Kristin’s guidebook
Venues
There are many amazing local concert venues within walking distance or a short cab ride away. Many of my guests are concert-goers in town for just the night! My spot is the perfect place to crash after an amazing live show.
Less than a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Epic live shows, bar, and eats.
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Warsaw
261 Driggs AveLess than a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Epic live shows, bar, and eats.
Less than a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Amazing concert experience. A stop for all the biggest touring bands.
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Brooklyn Steel
319 Frost StLess than a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Amazing concert experience. A stop for all the biggest touring bands.
A 15 minute walk from the apartment. A multi-level venue with karaoke, live music, food, special events and more.
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Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveA 15 minute walk from the apartment. A multi-level venue with karaoke, live music, food, special events and more.
Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan AveLess than a 25 minute walk. An iconic rock and roll venue.
A 15 minute walk from the apartment. Bowling and live music?! Say no more.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveA 15 minute walk from the apartment. Bowling and live music?! Say no more.
A 20 minute walk from the apartment. The ultimate north Brooklyn destination for all the major performing acts of the day.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StA 20 minute walk from the apartment. The ultimate north Brooklyn destination for all the major performing acts of the day.
Bars
Greenpoint and Williamsburg have no shortage of bars. From dives to high end cocktail bars and everything in between. Here are the places I go.
Goldies!! It's literally next door to the apartment. The perfect place for a night cap after a day of exploring the city or catching a live show. It has a Vegas vibe, complete with velvet paintings of Dolly Parton and other timeless icons. Glittery gold table tops and bowls of free goldfish crackers to help absorb a nice array of draft beer options, cocktails and wines at a very affordable price. Pool table and an out door patio on the warmer days. You share a wall with this bar. So it's basically your home away from home... away from home.
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Goldie's Bar
195 Nassau AveGoldies!! It's literally next door to the apartment. The perfect place for a night cap after a day of exploring the city or catching a live show. It has a Vegas vibe, complete with velvet paintings of Dolly Parton and other timeless icons. Glittery gold table tops and bowls of free goldfish crackers to help absorb a nice array of draft beer options, cocktails and wines at a very affordable price. Pool table and an out door patio on the warmer days. You share a wall with this bar. So it's basically your home away from home... away from home.
This iconic Greenpoint establishment recently reopened with new ownership but held true to the classic polish neighborhood watering hole and events venue. An epic food menu by chef-owner Nick, of Alameda fame. A gigantic bar that will make you feel like a neighborhood regular and an awesome jukebox. Its across the street from the apartment! So if Goldies is too busy or you're looking for a late night snack, this is your spot!
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The Palace
206 Nassau AveThis iconic Greenpoint establishment recently reopened with new ownership but held true to the classic polish neighborhood watering hole and events venue. An epic food menu by chef-owner Nick, of Alameda fame. A gigantic bar that will make you feel like a neighborhood regular and an awesome jukebox. Its across the street from the apartment! So if Goldies is too busy or you're looking for a late night snack, this is your spot!
A classy joint just up the block. Fine cocktails, small snacks and a timeless emerald green decor makes this place the go-to date spot. Not rowdy but not uptight. Perfect.
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Diamond Lil
179 Nassau AveA classy joint just up the block. Fine cocktails, small snacks and a timeless emerald green decor makes this place the go-to date spot. Not rowdy but not uptight. Perfect.
A dive bar. A great spot for a beer and a shot and a game of Big Buck Hunter (in the basement). Rub elbows with the local bar dwelling rock and rollers.
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A Bar Brooklyn
597 Manhattan AvenueA dive bar. A great spot for a beer and a shot and a game of Big Buck Hunter (in the basement). Rub elbows with the local bar dwelling rock and rollers.
A neighborhood dive with an array of patron types. Catch a sports game here in a low key, relaxed environment.
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Lake Street Bar
706 Manhattan AveA neighborhood dive with an array of patron types. Catch a sports game here in a low key, relaxed environment.
An true Irish dive to write home about. Everyone will look at you when you walk in the door, because this group of regulars will want to get to know you! Especially if you're Irish!
Connie O's
158 Norman AveAn true Irish dive to write home about. Everyone will look at you when you walk in the door, because this group of regulars will want to get to know you! Especially if you're Irish!
