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WE LOVE WILLIAMSBURG

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Do It The BK Way

Williamsburg’s got it going on. Here is a small selection of our favorite things near the hotel – just click the dots on the map to get the scoop. We’ve got a ton more to share. Check out the neighborhood guide in your room or ask us for made-for-you recs at the Front Desk during your stay.

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7 Grain Army

5 minute walk from

Casual bakery serving a menu of dairy-free & gluten-free dishes, including plant-based options. We recommend the lemon poppy muffin and the coffee cake, but you can’t go wrong

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Best Pizza

2 Minute walk from

Small, cozy stop serving elevated wood-fired pies with veggies & meats, plus Grandma slices. Walls are covered in paper plate art by past diners. 

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Leo

10 minute walk from

Great spot for dinner any day of the week or weekend lunch. Easy-going hub for pizza, lasagna & wine with a takeout cafe offering bites to go. Penny’s picks are the butter beans, Caesar Salad, and the clam pie.

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Commodore

10 minute walk from

What’s not to love about fried chicken, biscuits & other Southern dishes in a low-key saloon? Beyond that, the nachos and piña coladas are

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Frankel’s Delicatessen & Appetizing

15 minute walk from

Contemporary Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches & brisket. Grab a sandwich and enjoy in McCarren park for breakfast or lunch

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Sunshine Hot Stone Bodywork

5 minutes walk from

This place is no-frills, but the massages are out of this world if you like deep, therapeutic body work. Ask for Linda!

Dobbin St. Co-Op

15 minutes walk from

A great spot for vintage clothing, furniture and cool home goods.

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10ft. Single by Stella Dallas

5 minutes walk from

A pretty big selection of men’s & women’s vintage clothing, shoes & more. Great place to snag a vintage jumpsuit!

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Grass Roots Juicery

12 minutes walk from

Get healthy here with an assortment of juices, smoothies, snacks and other delicious stuff, all made in-house. They also sell a selection of wellness-y products for face/body/soul.

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McCarren Park

5 minutes walk from

This 35-acre community park is a gathering place and center of outdoorsy good times for the neighborhood. Highlights include all kinds of sports fields, tennis courts, an Olympic-sized outdoor pool (open seasonally), Bocce courts, a skate park, a running track and much more.

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Desert Island

5 minutes walk from

This place is the embodiment of punk rock, selling experimental and underground books, comics, zines and more. The window displays are always a highlight.

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Earwax Records

8 minutes walk from

Our neighborhood independent record store offering a good selection of new and used records, CDs and vintage stereo equipment.

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PS9Pets

8 minutes walk from

A pet store located inside a record store is, well, just cool. PS9 has been selling high-quality pet foods and cool/weird accessories for the urban animal kingdom for close to 20 years.

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Rule of Thirds

15 minutes walk from

An awesome, casual Izikaya spot for Japanese comfort food, a wide selection of sake and killer cocktails.

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Union Pool

2 minutes walk from

Chill dive bar with a big outdoor space located in an old pool supply store. A Dive-in (get it?). Live music of all genres and a great taco truck sweeten this spot.

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Exley

Around the corner from

Super inclusive neighborhood queer bar.

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