Lea’s Redhook Guidebook

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Lea’s Redhook Guidebook

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Red Hook, Brooklyn encompasses the very essence of New York City’s rugged charm with its urban vibe, which has made it a haven for artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and designers. Despite its many under-construction building sites, Red Hook’s spectacular food scene, picturesque view of the Statue of Liberty, and endless stylish boutiques make it the ideal spot for a day trip devoid of bustling crowds and masses of tourists.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Red Hook
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Red Hook, Brooklyn encompasses the very essence of New York City’s rugged charm with its urban vibe, which has made it a haven for artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and designers. Despite its many under-construction building sites, Red Hook’s spectacular food scene, picturesque view of the Statue of Liberty, and endless stylish boutiques make it the ideal spot for a day trip devoid of bustling crowds and masses of tourists.

Food scene

Brooklyn Crab One of the most famous restaurants in Red Hook and certainly one of the best seafood spots you can go to. 24 Reed St Brooklyn, NY (718) 643-2722
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed St
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Crab One of the most famous restaurants in Red Hook and certainly one of the best seafood spots you can go to. 24 Reed St Brooklyn, NY (718) 643-2722
Hometown Barbecue is the closest thing to Austin in Brooklyn. The meat is great — though the sides are afterthoughts — and the vibe is very laid back, just as it would be in Hill Country. 454 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 294-4644
101 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt St
101 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hometown Barbecue is the closest thing to Austin in Brooklyn. The meat is great — though the sides are afterthoughts — and the vibe is very laid back, just as it would be in Hill Country. 454 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 294-4644
Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie If you want some really good pie come check this spot out. It’s the tastiest I’ve had and Red Hook is famous for it. 185 Van Dyke St #1011 Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 858-5333
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke St
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie If you want some really good pie come check this spot out. It’s the tastiest I’ve had and Red Hook is famous for it. 185 Van Dyke St #1011 Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 858-5333
Red Hook Lobster Pound is another neighborhood success story. In (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , Susan Povich and Ralph Gorham converted a garage on Van Brunt Street into a Maine-style lobster shop. They haven’t stopped steaming since. 284 Van Brunt Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 858-7650 ext. 4
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt St
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Red Hook Lobster Pound is another neighborhood success story. In (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , Susan Povich and Ralph Gorham converted a garage on Van Brunt Street into a Maine-style lobster shop. They haven’t stopped steaming since. 284 Van Brunt Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 858-7650 ext. 4
Sunny’s Bar Mingle with the locals at Sunny’s Bar. Sunny’s is the anti-Brooklyn dive bar, and everyone loves it for that. Beers are your standard tap offerings, whiskey pours are generous, prices are fair, and the local flavor is strong. Go for the live music and settle in for a while. 253 Conover St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 625-8211
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sunny's
253 Conover St
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sunny’s Bar Mingle with the locals at Sunny’s Bar. Sunny’s is the anti-Brooklyn dive bar, and everyone loves it for that. Beers are your standard tap offerings, whiskey pours are generous, prices are fair, and the local flavor is strong. Go for the live music and settle in for a while. 253 Conover St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 625-8211
Brooklyn Ice House has earned its spot as an all-time favorite neighborhood joint with a beer list with over 50 domestic and international brews and a wonderful sample of bar food including the cheesy, bacon-loaded Dirty Dog and the signature pulled-pork sandwich served with generous amounts of barbeque sauce and a tangy pickle for a twist of flavor. Red leather banquettes, wood paneling, a bathroom chalkboard wall with chalk available for customers’ use, and a casual, comfortable backyard patio make this the ideal weekend hangout spot to gossip, laugh, and chat it up with old friends and strangers alike! 318 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY (718) 222-1865
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Ice House
318 Van Brunt St
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Ice House has earned its spot as an all-time favorite neighborhood joint with a beer list with over 50 domestic and international brews and a wonderful sample of bar food including the cheesy, bacon-loaded Dirty Dog and the signature pulled-pork sandwich served with generous amounts of barbeque sauce and a tangy pickle for a twist of flavor. Red leather banquettes, wood paneling, a bathroom chalkboard wall with chalk available for customers’ use, and a casual, comfortable backyard patio make this the ideal weekend hangout spot to gossip, laugh, and chat it up with old friends and strangers alike! 318 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY (718) 222-1865
Fort Defiance serves up high-quality takes on simple fare. With a cozy interior, long bar, and big picture windows, it’s a wonderful place to while an afternoon away. 365 Van Brunt Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 453-6672
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Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt St
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fort Defiance serves up high-quality takes on simple fare. With a cozy interior, long bar, and big picture windows, it’s a wonderful place to while an afternoon away. 365 Van Brunt Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 453-6672

