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Bushwick, Brooklyn neighborhood guide

Our guide to Bushwick, Brooklyn and all its weird glory includes the best restaurants, bars, shops and in the 'hood
Written by Tazi Phillips & Jennifer Picht
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Bushwick, Brooklyn borders Williamsburg, but we think the “hipster” neighborhood has migrated to ’Shwick. From its photogenic graffitied streets to the nightlife ranging from drag shows to hilarious comedy events, it’s certainly an artistic and talented community. We love the area most of all for its coffee shops with dreamy backyards as well as its pizza shops.

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Things to do in Bushwick, Brooklyn

The best Bushwick restaurants
Restaurants

The best Bushwick restaurants

Whether you're headed to one of the neighborhoods many bars or music venues or nearby at Maria Hernandez Park, you'll want to hit up one of the best Bushwick...

Where to eat in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Roberta’s
Restaurants

Roberta’s

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Buzzing with urban-farming fund-raisers, local brewers pouring their ales and food-world luminaries fresh off Heritage Radio interviews, this sprawling hangout...
Faro
Restaurants

Faro

  • price 2 of 4
Northeast Kingdom alum Kevin Adey expands on his alma mater's locavore ethos at this modern Italian outfit, milling upstate flour in house for pastas like...
Bunna Cafe
Restaurants

Bunna Cafe

  • price 1 of 4
When shrimp-and-grits staple Mama Joy's bowed out of Bushwick, it made way for a restaurant with roots touching even farther south: Ethiopia. Founded by Sam...
El Cortez
Restaurants

El Cortez

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
It sure is hard to miss—a giant totem pole and bas-relief sun exist in stark contrast to the gritty, chain-fenced warehouses nearby, a no-name-necessary...
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Grab drinks in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Boobie Trap
Bars

Boobie Trap

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
When you hear “boobs and beer,” you think Hooters. But even that iconic paean to cleavage and canned suds gets some serious competition from this Bushwick bar...
Pine Box Rock Shop
Bars

Pine Box Rock Shop

  • price 1 of 4
Sixteen taps dispense craft brews (Lagunitas, Clown Shoes) at this Bushwick beer bar, which is named after the space's former occupant, a coffin factory.
Bossa Nova Civic Club
Clubs

Bossa Nova Civic Club

  • price 2 of 4
This “tropical fantasy dance club” is another staple in the thriving Bushwick scene—setting itself apart from its competitors with a legitimate sound system...
Dromedary Bar
Bars

Dromedary Bar

Looking for a bit of island spirit in the city? Head to Dromedary Bar for the urban tiki experience. The Bushwick bar serves up riffs on classic tropical...
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Shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Urban Jungle
Shopping

Urban Jungle

Spend either $100 on a pair of vintage Levi’s or $15 on other, pre-loved items? No question about it: You’ll go home with cheap threads from this...
Friends Vintage
Shopping

Friends Vintage

  • price 2 of 4
Brooklyn designer Mary Meyer and her best friend Emma Joe opened this brick-and-mortar version of their popular Etsy shop (etsy.com), attaching it to...
Molasses Books
Shopping

Molasses Books

  • price 1 of 4
Explore the storied relationship between booze and books at this Bushwick gem. Located in the middle of a residential block, this used bookshop opened last...
Vinyl Fantasy
Shopping

Vinyl Fantasy

Anyone who’s tried to track down a funny book in Brooklyn knows that it’s a largely thankless task (minus a few standouts like Desert Island). Enter this...
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Nightlife in Bushwick, Brooklyn

House of Yes
Nightlife

House of Yes

  • price 2 of 4
This wild Bushwick hotspot opened in 2016 and quickly established itself as a reliable way for Brooklyn revelers to wear insane costumes and lose their...
Gotham City Lounge
Bars

Gotham City Lounge

  • price 1 of 4
Find this welcoming comic-book temple tucked beneath the rattling tracks of the elevated M train—just look for the giant mural of Batman outside. If themed...
The Cobra Club
Things to do

The Cobra Club

  • price 1 of 4
Bushwick's Cobra Club is a hybrid community center, combining a yoga studio with a café that serves beer, wine and a curated menu of locally sourced comfort...
Starr Bar
Bars

Starr Bar

This isn’t just any old Bushwick Bar. At Starr Bar, 10 percent of the bar’s profits go to nearby Mayday Community Space, an organizing center that presents...
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