Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing wine list, cocktails & oyster happy hour less than a block away.
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Grand Army
336 State StAmazing wine list, cocktails & oyster happy hour less than a block away.
Robert Bar
104 Bond StClover Club
210 Smith St Classic cocktails & regularly scheduled live music.
Located in an old Brooklyn social club, you'll find great drinks, a tasty snack menu, and pool table in the back.
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Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StLocated in an old Brooklyn social club, you'll find great drinks, a tasty snack menu, and pool table in the back.
Threes Brewing
333 Douglass StFor the beer lovers. Great outdoor patio too.
Food Scene
Building On Bond
112 Bond StGreat food & coffee. Go to spot.
Amazing Italian food and very quaint atmosphere. Great for dinner or an early breakfast. You might even spot one of several celebs that live nearby.
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Rucola
190 Dean StAmazing Italian food and very quaint atmosphere. Great for dinner or an early breakfast. You might even spot one of several celebs that live nearby.
Absolute Coffee
327 Atlantic Ave
French Louie
320 Atlantic AveSottocasa
298 Atlantic AveI love the Cold-Brewed New Orleans iced coffee from here.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StI love the Cold-Brewed New Orleans iced coffee from here.
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StFrench baked goods & great coffee.
Hanco's
134 Smith StTasty Vietnamese sandwiches & noodle soups.
Court Street Grocers
485 Court St Don't miss their sandwich menu.
Arrive early on weekends because this spot gets crowded. Be sure to order the pancakes!
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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StArrive early on weekends because this spot gets crowded. Be sure to order the pancakes!
One of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Great outdoor patio for nice weather.
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StOne of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Great outdoor patio for nice weather.
Ganso Ramen
339 Greenwich Street
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveGo to brunch spot across from Fort Greene Park.
Caffe Buon Gusto
236 E 77th StThis place is a welcome blast from the past. Order an egg cream!
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Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
513 Henry StThis place is a welcome blast from the past. Order an egg cream!
Luzzo's BK
145 Atlantic AveNeapolitan-style pizza made in a wood-burning oven.
Arts & Culture
Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StNew York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StSame day discount Broadway & theatre tickets available at this location. It's much less crowded than the one in Times Square!
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TKTS Downtown Brooklyn
Same day discount Broadway & theatre tickets available at this location. It's much less crowded than the one in Times Square!
Parks & Nature
Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveBest views of the Downtown Manhattan skyline are found here! Bring a camera.
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Iparke ye-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StBest views of the Downtown Manhattan skyline are found here! Bring a camera.
Ipharki yeProspect
There is a farmers market located at the southeast corner of the park every Saturday until 3pm.
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Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueThere is a farmers market located at the southeast corner of the park every Saturday until 3pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StSmall independent local cinema.
Indoor shuffleboard, games and bar scene.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StIndoor shuffleboard, games and bar scene.
Essentials
Great coffee & deli counter as well as any regular groceries you may need.
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Brooklyn Fare
200 Schermerhorn StGreat coffee & deli counter as well as any regular groceries you may need.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StIf you prefer to do a load of laundry yourself, this is the closest laundromat. The machines take quarters, so make sure you bring change.
IRA Dirt Busters Laundry and Dry Cleaners
325 Atlantic AveIf you prefer to do a load of laundry yourself, this is the closest laundromat. The machines take quarters, so make sure you bring change.
200 Dry Cleaners
200 Schermerhorn StReliable place for laundry & dry cleaning drop off service.
Everything Else
Old school butcher shop with an excellent meat counter.
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Paisanos Butcher Shop
162 Smith StOld school butcher shop with an excellent meat counter.
Free Range Wine & Spirits
345 Atlantic AveGreat local wine & liquor shop.