Williamsburg Reviews

Great for shopping , plenty of small independent shops ,great cafes,restaurants and vintage shops.plenty off nice walks ,

I think it ’s a hot city right now. Wall paintings, beautiful cityscapes, and homeless towns dispel past images. A town where the good old days and the present day are well mixed.

You will find great shops but pricey. Lots of bars and restaurants. Very diverse and fits all budgets.

A definite visit when in New York. Cute restaurants and stores. A good change from the huddle and bustle of the city. Bar hopping is a really awsome thing to do here.

Williamsburg is a fun , hippy hangout spot in north Brooklyn. We lived in Portland Oregon for 15 years and Williamsburg and Portland share a lot of simulator traits. Kind of hipster, foodie cool dude vibe.
Me, I moved from Portland, don't need to come to NYC to see and meet hipsters!

Great destination if you like choices. No way one can enjoy it all in a day so visit multiple times. You will find something different with each visit.

Great area with really nice cafes, a good place to hang out. Interesting spot for a walk after taking the east river ferry.

lots going on after dark and plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from; sort of the shoreditch of NY

Williamsburg is nice place to visit; when you've run out of other choices. By all means, go spend time there is you have family or friends living in the area. It has its own feel and its own vibe: Like every other section of Brooklyn.
But if you only have a couple of days, you'll more likely be spending your time in The City.

As a native New Yorker, I spent my formative years growing up on the southside (in the heart of Williamsburg). Be sure to start at the Williamsburg Bridge Plaza for a look at the older buildings and one of the finest steak houses in the world Peter Lugers! Head to the heart of hipster 'Billyburg' on the Northside. There are loads of bars and other attractions, but you can still find traces of the original ethnic neighborhoods of olden days. Speaking of which, be sure to go to Billyburg's own 'Little Italy' for authentic Italian food at more reasonable prices than Manhattan joints. My all time favorite in Fortunato Brothers Café/Pasticceria. In October of 1976, the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn inherited a great gift, when three brothers from Italy decided to open a bakery shop that would sell authentic Italian pastries. I get nostalgic just thinking of their cheesecakes! I always make time to visit on all my trips to N.Y.C. Salud and Buon Appetito!

Chose to stay in Williamsburg rather than Manhattan on this trip. There’s an excellent vibe with wonderful bars and restaurants and unique shops to explore.

Good quiet area to stroll, away from the NY crowd. In the street there is urban art, as of today a little degraded, but interesting. I recommend walking through Bushwick Park i Domino Park, there are stunning views.

We initially went here to find Rough Records , which we did and was impressed. We carried on walking and loved Williamsburg.

Me and my friend loved Williamsburg and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a quirky and arty scene. They have lots of fantastic shops which we loved!

Such a change from Manhattan. I LOVE Brooklyn especially this awesome neighborhood. I'll skip Manhattan and stay in Brooklyn any day.

One of the most beautiful street (Bedford Av) in the area, plenty of bars, shops and restaurants are here.
Beautiful design of building, colorful mix.
Many graffiti everywhere.

Interesting neighborhood to explore. Lots of cute cafes and restaurants. Suggest public transportation because it can be a challenge to park.

We finally made it after getting lost on the bus. I didn't find a specific location but figured Bedford street near the subway (L train/gray) station is a good place to start. Bingo! Actually busiest between the two subway stops. The street was busy with many people, street vendors... Love the little stores and the thrift shops. Although I didn't find any clothing, I did find some used books. We ate at a pasty shop on a busy corner. Can't remember the name. They've got fancy pastries, cafe style seating, air conditioning, but only 1 toilet stall. All in all, Williamsburg and Bedford street area was a cool place to visit and I wish to come back one day.

Stopped in and out of shops, everyone very friendly and helpful if I had a purchase, be sure to Check out Brooklyn Industries and Indian Larry Motorcycles.

My goodness how this area has changed! It’s still Brooklyn but young ones with trust funds have completely taken over!
It’s still cool to see graffiti and murals on the walls.

We explored for several hours on Father's Day and enjoyed looking at all the beautiful buildings. So full of history with a few modern ones mixed in for good measure. The stores along Bedford Ave. and Metropolitan Ave. were so much fun to explore. We purchased some clothing and home items that we know we won't see anywhere or on anyone else. We had done a chocolate tour here 2 years ago, but did not have time to thoroughly check out the neighborhood. Definitely need to go back to check out some of the other avenues and restaurants.

Lots of great restaurants, shops and parks. Nice place to live!! Interesting neighborhood, so different from when I lived in Brooklyn years ago!

Williamsburg is a nice little outing by way of East River Ferry. Though there weren't many shops when I visited, I was impressed by the number of attractive eateries there. Cafe Mogodor was excellent.

We stayed at an airbnb in the heart of Williamsburg. The neighborhood has great subway connections into Manhattan, and a variety of services both near stations, and throughout the area. Small restaurants and coffee shops are abundant. Not a glamorous area, not fancy. Well positioned and welcoming for short or longer stays.

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan then this is a decent option. A pretty nice neighbourhood to walk around

Spent our day exploring Brooklyn and ended in Williamsburg. Quaint shops, interesting bars, wonderful restaurants. Love this area.

Big variety of bars and restaurants and just a nice place to go and experience. A nice Uber ride from Brooklyn or a healthy walk.

Took the East River ferry up on a Saturday to visit the food festival. Also went to the Brooklyn Brewery but there was a long queue so we just wandered the streets until we came across Mugs Alehouse where we had a couple of cold beers. Williamsburg is an interesting, trendy area, well worth visiting.

What a nice place this is, It is crowded but also still and quite at some corners. People are friendly and there alot of nice bars , shops and places to eat for a good price.

We visited brooklyn and loved this visit, you could say it is a must in any trip to New York and Manhattan. It's really worth spending a few hours here.

The main part of Brooklyn where we spent our time. We cold walk the streets all day stopping for a coffee or a cold beer. Just so much to see and fantastic views back across the river towards the Manhattan skyline. Historic old settlement of the Dutch West India Company when it was known as Bushwick Shore.

Williamsburg has everything you need and want! Staring from restaurants, cocktails bars and family stuff. If coming to nyc must visit Williamsburg!!

You can easily spend a day strolling around Williamsburg. The best place to start is Bedford Avenue at S 3rd Street, right under the Williamsburg Bridge. Peter Luger's steak house is a block away, as is Baby's All Right, a small bar/restaurant/music venue on Broadway. Wander North up Bedford through the heart of Williamsburg toward the Northside and McCarren Park. Along the way, you'll pass tons of shops and restaurants. There's a great German beer hall called Radegast Hall and Biergarten on N 3rd. There are also loads of great restaurants, bars and music venues along Metropolitan Avenue. You can take a short tour at Brooklyn Brewery on N 11th and sample the great beers in the tasting room. You can also eat, drink, bowl and catch a show at the Brooklyn Brewery on Wyeth at N 12th or on Saturdays, check out the excellent food vendors and food trucks at Smorgasburg on Kent Ave and N 8th. Great vibe and plenty to do.

This 200- year-old neighborhood, a stone's throw from Manhattan's Lower East Side, is evolving daily as old row houses and brownstones are renovated and huge ziggurat-inspired apartment complexes climb skyward where industrial structures once stood.. With old Dominican and Hasidic communities divided by the Williamsburg Bridge hanging on, many young artists and business professionals have been flooding into the neighborhood adding an eclectic, truly American melting pot of cultures. Fascinating eateries, wine bars, boutiques are springing up on every street. Airbnb is best bet to find a base to explore this slice of Americana, although the requisite traditional hotels are on the edges. One subway stop from Manhattan adds to the allure, but try the East River ferry for a different perspective. Take a guided tour of the orthodox Jewish neighborhood, visit the Saturday food cornucopia, marvel at the Williamsburg Saving Bank building preserved as a catering hall, immerse yourself into creative menus.

Williamsburg has it all. Bowling, breweries, shopping, sight seeing. And easy access to Manhattan via subway or water taxi ($4!!). Stay at the William Vale. Balconies for every room!

Kent Ave is really nice. Went an event and the ambiance and atmosphere was so refreshing. Love what there doing in Brooklyn.

Williamsburg is worth a gander - nice bars and few interesting shops but nothing too mind blowing. Have a look though - Lodge Bar was fun!

Williamsburg is easily accessible from Manhattan on the L train but it has a very different feel from the skyscraper city. It is more relaxed and has a villagey vibe. There are many small businesses and it looks like a good place to live, with all of your needs covered. We didn't have time to explore in depth and want return at some point.

I've lived in this neighborhood for many years and watched it change over that time. While the neighborhood has really changed it hasn't lost it's charm. The difference is you have to go an extra block or two out of your way to get there.

Stay away from the restaurants on Bedford street and directly around the Bedford L stop. If you walk across the park, or go south a few blocks you'll find plenty of funky places with amazing food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Because the blocks are larger than in Manhattan many restaurants have back patios where you can have a drink on a summer afternoon.

