Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Ramona
113 Franklin StBarrel aged Manhattans on tap. Fun atmosphere.
Great bar / restaurant owned by Andrew Tarlow who is a celebrated Brooklyn restauranteur.
126 residents recomanen
Achilles Heel
180 West StGreat bar / restaurant owned by Andrew Tarlow who is a celebrated Brooklyn restauranteur.
Fun German gastropub collaboration between owners of Brouwerij Lane and Peters Since 1969.
45 residents recomanen
Greenpoint Beer and Ale
1150 Manhattan AveFun German gastropub collaboration between owners of Brouwerij Lane and Peters Since 1969.
Red Star
37 Greenpoint AvenueFabulous sports bar. Best wings in town.
This Bar is also the home of Dorothy Parker gin. Not sure if they give tours of the distillery but they sure do make a killer G&T.
35 residents recomanen
The Shanty
79 Richardson StThis Bar is also the home of Dorothy Parker gin. Not sure if they give tours of the distillery but they sure do make a killer G&T.
Fantastic bourbon bar. Owner Gary is a super friendly guy. My favorite drink is their After Shift.
19 residents recomanen
The Moonlight Mile
200 Franklin StFantastic bourbon bar. Owner Gary is a super friendly guy. My favorite drink is their After Shift.
Food Scene
Glasserie
95 Commercial StFantastic Mediterranean fusion cuisine with a fabulous brunch.
Ashbox
1154 Manhattan AveCute Japanese cafe with affordable healthy eats. Bring your own WiFi.
Le Fanfare
1103 Manhattan AveFantastic Italian cuisine with fun live music.
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveThe Greenpoint Napoli style pizza spot.
Café Grumpy - Greenpoint
193 Meserole AveThe classic Greenpoint coffee shop featured on GIRLS.
Le Gamin
108 Franklin StCute French Café with very strong coffee and a lovely back yard.
River Styx
21 Greenpoint AvenueDelicious Italian American food with some funky mixed drinks.
Habitat
988 Manhattan AvenueExcellent late night food.
Pretty good Indian food with excellent lunch options. Tell Mohammed (owner) hello.
12 residents recomanen
Agra Taj Mahal Restaurant
1005 Manhattan AvePretty good Indian food with excellent lunch options. Tell Mohammed (owner) hello.
Ovenly
31 Greenpoint AveSelect baked goods are 50% off after 5 PM.
Excellent Balinese restaurant with gorgeous interiors owned by the Van Leuween brothers. Great spot for drinks after the farmers market in McGorlick Park on Sundays.
115 residents recomanen
Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveExcellent Balinese restaurant with gorgeous interiors owned by the Van Leuween brothers. Great spot for drinks after the farmers market in McGorlick Park on Sundays.
This spot has a superb raw bar. Really top notch quality. But kind of pricey.
93 residents recomanen
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveThis spot has a superb raw bar. Really top notch quality. But kind of pricey.
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveTop Notch Mexican Style BBQ in BK.
St Louis style BBQ just a short trip over the Pulaski bridge.
42 residents recomanen
John Brown Smokehouse
27-20 40th AvenueSt Louis style BBQ just a short trip over the Pulaski bridge.
Classic old school donut shop. Try their French Crulers!
255 residents recomanen
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveClassic old school donut shop. Try their French Crulers!
Popular restaurant at corner of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Same owners as nights and weekends. Dog friendly spot.
800 residents recomanen
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AvePopular restaurant at corner of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Same owners as nights and weekends. Dog friendly spot.
Essentials
Sister restaurant to its Gowanus counterpart. This spot has fantastic coffee and awesome / vintage inspired nautical pantry goods.
41 residents recomanen
Littleneck Outpost
128 Franklin StSister restaurant to its Gowanus counterpart. This spot has fantastic coffee and awesome / vintage inspired nautical pantry goods.
If you need a temporary pop-up co-working space to work you can easily rent a desk for a day for $35.
Green Desk - Office Space Greenpoint
67 West StIf you need a temporary pop-up co-working space to work you can easily rent a desk for a day for $35.
The Garden
921 Manhattan AveTop notch local grocery store. Organic produce is expensive.
The only meat and cheese shop in North Greenpoint. Provide free cheese for Thursday wine tastings at Dandelion Wine.
35 residents recomanen
Eastern District
1053 Manhattan AveThe only meat and cheese shop in North Greenpoint. Provide free cheese for Thursday wine tastings at Dandelion Wine.
Shopping
Quintessential Made in Brooklyn fashion brand. Apparel for men and women plus great accessories for pooches.
26 residents recomanen
IGWT NYC - Greenpoint
70 Greenpoint AveQuintessential Made in Brooklyn fashion brand. Apparel for men and women plus great accessories for pooches.
Great place to pick up some Greenpoint graphic tees. Custom raw denim aprons. And vintage goods from shop owner Mary.
Kill Devil Hill
170 Franklin StreetGreat place to pick up some Greenpoint graphic tees. Custom raw denim aprons. And vintage goods from shop owner Mary.
Great place to pick up some craft spirits. They serve a lot of their selection at The Moonlight Mile.
18 residents recomanen
Duke's Liquor Box
114 Franklin StGreat place to pick up some craft spirits. They serve a lot of their selection at The Moonlight Mile.
Wholesale fish distributer. Opens doors to public from 8 AM - 1 PM on Fridays. Perfect spot to check out for a fabulous brunch!
11 residents recomanen
Acme Smoked Fish Corporation
30 Gem StWholesale fish distributer. Opens doors to public from 8 AM - 1 PM on Fridays. Perfect spot to check out for a fabulous brunch!
Alter
140 Franklin StGreat place to pickup a Greenpoint or Brooklyn graphic tee.
Alter
140 Franklin StGreat place to pickup a Greenpoint or Brooklyn graphic tee.
Part vintage store, part high end consignment shop. Definitely has an Edward Sharp + Magnetic Zeros vibe.
9 residents recomanen
People of 2Morrow
65 Franklin StreetPart vintage store, part high end consignment shop. Definitely has an Edward Sharp + Magnetic Zeros vibe.
Academy Record Annex
242 Oak StFantastic new and used record store.
Sightseeing
Quick walk over Pulaski bridge. This brewery is open Fri - Sun. This place has notable farmhouse ales. Say Hi to Anthony!
15 residents recomanen
Transmitter Brewing
141 Flushing AvenueQuick walk over Pulaski bridge. This brewery is open Fri - Sun. This place has notable farmhouse ales. Say Hi to Anthony!
One of the best places to catch a NYC sunset. Also, two blocks from East River Ferry on India Street.
252 residents recomanen
Parc Transmitter
Greenpoint AvenueOne of the best places to catch a NYC sunset. Also, two blocks from East River Ferry on India Street.
This is the quintessential Brooklyn artists market. Think hipster flea market meets live food and vintage arcade games. Basically it's awesome.
71 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveThis is the quintessential Brooklyn artists market. Think hipster flea market meets live food and vintage arcade games. Basically it's awesome.
Staying here for a conference. It's located at this address.
6 residents recomanen
Brooklyn EXPO Center
72 Noble StStaying here for a conference. It's located at this address.
East River Ferry
Great way to get to Schmorgasburg.
Kickstarter
58 Kent StYes, like Kickstarter.com's new office.
Everything Else
Super cute coffee shop and bakery around the corner. Perfect for birthday surprises.
279 residents recomanen
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveSuper cute coffee shop and bakery around the corner. Perfect for birthday surprises.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton StThis is where the magic happens!