Ponyboy
632 Manhattan AveHip, chic cocktail bar. Dress to impress.
If you can get a seat at the bar here consider yourself lucky! The wait for tables is usually long but if there's just two of you try to grab a barstool and get fast no-frill service from this iconic Bedford staple.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveIf you can get a seat at the bar here consider yourself lucky! The wait for tables is usually long but if there's just two of you try to grab a barstool and get fast no-frill service from this iconic Bedford staple.
Restaurants
There are so many incredible restaurants with in walking distance. I'll name just a few.
Right on the edge of McCarren park this updated take on American comfort food boasts the best wedge salad I've ever had and an amazing burger. And when its served on red-checkered table clothes, what more could you ask for? I know, beers served in frosty steins!
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Bernie’s
332 Driggs AveRight on the edge of McCarren park this updated take on American comfort food boasts the best wedge salad I've ever had and an amazing burger. And when its served on red-checkered table clothes, what more could you ask for? I know, beers served in frosty steins!
Getting a table here is worth the wait. When people ask you where you ate in Williamsburg/Greenpoint they'll be expecting you to say Five Leaves. An Australian take on an American menu this very cozy spot delivers every time. TIP if it's just 2 of you keep your eyes on the barstools. You can cut your wait time in half if you snag a bar stool!
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGetting a table here is worth the wait. When people ask you where you ate in Williamsburg/Greenpoint they'll be expecting you to say Five Leaves. An Australian take on an American menu this very cozy spot delivers every time. TIP if it's just 2 of you keep your eyes on the barstools. You can cut your wait time in half if you snag a bar stool!
From the same guys that brought us Bernies this new-school meets old-school take on a Jewish deli gives us perfect bagels, bialys, matzoh ball soup, and roast beef sandwiches in an updated, hip and stylish setting.
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Frankel's Delicatessen & Appetizing
631 Manhattan AveFrom the same guys that brought us Bernies this new-school meets old-school take on a Jewish deli gives us perfect bagels, bialys, matzoh ball soup, and roast beef sandwiches in an updated, hip and stylish setting.
A quick jaunt right across the park this cozy Korean bar and restaurant is my go to spot for bibimbap and Korean chicken wings. Outdoor seating too!
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Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveA quick jaunt right across the park this cozy Korean bar and restaurant is my go to spot for bibimbap and Korean chicken wings. Outdoor seating too!
Take it from me, Ramen connoisseur, this is the best ramen around. Get the chili chicken ramen and the sake sampler. Thank me later. Don't forget the edamame!
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Wanpaku
621 Manhattan AveTake it from me, Ramen connoisseur, this is the best ramen around. Get the chili chicken ramen and the sake sampler. Thank me later. Don't forget the edamame!
Located just across the street and up a half a block, this is your perfect morning stop for fueling up. Coffee and tea, incredible sandwich menu, grab and go snacks, smoothies and more.
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Brooklyn Standard Deli
188 Nassau AveLocated just across the street and up a half a block, this is your perfect morning stop for fueling up. Coffee and tea, incredible sandwich menu, grab and go snacks, smoothies and more.
Coffee
You're gonna need to know where to get coffee.
A walk along the park, an avenue away, Variety is just the best. Gourmet coffee drinks and the best drip coffee you'll find in the neighborhood.
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Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveA walk along the park, an avenue away, Variety is just the best. Gourmet coffee drinks and the best drip coffee you'll find in the neighborhood.
Perfect spot for a quick fuel up. Just across the street. Drip coffee and tea. Grab and go snacks and sandwiches.
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Brooklyn Standard Deli
188 Nassau AvePerfect spot for a quick fuel up. Just across the street. Drip coffee and tea. Grab and go snacks and sandwiches.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveGreat coffee and ice cream in an adorable little shop.
Cold brew coffee that will crack you out (in the best way) and other less intense gourmet espresso options as well. It's on the way to the subway, grab a cup before you head into the city.
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Champion Coffee
1107 Manhattan AveCold brew coffee that will crack you out (in the best way) and other less intense gourmet espresso options as well. It's on the way to the subway, grab a cup before you head into the city.
Shopping
Support Local Business!