Highlight restaurants in the neighborhood are Delaware and Hudson for a drink or a find dining meal, or Gorbals to have a drink on the roof after entering through an unmarked door at street level.

Williamsburg is appreciating a good deal of attention as it revives and gentrifies. In its rediscovery, there are lots of trendy bars, restaurants, and boutiques for the young-at-heart. You could easily spend a day wandering, meandering, food tasting and people watching.

The whole neighborhood changed over the last 10 years. From cool hip place to $15000 per month rentals , Maserati cars around the block. This exact same thing happened to SoHo in NYC and make the neighborhood lose its personality. Eventually the Chanel and Hermes will show up. It's sad these type of transformations.

This part of brooklyn we stumbled across accidentally by taking the wrong subway, and how glad we were this little town has so many boutiques to shop in we could of spent all day there in fact we went back the next day for another look before walking down to walk across the brooklyn bridge

I've lived here most of my life. Hands down best neighborhood in NYC. It's residential yet lively. You can walk everywhere, to bars, coffee shops, restaurants, they are on every block. Some new fab hotels are here and a 5 min train ride to Manhattan.

Smorgasburg on Sats (not in the winter), ferries on the East River to Dumbo, Greenpoint or LIC. If you must go to Central park, museums or broadway show, train ride is 30 mins. Taxis everywhere and citibikes.

Sat and Sun is brunch time. Super busy. Winter time is a little quiet during the days since it is a residential neighborhood but the rest of the year, it gets crazy.

Williamsburg to me is actually the North and South side. From roebling down to Kent and from N 12-Broadway. Everything else is no longer Williamsburg but people like to include it. If you find yourself by the JMZ train, you are not in Williamsburg. Get off at Bedford Ave on the L, and you are in the center. Stops further in Brooklyn is getting into Bushwick.

My daughter moved to Williamsburg two years ago and she loves it! I am living vicariously thru my 25 yr old kid! You can spend days wondering around sightseeing, shopping and eating. I think I’ve eaten at the best restaurants in New York while in Williamsburg. On weekends there are always cool markets and street food (Smorgasburg for one). Stroll thru the coolest places in NY and wind up by the Brooklyn Bridge or Domino Park. Williamsburg is chock full of parks and even a botanical garden.
For those who say there is no reason to head to Brooklyn and choose stay in Manhattan, you should rethink your decision.

Some really great restaurants and stores. Definitely an area for young people to work, eat and play.

Can't decide if it is the diversity, the restaurants, the shops or overall the accessibility to every other borough in NYC. Maybe the fact my son has lived there, in a vintage tenement for years, that is absolutely charming. Then there is McCarran Park, a hub of all sorts of activity (baseball, other sports, a fresh amazing food market, street fares, etc). All this is in Williamsburg. This also includes Manahttan Avenue that has the most radically diverse shopping district I personally have experienced. I love that whole neighborhood (also Greenpoint, which is right next door) and I highly recommend to either go there for a day trip, or to live, shop, eat, play or just walk around and observe how Brooklyn figured it out and made a welcoming home for everyone.

We did a walking food tour that took us all around the neighbourhood, clean and a feeling of being safe, it was just before Halloween and we loved what the home owners had done to decorate their yard.

I might be a little biased, since I used to live 5 minutes away from Williamsburg. But I would definitely recommend visiting the area, if you are going to NYC. Sure there might be a lot of tourists, but you will get a real look at the real Brooklyn, I also recommend walking a little north of Williamsburg and visiting Greenpoint.

Really enjoyed walking around this interesting and attractive part of New York. It focused on art and architecture and the way the area has changed. Good size group for the experience. Very cold but the tour guide kept us moving.

A very nice part of town where the mix of hip cafés and shops meets slightly less renovated parts creating energy and urban life.

My daughter recently moved to Williamsburg from New York City and What a wonderful difference ! She still works in New York City so she commutes, but it’s relatively short .So many neighborhood and community events ,events and parks .Great little markets ( and big) and restaurants ,she feels like she’s home but still in the big apple.

Fun shopping with tons of neat/funky little shops. Found some really cool consignment/thrift shops. Made for a nice shopping day.

Great place for hipsters, young energetic lots if places to eat. The bagels and pizza are a must have...
If you're looking for great fun, crowds and bars, go to williamsburg when you visit...

I just had the wrong impression of this place so maybe that is my fault but I thought I had done my research. I expected gatherings of interesting shops restaurants etc but they are all a little far apart and there is nothing very inspiring in between. It was just very dull and even though my accompanying teen had researched cutting edge fashion etc, there was very little to inspire (a handful of shops around Bedford avenue) and the whole area felt dead. We were so happy we had chosen to stay in manhattan as we had been quite tempted by the supposed cool vibes of williamsburg. It was empty on a Monday afternoon and we were so happy to take the ferry to Dumbo where there was way more life about. I suspect with the market on a weekend Williamsburg is a much livelier place but there are so many more interesting places to visit in Manhattan- can not understand the hype - keep feeling we missed something- I really wanted to like this area!

When in Williamsburg you must go to Rough Trade Records. This is the Rough Trade record store that they have in London. They have all the "alternative" records you want. They are best for Indie hard to find new releases. They have record supplies and books too. I'm told they have bands playing "in stores" there. If your a music fan don't miss this place if your in NY.

We where very excited to stay in Williamsburg hotel but in practise it is disapointing. The people at reception are friendly. We got an upgrade from Queen to King with balcony but this rooms seems to be smaller than the Queen. THe rooms are really small compared to the Wythe hotel rooms. The bathroom floor tiles have stains which looked dirty. We checked but it wasn't really dirty. The balcony door couldn;t be locked. Further the closed the rooftop for a private event so it was not open. They didn't know when it would be open. We think if management would care about theire guest and hotel this would be a great hotel because the architecture of the hotel has potential.

Spent a good two hours wandering. Really interesting range of shops and places to eat. We're caught out as most shops don't open until 12:00 but still enjoyed the visit. Nice atmosphere - nice change from manic Manhattan.

Great community. Great location. Close to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan shopping.
Train-Bus-Boat access to Manhattan.

This area has changed over the years and it is a great place to spend some time with friends for drinks and meals. The Sea restaurant is a must, for fantastic Thai food and atmosphere.

We walked from DUMBO to Williamsburg, not the smartest option in hindsight. We did however see the area from start to end.

It was a Saturday so it was very interesting to see all the Ultra-Orthodox Jews out on the street on the Sabbath. The area itself as a whole however is mostly people living with just a couple of streets where hip bars and restaurants are.

Personally I didn’t get the hype of it all but please discover it for yourself.

Stayed in a hotel in Williamsburg for 3 nights, really liked this area and the architecture of the houses, friendly area with good service in resturants and shops. Recommends living here instead of the more unfriendly Manhattan

When visiting NYC, I have always stayed in Manhattan but have become a bit weary of the crowds and noise. On this trip, I spent 5 nights in Williamsburg and absolutely loved it. The neighborhood atmosphere is great and it's really easy to get to Manhattan, if needed. In Williamsburg you will find a variety of quirky stores (as well as some useful chain stores such as Whole Foods and Sweetgreen). There are lovely walks, parks, art markets, the incredible Saturday foodie market, Smorgasburg, and many interesting restaurants, including vegan choices. Highly recommended!

This place is fast becoming a cool haunt for all sorts of people & is so full of food places the choice is difficult. Bedford Street is the main drag but there is so much happening in all the side streets. Every type of cuisine is available with Donuts and ice cream in abundance. A large Wholefoods dominates one corner and is always busy but Foodtown and Brooklyn Harvest are also nearby for groceries. Shops selling everything from second hand clothes & goods, new clothes, jewellery, mobile phones, tattoos are plentiful.

Wide streets. Great shopping, restaurants, coffee shops! Whole Foods. Excellent train ride across and great views of Manhattan!

Had a great afternoon wandering around the riverside in Williamsburg. Grabbed the L Train in lower Manhattan for a quick 15 min ride into Brooklyn. Great old brownstones, and building facades with so much character.
The views of the New York skyline was fantastic. Enjoyed seeing all of the wall art as we walked about 12 km. Went to artists and fleas a local flea market where budding artists show there wares.

We checked out the area because we heard a lot about it becoming a fast growing fun area. We walked around on a very cold very windy day so didn't get to enjoy the area as much as we would otherwise. A lot of the places were closed except for bakeries. We walked along belcher street and Kent street around 1030 am and the boutiques and vintage shops were not open yet. There were numerous vintage clothing stores and a lot of music venues.

Easy to walk here from Greenpoint area, found some great little restaurants and shops here. Hopefully will retain its charm as the area continues to be upscaled.

I love Williamsburg and its flea markets, its street art, its good bars, restaurants and shops... and of course the beautiful waterfront with a nice view on the skyline!

If you want to try food from all over the world and have a great view of Manhattan this is the right place.

We spent a couple of hours walking around Williamsburg, visiting shops, taking in the buildings, and just people watching.

