Henry's Wine and Spirit is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

1. Henry's Wine and Spirit

9.3
69 Central Ave (Melrose Av), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Store · Bushwick · 10 tips and reviews

JenelleJenelle: Great local spot for good quality vino! And they deliver ! :-)

Johnny M.Johnny Mahoney: Just talk to Henry for a while and buy whatever he recommends. Least pretentious most interesting wine connoisseur in the borough, no joke.

Jake F.Jake Faris: The staff are super friendly and happy to answer any novice questions.

Honore Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

2. Honore Club

8.7
173 Irving Ave (Stockholm), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Bushwick · 8 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Great local spot for cheap brews and hot dogs. Dog friendly!

Hannah C.Hannah Coffin: This place is dope. Beer and a shot is the way to go

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Cool simulacrum of dive bar church basement vibe with nary a design flaw. Kind of a dudefest tho

Yafa is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

3. Yafa

8.4
4415 4th Ave (btwn 44th St & 45th St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Sunset Park · 5 tips and reviews

Matthew D.Matthew D'Amato: Great local spot with coffee and brunch.

Claudia F.Claudia Filth: The Yemeni breakfast, avocado toast, little samosa like things and also the cream-cheese filled sweet breads are all to die for. Come before 12 to avoid the rush.

Kate W.Kate Wally: Very cute, deceptively large

Cobble Hill Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

4. Cobble Hill Park

9.1
Clinton St (btwn Congress St & Verandah Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Cobble Hill · 23 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Consistently sunny benches and game tables, plus neighboring local spots like Ted & Honey make it perfect for sunbathing, impromptu picnics, and the like.

Valerie S.Valerie S: Peaceful and serene- great place to sit, read, and enjoy the scenery.

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Grass to lay on in the center. Sandbox on the west side. Grab some food at Ted & Honey and eat on the benches or many tables.

Fish Tales is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

5. Fish Tales

9.4
191A Court St (btwn Wyckoff St & Congress St), Brooklyn, NY
Fish Market · Cobble Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel McDonough: Great local spot to buy fresh fish. Very helpful staff. Cash only up to ~$15

Ed C.Ed Clark: Always great! Best selection of fresh fish & seafood in Brooklyn, possibly all of NYC. Impeccable quality, wide variety, all perfectly fresh & delicious. Reasonable prices. Friendly, helpful staff.

jake f.jake furst: the freshest fish around and the best customer service. just bought grey sole for our 9-month old and they told me it's free for baby's first time, "a Fish Tales tradition!"

The Adirondack is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

6. The Adirondack

9.1
1241 Prospect Ave (Reeve Place), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Windsor Terrace · 31 tips and reviews

Jesse L.Jesse Lane: Awesome, low key, local spot. Great selection of craft beers (all NY state) to drink out front on the patio. Small bar snack menu with pretzels and grilled cheese.

Chris V.Chris Vodola: A simply fantastic, original draught beer list aimed at local brewery lovers. Fun cocktails for you anti-glutenites. Everybody wins.

Jhonn T.Jhonn Thomassen: Great Windsor Terrace bar and a welcome addition to the neighborhood!

PLG Coffee House and Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

7. PLG Coffee House and Tavern

8.6
499 Rogers Ave (Midwood St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Prospect Lefferts Gardens · 35 tips and reviews

ssmplssmpl: Great local spot for coffee and lunch 👌

Alexis L.Alexis Lloyd: The play area is amazing and allows parents to have a leisurely meal or coffee. Also, good sandwiches and Blue Marble ice cream.

Olivia V.Olivia Vessel: This place is amazing. Adorable, comfortable, wi-fi, organic, local, gluten-free friendly, drinks, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, and an area for kids. This is my new favorite spot.

The Box House Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

8. The Box House Hotel

8.4
77 Box St (at McGuinness Blvd.), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Greenpoint · 24 tips and reviews

Hemera B.Hemera Beretta: Super friendly staff, cool decor and free shuttle service to access local spots

Cecilia F.Cecilia Franck: Great place to stay. Big rooms with kitchen, great when travelling with children. Close to the East River Ferry.

