Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Iona
180 Grand StGreat, unpretentious bar with a nice backyard.
Dozens of great beers and a grill for sausages and sandwiches.
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StDozens of great beers and a grill for sausages and sandwiches.
Berry Park
4 Berry StGreat bar with huge rooftop overlooking the park and skyline.
Pinkerton Wine Bar
263 N 6th StGreat for a quiet glass of wine on the sidewalk
Go to the 6th-floor terrace bar for the view, cocktails, fancy people
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveGo to the 6th-floor terrace bar for the view, cocktails, fancy people
Essentials
Tops On the Waterfront Inc
89 N 6th StGood supermarket
Sightseeing
This pier has many great sitting areas with spectacular views of the river and skyline. This is also where the East River Ferry picks up (buy tickets at the kiosk or with cash onboard).
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Northside Piers
Northside PiersThis pier has many great sitting areas with spectacular views of the river and skyline. This is also where the East River Ferry picks up (buy tickets at the kiosk or with cash onboard).
Lovely little park with a great waterfront view. Picnic tables - bring lunch!
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Grand Ferry Park
River StreetLovely little park with a great waterfront view. Picnic tables - bring lunch!
Food Scene
Egg
109 N 3rd StBrunch! Local and organic, simple great food.
Great Japanese dinner spot. Private booth rooms and excellent food.
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Zenkichi
77 N 6th StGreat Japanese dinner spot. Private booth rooms and excellent food.
Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveRestaurant with lovely backyard, great for brunch or dinner
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveGreat place for lunch or informal dinner- fantastic burgers.
Dressler
Fantastic new restaurant. Dinner here is a must.
Banh Mi
Great for quick lunch- cheap Vietnamese sandwiches
Fornino
291 Kent AveLuxury pizza
Vinnie's Pizzeria
148 Bedford AveGood regular pizza
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveAmazing BBQ, growlers of beer
Le Barricou
533 Grand StFrench bistro-style food
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StMUST VISIT southern comfort food
Rosarito Fish Shack
168-170 Wythe AveGreat shore Mexican food, margaritas and tacos
Shopping
Future Perfect
115 N 6th StGreat design store
A&G Merch
111 N 6th StAnother great design store
Moon River Chattel
62 Grand StBrooklyn-y gift & home store
Everything Else
Best place to grab a quick breakfast on your way to the subway
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Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveBest place to grab a quick breakfast on your way to the subway
Bia
67 S 6th StNice informal bar with a rooftop for nice weather.