Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
New spot north up Franklin, this bar is clean and fresh with all the vibe and beer selection you could want. And, much like its neighbors, the backyard among the brownstones is tough to beat.
240 moradores locais recomendam
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveNew spot north up Franklin, this bar is clean and fresh with all the vibe and beer selection you could want. And, much like its neighbors, the backyard among the brownstones is tough to beat.
Excellent bar; much like Hot Bird, this converted garage has tons of space and seating indoors and outdoors. Two different bars and a large backyard make this our favourite spring beer stop.
437 moradores locais recomendam
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlExcellent bar; much like Hot Bird, this converted garage has tons of space and seating indoors and outdoors. Two different bars and a large backyard make this our favourite spring beer stop.
Tooker Alley
793 Washington AveWonderful cocktails.
Great beer selection, spacious inside, huge back patio surrounded by brownstones, friendly neighborhood bar.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Washington Commons
748 Washington AveGreat beer selection, spacious inside, huge back patio surrounded by brownstones, friendly neighborhood bar.
Excellent patio — our favourite bar in Brooklyn. Firepits, outdoor seating, and a great beer / whiskey list.
152 moradores locais recomendam
Hot Bird
Excellent patio — our favourite bar in Brooklyn. Firepits, outdoor seating, and a great beer / whiskey list.
Food Scene
Our favourite little coffee shop off the beaten path of Franklin. Typically a silent spot, the backyard among the brownstones is hard to beat before the sun rises over the building.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Glass Shop
766 Classon AveOur favourite little coffee shop off the beaten path of Franklin. Typically a silent spot, the backyard among the brownstones is hard to beat before the sun rises over the building.
Tiny coffee shop that's excellent if you beat the rush. Super kind staff and delicious cappuccinos.
169 moradores locais recomendam
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveTiny coffee shop that's excellent if you beat the rush. Super kind staff and delicious cappuccinos.
Stone-fired pizza, fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Excellent cocktails.
522 moradores locais recomendam
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveStone-fired pizza, fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Excellent cocktails.
Great place to stop in and grab a coffee quickly. Usually swarming with people, though, and staff seems to be perpetually stressed, so not the most relaxing place, but good cappuccinos.
160 moradores locais recomendam
Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveGreat place to stop in and grab a coffee quickly. Usually swarming with people, though, and staff seems to be perpetually stressed, so not the most relaxing place, but good cappuccinos.
Excellent Mexican Food (not Tex-Mex) & Margaritas. As Tex-pats, this is about as close as it gets, and it's probably actually closer to genuine than what we grew up eating.
566 moradores locais recomendam
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveExcellent Mexican Food (not Tex-Mex) & Margaritas. As Tex-pats, this is about as close as it gets, and it's probably actually closer to genuine than what we grew up eating.
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveExcellent new American cuisine, cocktails
Bar Corvo
791 Washington AvenueExcellent cuisine, great cocktails, excellent environment.
Sit & Wonder
688 Washington AveWonderful atmosphere, big back patio, great cappuccinos.
Arts & Culture
Museu do Brooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwy+
Sightseeing
Our apartment faces the entrance to these gardens, between Washington and Flatbush. Be sure to see this while you're here.
2030 moradores locais recomendam
Jardim Botânico do Brooklyn
990 Washington AveOur apartment faces the entrance to these gardens, between Washington and Flatbush. Be sure to see this while you're here.
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush Avenue+
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Public Library
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Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave+
Prospect Park
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