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The best of the best in Park Slope, Brooklyn including restaurants, bars, parks and more. Check out our full Park Slope guide here: urbancompass.com/neighborhood_guides/park_slope
Asian Restaurant · South Slope · 269 tips and reviews
Compass: Schezuan, Korean, and American flavors collide on brightly hued faux China plates at Top Chef Dale Talde's Seventh Avenue restaurant and cocktail bar.
American Restaurant · South Slope · 87 tips and reviews
Compass: The farmer-owned restaurant is known (and loved) for seasonal, straightforward gourmet fare -- much of which is grown on the founders’ upstate farm.
242 Flatbush Ave (6th Ave. and Flatbush), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 72 tips and reviews
Compass: The American-style restaurant pairs creative takes on local fare (from venison tartare and Riesling-braised rabbit) and complements with old favorites like potato wedges and chicken liver toast.
56 5th Ave (btwn Bergen St. & St. Marks Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 110 tips and reviews
Compass: The lively beer bar and patio is equally beloved by families, happy hour seeker, and those looking to grab a pre-game drink before hitting nearby venue Barclays Center.
Compass: Named for a Parisian district known for beatnik creatives and culture, you’ll find a packed dance floor and critically acclaimed live music acts ranging from experimental jazz to European R&B.
196 5th Ave (btwn Union St & Berkeley Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · North Slope · 139 tips and reviews
Compass: The mood-lit cocktail bar’s drink and late night food menu are brimming with local ingredients, from housemade spicy pickles to cocktail herbs picked from the back-of-house vertical garden.
243 5th Ave (btwn Carroll St & Garfield Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · North Slope · 127 tips and reviews
Compass: A backyard patio, 90s rock posters, and fully functional (and free) vintage popcorn machine are among the local tap room’s most beloved quirks.
Compass: Walk through a narrow walkway and enter an old garage to get to Mission Dolores. Inside you’ll find a gorgeous glass ceilings and a pinball machine.
82 4th Ave (btwn St. Marks Pl & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 107 tips and reviews
Compass: Left coast sports fans champion the California and Oregon microbrew menu, San Francisco-crafted ice cream sandwiches, and a back-of-house game viewing den.
Compass: Bocce ball courts, wall-to-ceiling bookshelves and fireplaces, and an underground music and comedy venue make Union Hall a destination favorite.
Compass: Open wifi, live music acts, and a coffee-house-meets-wine-bar vibe are among the reasons that laptop toting freelancers all happy hour seekers continue to pack the couches here.
Food and Beverage Retail · North Slope · 131 tips and reviews
Compass: Artisanal sandwiches and charcuterie plates are the perfect compliment to weekly beer tastings, gift baskets, and limited edition local brews.
Compass: New York designer Swati Argade’s Park Slope boutique specializes in ethical fashion from globally-focused designers Susan Woo, Love is Mighty, and the more.
Compass: Shop the Fifth Avenue boutique’s eclectic mix of coasters, neckties, and tabletop decor from gleaming silver knick-knacks to vintage-inspired tea cups.
Compass: The bustling plaza adjacent to Brooklyn’s Arc de Triomphe and the Brooklyn Public Library plays home to green markets, food truck rallies, and more.
Compass: Drop-in guests and fitness enthusiasts enjoy a range of boulder and ropes courses and frequent community events, from family fitness days to off-site field trips.
Compass: Despite it’s technically-in-Gowanus locale, Crossfit’s bootcamp-style endurance classes and communal vibe draw fitness buffs from across the borough.
Compass: Housed inside a pre-war bank space, the newly renovated equipment and class space offers everything from private training sessions to flexibility and spin classes.
62 7th Ave (btw Berkeley & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Hair Salon · North Slope · 17 tips and reviews
Compass: The bi-level spa’s head-to-toe service menu (which ranges from ear candling to botanical-based stimulation treatments) caters to hair, body, mind, and more.
Compass: Ladybird Bakery is a Park Slope institution that serves fresh breads and sweets daily, from a dozen-plus muffin flavors to custom birthday cakes for kids of all ages.
Compass: True to the name, the chefs at Gather source healthy and fresh takeaway, tableside, and delivered dishes from morning pastries to marinated salads and roast chicken.
Compass: The French-Hungarian wine bar and coffee shop features cult-loved Blue Bottle Coffee and a rotating menu of artisanal sandwiches, quiches, and salads.
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews
Compass: Members and guests revel in a maze of reflecting pools and winding walking trails, public gardening classes, and scenic event spaces that are open to all.
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · 423 tips and reviews
Compass: Established and themed exhibits rotate throughout the year; the public amphitheater entrance makes for a popular people-watching and lunch hour gathering spot.
Compass: Celebrity writer and education advocate Dave Eggers’ costume shop houses a kids-centric center with a non-profit fiction and comic book writing program and after-school tutoring sessions.
Compass: Readers of all ages and interests frequent the majestic book archive known for impressive art deco architecture, a casual sandwich cafe, and sunny, street front public plaza.
Comic Book Store · North Slope · 31 tips and reviews
Compass: In addition to the formidable shelf stock, the bookstore hosts lecture series, signings, and new talent nights featuring aspiring indie publishers and artists.