Plenty of places to eat and drink. We found a very inexpensive Mexican place for dinner.
Topped it off with dessert from the awesome Martha’s Country Bakery. This has dozens of cakes, cookies to choose from.

Well worth a visit

Where else on the planet can you witness 20-something hipsters in Goth garb, tattoos, and the latest designer sneakers next to Orthodox rabbis with fur hats and full rabbinical robes going on their respective rounds in the heart of one of Brooklyn's oldest and most endearing neighborhoods? Williamsburg is by far one of the most interesting, diverse neighborhoods in the world. But GO NOW, because it is all in the midst of tremendous change (i.e., gentrification). 20 years from now, we probably won't recognize the place. Oy! Bummer!

Great place to eat, many options, incredible view across the bridge. It's a must when you travel to ny

It is fun to pop in and out of shops, restaurants and bars. The people watching is great. Skip the plan and walk the day away. Due to COVID most restaurants have a nice outside area setup.

Had such a nice time here and Ian the bartender made the trip so much better at the end. Would highly recommend! :)

Ventured for a number of restaurants, and fashion week. Catering to a young crowd. Many modern apartments being built. An Apple Store, and walk to waterfront, are must visits.

Although, I do not consider it as popular as it was a few years ago, it still is a nice neighborhood!
A lot of new restaurants and bars are coming up that still makes me come and enjoy this neighborhood and remiss on my memories.Cheerful and vibrant!

Brooklyn bursts with creative street art, fashion, food, and local diversity - loved the range of food and easy to spend many hours and dollars in this interesting area

We read a lot about this area and expected a lot of bars, restaurants, etc. and we found nothing, only many school buses, kids and a lot of waste in whole area.
So we were bit confused..

A lot of cafes, nice buildings, stores, and the feel of Manhattan is here. Just one stop away from Manhattan, and easily accessible by many bus routes of Brookly

!0 years ago this was a border slum. Now thru gentrification this is 1 up ans coming area of Brooklyn. The old world shops and the new age shops go hand in hand with making this a great area again.

Full of good places to eat, though it's kind of far from the popular part of the city, it's growing, and it's a really vibrant place

Very interesting history about how the area was founded and how the Hasidic Jews operate. It’s a little community shut off from the outside world.

Lots of places to hang out, eat or get a drink. Brooklyn Brewary. Lots of people, street art opal over the place. Ran into a street festival yesterday with good live music. Decent reatail shopping.

We went to the Smorgasborg down near the river. It was a hot hot day, but we enjoyed seeing the sights and stopping at a few markets along the way. Great shopping locations abound!

Great chassidic place with great food and nice synagogues.
Nice people. Would definitely come there again.

Fantastic to see how this area is becoming “in” , renovation of houses, a lot of very exquisite shops, cafes, restaurants and a lot of young people. Very attractive for sophisticated shopping and leisure.

So much to do in this piece of historical neighborhood! We ended up spending lots of time strolling up and down Bedford Ave.

It was my first visit. The place had a mix of old and new. The place was sort of hard to describe but my son maybe said it best that it had a unusual vibe to the neighbourhood. It was like New York City without cars honking and people screaming. It seemed peaceful with a nice, beautiful calm to it all. Yeah, it was interesting and worth seeing

Williamsburg 2017 is quite a bit different from yester-year. I wish I had bought a building but alas , I did not The area is a alive with people in their 30's and 40's...all having a good time ! The zone is safe....come...and have a geat time ! You'll be glad you did !

don't stay anywhere else. if i could afford to live there i would in a second. too cool for school this place.

I love Williamsburg, it has so many flavors of the world and this creates the best ambience. People in the parks, in the cafés and so much life in the restaurants.

If you like dirty, rundown buildings and scary streets covered im grafiti, then i guess this is the place for you. Honestly, we felt quite unsafe in this neighborhood and it was the greatest waste of our time during our new york trip. Nothing to see but creepy streets and garbage. Nothing cosy about the place what so ever!

we went there at around 11am and lots of shops were opened, we had some great vintage finds and prices were alot more reasonable than NY City. Walk around Bedford street than explore to the side streets from there.

Hadn’t been here for years and what a change! Young, hip, busy with lots of bars, restaurants, small updated hotels and a great view of Manhattan

Love this place. So many things to see. My favorite is the beautiful homes that line the streets. I could walk for hours.

Arrived early afternoon, jumping off at York Station just over the Williamsburg bridge and heading out on foot. Lots of interesting & beautiful murals adorning the walls and nooks around the area.
The views of Manhattan at sunset and after dark were this photographers dream.

Great Polish influenced area. Great places to eat like Bamonte's, polish food galore, from stuffed cabbage to roast chickie. All excellent!

This town is the best for ease of walking to numerous shops, restaurants, waterfront and everything NY has to offer, but on a smaller scale, Check out the Vintage stores, amazing!!

Walk around this incredible re-birth of a community and you have no idea who you are passing on the street, standing next to in a coffee shop or cafe. Individuals from all over the world of every ethnic make-up, every socio-economic background and born and raised Brooklynites abound in abundance. I worked in NYC as far back as the 70's and spending time in Brooklyn was not something you did much of. Fast forward and Brooklyn now epitomizes the New York spirit. The explosion of shops, restaurants, condos and apartments is amazing. Forget-about-it if you have any desire to move here. You would need to be rich, lucky or willing to live in a very small unit. But visiting and walking around to soak up the culture, shop, eat and soak up the community spirit is a great way to spend a day or days.

So many things to do. Lots of places to eat. Shop. Stroll through the market. The list is endless. I love the vibe here!

On this visit to NYC we chose to stay in Brooklyn. Williamsburg is a great neighbourhood with loads of great shops, delis, restaurants etc and a short walk tons subway station to get in to Manhattan. Williamsburg music hall fantastic venue.

Came here as after 3 days in Manhattan we were fed up of being in the tourist traps and wanted to see something real in New York. That's exactly what we got, we got the subway from Manhattan to Williamsburg and it was worth it. We had lunch in Motorino in the town and walked through the streets seeing the way real new Yorkers lived. There was a huge Jewish celebration ongoing when we arrived and the place had a real buzz about it. We were greeted by a very friendly Hasidic Jewish community in the streets and I personally have never experienced anything like it and loved it. This place is trendy, traditional and genuine all at the same time. Give it try and see if you agree.

Parts of Williamsburg have become "Yuppified" but you can find neighborhoods like that all over the world. Same old, and why bother coming to Williamsburg for that?

But Williamsburg has been home to the largest Jewish Chassidic community America since the 1950's and as such it is really unique - a culture transplanted from the Shtetels of Hungary and Poland; a unique mix of the ancient and the modern.

The streets are full of men, women and children speaking Yiddish but almost everyone speaks English well and the locals are very friendly. There are plenty of restaurants specializing in traditional Jewish food, but also many that offer more modern cuisine.

This is an excellent place to explore a unique culture. It is suggested that visitors dress in a modest fashion so as not to offend local sensibilities.

Williamsburg is slowly getting to be the hottest new thing in NYC eventhough it is actually across the bridge in Brooklyn. It offers many shops, cafes, restaurant and great atmosphere.

Had an absolutely shocking experience here- we were crossing at the lights near a Hasidic Jewish neighbourhood- an older man walked up to the crossing and mimed cocking his finger as a gun and shooting at a bus full of tourists- I was a little shocked by this, he then proceeded to yell at them belligerently as the bus drove past. He then caught sight of my husband and I, mimed cocking a gun and shooting at me and started to yell at me- I couldn’t understand as he was yelling, then he started to walk towards us threateningly, and continuously yelling- it was by far the most frightening and simultaneously awful experience of my life- I have never felt so scared and vulnerable ever. A lovely Hasidic Jewish man however put himself between the awful man and us and stopped him from coming at us- so thank you to that kind wonderful stranger. Never ever going back to this hostile, awful borough again- please save yourself the trouble too.

We always stay in Manhattan but had to stay in Brooklyn this time because it’s closer to Coney Island. This neighborhood is very residential and not that great for strolling and window shopping. We went to a coffee shop which was fun as you see the local community ( single high earners ) get on with their day

Cool neighborhood, an extension of the east village if I may say but with a different feel. Really great restaurants for lunch and brunch, love the vibe you just feel the creative energy everywhere and there are authentic Mexican food trucks almost at every corner in these streets and a huge food scene option in general. Loved it! It's the center for Brooklyn's Airbnbs, a lot of french people have made it their headquarters so you'll hear a lot of french speaking while walking around. Plenty of nice spots to take photographs and the best brands have shops in the area. The easiest way to go there is to take the train and the nicest way is to take the East river ferry, it's cheaper than any taxis, Uber and faster with a view on the NY skyline.

Williamsburg now seems to be becoming a fashionable area with artists moving north from the DUMBO Down-under Metropolitan Bridge area. It's a low rise area with a nice river frontage.

We had a great stay! Head out and walk the neighborhood - it’s fun, safe, and historic. We’ll definitely be back because one weekend is not enough...

