restaurant called Sweet Science, this cocktail bar is as speak-easy as it gets. Definitely worth going once.
126 locals recommend
Featherweight
135 Graham AveTucked in the back of a restaurant called Sweet Science, this cocktail bar is as speak-easy as it gets. Definitely worth going once.
Good for late-night food and drinks. Great outdoor space in the warmer months. Fun vibe. Come as you are.
90 locals recommend
Extra Fancy
Good for late-night food and drinks. Great outdoor space in the warmer months. Fun vibe. Come as you are.
Beautiful bar with a lovely outdoor space and great, great live music every night.
216 locals recommend
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StBeautiful bar with a lovely outdoor space and great, great live music every night.
Food Scene
Solid sit-down Mexican restaurant priced reasonably for the neighborhood. Food has always been legit. Service doesn't blow you away, but has never been bad. Probably the best option in the immediate vicinity and open pretty late.
277 locals recommend
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveSolid sit-down Mexican restaurant priced reasonably for the neighborhood. Food has always been legit. Service doesn't blow you away, but has never been bad. Probably the best option in the immediate vicinity and open pretty late.
Thai food that is good for takeout and/or delivery on a night in, but also nicely laid out if you want to sit down in the restaurant or bar. Food isn't going to blow you away, but it's priced well and usually satisfies a savory craving. Not a ton of Asian food that's close so this is your best option.
244 locals recommend
Sage
299-301 Graham AveThai food that is good for takeout and/or delivery on a night in, but also nicely laid out if you want to sit down in the restaurant or bar. Food isn't going to blow you away, but it's priced well and usually satisfies a savory craving. Not a ton of Asian food that's close so this is your best option.
Best coffee in the neighborhood. Scott (the owner) is a great guy and the space is small but has smartly laid out seating and is very welcoming.
28 locals recommend
Charter Coffeehouse
309 Graham AveBest coffee in the neighborhood. Scott (the owner) is a great guy and the space is small but has smartly laid out seating and is very welcoming.
Great fresh-pressed juices right outside of the train station. Also serves coffee and vegan / gluten-friendly pastries. The best way to supplement your vegetables on a vacation / short trip.
68 locals recommend
Grass Roots Juicery
336a Graham AveGreat fresh-pressed juices right outside of the train station. Also serves coffee and vegan / gluten-friendly pastries. The best way to supplement your vegetables on a vacation / short trip.
Great veggie / gluten free options. Perfect place for a satisfying quick bite to pick up on your way home. Not really a sit-down affair. Open until 10pm except Sundays, when they close at 8pm.
13 locals recommend
The Sandwich Shop
658A Grand StGreat veggie / gluten free options. Perfect place for a satisfying quick bite to pick up on your way home. Not really a sit-down affair. Open until 10pm except Sundays, when they close at 8pm.
Higher-end comfort food - great for brunch or late-night cravings. Open until 2am.
166 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetHigher-end comfort food - great for brunch or late-night cravings. Open until 2am.
Serious contemporary Chinese food in a casual setting. Great sit-down option that won't break the bank.
96 locals recommend
Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveSerious contemporary Chinese food in a casual setting. Great sit-down option that won't break the bank.
Busy, busy hip-casual spot at the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Brunch is great but go early! Also a good option for lunch,
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveBusy, busy hip-casual spot at the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Brunch is great but go early! Also a good option for lunch,
Motorino Pizzeria
139 BroadwayGreat, great pizza that delivers!
Essentials
Not quite a super-market but much better than a bodega and, most importantly, open 24 hours. Spend a lot of time here as most grocery stores in our neighborhood are closed earlier. Lots or organic options and decent produce. Essential.
39 locals recommend
Khims Millennim Market
294 Graham AvenueNot quite a super-market but much better than a bodega and, most importantly, open 24 hours. Spend a lot of time here as most grocery stores in our neighborhood are closed earlier. Lots or organic options and decent produce. Essential.
Lavanderia Express IV, Inc.
287 Graham AveBig, bright laundromat that's open 24 Hours.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StHigh-end everything. Best produce around. Not cheap.
Getting Around
We usually get on and off at the Graham street station, but this location is probably a touch closer. There is two high schools right next to it, which is why we prefer the Graham alternative.
24 locals recommend
Grand St station
We usually get on and off at the Graham street station, but this location is probably a touch closer. There is two high schools right next to it, which is why we prefer the Graham alternative.
Our preferred subway station as everything is we need is on the way and it's one stop closer to Manhattan.
42 locals recommend
Graham Av station
Our preferred subway station as everything is we need is on the way and it's one stop closer to Manhattan.
Shopping
Jewelry and other accessories. Very much a prototypical Brooklyn store with all kinds of fun knick knacks.
24 locals recommend
WE SEE STARS
351 Graham AveJewelry and other accessories. Very much a prototypical Brooklyn store with all kinds of fun knick knacks.
Apple Williamsburg
247 Bedford Ave'Nuff said.
Scotch & Soda
126 N 4th StLevi's Store Brooklyn
120 N 4th StBrooklyn Industries
206 5th AveWeekend only market for up and coming NY designers. All kinds of stuff. Worth a visit.
197 locals recommend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StWeekend only market for up and coming NY designers. All kinds of stuff. Worth a visit.
Catbird
108 Bedford AveHip jewelry shop.
Madewell
486 Broadwaymeg
54 N 6th StWomen's clothing store.
J.Crew
234 Wythe AveShoe Market
197 N 6th StGANT
115 N 6th StDNA Footwear Williamsburg
133 N 7th StGoorin Bros. Hat Shop - Williamsburg
181 Bedford AveParks & Nature
Great place to people watch on a nice day, especially on weekends. There is a track to run at, along with an exercise area next to it. Also lots of good brunch options around.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat place to people watch on a nice day, especially on weekends. There is a track to run at, along with an exercise area next to it. Also lots of good brunch options around.
Entertainment & Activities
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StGood fun. On the expensive side and you'll likely wait a while for an alley, but full bar and restaurant, as well as live music while you wait makes it easy.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGood fun. On the expensive side and you'll likely wait a while for an alley, but full bar and restaurant, as well as live music while you wait makes it easy.