Market

Fareway Market Fairways supermarkets, as a cafeteria, buffet, easy bites in the back with outdoor sitting and stunning view on liberty island. This is the best spot to watch the sunset in the city. 480-500 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 254-0923
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt St
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fareway Market Fairways supermarkets, as a cafeteria, buffet, easy bites in the back with outdoor sitting and stunning view on liberty island. This is the best spot to watch the sunset in the city. 480-500 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 254-0923

Consejos sobre la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Subways are the fastest way to go around, but walking is also nice

Nearby trains include the F and G at the Smith & 9th Street station. There is an abundance of Electric Scooters in the neighborhood accessible via the Revel App that offers a speedy and exciting transportation option for destinations in Brooklyn. Additionally, the ferry affords convenient travel to Dumbo and Downtown Manhattan. Bus routes include B57 and B61 which make stops minutes away from the space. It is very easy to get free and nearby parking in the neighborhood. By cab, guests are only 15 minutes away from Downtown Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn! Grocery & Deli T & H Deli & Bagel 421 Columbia St Brooklyn, NY 11231 Columbia Deli 439 Columbia St (718) 246-4399 Fareway Market Fairways supermarkets, as a cafeteria, buffet, easy bites in the back with outdoor sitting and stunning view on liberty island. This is the best spot to watch the sunset in the city. 480-500 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 254-0923 Food Delivery Most local restaurants in in Red Hook only deliver through Grub Hub, Uber Eats, Postmates, Seamless, Doordash, etc. Coffee & Brunch The Black Flamingo is a great cafe to work on laptop and focus, or have coffee with a friend! 281 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY Fort Defiance serves up high-quality takes on simple fare. With a cozy interior, long bar, and big picture windows, it’s a wonderful place to wile an afternoon away. 365 Van Brunt Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 453-6672 Baked Best coffee shop ever, Baked takes culinary and baking skills to a whole new level with their nationally acclaimed, mouth-watering scones, muffins, cakes and cookies. Recognized and praised by Oprah and Martha Stewart for their delectable baked goods. Great to work on laptop too. 359 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 222-0345 ext. 1 Buttermilk Channel Quaint eatery offering a hearty American comfort-food menu & a popular weekend brunch. 524 Court St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 852-8490 Sandwiches & Quick Bites Defontes Sandwich shop slinging huge heros stuffed with fried eggplant or chicken parmesan since the 1920s. 379 Columbia St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 625-8052 Mark’s Red Hook Pizza Small, basic pizzeria offering whole pies & slices, along with classic pastas, salads & hot subs. 326 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 624-0690 Court Street Grocer This specialty market offers grocery items, gourmet sandwiches, prepared foods & quality meats. 485 Court St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 722-7229 Order-in Boran Highly recommended Thai restaurant. 4033, 462 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (929) 298-0022 El Mexicano 142 W 9th St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 422-0327 Seafood Brooklyn Crab One of the most famous restaurants in Red Hook and certainly one of the best seafood spots you can go to. 24 Reed St Brooklyn, NY (718) 643-2722 Red Hook Lobster Pound is another neighborhood success story. In (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , Susan Povich and Ralph Gorham converted a garage on Van Brunt Street into a Maine-style lobster shop. They haven’t stopped steaming since. 284 Van Brunt Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 858-7650 ext. 4 Other Favorites Hometown Barbecue is the closest thing to Austin in Brooklyn. The meat is great — though the sides are afterthoughts — and the vibe is very laid back, just as it would be in Hill Country. 