This is a great area to hang out it. It is much more laid back and relaxing than other parts of the city. Offers tons of great views and inviting small restaurants with curbside dining

If your single and are searching for girls dressed as the youngest grandma the Williamsburg is it. Or maybe your a girl looking for a guy who looks like a blacksmiths apprentice then look no further.good vibes and possible car breaking because your a tourist who thinks leaving an iPad in the front seat is normal then come on down.

Strolling the streets of Williamsburg is a day out. People watching and eating can't be beat. Williamsburg has become the Manhattan for us all. Bedford Avenue is a must.

From a town with not much diversity this town was quite different. Many Jews have resided there over the years, so there is much history. It was nice to come out of my comfort zone and experience a different culture. Many different foods, stores, and places to check out.

Been living here for almost 20 years and the changes have been nothing I would have ever predicted. It was a small authentic mix of Italian and Polish neighborhood with other interesting cultures surrounding it. Was full of galleries but now more stores and restaurants for hipsters. The views of Manhattan are stunning. Easy to walk around and discover cool restaurants,stores and hang outs. A neigborhood of young people

Full of good restaurants, cool shops e.g. Supreme store but also really nice clothes stores with street clothes. On saturdays there is a food market often busy but worth a visit.

We hesitated a lot between staying in Manhattan or Williamsburg so glad we chose the latter ! Such a nice vibe ! Cool clothes and accesories shops, great bars amazing food places (we couldnt try everthing we wanted !) But we recomend : milk bar williamsburg/joe's pizza/Sunday in brooklyn.
There is a cinema called Nitehawk cinema wich we loved you can order great cocktails and food while watching movies !!
The views over manhattan from Williamsburg are great. Transport to Manhattan so easy ! A few subway lines you are 1 stop away from Manhattan.
Highly recomend staying here when visiting NYC or spending a day there !!

I really liked Williamsburg. We walked through here quite a few times on our visit to NY. Interesting place to chill and people watch.

I predict this neighborhood will be popular someday! Keep an eye on it- it is definitely up and coming!

After one week in manhattan we spent one week in brooklyn with my family. We had one day in Williamsburg wandering around, the place is very nice, including street art (but to be honest bushwick is now much more powerful for street art), nice buildings, trendy places and shops!

This is a must-see for the foodie in you. If you like to eat from a hole in the wall and drink micro beer go here!

This part of town is very funky and filled with hipster casual people. I loved it. Nice bars and yummy food! Felt safe there the whole time. I will definitely go back. If you have ever been to Newtown in Sydney Aus it is kind of like that.

….BUT PRETTY INTERESTING ALL THE SAME

Preparatory reading told me about WILLIAMSBURGS’ new edgy character – hipsters and other gentry to burn, lotsa ethnic groups, a character a bit like BERLIN (references to “LITTLE BERLIN”)….yada, Have to say my mid-day weekday visit saw few of these – although there was no shortage of HASIDIC JEWS in their immaculate black and white outfits with the near-cossack head-gear. Even though they mightn’t appreciate, I thought them a colourful group.
There seemed to be a greater variety of multi-ethnithicity along busy BROADWAY whose elevated subway was the closest I got to POPEYE DOYLE’s famous car chase under the EL in THE FRENCH CONNECTION (actually filmed some 10mi/16km south in South Brooklyn). The shops and other businesses along this stretch were worth a check – although not quite BERLIN-like (at least last time I was there).

TIP – lotsa ways to access this area. I walked in from BEDFORD-STUY to the south where I had done a similar unguided stroll. Unguided proved not a good idea there but was okay in in WILLIAMSBURG area although if you can afford it I always recommend a guided tour of such areas.
Additional access via several subway lines – the G LINE comes in from the north (QUEENS) and south (BROOKLYN CENTRAL) and the J M Z from the west (MANHATTAN) and east (QUEENS WEST).

Despite all the talk about the gentrification of Williamsburg, there is still plenty of gritty urban Brooklyn on view. The mixture makes for an interesting day of walking about taking in the great diversity of Brooklyn.

I had the please to watch Williamsburg evolve to what it is now. I grew up in Williamsburg and will always have a special place in my heart. From walking along Kent avenue to Metropolitan Pool or going to McCarren Park or shopping on Grand and Graham avenues. The neighborhood as definitely taken a turn in the positive direction. We knew it was appreciated because of all of the filming of movies in the area.
But now the star is the people , stores and community that has relocated and called this hood home. While the cost of living here has risen and pushed some of the original residents out, many of them have been resilient and have reaped the benefits of the changes

Take a stroll along Bedford Avenue, and do some fun people watching! Everyone is super trendy and you will quickly feel that you are simply not cool! It is a whole new level of coffee shops and boutique stores. Great neighborhood feel.

This is a very good place where you can find people from around the world of different ethnic - all type of dresses- living peacefully. Nice river front with good view of New York sky line and with plenty of cafe,s and restaurants, bars etc serving different type of good food. A lively and hip place.

It's a big neighborhood and known for its hipsters and hip establishments. I chose to do my wandering in a decidedly unhip area, the southern edge which is a Hassidic neighborhood, exclusively. Margaret Mead would love to do some anthropological research here, but for the tourist it's drab. Head north for the fun.

It has been said that Williamsburg has undergone gentrification characterized by a contemporary art scene and hipster culture. It is amazing how they have transformed factories into restaurants, etc. Enjoyed a short walk through the streets here on our way to Smorgasburg. Because of it, parking was definitely harded to find when it is open. Great shops and eateries along the way.

We loved it here was like a village feel and so felt so different to the big city . A great place to visit if you are around the area

Wandered through this developing neighbourhood, and enjoyed the ambience.
A combination of local commerce with a smattering of global retail outlets, in a clearly residential zone.

As the heading says, this is a great place to spend the day wandering about, dropping by into various bars (I recommend surf bar), checking out the views of manhattan down by the waterfront, and just enjoying the relaxed vibe of the place. In Saturday’s there is a good market down at the waterfront that I highly recommend. There will also be various other markets around, so check it out.

Great shopping area, foodies everything you can think of available in kosher....There are new hip stores, old favorites. A great place to visit for all your shopping needs.

Lots of interesting shops,cafes,street food, and of course the people. Much more reasonably priced than San Francisco.

Hopping Place with lots of good restaurants and shops. Easy walking.Access to waterfront which is quite nice. Lots of parks and playgrounds. My only complaint is that some dog owners are not good about picking up after their dogs. Great ice cream at Daveys on Bedford Avenue.

Very cool, hip area of Brooklyn. Cute cafes, restaurants and shops on Bedford Ave. Whole Foods available too. Two very trendy hotels in area also.

The Boss & I were here last month in order to see the new Granddaughter! Now I am NOT a Fan of NYC.

But if I was forced at Gunpoint to live there. Then I would choose to live here.

Frankly I was very impressed by the Folks that lived here. As the place was clean, orderly and not a spot of trash or graffitti.

The Bottom line is that I want to offer Major Kudos to all hands involved in making this a very decent looking neighborhood!

Nice area with a decent amount of trendy coffee shops, smoothie bars, etc.. Several used/vintage items stores also. All within walking distance.

I grew up in Williamsburg Brooklyn and since have moved to Florida. This place has changed drastically for the better. I visit once a year to gather with family. It has great history, Domino Sugar, Schaefer & Rienghold beer, Gretsch Guitar, and Esquire, factories all manufactured their products from this area. It has a water front view of the NYC skyline from the East River and plenty of great bars and restaurants, some historic like Peter Luger's. Highly recommend visiting this area.

Great place to hang & unwind. Lots of bars and restaurant choices for any mood you may be in. Check out the seasonal festivals...they’re a lot of fun.

Williamsburg offers all of the best of Brooklyn. Hotels like the William Vale and Wythe offer extraordinary accommodations right in the middle of the action. Williamsburg also offers many great dining options. As an example, the brunch at the Wythe is amazing. Shopping is also great with many stores offering unique items from very creative artisans.

Actually, we were on a Williamsburg food tour tasting nibbles here and there while discovering the unique qualities of the area. Not only were we treated to tasty treats we also got a history lesson about Williamsburg renaissance in the last 15 years or so. It's worth stepping out of your comfort zone to discover other areas of NYC. Remember, Brooklyn is only one of five boroughs of NYC yet with close to 2 1/2 million people it's bigger than most cities in the U.S. There's a lot to see here.

Lot of building high rise modern buildings, changing the views of the area and the possible spectacular views of the river and across to Manhattan

Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn's most popular and exciting neighborhoods, straddles old and new. Yet some things in this hipster-hood remain timeless.

You can explore the lively arts, music, and boutique scene here, compose your great American novel on your laptop in numerous cafes, dine in some very good restaurants—and soak up the creative energy and young vibe. A mecca for young creatives for over a decade, Williamsburg is in the same cosmos as hip East Berlin.

Just moved into the surrounding neighborhood and must say that Williamsburg is starting to become really fancy. I think the borough of Brooklyn truly is its own unique place. Williamsburg is defiantly worth a visit and the J train is very reliable.

