Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveVaca Frita. Empanadas. Rum.
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveGreat southern-style sea food
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveFried Chicken & Waffles.
Fancy Nancy
1038 Bedford AveFresh ingredients. Great Decor.
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveExcellent Pizza
Swell Dive
1013 Bedford AveFillipino & Text Mex tacos + good bar with outdoor seating
Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.Bakery/Market with 1$ coffee
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveRamen for a rainy day
Great coffee and patries and a lovely plant store (pricey though $$$)
207 personas locales recomiendan
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveGreat coffee and patries and a lovely plant store (pricey though $$$)
Home Frite
1047 Bedford AveBurgers and Fries
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveDate night
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGroceries
Compare Foods
991 Bedford AveGroceries
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveGroceries
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlGroceries
This is a market/bar/restaurant all in one, plus it has outdoor seating!
148 personas locales recomiendan
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveThis is a market/bar/restaurant all in one, plus it has outdoor seating!
Drinks & Nightlife
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveGreat frozen drinks and tacos (try the duck!)
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveNeighborhood dive bar
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveHas the right low lighting for late-night drinks
If you're looking for a wild night out (themed dance parties--look up whats happening that night before you go to see if it's your thing!)
552 personas locales recomiendan
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueIf you're looking for a wild night out (themed dance parties--look up whats happening that night before you go to see if it's your thing!)
Bar/ restaurant with outdoor seating and a 'hip' scene
83 personas locales recomiendan
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveBar/ restaurant with outdoor seating and a 'hip' scene
Parks & Nature
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveVery close, nice place to relax
Iconic Brooklyn Park, close to all things Fort Greene
791 personas locales recomiendan
Parque Fort Greene
South Portland AvenueIconic Brooklyn Park, close to all things Fort Greene
City Bike down to the park, rent some kayaks, go for a horseback riding tour, and catch free music!
3418 personas locales recomiendan
Prospect Park
City Bike down to the park, rent some kayaks, go for a horseback riding tour, and catch free music!
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveFoliage
Great park along the east river. Lot's of attractions including Jane's Carousel, Luke's Lobster, and lots of shopping in Dumbo!
951 personas locales recomiendan
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StGreat park along the east river. Lot's of attractions including Jane's Carousel, Luke's Lobster, and lots of shopping in Dumbo!
You can take the train down to the roackaways if you need a beach day while you're here.
224 personas locales recomiendan
Rockaway Beach
You can take the train down to the roackaways if you need a beach day while you're here.
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Public Library
The architecture
Great art exhibits/ brooklyn botanical gardens, Brooklyn library & prospect park are all right there
3011 personas locales recomiendan
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat art exhibits/ brooklyn botanical gardens, Brooklyn library & prospect park are all right there
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StMovies, music & more
Bar with live shows (music, comedy, storytelling, and more)
135 personas locales recomiendan
C'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveBar with live shows (music, comedy, storytelling, and more)
A bit more corporate than my usual stops, but this movie theater serves drinks AND food during the movie, which is pretty fun.
266 personas locales recomiendan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WA bit more corporate than my usual stops, but this movie theater serves drinks AND food during the movie, which is pretty fun.
Entertainment & Activities
$2 Carousel in iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park (on the pier in between the bk and williamburg bridges)
118 personas locales recomiendan
Jane's Carousel
Dock Street$2 Carousel in iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park (on the pier in between the bk and williamburg bridges)