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Entertainment & Adventuring

1. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1228 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Take a breather in Bryant Park. Ice skating in the winter, outside movies in the summer, all surrounded by gorgeous architecture and yellow cabs. Enjoy the free wifi!

Union Pool is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

2. Union Pool

8.3
484 Union Ave (at Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 284 tips and reviews
Yankee Stadium is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

3. Yankee Stadium

8.8
1 E 161st St (btwn Jerome & River Ave), Bronx, NY
Baseball Stadium · Concourse Village · 1155 tips and reviews

4. City Hall Park

8.8
17 Park Row (btwn Broadway & Centre St), New York, NY
Park · Downtown Manhattan · 143 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The perfect place to rest before your walk over the bridge, where wooden benches surround a tree-lined fountain. Stop by City Hall, NYC's second, which was finished in 1811. - Green Guide Editor

5. East River Ferry - Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO Terminal

Old Fulton St (at Furman St), Brooklyn, NY
Boat or Ferry · DUMBO · 24 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The ferry stops at Wall St, Bklyn Bridge Park, Midtown, Williamsburg & Gov's Island. If you catch it off-hours, the subway is nearby: A,C train at High St or F train at York St. - Green Guide Editor

6. The River Café

8.9
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: After dinner take a stroll in the new Brooklyn bridge park. If you're a true romance pants, get a bottle of wine (corked) to go and enjoy the views.

7. The River Café

8.9
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: For special occasions it’s hard to beat this mainstay with Brooklyn Bridge views. For a more relaxed date, sit in the terrace and sample appetizers, desserts and drinks ($25 per-person minimum). Read more.

8. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: See brooklynbridgepark.org for current events at the park. WiFi is avail. at Piers 1 & 6, Empire Fulton Ferry & Main St. You can catch the East River Ferry to Manhattan here. - Green Guide Editor

9. South 4th Bar & Cafe

90 S 4th St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 53 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Adored by locals and boasting draft, bottled and canned beer, cocktails, tea, coffee and pastries, this dog-friendly joint has free WiFi and board games, & live music. - Green Guide Editor

Shake Shack is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

10. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
Don Pedro is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

11. Don Pedro

90 Manhattan Ave (Boerum), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · East Williamsburg · 31 tips and reviews
LEG Room is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

12. LEG Room

255 McKibben St Apt 511, Brooklyn, NY
Art Gallery · East Williamsburg · 3 tips and reviews

13. Bushwick Country Club

7.4
618 Grand St (at Leonard St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · East Williamsburg · 125 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Mini-Golf

14. Fada

530 Driggs Ave (at N 8th St.), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Williamsburg · 79 tips and reviews

Thomas E.Thomas Ellison: Great atmosphere. Great food. Come on Fridays when they have live jazz.

SPiN New York is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

15. SPiN New York

8.2
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 133 tips and reviews

16. Lucky Dog

8.8
303 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Williamsburg · 166 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: The backyard here is one of our favorite outdoor drinking spots during the warmer months. Plus, it's dog-friendly, has a shuffleboard table, and offers a fine selection of American craft beer!

17. The Park

118 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 268 tips and reviews

Lisa Marie Phoenix J.Lisa Marie Phoenix Jackson: A favorite hidden gem. Indoor tree lined dinning area, fireplace in the back conversation room, and upstairs lounge rooftop. Mon-Thurs for a R&R vibe. Fri & Sat after 11 for a lounge / club vibe.

The Park is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

18. The Park

118 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 268 tips and reviews

19. St Mazie

9.2
345 Grand St (btwn Marcy Ave & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

Abigail R.Abigail R: Sit at the bar and order a dirty martini before dinner at St Charles downstairs!

Iron Horse NYC is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

20. Iron Horse NYC

32 Cliff St (btwn John St & Fulton St), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

DianaDiana: Swing baby, swing.

21. Iron Horse NYC

32 Cliff St (btwn John St & Fulton St), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

GaudinessGaudiness: Spin the Wheel - $5 for anything you want :)

22. Iron Horse NYC

32 Cliff St (btwn John St & Fulton St), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike Dizon: Crazy house of debauchery in the financial district. There is a swing above the bar that the girls lure unsuspecting males to swing in, and they light the bar on fire w/… (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

23. Iron Horse NYC

32 Cliff St (btwn John St & Fulton St), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

RDWRDW: great late night's, swing, fire breathing, CC on Sunday's, bar top dancing, good times

24. Iron Horse NYC

32 Cliff St (btwn John St & Fulton St), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

Jim O.Jim O'Brien: Free burger or hot dog with any drink (other than Rolling Rock) Sunday till 10pm

25. Iron Horse NYC

32 Cliff St (btwn John St & Fulton St), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

Vania K.Vania K: Swing, stripper pole, free hot dog or burger with your drink on Sundays. What more can you ask for?

26. Crocodile Lounge

325 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Free pizza with every drink. Skee ball and a photo booth.