New York as it should be. NOT midtown. Neighborhood feel with great bars and restaurants. Very walkable and relatively easy to get to and park (for NYC).

I am from Williamsburg. But it never ceases to amaze me. The changes going on are truly amazing. There is so much to see and do in Williamsburg. Lots of bars, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, etc...... Have to visit when in Brooklyn

Lots of options for food and drinks. Beautiful waterfront. Easy to get to from Manhattan and worth the trip. Can be enjoyed all year round.

Walkable neighborhood with lots to eat, see, do and enjoy. Started with brunch at Rabbithole. Good for brunch but not great. Then shooed G-Starr Raw, Timbuktu and Scotch and Soda. Had beer at Brooklyn Brewery. Fun city that's very livable and welcoming.

Williamsburg is a very unique place and a place for those who like to hang out or explore diverse settings. We enjoyed our time as we have visited the sites, the holes in the wall, and the on tv restaurants and all were pretty cool. You have to bring some really good walking shoes as it is way cheaper to walk to get to where you are going versus an uber or Lyft. The night life was awesome as there are lots of rooftop bars which is something we really like doing.

Creative shops, lots of festivals in the summer, and pretty safe if you know where you are going at night. The daytime is awesome for pictures and the people are pretty friendly for being NYC.

Once lofts and factories now developing restaurants, boutique shops, artist haven and Condo's. Home also of the famous steakhouse Peter Lugers our favorite location to celebrate good times. Old fashion looks but aged steaks that melt in you mouth. Waiter with that certain attitude. Regulars don't need a menu, they know what they want. Old factories being turned in to Condos. The old beer factories and even the Domino Sugar factory will never be the same. Promenade walk along the waterfront. Things to do are there in Williamsburg.

Go to Bedford street. It has tons of restaurants and little shops. If you're looking for something to do, take a stroll down Bedford street.

We spent a weekend in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and had a most enjoyable time. It's a great place for walking, people watching, eating, and hanging out. There's so many cafes, restaurants, and great places to eat outdoors and inside. Some nice parks, and a great waterfront overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

I recently moved to Brooklyn. Williamsburg is much hyped but nothing compared to Brick Lane in London which has way more going on and more fun. Williamsburg is okay for a couple of hours wander but it gets very crowded at the weekend and other than some indie shops and a few bars and a bit of street art I honestly can't understand what the fuss is about. There are much cooler places to explore in brooklyn like Clinton Hill/Fort Greene for the beautiful old historical buildings, tree lined streets and fantastic bars and restaurants... DUMBO for incredible views across the river to the Manhattan skyline, a Sunday flea market under Manhattan Bridge and riverside restaurants and bars and Prospect Park which is lovely, Saturday Farmer's market, Grand Army Plaza, botanical gardens and impressive Brooklyn Library building and Brooklyn Museum. New York transit Museum is also in Brooklyn. Bushwick has way cooler street art - look up the Bushwick Collective and much edgier. Williamsburg is more fun if you're a 20-30 year old hipster...or you want to do a bit of clothing shopping away from the crazy packed stores in Manhattan. Other than that I don't understand why it's so popular. It's also very overpriced.

Williamsburg as the rest of Brooklyn is going through a rejuvenation.
Usually when I go there I walk around for a while check out all the new restaurants and shops but usually wind up at Peter Lugers.
However there are many choices is places to eat.

Youthful and artsy area, lots of antique shops, thrift stores, coffee shops, local businesses. A great place to visit

Our son lives in Williamsburg, so we enjoyed spending 4 days in the area. We tried a number of restaurants and did a lot of sight seeing. It offers so much to experience because it is a very vibrant area. Since walking is the best way to get around, be prepared to get some exercise—and watch your step on the sidewalks. It seems like most people have dogs, but many of the owners don’t pick up after their pets. We were constantly dodging piles of dog poop. That coupled with a good amount of litter on the streets was a little bit of a turn off, but the area is still very charming. It is a mixture of rows of old style brownstones and new highrises going up all over. The area is definitely going through a revitalization, but the restaurants still have old neighborhood charm.

So much more relaxing than staying in Manhattan. Lovely just enjoy wandering enjoying little cafes and boutique shops and the river.

This is hipster central in New York, although maybe they are being priced-out. An old fashioned neighborhood has been transformed into one of the most chic with all the cool shops, restaurants and cafes. Good place for a stroll.

I love going there about once a year. Walk down Bedford Street a blocks up and down from the L stop. Great stores and an interesting crowd. The people watching is the better part of it. I do love a bookstore on Bedford that has many art books. A place to spend time. Stinky Cheese is a visual and olfactory experience.

We strolled around Williamsburg after eating in the Food Fair with a great view of the NYC skyline!
Williamsburg is great to visit with your bicycle!

Seriously sad that prime vacant land on river now being prepared for development - NY you will regret this

Also annoying ferries - waited 1 hour and 2 ferries came and went couldn't take anymore passengers and then be told 45 minutes for next one. Come on NY - if Sydney can pump out large ferries NY needs to do the same. Ferries so small - I was gobsmacked and disappointed that we wasted an hour waiting for nothing. Caught an uber back to Manhattan

Williamsburg was a hip artsy area that has been undergoing a revamp clean up. It’s small stores and mom and pop restaurants are getting a “new” look and feel. The warehouses are being converted to office areas. The growth is bringing jobs and a new community to the area.

We walked into Williamsburg from Brooklyn and really enjoyed the area.

It has a nice vibe going, with plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops to keep you busy.

This gentrified neighborhood is changing by the minute, and getting costlier by the minute too. But, its also an energetic, artistic and the bar and food scene rivals that of Manhattan with new restaurants opening on a weekly basis. Great for people watching, biking and running.

The taste of Brooklyn... alternative modern trendy and cozy. Lot of nice restaurants for brunch and drinks! Also stylish boutiques and art stands.

Williamsburg has so much to offer. It's an awesome neighborhood with plenty of food options, scenic views (java st, 44th drive), nightlife, and day time biergartens, art everywhere and so lively. It's a must visit - maybe more than once.

Many new buildings on the water, spectacular views, bikes for rent to go around. Nice place to walk and go to parks and see noce people, families with his kods walking around, we came on a Sunday morning.
Very nice!

We visit NY virtually every year and in the past we had always loved to spend a day exploring Williamsburg.
This year we found this part of greater NY very depressing with many shops being closed, streets dirty and an overall feeling of neglect and emptiness hanging over it.

We passed through Williamsburg late one Friday night. Beautiful brownstones, tree lined streets, shops, and no shortage of restaurants. Quite a few Citi Bike hubs. Great neighborhood to explore.

Loved the area, with lots of trees and shade. Wide variety of ethnicity's for clothing, eating etc. Friendly people too!

With Manhattan almost unaffordable and Brooklyn Heights getting there, Williamsburg is rapidly growing with new hotels and new restaurants.

I loved the vibe here. The Brownstones are stunning and I loved seeing people living their best lives. So many great places to eat and drink and just hang out.

Great place for vintage shopping and awesome restaurants and rooftops. So easy to get in and out of manhattan as well, with one stop on the "L" line.

An affordable area to live in. Great unique places to eat Not much to see as it is a bedroom community. Easy access to the city via train

Check it out and enjoy the youthful vibrancy and fun of this neighborhood
Yeah yeah it’s hipsters but have a stroll and eat drink and have a smile you will be glad you did

Ok I am a bit biased. I lived here in the early 90’s. It has lost alot of its local color and grit. I could never afford it today. Alot of great resturants and thank God Teddys bar and grill is still there

Endless bars clubs and record stores. By far my favourite district in New York . Could definitely live here.

This is one of the funkiest and most diverse neighborhoods anywhere. Lots of great bars and restaurants.

Quiet but pleasant neighborhood to walk around. It has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pizzerias, boutiques and vintage fashion stores.
A calm and pleasant place to hang out for those who want to escape the hustle of Manhattan

Our Lyft driver recommended that we go to Williamsburg for the bars and restaurants and ease of getting around. He was right! Lots of bars to choose from and easy to walk around down in that area. The places we went to (reviews to follow) were:

1. Spuyten Duyvil
2. Pinkerton Wine Bar
3. Post Office
4. Ion
5. Baby's All Right
6. Motorino Pizzaria

Spent a day just wandering the narrow streets experiencing the culture, street art and boutique cafes and bars of Williamsburg. Perfect for post uni graduates who are uber chic.

I went to visit a friend of mine and we had a nice walk, waterfront parks, good space to walk, nice shops and places to eat and/or drink, good prices, people all around but not packed. I liked the neighborhood a lot at least for walking it around and just knowing it a little bit.

Smorgasburg and flea on spring and summer saturdays. North williamsburg is a place to be. Spend a day by taking a subway from manhattan to marcy avenue. From marcy you can take a bus or walk. Many cool places in Williamsburg, - 321 ice cream, samurai mama sushi, catbird jewelry, brooklyn brewery etc.

