Things to Do in Williamsburg, New York

A Brooklyn waterfront district across the East River from Manhattan, where converted warehouses hold restaurants, bars, and music venues. Bedford Avenue anchors it, from Peter Luger's century-old steakhouse and Maison Première's oyster bar to live sets at Baby's All Right.

  • Baby's All RightLive Music
  • Peter Luger Steak HouseSteakhouse
  • BarcadePub

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Williamsburg in New York

Top things to do in Williamsburg

  • Quimby's Bookstore NYC

    Quimby's Bookstore NYC

    4.9 · 217
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in Williamsburg

  • Baby's All Right

    Baby's All Right

    4.4 · 1.5k
    Live Music

    Cool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare, creative drinks & weekend brunch.

    Every day
    5 PM – 4 AM
  • Peter Luger Steak House

    Peter Luger Steak House

    4.4 · 16.0k
    Steakhouse· $100+

    Peter Luger remains an unapologetic New York classic, where dry-aged Porterhouse and old-school charm are the main event.

    Every day
    11:45 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Barcade

    Barcade

    4.5 · 2.3k
    Pub· $20–30

    Vintage video games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, etc.) & beer lure patrons to this Williamsburg bar.

    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2 AM
  • The Four Horsemen

    The Four Horsemen

    Michelin
    American· $$$$

    Reservations are required or be ready to queue at this eternally cool Williamsburg wine bar part-owned by LCD Soundsystem frontman, James Murphy.

  • Shota Omakase

    Shota Omakase

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$$

    Far from the subway stop on a quiet street in Williamsburg, find this welcoming omakase counter hidden away near Domino Park.

  • Francie

    Francie

    Michelin
    French· $$$$

    Set within a striking, limestone-clad building in South Williamsburg, this haven features sleek ash wood and mosaic tile flooring, exposed red brick walls and widely spaced tables.

  • Aska

    Aska

    Michelin ★★
    Scandinavian· $$$$

    Aska remains one of New York’s most distinctive dining experiences.

  • Maison Première

    Maison Première

    Top 500 bar
    Oyster Bar· $50–100

    Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 AM
  • Win Son

    Win Son

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Taiwanese· $$$

    The exterior pays homage to New York's beloved bodegas, but the light-filled interior has a crisp, modern vibe thanks to glossy blonde wood tables, exposed brick walls and a small, polished bar that's perfect for both solo diners and...

    Mon
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Tue–Wed
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Jackbar

    Jackbar

    4.6 · 305
    Pub· $10–20

    A small divish bar with a large collection of vintage pinball machines.

    Every day
    1 PM – 4 AM

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Map of Williamsburg with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Baby's All Right
  2. 2Peter Luger Steak House
  3. 3Barcade
  4. 4The Four Horsemen
  5. 5Quimby's Bookstore NYC
  6. 6Shota Omakase
  7. 7Francie
  8. 8Aska
  9. 9Maison Première
  10. 10Win Son

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