454 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (347) 294-4644 Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie If you want some really good pie come check this spot out. It’s the tastiest I’ve had and Red Hook is famous for it. 185 Van Dyke St #1011 Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 858-5333 Bars and Lounges Brooklyn Ice House has earned its spot as an all-time favorite neighborhood joint with a beer list with over 50 domestic and international brews and a wonderful sample of bar food including the cheesy, bacon-loaded Dirty Dog and the signature pulled-pork sandwich served with generous amounts of barbeque sauce and a tangy pickle for a twist of flavor. Red leather banquettes, wood paneling, a bathroom chalkboard wall with chalk available for customers’ use, and a casual, comfortable backyard patio make this the ideal weekend hangout spot to gossip, laugh, and chat it up with old friends and strangers alike! 318 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY (718) 222-1865 Sunny’s Bar Mingle with the locals at Sunny’s Bar. Sunny’s is the anti-Brooklyn dive bar, and everyone loves it for that. Beers are your standard tap offerings, whiskey pours are generous, prices are fair, and the local flavor is strong. Go for the live music and settle in for a while. 253 Conover St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 625-8211 Galleries Red Hook is home to a small but stalwart community of artists, and makes a great place to go gallery-hopping. Be sure to check out Peninsula, Kentler and Hot Wood Arts. Pioneer Works An eclectic cultural institution, showcases a wide range of artwork and open studios series (on the second Sunday of each month), while offering free musical performances, exhibits, and other special events to the general public. Pioneer Works serves as a center for research and experimentation to artists, scientists, theorists, educators, and musicians, studying and exploring modern-day cultural expression with in-house arts and science residencies as well as educational programs. The main exhibition and artist-in-residence studios as well as tours are free and open to all who wander in from Wednesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 159 Pioneer St Brooklyn, NY (718) 596-3001 Kentler International Drawing Space Come here to view local and under-recognized art. 353 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY (718) 875-2098 Points of Interest TESLA showroom, Continue down Van Brunt and eventually you’ll hit the shiny new Tesla showroom, which opened last year inside a former warehouse. With its strong culture of design entrepreneurs, Red Hook makes a fitting location for Tesla’s NYC showroom. 160 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 510-8046 Valentino Pier Magnificent views with the best photo opportunities of the Statue of Liberty. (Address: Ferris St &, Coffey St Brooklyn, NY. Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge Immerse yourself in the history of Red Hook. 290 Conover St Brooklyn, NY (718) 624-4719
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Points of Interest

Points of Interest TESLA showroom, Continue down Van Brunt and eventually you’ll hit the shiny new Tesla showroom, which opened last year inside a former warehouse. With its strong culture of design entrepreneurs, Red Hook makes a fitting location for Tesla’s NYC showroom. 160 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 510-8046 Valentino Pier Magnificent views with the best photo opportunities of the Statue of Liberty. (Address: Ferris St &, Coffey St Brooklyn, NY. Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge Immerse yourself in the history of Red Hook. 290 Conover St Brooklyn, NY (718) 624-4719
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Pioneer Works

2 blocks away, an eclectic cultural institution showcases a wide range of artwork and open studios series while offering free musical performances, exhibits, and other special events to the general public. Pioneer Works serves as a center for research and experimentation to artists, scientists, theorists, educators, and musicians, studying and exploring modern-day cultural expression with in-house arts and science residencies as well as educational programs. Wednesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 159 Pioneer St Brooklyn, NY (718) 596-3001