Obviously this is a super trendy neighborhood. I like the vibe here better than Manhattan, feels more like a neighborhood. Lots of restaurants and people eating outside. You can walk around and enjoy food or people watch. I think because the area has been so hyped lately, it cannot live up to its reputation, but it’s still nice.

Hot spot for millenials, lots of vintage clothing stores, restaurants, galleries, just nothing fancy until you get closer to the water.

This area really is two separate places. The first is a long time orthodox Jewish enclave and the newer revived area is the hip spot for young 25-35 year olds Who spend a lot, party a lot and like to be near. The action. There are so many new places opened within the last five years that it is hard to recognize. Easily reached by subway, bus, cab or car.
The restaurant scene is awesome. And there are brand new condos all over the place and some high rise rentals. Lots of traffic, lots of noise but exciting to be here. Good for an outing.

Heard a lot of good things about Williamsburg before I visited. Yes, I can see the appeal for a lot of people, however, it doesn’t really offere anything different. I wasn’t inspired, but enjoyed my time there.

A crowded street with many, many shops & restaurants. Love to walk here on Sunday afternoon. Great for people watching & shopping.

There are 2 sides to Williamsburg: There's the old Jewish area, where people ran around in traditional clothing, and then tehre's the modern part with cool shops and restaurants around Bedford Avenue.

A good area to walk around and just experience anything you meet. From traffic, to base balling people and of course shops!

I love ❤️ Williamsburg,there are so many nice restaurants and bars .i always like to walk around find a cute cafe ,so many options here.

Williamsburg IS a replica of Greenwich Village. All the Hipsters moved in to this area, forcing locals to move out. Here's the thing, if everyone is chilling in Williamsburg - prices MUST be better in Manhattan!

Williamsburg and surrounds is a very cool.place to spend some time. Bedford Street is littered with cool shops and food stores. Loads of vintage shops, retro goods and boutiques. A great place to spend some time.

Modern and vintage area that works .. not so noisy , not as many sirens as Manhattan .easy to get around .. lots of good restaurants and terrific supermarkets . Handy ferry stops with good service.

Enjoyed a fun 3-hour tour of Williamsburg with LikeALocal tour guide Walter. Yes, it was a cold day for a walking tour, but our personable guide warmed us up with entertaining historical facts & numerous, delicious food stops. Our group of 12 feasted on pierogies, bbq, pizza, ice cream, pastries & chocolate as we traveled the streets of Williamsburg. Highly recommend!

There's Brooklyn the brand-which is this the main attraction, and the Brooklyn real New Yorkers live in. And Williamsburg ain;t it. The only semblance of reality is the presence of the Hasidic Jewish population, namely the Satmar sect. It doesn't get more real, or more inaccessible to outsiders, than their institutions, shops etc.

o walk among them (just not on a Saturday or holiday-JEWISH holiday).

This is a very safe, vibrant part of Brooklyn. No shortage of places to eat and bars. Always something fun going on. Plenty of Citi Bikes to rent! Nice parks in the neighborhood. Just an amazin place to visit!

Twenty years one ago, Williamsburg was rough around the edges. Walking down Lorimer St was not a good idea late at night. With gentrification, this is a wonderful place to hang out, shop, eat & drink. Definitely the place to be now!

We love to walk so I didn't need to take a tour. :)
Since the late 1990s, Williamsburg has undergone gentrification characterized by hipster culture, a contemporary art scene, and vibrant nightlife. During the early 2000s, the neighborhood became a center for indie rock and electroclash, and has been nicknamed "Little Berlin".Numerous ethnic groups inhabit enclaves within the neighborhood, including Italians, Jews, Hispanics, Poles, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans.

Anyhow this time I was in East wiiliamsburg so called a Hasidic williamsburg.. Ive leanred something new being there., The first RESPECT so even I wanted take a photograph with my DSLR but I didn't take any.
It;s opened up my views.

This is a great place to just wander.....get the L train get off at Bedford and just...wander. Some great vintage shops....and lovely cafes including The Butchers Daughter. And you can walk from here down to the river and get the ferry to Dumbo - which is the best 2.75 you will spend in NYC

Don’t miss to visit one of Brooklyn's most popular and exciting neighborhoods, very trendy it is the Mecca for young artist. There is a Supreme shop with no queue if you are traveling with teens.

An ugly place with a lot of strange people quite dirty. Nothing to see at all. Very expensive places to eat. Do not recommend at all

I had high expectations for this area, and thought it would be more than it was. It was okay, but I wish there was more to it. I like that I have been there, but not sure i would suggest anyone to go do this before seeing DUMBO (in Brooklyn) or even Brooklyn heights..

This is a great neighborhood. The only thing I missed and we walked a good portion of it is I did not come across one pizza place and being from upstate I really wanted a nice slice of pizza so that was odd. The clubs were for young adults with lines and cover charges, the only bars I really saw were ones in hotels that charge a fortune for a less than appetizing drink.

Williamsburg is a large artist enclave so has a hip vibe but in a good way. So much great stuff there from artist run galleries to commercial galleries. Lots of great eateries and one always sees something interesting in Williamsburg from local street culture to shops to galleries. This is a must see stop when visiting NYC & Brooklyn. Just be prepared to take a taxi on weekend if your a tourist as the G/L trains may be funky. Check the Weekender on the MTA site to confirm.

No visit to the city is complete if you have come for th experience called Williamsburg . Once it was known for the beer and he immigrant community now it offers the fashion statements , the night life and the fancy eateries with exotic foods . There are walking tour undertaken but , booking is advised . The charming area is enjoyable . A great favorites of the younger set !

Going thru great changers lots of great little shops and restaurants. Average age on streets must be 28.
Fun fast developing area.

Very walkable areas with lots of boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops. Friendly shop owners!!!!!

Visited NYC for many times, never have chance to walk down in Brooklyn. This areas has lots of restaurants, shopping places. Will visit again soon

Williamsburg was once a very hip neighborhood populated by artists and other creative people who lived in old lofts and makeshift apartments. The main drag, Bedford, was a combination of old-school shops and restaurants and unique shops. Developers took it over, started renovating and building highrises along the water. Artists are all largely gone, replaced by people who work in high-salary jobs in Manhattan who want to live close but not in Manhattan (they can afford it - there are now several Brooklyn neighborhoods that are more expensive than Manhattan. The whole neighborhood has the feel of manufactured trendy and hip. Lots of tourists, lots of humdrum stores. Sorry, try Bushwick until that starts to get overdevleloped!

Stayed in Williamsburg for part of our stay in New York. Loved the area with all of the great restaurants and bars and neat shops. Easy access to Manhattan by subway or water taxi so we found it to be a great location! Up and coming! Great energy - trendy - hip!

Yes, Williamsburg is labeled (or ridiculed) with the hipster tag, but it is a hub for vibrant and unique cultural exploration from street art to a variety of chic restaurants and shops along with amazing waterfront views of Manhattan. Other nearby parts of Brooklyn may rival the neighborhood when it comes to trendiness, but Williamsburg remains a beacon. On a nice day take a stroll along busy Bedford ave to take in the sights then perhaps take a break at a serene McCarren Park or one of the countless coffee shops around. If you're visiting New York why not check out the neighborhood that kicked off Brooklyn's current global reputation as the center for everything hip and cool.

Cool spots in Williamsburg
All over
Waterfront
Parks
Food
Dog parks
Super friendly nice place to hang out

Williamsburg is great! There are such cool stores and such great places to eat. Friendly place too. People were opening doors for us at the places we stoped at.

Just a quick subway ride from Manhattan on the L train to Bushwick and then after walking around there seeing street art and having a beer & a taco hop back on the L train to Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. It was quiet on a Friday afternoon to just wander the street. Grabbed a NY slice at Joe's Pizza, had a beer, took in more street art. The Mona Lisa of Williamsburg is the most well known mural, 4 stories high. The photograph was submitted into a contest by a 17 year old in 2014. Domino Park is a real delight to walk, same architects who designed the High Line and Little Island. Just wonderful views of the Manhattan skyline. I had walked the Brooklyn Bridge before and DUMBO so this time walked back to Manhattan on the Williamsburg Bridge. It's noisier but not crowded. I've been to NYC many times so really enjoyed doing something I hadn't done before. I have heard though that it is quite busy on the weekends here.

We took the subway over and got out here to explore and we were not disappointed. It had lots of cool places to shop and my wife found a vintage Italian purse that originally cost $1800 for a little under $400, so she was psyched. Lots of cool street art that is visible as well.

Great walk across this historic bridge. A bit noisy with the trains going past but you do get a nice seperate path to walk across.

Visiting as a couple in our 50s on a short break in New York, we stayed in an Airbnb in this interesting part of Brooklyn a few months back. Surrounded by so much recent and affluent gentrification, we were at times overwhelmed by the omnipresence of trendy young hipsters and a little concerned as to the welfare of their predecessors. Nevertheless, Williamsburg is a fascinating, bustling post-industrial area and a delight to explore, along with the ever endearing Billyburg Bridge.

