Brooklyn's first wave neighbourhood: Peter Luger steakhouse since 1887, Hasidic bakeries on Lee Avenue and a young restaurant row on Bedford and Berry.
Peter Luger has dry-aged porterhouse on Broadway in Williamsburg, New York City since 1887. Cash or house card only, no reservations after 17:00 for walk-ins.
OrderPorterhouse for two, sliced and sauced at the table.
TipBook at least four weeks ahead for dinner. Lunch is the easier seat and the same meat.
Calvin Eng's Williamsburg Cantonese American room in New York City runs roast pig, cha siu sui mai and orange-shrimp toast. Open since 2022.
OrderRoast pig with crackling, shared between four.
TipWalk-ins at the bar from 17:00. The roast pig sells out by 21:00 most nights; pre-order it when you book.
Devoción on Grand Street in Williamsburg flies fresh-harvest Colombian beans into the cafe every week in New York City. Order the cold brew on tap.
DrinkCold brew on tap
TipThe greenhouse skylight room at the back is the working-from-cafe spot. Closes 19:00 on weekends, 20:00 weekdays.
James Murphy's natural-wine room on Grand Street has set the bar for Williamsburg wine bars in New York City since 2015. At 295 Grand Street.
PourDomaine de la Pinte Arbois savagnin
WineNatural wines from France, Italy, Germany, Austria
FoodSmall plates by Nick Curtola
TipReservations open four weeks ahead on Resy. Counter walk-ins from 17:00; the snack menu runs the whole night.
Kings County Imperial on Skillman Avenue in Williamsburg runs Chinese American food alongside tea-infused cocktails in New York City. At 20 Skillman Avenue.
DrinkGenmaicha Mai Tai
FoodChinese American kitchen
TipThe garden out back is open April to October. The egg roll and the Mai Tai pairing is the editor pick.
Maison Premiere on Bedford Avenue has poured absinthe and shucked oysters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City since 2011. James Beard winner 2016.
DrinkAbsinthe service and house Sazerac
FoodRaw bar with 30+ oyster varieties and seasonal plates
TipOyster happy hour 16:00-19:00 weekdays is the way in; the garden opens April through November and books weeks ahead.
Brooklyn Brewery on North 11th has anchored Williamsburg craft brewing in New York City since 1988. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
TipFriday and Saturday tours are free; arrive by 17:00 to get on the list. The taproom pours every Brooklyn release in pint glasses.
Smorgasburg has run the city's biggest outdoor food market on the Williamsburg waterfront in New York City since 2011. Open apr-oct, sat 11:00-18:00.
TipArrive at 11:00 for the cleanest queues. The market closes at 18:00; vendors sell out by 16:00 most weekends.
Smorgasburg runs Saturdays at Marsha P. Johnson State Park on the Williamsburg waterfront, 11am to 6pm in season, part of a Brooklyn and Manhattan food market circuit with 70-plus vendors.
TipArrive at 11:00 for clean queues; vendors sell out by 16:00. The market closes at 18:00. Free entry, food cash-and-card.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Williamsburg hosts this 12 day July feast, known for the Dancing of the Giglio, a tall tower carried through the streets, with food vendors and music around the church on North 8th Street.
TipThe feast runs 8 to 19 July in 2026; check the church's schedule for Giglio Sunday, the day of the main lift, which draws the biggest crowd.
L'Industrie on South 2nd Street has sold $5 slices and a $7 burrata slice in Williamsburg Brooklyn New York City since 2017. At 254 South 2nd Street.
TryBurrata square slice
TipOrder ahead online to skip the line. The burrata slice is the Instagram order; the plain is the better slice.
Best Pizza in Williamsburg Brooklyn has sold $4 New York slices in New York City since 2010. At 33 Havemeyer St. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
Try$4 white slice
TipThe white slice with sesame seeds is the cult order. Cash only; the line moves fast.
Music Hall of Williamsburg on North 6th is the 650-capacity Bowery Presents room that took over the former Northsix and books indie, electronic and rock.
TipDoors typically 19:00 with show at 20:00. The mezzanine has a clear sight line; the floor pit fills fast at the rail.
Brooklyn Bowl in a converted Hecla Iron Works building pairs sixteen bowling lanes with a 600-capacity music stage and Blue Ribbon kitchen serving the fried.
TipReserve lanes early on show nights; standing-room music tickets are cheap and let you eat at the rail.
Westlight perches 22 stories above Williamsburg on The William Vale roof with a wraparound terrace that swings from East River views to the Midtown skyline.
TipLines stretch on weekends after 21:00. Visit on a weekday at golden hour or reserve via OpenTable to skip the entry queue.
3 Dollar Bill on Meserole opened in 2018 in an old Otto Huber Brewery building. Ten thousand square feet split between dance floor, drag stage and outdoor.
TipLook for Drag Race headliners on weekends; ticketed parties sell out via See Tickets. Mondays often free for community nights.
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