Domino Park on the Williamsburg waterfront

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Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Our Favourites

Williamsburg in one page: Peter Luger, Lilia, Aska, Westlight, the William Vale, the Wythe Hotel and the Hoxton.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Williamsburg: the back story

    Williamsburg, Brooklyn·In depth

    Rooftops, waterfront hotels and Brooklyn’s food scene, one stop from Manhattan.

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Where to eat

  1. Since 1887

    Peter Luger Steak House

    Williamsburg·Steakhouse

    Williamsburg’s legendary steakhouse, in business since 1887.

    178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211Explore View on map

  2. Pasta in Williamsburg

    Lilia

    Williamsburg·Italian

    Missy Robbins’ Italian restaurant at Union Avenue and North 10th Street.

    567 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211Explore View on map

  3. Nordic cooking by the bridge

    Aska

    Williamsburg·Nordic tasting menu

    Fredrik Berselius’ Nordic tasting-menu restaurant on South 5th Street.

    47 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249Explore View on map

Drinks

  1. Manhattan across the river

    Westlight

    Williamsburg·Rooftop bar

    The rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of the William Vale.

    111 N. 12th Street, 22nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11249Explore View on map

Where to stay

  1. Views from every room

    The William Vale

    Williamsburg·Hotel

    A tall hotel in Williamsburg with Westlight on its roof.

    111 N. 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249Explore View on map

  2. On Wythe Avenue

    Wythe Hotel

    Williamsburg·Hotel

    A hotel on Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg.

    80 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249Explore View on map

  3. Hoxton in Brooklyn

    The Hoxton, Williamsburg

    Williamsburg·Hotel

    The Hoxton’s Brooklyn hotel on Wythe Avenue.

    97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249Explore View on map

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