Jean-Francois F.Jean-Francois Frenette: Free wifi all throughout the hotel! Loft suite comes all equipped with stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, two flat screen TVs, one comfy bed and a comfy double sofa bed! Perfection made affordable!

Salud Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

9. Salud Bar & Grill

8.2
1413 Bushwick Ave (Moffat), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Bushwick · 15 tips and reviews

Joslyn H.Joslyn Hansen: Love all of the wing flavors here! Great local spot, really friendly service. Not a full bar, and it fills up on nice weekends and when they have live music.

Dan C.Dan Chalklin: Good vibe, and friendly fast service. Great when sun is out. Cocktails are wine based, so can leave a hangover but nice flavour

Shari-Lynn P.Shari-Lynn Pringle: The steak and eggs and french toast and ice-cream were amazing. The burger is massive and was thoroughly enjoyed by my guest. Get a pitcher of the red wine Sangria — divine!

Tom & Joan's Whiskey Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

10. Tom & Joan's Whiskey Bar

7.8
437 Graham Avenue (Frost), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Williamsburg · 5 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Birnholz: Great local spot with really friendly bar tenders! Try the grilled cheese!

Edgar C.Edgar Castillo: Lots of whiskey options, small bites, shots and beer specials

Ryan A.Ryan Ambs: Great place to get fucked up

Henry's Local Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

11. Henry's Local Café

8.4
570 Henry St (1st Place), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Carroll Gardens · 29 tips and reviews

Oz L.Oz Lubling: Excellent coffee and good atmosphere. Perfect local spot.

Celine G.Celine Galliano: Small cozy coffee shop. Very friendly, quiet with a large selection of delicious coffee and teas. Nice for a quick breakfast, croissant with ham and cheese is pretty good. grab a book and enjoy!

Kaitlin U.Kaitlin Ugolik: Delicious espresso (they even have decaf!) and great service. Awesome addition to the neighborhood :)

Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

12. Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe

9.2
433 Graham Ave (btw Withers and Frost), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Williamsburg · 71 tips and reviews

Monica C.Monica Chambless: Great local spot for quick bite and take out. They also deliver! We recommend The Godfather sandwich, The Frost, or any of their amazing panini selection! It's hard to go wrong.

Kevin W.Kevin Walsh: The FDNY is probably the best sandwich I've ever had. Chicken Cutlet, Fresh Mozzarella, And Vodka Sauce on Garlic Bread. 200000/10

Sabino C.Sabino Curcio: Great sandwhiches and the best coffee !

Taqueria El Maguey is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

13. Taqueria El Maguey

7.9
3917 4th Ave (btwn 39th St and 40th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Sunset Park · 13 tips and reviews

Rob A.Rob Aguilar: Amazing burritos, tacos and tostadas. Great local spot, authentic mexican food.

Melissa G.Melissa Galarza: The best tostadas ever......

Amanda T.Amanda Theiler: amazing tacos $1-2, enchiladas also good

Achilles Heel is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

14. Achilles Heel

9.2
180 West St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 85 tips and reviews

Nathan G.Nathan Gammie: Great local spot. Mostly a cocktail bar, but they have quite an assortment of beers, as well. Recommended for cyclists especially (directly on bike route).

Michael F.Michael France: One of the most creative cocktail places anywhere. Try the Turf Cocktail or Fernet Old Fashioned. And definitely get some oysters and pretzels with beer cheese.

Joshua I.Joshua Ingram: Good god - they serve the best oysters I've had in my life.

My Little Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Brooklyn.

15. My Little Pizzeria

8.2
114 Court St (btwn State St & Atlantic Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 49 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Skobac: Our favorite local spot for a classic New York slice

ShahShah: Best pizza in Brooklyn Heights and they deliver, though you might not be able to fit a large pizza in your apartment.

Jason L.Jason Leibowitz: One of the best pizza places in New York, not even Brooklyn!