Why? just because there is not only Manhattan in NYC and also because for me this is one of the best place for a Sunday brunch. Also because you'll see lots of Street Arts draws on walls and in front of shops. because their is like a flavor of "St Germain Des Pres" This place smells good taste.

Williamsburg is a great location to stay in NYC if you want to avoid the horrible Times Square/Midtown madness. Really laid back with awesome restaurants, bars and shops. If you stay near Bedford Metro Stop you're only 1 stop from Union Square on the L so the city is still extremely accessible.

This place is one of a kind. It's not replaceable. This really shows the heart of NYC. Williamsburg has many bars, restaurants, pizzerias, etc. Must go!

If you want to see regular new yorker life style and get in touch with new yorkers then Brookly and Williamsburg (as a part of it) are absolutely worth going there.
Especially the Foodmarket with the foodtrucks on Saturday is great

Can’t believe I’d never been before in previous visits to New York! What a place! Amazing bars and shops and scenery!

To the food festival on 7th next to the river - waits for food are well worth it and the shops and restaurants are great

a really lovely location to stay or just chill out lots of places to enjoy coffee and wander like a new yorker a real residential area

Stayed in LIC. Walked around and found a great vibe with the whole area with a beautiful bridge to look at.

Vibrant city in every way. Great for a young couple with children. Really enjoyed staying there. Easy to get into NYC

Great place to get out of Manhattan for a bite to eat or for just walking around. There are great restaurants just as good as Manhattan, great music clubs, and fantastic shopping.
It's also just fun to go and people watch. Great neighborhood in NYC and easy to get to by subway, or bus.

We stayed in Williamsburg for 3 days - best decision when visiting New York. You get the vibe of the city without the constant noise and commotion. There are any number of wonderful restaurants and shops and access to public transport is excellent.

I suggest you visit Williamsburg as it has truly changed over the years. It is a nice place to visit and walk around and explore. You will not regret it.

Brooklyn is an oversized borough, and Williamsburg is its own destination. Many new shops and restaurants make exploring a fun activity. The buzz continues

Williamsburg has changed so much in the last decade or so. I used to live there in the 90s and now go there to visit my favorite spots or see new ones. There used to be many factories and lofts, all of that became tall residential buildings and the neighborhood is booming with various venues. Lots of bars and restaurants opened and the influx of people from the city changed its vibe.

Williamsburg was a great neighborhood to stay. There were lots of little shops and places to eat. I felt very safe staying in the neighborhood and even walking around. I noticed that the Badford station is under construction so be aware.

Gentrified neighborhood with nice bars and restaurants. If your thinking about moving here you'll need about 900k for many small 650 sqft. one bedrooms.

Forgot Manhattan with its Times Square and its Central Park and its thousands upon thousands of tourists! Williamsburg is an absolute must.

It feels like stepping into the real New York, with its attractive streets and houses, the excellent coffee places and shops as well as great bars. There's also really awesome street art and everyone is so friendly.

Plus the views back across the water are incredible. There's not question, Williamsburg is the place to visit.

Not too sure if it was as she thought it would be but we spent a couple of leisurely hours enjoying the vibe ? Sat in the park, ate some donuts , enjoyed the weak sunshine. Then strolled up & down Bedford Avenue admiring the street art , stepping around & over the rubbish/trash and checking out the Sunday crowd in the various cafes & restaurants. We finally picked Joe's Pizza and were happy we did. it is a true residential district and good to see how real new yorkers live in the big city !!

Just another hipsterized slum. Not cool in any way. Dirty, dangerous, and Measles was starting to show up. ....Anti-vax kooks no doubt.

Went there for dinner. Cool hotel, cool restaurant, nice people. Trendy place to go and visit. Highly recommended.

We got an air bnb on stagg street and felt quite safe in this area. Lots of places to eat and subways near by. About 30 bucks in an uber to Manhattan. Would definitely stay in this area again :)

The buildings and houses are low, colorfull, sometimes streetart on the walls, lovely smalll special shops, a chocolate fabric, special designer shops, lunchroom with to much good choice, a few nice special bars (jazz, western, beer stube), a park with a view on Manhattan with sport and play facilities. Absolutely quiet and breathtaking for a change when you stay in Manhattan which we did.

A lot of restaurants, bars, café, shops, artists, music, young people. Nice place to see Manhattan during the day, or walk until Brookline bridge. Many options for a night program.

Williamsburg is young, vibrant, and hip. Bedford Ave is full of excellent and affordable restaurants.

We stayed in Williamsburg over the weekend, and enjoyed the vibe, the laid-back feel and the various eateries and bars, shops and street sellers. It's like Shoreditch in London, very buzzy and easy-going.

We had a great time great hotel stayed with family and lovely Williamsburg. Hotel is lovely. Staff is excellent recommended.

Edy and I headed for Williamsburg to hit Milk bar but it only takes card and as tourists we only have cash. Their loss as we headed for a wander and stopped in The Butchers Daughter which was brilliant. We headed to Heatonist to buy some hot sauce to take home with us (biig Hot Ones fans on YouTube) and bought a Beatles albumn on Vinyl. Next it was Bushwick (starting at Troutman St) for a look at some of the incredible street art. Took so many pics! Williamsburg has it all - street art, cool shops and eateries at the Wythe St end and a vert boho feel. Worth looking round and might stay here next time.

You will not necessarily have heard of Williamsburg, but it's an up and coming neighbourhood , clean safe and varied with an abundance of quirky eating establishments and great bars.

We spent an afternoon on Bedford Ve. Lots of cool stores, cafes and restaurants. Fun neighborhood and atmosphere. Subway is close.

Full of vintage clothes shops (absolute Heaven!), coffee shops, plenty of up and coming restaurants - this place was a hipsters delight. It is expensive though! I have to say I really enjoyed it and could have spent all day shopping there. Recommended if you enjoy all things vintage or hipster!

Thus neighborhood was a bit of a disappointment. We went on a recommendation and didn't find it to be a quirky or interesting as we were led to believe. Disappointed we headed over to Dumbo the next day and had a much better time.

We were there during the morning so I suspect it will be a very different atmosphere than in the evening. Lovely architecture and a stroll is a nice way to meet the locals, many who have liverd there for generations (large Hasidic Jewish community), who are happy to share insights on the best places to eat.

Filthy disgusting buildings hiding in its mist some of the food joints in nyc including the legendary peter luger steak house. To live there is over priced due to being so close to the city but not not very convenient

Just walk up and down Bedford and explore great stores with locally made products and loads of places to eat and drink.

Williamsburg is the new Manhattan, many places to eat, lounge or just relax. you'll find various sports bars for those wanting a few beers and catch the game. you can also walk thru the streets and see how the old buildings are now surrounded by the more luxirious. You can not stroll down the water front and even take the water taxi to the city. good place for singles, couples and families. Stop by Viva Toro on Berry street and enjoy the food and then ride the bull. fridays and saturdays it gets packed

Williamsburg has a Smorgasbord on Saturdays-save your appetite because the food that is offered is amazing! It’s a fun vibe as there is a diverse array of foods offered and seating is available on picnic tables, lawn area or the beach. The surrounding neighborhood has cute shops and plenty of places to stop for a slice of pizza or a nice pastry.

Lovely views of the river. Great Restaurants! Up and coming section of Brooklyn. Convenient to shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

Felt a lot more real than central Manhatten and was good to get a bit more perspective and real life view on New York as a whole. Lots going on, great bar and restaurant scene. Very hipster!

Williamsburg in the past was synonym of decadence and greedy industrialization site now emerging as a vibrant place to live. the place has been subjected to intense beautification which has attracted thousands of hipsters and revitalized a di by grey spot in NYC. Subcultur mix especially artists or so have transformed this place in a vibrant energetic spot. miriam of bars and establishment for your nightlife enjoyment, skyrocketing rental apartments have made the fortune of disgraced landlords and the prices of di ing are in the upper hand side. the new domino park is a must see for a breathtaking moment. personally I prefer different places but i must admit the transformation was excellent and the domino park is out of the imagination. 5 stars

In Brooklyn, when You are there, You must to go to WILLIAMSBUR!!! Is there a Universe into NYC!!! Please, go and walk. Breath this special air!!! Enjoy!!!

Arguably the best area to be in Brooklyn. Clean, safe, and a plethora of things to do and see. Just a never ending list of things to do. A lot of shops and trendy different things to check out. I highly recommend. I love this neighborhood.

A nice, hip neighborhood with many dining options and many low-rise buildings. We were there for a week with the marathon on the last day. What a treat to walk around there.

had tickets to the annual brew fest had a great time people were friendly beer were great that old bank was a beautiful venue

Great food, awesome bars and fun to go. The worst part of the area is it's nothing like how NYC really is. It's full of people who moved to NYC and have taken over. If you're from NYC you love the food and bars but hate the people who have moved in. Either way worth going to.

Lots of coffe shops (Charter my favorite), bars, resturants, shops in a funky fun area that is bing revitalize. All price ranges and all places gets crowded, especially nights and weekends. Reminds me of Asheville in the city.

