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Best of Brooklyn
Gorilla Coffee is one of Best of Brooklyn.

1. Gorilla Coffee

97 5th Ave (at Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 152 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: I usually prefer small cafes, but this coffeehouse has earned it's reputation among the best in NYC. I usually grab a bag of beans to take home when I visit Gorilla Coffee.

Brooklyn Museum is one of Best of Brooklyn.

2. Brooklyn Museum

9.4
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · 423 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: A world-class museum right in the heart of Brooklyn, mixing art alongside historical artifacts and contemporary culture. I love how connected the curators of the museum are with social media.

Alligator Lounge is one of Best of Brooklyn.

3. Alligator Lounge

7.9
600 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Lorimer & Leonard St), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · East Williamsburg · 119 tips and reviews

The Brew NoobThe Brew Noob: Buy any draft beer of your choice (they have quite the selection on tap) and get a free personal pizza! Good deal for tasty beer and bar food.

Barcade is one of Best of Brooklyn.

4. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

Chris O.Chris OLeary: Go for happy hour; all beers are $1 off, there's no wait for the video games, and hipsters with little knowledge or taste for beer aren't overrunning the place.

Good Company is one of Best of Brooklyn.

5. Good Company

10 Hope St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 74 tips and reviews

Grace A.Grace Aldridge: Happy hour lasts until 10:00 (specials vary, but it's usually $1 off well drinks and draught beers), and they have cornhole and giant Jenga in the back yard. Woop.

Turkey's Nest is one of Best of Brooklyn.

6. Turkey's Nest

7.5
94 Bedford Ave (at N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 78 tips and reviews

Matt K.Matt Kerestesy: Order a "big Bud" on a hot summer day in a "to-go" cup. Then wander out into McCarren park and watch some kickball.

7. Duck Duck

8.5
153 Montrose Ave (at Graham Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 131 tips and reviews

The Brew NoobThe Brew Noob: Good variety of beer on tap here, but don't be afraid to try one of their beer cocktails!

8. The Woods

7.6
48 S 4th St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 198 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Prepare to dance the night away at this Williamsburg staple. Drinks are reasonably priced; a DJ rocks the inside, while the taco stand and picnic benches out back offer a repose. - Green Guide Editor

Sixpoint Brewery is one of Best of Brooklyn.

9. Sixpoint Brewery

7.7
40 Van Dyke St (at Dwight St), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Red Hook · 18 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: While not currently open to the public for tours, this brewery - open since 2005 - is the birthplace of off-the-wall, experimental beer that has made it one of the most-beloved breweries in New York.

Sidecar is one of Best of Brooklyn.

10. Sidecar

560 5th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · South Slope · 185 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: Try the Buttermilk Fried Chicken And Kale - The right combo of crispy and juicy!

Tacos Nuevo Mexico is one of Best of Brooklyn.

11. Tacos Nuevo Mexico

6.1
489 5th Ave (btwn 11th and 12th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Slope · 23 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: Best traditional Mexican Cuisine in Brooklyn, hands down! Haven't tried the cow tongue tacos yet, but still impressed it's on the menu.

The Atlantic ChipShop is one of Best of Brooklyn.

12. The Atlantic ChipShop

129 Atlantic Ave (btwn Clinton & Henry St.), Brooklyn, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · Brooklyn Heights · 118 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: Try the fried Mac'n'Cheese balls, which will melt in your mouth!

Crown Victoria is one of Best of Brooklyn.

13. Crown Victoria

60 S 2nd St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 147 tips and reviews

Amanda C.Amanda C: Good neighborhood joint. Go pre or post Glasslands show or just dance in a low key setting on a Saturday night. Or just have some quality hangtime any weeknight.

Roberta's Pizza is one of Best of Brooklyn.

14. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Cao: Try the Margarita Pizza - Light & crispy!

L&B Spumoni Gardens is one of Best of Brooklyn.

15. L&B Spumoni Gardens

9.1
2725 86th St (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Gravesend · 432 tips and reviews

Daniel L.Daniel Latorre: Go to L&B on a nice day, sit outside, enjoy two of the absolute best melt in your mouth Sicilian slices in the 5 boroughs, finish it off with a scoop of Spumoni.