1. Brooklyn Brewery
8.8
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 366 tips and reviews
Lina Bodestad: The first-come, first-served guided tour on Saturday was excellent, witty and very inspiring. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the neighborhood.
Monica Chambless: A great spot to sample the local microbrewery's selection! You can bring your own food and play Jenga or cards at a table. We've always enjoyed the tour, its more of the history than a walking tour.
Rob Wawrzynczak: Fantastic small batch tour, was really focused on the history and beer tasting more than the actual brewing process. Sampled some fantastic beers
3. The Shanty
79 Richardson St (btwn Lorimer St & Leonard St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 76 tips and reviews
Dwayne D.: Very interesting, come on Sundays for the live band. And there's a happy hour. Didn't do the tour, but it looked like everyone who did was happy.
Red & Brown: Loves the 700 songs gimlet & the ba-zucca Joe. Definitely take the tour if they're giving them.
Erik Cox: The jalapeño Falcon was great. Go on the distillery tour at 5pm.
Birrinhas Magazine: Nice place to drink while you wait for the Brooklyn tour. Read more at birrinhas.com
Debbie Galo: Went here as part of a food tour. The ribs were amazing, specially when paired with the spiced vinegar! Trés bon!
Kelsey: I went here on a food tour and got to try the rib, brisket, and pulled pork. All were delicious, but unfortunately they gave both my friend and I food poisoning.
Alex Robertson: seriously though this is definitely a place I’d take someone to on a tour of Brooklyn if the purpose of the tour was to get a laugh out of them (cf Bushwick country club’s minigolf) but coffee is good
Brian Michel: Great coffee, lots of sun, nice people
BrooklynBoyO: Great coffee. Point blank. Get a cup now. Boo yah. Take some grinds home. 'Nuff said.
L 2K: This is a great place to watch a sunset over the Eastern Manhattan skyline. You will see both the Empire State building and One World Trade Center from this park.
Will Scholl: Ride your bike here, bring a blanket (or don't), lay in the grass and get a sweet view of Manhattan.
Chelsea: Watch the sunset from here as often as possible.
8. Brooklyn Bowl
8.7
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews
Chris Pulliam: Great spot to catch local bands, and out of towners on tour.
Furio: Try the frozen Margarita from the tap! Sooo refreshing
Concert Ticket Agency: 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with live music 7 nights a week. The food is by Blue Ribbon and the fried chicken is NOT to be missed! Home of Lebowski fest! The Dude Abides.
10. Sweet Chick
8.6
164 Bedford Ave (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 314 tips and reviews
Amanda Kelly: Intimate spot! Check out their virtual tour before you go. Read more.
Nathan Hartmann: Mac & cheese, pork sliders, chicken & waffles... It's all good
Cooper Smith: The fried chicken + bacon and cheddar waffles, with their 3 choices of butter, are incredible. Pies N Thighs, you're still my main squeeze. But this place is my chicken on the side.
11. Roberta's Pizza
9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Rebecca Smiles: Worth the wait. Garden fresh seasonal veggies, yum!
Eater: Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
HBO: Girls happened here. Marnie and Charlie got brunch and decided to make things work in the Season 2 finale here.
12. The Gibson
7.6
108 Bedford Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 67 tips and reviews
Nik Andresen: Nice bar I went to after a visit to the Brooklyn Brewery. My travels southward had been centered on touring the great vaults of The Brewery, however my luck forsake me. Fortunately, I fell upon gibson
Robby Snitkof: Grab a drink and head to the backyard patio. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and sausages on the grill for cheap!
The Corcoran Group: Cozy and laid back bar that never gets too crowded. Play some Wii, have a lobster roll on Wednesday or a pull pork sandwich on Friday.