Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Great food at great prices, just around the corner! Be sure to go during the week or in the early morning to avoid lines. There is a wine store just next door, so don't forget to stock up!
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGreat food at great prices, just around the corner! Be sure to go during the week or in the early morning to avoid lines. There is a wine store just next door, so don't forget to stock up!
Great spices and other exotic treats. Definitely worth a stop, just to check it out.
130 locals recommend
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveGreat spices and other exotic treats. Definitely worth a stop, just to check it out.
Brooklyn Fare
200 Schermerhorn StSmall, local grocery store with delicious prepared food
Sightseeing
Beautiful little park near the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge, and on the way to Dumbo
6 locals recommend
Brooklyn War Memorial
195 Cadman Plaza WBeautiful little park near the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge, and on the way to Dumbo
Amazing views of Manhattan and the walk there/back will take you through historic Brooklyn Heights
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceAmazing views of Manhattan and the walk there/back will take you through historic Brooklyn Heights
A historic landmark. Go early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the crowds. The bridge is 1 mile across, so wear your walking shoes.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA historic landmark. Go early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the crowds. The bridge is 1 mile across, so wear your walking shoes.
More amazing views of Manhattan, plus a great place to rest while you're checking out Dumbo. Don't forget to go on a ride on the Carousel!
19 locals recommend
Pier 1 Playground
102 Furman StreetMore amazing views of Manhattan, plus a great place to rest while you're checking out Dumbo. Don't forget to go on a ride on the Carousel!
Great little neighborhood with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Definitely worth checking out to experience a little bit of old New York, plus amazing views of Manhattan.
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StGreat little neighborhood with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Definitely worth checking out to experience a little bit of old New York, plus amazing views of Manhattan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktail bar, but it is cash only. Grab a late dinner in the back - its delicious.
86 locals recommend
Henry Public
329 Henry StGreat cocktail bar, but it is cash only. Grab a late dinner in the back - its delicious.
Clover Club
210 Smith StAnother great cocktail bar serving classic cocktails.
Char No. 4
196 Smith StGreat whiskey bar and BBQ
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StAnother great cocktail bar in the neighborhood
Food Scene
KI SUSHI
122 Smith StBest sushi in the neighborhood
Bedouin Tent
405 Atlantic AveGreat Mediterranean food - we always order delivery.
The best mexican food and margaritas in the area. If it's not too cold, you can sit on the roof and view an amazing Manhattan skyline.
53 locals recommend
Alma
187 Columbia StThe best mexican food and margaritas in the area. If it's not too cold, you can sit on the roof and view an amazing Manhattan skyline.
Delicious american-style cuisine. May be a little pricey, so go when you're looking to have a great dinner with friends.
Lunetta
116 Smith StDelicious american-style cuisine. May be a little pricey, so go when you're looking to have a great dinner with friends.
Best pizza in the city. Its worth waiting in line to check it out!
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StBest pizza in the city. Its worth waiting in line to check it out!
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueBest burgers and shakes in Brooklyn.
Because you can't visit NYC without knowing where the closest yogurt shop is!
19 locals recommend
Red Mango
701 2nd AveBecause you can't visit NYC without knowing where the closest yogurt shop is!
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StAn amazing bakery and coffee shop
Cafe Pedlar
210 Court StreetAnother local coffee shop
Shopping
I love the flowy tops and dresses at this boutique. They also have a location in Manhattan near Union Square.
Callalilai
I love the flowy tops and dresses at this boutique. They also have a location in Manhattan near Union Square.
A stretch of shops that go from the water front to Court Street. Includes a Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, Starbucks and some small local stores.
54 locals recommend
Banana Republic
133 Montague StA stretch of shops that go from the water front to Court Street. Includes a Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, Starbucks and some small local stores.
Another stretch of shops, from local bookstores to boutiques to gourmet food shops. Worth strolling along on a Sunday,
Beastly Bites
155 Court StAnother stretch of shops, from local bookstores to boutiques to gourmet food shops. Worth strolling along on a Sunday,
Smith Street
Smith StreetMore great shopping!
Everything Else
New stadium in Brooklyn. Check out a Nets Game if you have time!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveNew stadium in Brooklyn. Check out a Nets Game if you have time!
Arts & Culture
Amazing concerts, movies, theater and other types of cultural shows. Check out their websites to see what's going on during your stay.
221 locals recommend
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlAmazing concerts, movies, theater and other types of cultural shows. Check out their websites to see what's going on during your stay.
Good local movie theater showing the latest box office hits. Skip the line and go inside to pay for your tickets at the electronic kiosks.
85 locals recommend
Regal UA Court Street & RPX
106 Court StGood local movie theater showing the latest box office hits. Skip the line and go inside to pay for your tickets at the electronic kiosks.