Just the cutest little plant shop you ever did see! Plus, I own it!! Come say hi! You probably won't need a plant while on vacation but we also sell locally made, hand crafted items like jade rollers, candles, incense dishes, sage bundles, and an array of pieces by local artists!
Soft Opening
197 Nassau AveJust the cutest little plant shop you ever did see! Plus, I own it!! Come say hi! You probably won't need a plant while on vacation but we also sell locally made, hand crafted items like jade rollers, candles, incense dishes, sage bundles, and an array of pieces by local artists!
Hands down the best vintage in Greenpoint. Also, its next door to Soft Opening, my plant shop!
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Fox & Fawn
599 Manhattan AveHands down the best vintage in Greenpoint. Also, its next door to Soft Opening, my plant shop!
Hand-made in-store clothing and handbags and a major selection of local jewelry designers. Plus it's right next to my shop, Soft Opening!
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Line & Label
580 Manhattan AveHand-made in-store clothing and handbags and a major selection of local jewelry designers. Plus it's right next to my shop, Soft Opening!
Mahps Kids and Home
181 Nassau AvenueA cute vintage homewares shop just a block away from the apartment.
An amazing little gift and homewares shop with all kinds of quaint unique items everyone can find something they'l love.
Burson and Reynolds
649 Manhattan AveAn amazing little gift and homewares shop with all kinds of quaint unique items everyone can find something they'l love.
Just simply walk straight down Nassau until it turns into Bedford Avenue. Once you cross McCarren park you'll be met with the shopping center of Williamsburg. A plethora of shopping and dining options.
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Bedford Avenue
Bedford AvenueJust simply walk straight down Nassau until it turns into Bedford Avenue. Once you cross McCarren park you'll be met with the shopping center of Williamsburg. A plethora of shopping and dining options.
Parks!
There's an amazing park across the street from the apartment and many more to check out within walking distance!
Look across the street to your left and you'll see the entrance to McGolrick park. A huge historic park with Sunday Markets, a dog park, picnic tables and plenty of grass to lay out a blanket on. Bring over some snacks from Brooklyn Standard and take in some sun.
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Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau AvenueLook across the street to your left and you'll see the entrance to McGolrick park. A huge historic park with Sunday Markets, a dog park, picnic tables and plenty of grass to lay out a blanket on. Bring over some snacks from Brooklyn Standard and take in some sun.
The ultimate destination for Williamsburg and Greenpoint park goers. In the summer it is nicknamed Hipster Beach because of the sprawling sun tanners and bikini wearing picnickers. Compete with BBQ pits and baseball courts, theres no limit to what activities you can enjoy. Watch the skateboarders fall outside the public bathrooms. Throw a frisbee or play a game of bocci ball. Or just lay out with a secret six pack of beer and watch the parade of brooklynites stroll by.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StThe ultimate destination for Williamsburg and Greenpoint park goers. In the summer it is nicknamed Hipster Beach because of the sprawling sun tanners and bikini wearing picnickers. Compete with BBQ pits and baseball courts, theres no limit to what activities you can enjoy. Watch the skateboarders fall outside the public bathrooms. Throw a frisbee or play a game of bocci ball. Or just lay out with a secret six pack of beer and watch the parade of brooklynites stroll by.
Drop dead gorgeous views of the city amongst beautifully designed landscaping. More private, more chill than McCarren park. A delightful little getaway.
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Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueDrop dead gorgeous views of the city amongst beautifully designed landscaping. More private, more chill than McCarren park. A delightful little getaway.
Probably the coolest park in Brooklyn. Tacos and margaritas along the waterfront? Check. Fountains, steam showers, astro turf picnic areas? Check. "Beach" volleyball court? Check. Playgrounds for children and dogs? BMX and skateboard park with spectator areas? Check. Historic Domino Sugar Factory building? Check. The most magnificent views of Manhattan and the Williamsburg bridge. CHECK!
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Domino Park
15 Kent AveProbably the coolest park in Brooklyn. Tacos and margaritas along the waterfront? Check. Fountains, steam showers, astro turf picnic areas? Check. "Beach" volleyball court? Check. Playgrounds for children and dogs? BMX and skateboard park with spectator areas? Check. Historic Domino Sugar Factory building? Check. The most magnificent views of Manhattan and the Williamsburg bridge. CHECK!