27. Crocodile Lounge

325 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: They have a great happy hour ($3 Yuengling; $4 well cocktails; $1 off all draft beers) plus free pizza-you can find it using our Happy Hours app! http://www.gotime.com/nyc/mobile

28. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

RazorfishRazorfish: Get the tour—it's only one room and then it's back to drinking some of their rare and cask-conditioned beers in a fun, noisy-but-bearable bar space. Say hi to the warehouse cat while you're visiting. Read more.

29. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Nearly every New York City bar serves this local joint’s brew, but swing by the place itself. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., pay $4 for a wooden nickel and redeem it for any beer the place brews.

30. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

Betsy P.Betsy Paynter: Get here with a group of friends and grab a table early. Order pizza from one of the places around the corner and drink good beer, play board games all day

31. George & Jack's Tap Room

8.3
103 Berry St (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews

Amanda H.Amanda Holpuch: Complimentary bagel bar + dog = true love

32. George & Jack's Tap Room

8.3
103 Berry St (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Happy Hour all night long on Wednesdays. Play a game of darts, have a cold beer all while your dog socializes with the other patrons.

33. George & Jack's Tap Room

8.3
103 Berry St (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews

PatPat: Nice Neighborhood Bar in Williamsburg, Dog Friendly. Stop in Thursday, ask for Lisa Marie. Stop by Sunday Bagels and Fixins. Read more.

34. George & Jack's Tap Room

8.3
103 Berry St (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews

Laura T.Laura Trujillo: The amazing Max...a golden retriever that accepts tips from customers (dollar bills) and loyally delivers them to the bartender. A definite must-see.

35. The Gutter

8.4
200 N 14th St (btwn Wythe and Berry), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 140 tips and reviews

DANGER T.DANGER TAM: now there is a back room for shows. walk to the left like you're going to the bathroom and you'll find an awesome venue with a bar. you'll be thankful you won't have to wait at the other one.

36. 4th Down

170 N 4th St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sports Bar · Williamsburg · 31 tips and reviews

Jesse M.Jesse Moreno: Love this spot for chill multiple games and they do beer buckets but bring your own food.

37. Black Rabbit

8.8
91 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Manhattan Ave & Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Greenpoint · 83 tips and reviews

raymondweilraymondweil: Choose from a wide range of beer and specialty cocktails at the former 19th-century row house inspired by the ‘20s as you bask in the atmosphere of indie rock and local bands. Be independent.

38. Black Rabbit

8.8
91 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Manhattan Ave & Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Greenpoint · 83 tips and reviews

Michele L.Michele L: go in the winter to sit by the fireplace, and in the summer for the backyard. they also have hot drink specials in the winter.

Berry Park Roof Deck is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

39. Berry Park Roof Deck

8.6
Berry Park, Brooklyn, NY
Roof Deck · Williamsburg · 21 tips and reviews
Berry Park is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

40. Berry Park

8.0
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews
DSK Brooklyn - Die Stammkneipe is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

41. DSK Brooklyn - Die Stammkneipe

8.2
710 Fulton St (at S Oxford St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Fort Greene · 132 tips and reviews
Hot Bird is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

42. Hot Bird

546 Clinton Ave (at Atlantic Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Clinton Hill · 162 tips and reviews

Zach AaronsZach Aarons: Super fun place to grab drinks and sit outdoors on a summer nice. You can also order BBQ from next door! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

43. Surf Bar

7.6
139 N 6th St (btwn Bedford & Berry St.), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A sand floor, giant fish tanks, surfer memorabilia and big plastic tiki cups full of dangerous, tasty, libations. Next time you crave a zombie or a genuine OB vibe, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top C

Output is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

44. Output

74 Wythe Ave (at N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Night Club · Williamsburg · 209 tips and reviews
Union Hall is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

45. Union Hall

8.7
702 Union St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · North Slope · 171 tips and reviews
Chelsea Waterside Park Dog Run is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

46. Chelsea Waterside Park Dog Run

8.0
599 W 22nd St (btw 11th Ave & West Side Hwy), New York, NY
Dog Park · Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews
Wreck Room Bar is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

47. Wreck Room Bar

940 Flushing Ave (at Evergreen Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bushwick · 60 tips and reviews
Union Square Dog Run is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

48. Union Square Dog Run

7.3
Union Sq W (at E 15th St), New York, NY
Dog Park · Union Square · 11 tips and reviews
Deno's Wonder Wheel is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

49. Deno's Wonder Wheel

8.6
1025 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · Coney Island · 55 tips and reviews
Havemeyer Park is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

50. Havemeyer Park

S 3rd Street (between Kent and Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Williamsburg · 2 tips and reviews
AFRO PUNK FEST 2013 | RaiseART is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

51. AFRO PUNK FEST 2013 | RaiseART

Nassau St. (Navy St.), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Fort Greene · 2 tips and reviews
Commodore Barry Park is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

52. Commodore Barry Park

7.9
19 N Elliott Pl, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 18 tips and reviews
Milk Studios is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

53. Milk Studios

8.8
450 W 15th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Photography Studio · Chelsea · 48 tips and reviews
Stage 48 is one of Entertainment & Adventuring.

54. Stage 48

6.9
605 W 48th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Hell's Kitchen · 51 tips and reviews