Fun area to explore hip shops and restaurants. There are a few roof tops where you can get the best view of Manhattan one of them being the William Dale hotel bar. The parks looked a little rundown and not well-maintained. So were the roads and the sidewalks.
I have to be in here during the day but think it would be much nicer to visit at night.

It's frenetic but in a more relaxed fashion than the island across the East River. I spent hours walking the streets taking in the sights, sounds, and eclectic eateries. On weekends, the popular rooftop bars feature lines out the door (The William Vale, Hoxton) and the strrets swarm with energy. There's a "foodie" market at the little park at 7th and Kent on Saturdays and a farmer's market at McCarren Park on Saturday mornings.A ferry connects the pier at 9th Street with Wall Street and East 34th Street. Williamsburg just pulsates with life and it's a saner, friendlier energy that is encountered just across the East River.

I like Williamsburg being cool and hip. You have everything in walking distance. Restaurants/bars/shops/delis is everywhere. And just like any place in NYC, be prepared to walk around wearing comfortable shoes.

Williamsburg is a model for many neighborhoods that are attempting their own renaissance. Now an eclectic blend of dining, shopping and art establishments it is the new home to the next generation of New Yorker's. There was one dining establishment in particular that we wanted to visit, but during our short time there I felt comfortable with my surroundings. We were able to find street parking easily and walked a couple of blocks to our destination. We are sure to be back and enjoy some of the other restaurants that we saw while there.

We stayed in Williamsburg during a recent 4 day trip to NYC. We enjoyed the restaurants and shops, easy subway trips into Manhattan. Quiet evenings too.

Despite the heavy traffic congestion and constant construction, whether it be road work or building construction. Williamsburg, has a lot to offer with its numerous eateries and countless bars. Williamsburg is a great place to visit for a day or night out. An additional factor is the neighborhoods proximity to Manhattan, which gives you even more options.

Wacky, bustling, pricey, shopping, bites, dining, understated casual high fashion, NY must see. Quick walk to greenpoint & S. Williamsburg. Major shopping hub for boutique and vintage wares. Stylish section of NY. Lots of hot spots; Night Hawk Cinemas, Peter Lugar’s, Shoe Market, Kinfolk, Oslo Coffee Shop, Oyster Bar, Diner, East River Park, Williamsburg Hotel, ...to name just a few, there are probably 100 other great spots to hit and more always coming.

not used to so much trash on streets. I THINK NY NEEDS TO HIRE 2 TO 3 MORE RUBBISH COMPANIES. I was disappointed at how much trash the people of NY are comfortable living with.

Beautiful setting. Excellent food. Lots of wine! Great dance floor. Would love to go back again soon.

A nice neighborhood. If you like graffiti that's the place for that! There are also some unique shops. Really nice

We live in Williamsburg now, so we might be a little bias, but Williamsburg is wonderful. I recommend it for people moving from England, as we have, because it's less overwhelming than Manhattan and I wouldn't change our decision, even if I could. There is tons of street art and amazing restaurants, enough to keep us going for the next year, at least. There are boutique shops, parks to wander around, coffee shops to visit, and weird and wonderful things to try and do. We love it here.

This historic area is old and full of Hasidic (Ultra Orthodox Jews) and young Millennials. You can find chic coffee houses and religious articles.Try to visit on a Friday evening to see the hustle and bustle of the Hasidim getting ready for the Sabbath.

We stayed in North WIlliamsburg on Bedford Avenue. It is a great place to be; lots of bars, restaurants, street food and a chiiled out vibe.

This is a fun neighborhood to stroll around. Lots of small (vintage) shops, restaurants, coffee shops. We came across Brooklyn Brewery (N 11th street (brewers row) and Wythe Ave). We would have loved to have a beer tasting but our 18 years old teenager is not allowed to drink in the States, so not much for him sitting there next to us.
Instead we had delicious cakes at Martha's Bakery. There are two venues on Bedford Ave: nr 175 and nr 263.

This is one of the best places to stay in NY/BK.

Hipster is only on Bedford Ave. The rest is still good ol' Brooklyn.

The whole area is being renovated. All the old warehouses are being turned into offices and apartments. Very interesting to stroll through the area and there are many restaurants all over the area as well.

Williamsburg is a very popular area of Brooklyn, with a bar or restaurant on every corner. Lots to do, any type of food you can imagine, and great people watching with the hipsters headed here and there.

Find the time to make it over to the Brooklyn Brewery on the weekends. Fabulous beer, some only avaiable there.

OK, it was my second time there having visited previously. As indicated, the neighbourhood is vibrant, there being many and varied bars and restaurants throughout, these being balanced by a number of quiet areas where one can escape for a bit of peace and quiet, if needed.
Access into Manhattan etc is easy given the subway and ferry access and,given accommodation is cheaper here than across the river, it is a good place to base yourself when visiting New York.
I will be back!

This part of Brooklyn, 7 minutes subway ride from Manhattan is just plain beautiful. The atmosphere is relaxed but non the less offer great places to grab a drink, eat good food and shop the hipster cool shops. Simply everything done in this place is done with great coolness and attention to detail. Shmorgishborg on Saturdays is a must. Don't miss a visit! Consider it as your flat for the stay..

Sure we all heard of hipsters everywhere in Brooklyn, particularly in Williamsburg. But it does offer a diverse environment with mutli-cultural foods and shopping. So come and see what the neighborhood is about. And yes you may see some hipsters!

Very quiet not much noise unlike in other parts of Brooklyn. Very relaxing atmosphere different​ culture's. Lot's of eatery an bars throughout the neighborhood lot's of kid friendly activity..

I often visit my daughter and son-in-law who have lived in Williamsburg for 4 years. I feel very safe walking my dog around the neighborhood alone late at night. During the day we enjoy walks to McCarren Park, with its views of One World Trade and the Empire State Building in the distance, and walking to and from various places to eat, convenient shopping, and easy subway access. The old and new architecture blend well and there's always alot of interesting places to admire. They have a wonderful landlord, their neighbors are friendly, and there's plenty of places to get anything we need.

The Jewish district in NYC. Breathtaking. It takes you back to Europe from before World War 2. This is how some areas of Warsaw could have looked like before 1939. Once you’re there make sure to try challah, kosher of course.

What a great place to stay in New York! I am blessed to have wonderful friends that live in the area and that showed me all the ins and out of Brooklyn-life.

Easy enough to access all the grandeur that is Manhattan, via the subway lines or/and water taxi/ferry.

Williamsburg has an abundance of funky cafes, bars and restaurants. A great spot for shopping, people watching and to find a good coffee. I felt a little at home with all the friendly-bearded-hipster types (I'm from Melbourne, Australia).

I'd recommend an AirBnb or similar in this area if you plan to stay in New York for a week or so. You will not have time to be bored or under-stimulated.

Not really a fan of Williamsburg despite a lot of good bars and restaurants in the area because the G train is always delayed and it's expensive to Uber out of this neighborhood.

One of the hippest neighborhoods in all of New York, a mash-up of the hip-ousie with the traditional conservative Jews. Lots of high-end shopping and eating in what used to be a working class area. Cool and crazy.

We came across Williamsburg and loved it, really regret not staying there...it was nicer the place we'd booked. It's great just to wander, lots of pop up shops and places for brunch.

Checked out the neighbourhood while on a food tour. There are numerous small independent stores which is nice to see rather that the usual chain stuff. There is lots to explore in the neighbourhood which has quite an eclectic mix of residents. People seemed friendly and if you have the time is worth a wander, however, depending on where you are staying I'm not sure it would be worth a special visit. Good fun nonetheless.

I stayed in a AirBnB for 4 weeks in williamburg. It was a great experience, much better than Manhatan to live.

Our favorite neighborhood in Brooklyn. Lots of great restaurants and shopping. Some great street art as well. Highly recommend.

Very cool and alive neighborhood.
You will find many shops, bars and clubs around.
Also well connected.

Full of amazing bars and resurants. Such as barcade, extra fancy and places I haven't discovered yet but the town narrow looking area is always busy and full of life

I had to meet some friends here and noticed that is a very nice place to chill out. Walking around was a very good experience.

Neighbourhood round Bedford Ave is ultra orthodox Jewish - very similar to parts of Jerusalem (though the houses are different).

I was born in Williamsburg and went to elementary school there until the 4th grade. It was a wonderful place to grow up where friends, family and neighbors all looked out for one another. It has since its gentrification process restored that flavor and has many different sub neighborhoods....like Clinton Heights, etc.

Lovely neighborhood with great food and drink places to visit. Parking might be a problem....so if possible take public transport.

This is a new area that has come up in Brooklyn. You will see people from all over the world residing here. It seems quite safe.

Thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant in Williamsburg and exploring some of this trendy area. I hope to return and walk around some more. It was cold so it curtailed my wandering around.
Saw a little bit of the Jewish section of Williamsburg and have a great deal of admiration for those who choose to live their faith with such devotion.