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brooklyn favourites

1. Floyd NY

7.8
131 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Brooklyn Heights · 102 tips and reviews

Adrienne R.Adrienne Rhodes: Go to Floyd and play bocce after drinking a bucket of beer.

2. Bar Tabac

7.9
128 Smith St (at Dean St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 210 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Barnett: This is the the place around the corner. Always the same, always good. Petitioning for bottomless french onion soup saturdays.

3. Lucali

9.2
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 251 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Barnett: You can't go wrong with fresh ingredients, thin crust, and an oven that's hot-as-hell. BYOB, and they'll kindly pop the caps and even keep them refrigerated for you.

Mile End Delicatessen is one of brooklyn favourites.

4. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 315 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: i never thought i'd say this, but their smoked meat rivals katz's pastrami for best jewish sandwich in the city. montreal-style jew food mecca that moses would be proud of.

5. DeKalb Market Hall

8.9
445 Albee Sq, Brooklyn, NY
Food Court · Downtown Brooklyn · 110 tips and reviews

Datrianna M.Datrianna Meeks: Like an indoor Smorgasburg! So many options and conveniently located near Trader Joe's and Target for all your Sunday shopping needs.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of brooklyn favourites.

6. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of brooklyn favourites.

7. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews

[Princess][Princess]: Spectacular view of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge, especially at night. Perfect place to take a stroll or ponder. Of course, don't forget to bring your camera!

8. Petite Crevette

8.6
144 Union St (btw Union & President St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 47 tips and reviews

DinaDina: A charming, cozy place with an air of a French seaside town cafe. Small menu of only seafood; country-style simplicity but perfectly prepared. Fried oysters and thai seafood stew are great. BYOB.

9. Buttermilk Channel

8.9
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Southern-inspired and always interesting, Buttermilk Channel is worth checking out. The grilled flatbread and vegetable sides with cheddar waffles are always stand outs.

10. Union Hall

8.7
702 Union St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · North Slope · 171 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Sit upstairs where the walls are covered with leather-bound books and a fire roars in front of comfy couches. It’s sort of like the library-meets-bar you wish you had when you went to college.

11. Cubana Cafe

7.3
272 Smith St (btw Sackett & DeGraw), Brooklyn, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 68 tips and reviews

Gideon O.Gideon Olshansky: Best brunch place in the area and super affordable. Just note they only take cash.

Nitehawk Cinema is one of brooklyn favourites.

12. Nitehawk Cinema

9.5
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Each theater has paired seats and tables where twosomes can nosh while taking in indie and retro flicks. Split the Nitehawk Queso, with melted cheese, black beans, spicy chorizo and cooling guac. Read more.

13. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

Jico B.Jico Baligod: Bring extra napkins. Not for the mess, but for the tears of absolute pure bliss you experience while eating meat heaven.

14. Barcade

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

IFCIFC: The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff

15. Union Pool

8.3
484 Union Ave (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 284 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: Cheap everything: drinks, tacos, ass.

16. 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

17. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: A true beer garden in Brooklyn! This bar serves many favorites from across the pond!

Cafe Luluc is one of brooklyn favourites.

18. Cafe Luluc

8.2
214 Smith St (btwn Butler St & Baltic St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Boerum Hill · 228 tips and reviews