Red Hook

Hometown Bar-B-Que. Photo: Jen Davis

This waterfront neighborhood has great restaurants repping many cuisines, an industrial aesthetic from a past life and a feel of its own. Its cobblestone streets and warehouses hold museums, quirky bars and and an array of maker-led shops and galleries.

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Fun Things to Do in Red Hook

This waterfront neighborhood offers a look into Brooklyn’s seafaring past, as well as museums, novel restaurants and key lime pie.

Hometown BBQ nyc
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Hometown Bar-B-Que

If you're meeting someone here, whoever arrives first should get in line at the counter and whoever's next should save a table or some bar stools.

A close-up of a lobster roll with chunks of lobster meat, lettuce, and seasoning in a toasted bun, held by a hand above a checkered food paper background.
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Red Hook Lobster Pound

The famous lobster rolls at this Red Hook mainstay aren't all you'll find on the menu, but their popularity is a sure sign you should sample one.

Pioneer Works in Red Hook
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Pioneer Works

Red Hook's nonprofit cultural center aims to build community through the arts and sciences, hosting a rotating schedule of exhibitions and performances.

Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie
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Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie

This beloved waterside shop is a Red Hook institution, dishing out what some claim is the best Key Lime pie outside the actual Florida Keys.

Sunny's Bar in Red Hook
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Sunny’s Bar

Sunny's is the grande dame as well as the best-kept secret of Red Hook nightlife.

Courtesy, Van Brunt Stillhouse
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Van Brunt Stillhouse

This artisanal, small-batch distillery harks back to an era before Prohibition.

Look North Inuit Art Gallery
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Look North Inuit Art Gallery

Find sculptures and prints by recognized and emerging Inuit artists.

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN RED HOOK

The Good Fork
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The Good Fork Pub

The stars aligned when a skilled, inventive chef, Sohui Kim, and a talented, resourceful carpenter, Ben Schneider, fell in love and got married.

Exterior of Strong Rope Brewery
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Strong Rope Brewery

This family-run taproom offers various local brews and a killer waterfront view.

Farina pizza oven
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Farina

A century-old wood-fire oven cooks pies to perfection at this charming pizzeria.

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Red Hook Food Corp

This deli-gone-viral offers over-the-top sandwiches made “the Ocky way.”

Food from Jam’It
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Jam’It

At this counter-service canteen, generous portions of Carribean fusion eats grace the menu.

Food from Bar Mario
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Bar Mario

Find Italian fare with flair at this crowd-pleasing red-sauce spot.

Exterior of Wraptor
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Wraptor

Kick back with salads, seafood and steak at this friendly American dining room.

VISIT RED HOOK'S SHOPS & GALLERIES

Look North Inuit Art Gallery
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Look North Inuit Art Gallery

Find sculptures and prints by recognized and emerging Inuit artists.

Interior of Open Invite
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Open Invite

Scope out stylish goods and vintage finds in this modern home decor hideaway.

Interior of Piscina
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Piscina

This design studio-showroom features artist Natalie Shook’s unique, contemporary houseware.

Mary A. Whalen
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PortSide New York

Visit a last-of-its-kind ship for family-friendly maritime events, sip ’n’ paint nights, and more.

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