Guidebook for Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy deluxe. The cocktails here will go toe to toe with any great cocktail bar in the world. Also, their brunch is smashing.
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Clover Club
210 Smith StSpeakeasy deluxe. The cocktails here will go toe to toe with any great cocktail bar in the world. Also, their brunch is smashing.
June
231 Court StLovely drinks and food. Romantic vibe.
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StYour nearest speakeasy
Lovely romantic little spot on a quiet side street
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Black Mountain Wine House
Lovely romantic little spot on a quiet side street
Classic summertime outdoor dive bar right on Smith Street.
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Gowanus Yacht Club
323 Smith StClassic summertime outdoor dive bar right on Smith Street.
Beer so good, people line up around the block to buy it on Sunday mornings.
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Other Half Brewing Company
195 Centre StBeer so good, people line up around the block to buy it on Sunday mornings.
Abilene Bar
442 Court StGreat down-to-earth local bar
Parks & Nature
Carroll Park
President StreetClassic neighborhood park, Sesame Street style.
The largest park built in New York since Central and Prospect Parks. The whole thing is on the water overlooking incredible Manhattan views and there's just about every activity you can think of.
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Iparke ye-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StThe largest park built in New York since Central and Prospect Parks. The whole thing is on the water overlooking incredible Manhattan views and there's just about every activity you can think of.
Super picturesque little park that feels like a hidden gem transported from London.
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Cobble Hill Cleaners & Laundry
226 Court StSuper picturesque little park that feels like a hidden gem transported from London.
Ipharki yeProspect
Central Park's more beautiful sister.
Arts & Culture
BAM includes theatres, performance spaces, and an art house movie theater. It is Brooklyn's grand dame of cutting edge culture.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM includes theatres, performance spaces, and an art house movie theater. It is Brooklyn's grand dame of cutting edge culture.
Shopping
Super styley women's clothing at prices more reasonable than you'd reasonably expect.
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198 Smith StSuper styley women's clothing at prices more reasonable than you'd reasonably expect.
Bird Brooklyn - Cobble Hill
Great furniture and other finds. Super nice people. Very reasonably priced.
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Yesterday's News Antiques and Collectibles
428 Court StGreat furniture and other finds. Super nice people. Very reasonably priced.
Grocery Stores
Top notch small super market. Definitely on the pricey side, but the quality of everything is great.
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Union Market
240 E Houston StTop notch small super market. Definitely on the pricey side, but the quality of everything is great.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StYou know, it's a Whole Foods.
Mom & pop Italian meats and cheeses. Best homemade fresh mozzarella ever. Unbelievable sandwiches. Classic from another era.
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Caputo's Fine Foods
460 Court StMom & pop Italian meats and cheeses. Best homemade fresh mozzarella ever. Unbelievable sandwiches. Classic from another era.
Food scene
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StBest Italian food in the city.
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StFancy southern eats. Great brunch.
Melt your face off spicy and super authentic top-notch Thai food.
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Ugly Baby
407 Smith StMelt your face off spicy and super authentic top-notch Thai food.
Court Street Grocers
485 Court StBest sandwiches ever.
Lucali
575 Henry StMythical pizza spot frequented by Jay-Z and Beyonce.
Fantastic New American cuisine in this spot that doubles as a culinary training school for refugees!
Emma's Torch
345 Smith StFantastic New American cuisine in this spot that doubles as a culinary training school for refugees!
The HiHi Room
138 Smith StThe first restaurant from the Court Street Grocers guys. To notch pleasers.
Mooburger
240 Court StOne of the most delicious burgers you'll ever eat.
Rucola
190 Dean StNew American. Unbelievable. Make a reservation.
Hidden gem of a seafood place. A little off the beaten path but worth the walk.
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Petite Crevette
144 Union StreetHidden gem of a seafood place. A little off the beaten path but worth the walk.
East Wind Snack Shop
417 16th StAmazing dumplings.
Franks Wine Bar
465 Court StFrom the same guys as Frankies next door. Top notch new American and Italian fare.
La Vara
268 Clinton StBeautiful fancy food from Spain
Pig Beach
480 Union StBig outdoor BBQ spot
Coffee Shops
Brooklyn Habit
405 Smith StFantastic local coffee shop just steps away.
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StThe perfect croissant.
Velvette Brew
251 Smith StSolid Coffee
Good coffee. Good place to park and work.
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East One Coffee Roasters
384 Court StGood coffee. Good place to park and work.
Regular Visitors
149 Smith StCoffee shop that sells designy knick knacks
Coffee shop. Record shop. Curio antiques and tattoo paraphernalia.
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Black Gold Records
461 Court StCoffee shop. Record shop. Curio antiques and tattoo paraphernalia.