Best of Dumbo
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Dumbo is Delicious
Pizza! Neighborhood Favorites! Cocktails! Coffee!
Events in Dumbo
Gallery shows. Award-winning theater. Book signings. Live music. Community traditions. Only-in-Dumbo happenings.
Parks + Plazas
Brooklyn Bridge Park and Archways for Days.
Move your company here
Get the most out #IRL office time.
All things art
Murals! Projections! Open Studios! Support for Artists!
Small business directory
Boutiques, vintage, design and more.
Neighborhood traditions
Annual events that define Dumbo
Dumbo Drop
Brooklyn’s most iconic block party
The latest from Team Dumbo
Between the bridges
Four centuries of unconventional thinking
Our finest establishments
- Pizza!
- Bars & Nightlife
- Team Bonding
- Pet Parents
- Fitness
- Indie Shopping
- Galleries
- Vintage
Love & Dough
Gourmet, wood fired pizzas and Brooklyn vibe – away from the tourist crush.
57 Pearl Street
Ignazio’s Pizza
A lovely respite across from Brooklyn Bridge Park.
4 Water Street
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Sold by Patsy many moons ago, Grimaldi’s still serves up legendary pies in a historic setting.
1 Front Street
Juliana’s
Named for his mom, Patsy Grimaldi’s OG pizzeria is worth the wait.
19 Old Fulton Street
Front Street Pizza
The pizza joint every neighborhood wishes they had.
80 Front Street
Cecconi’s Dumbo
Fancy Italian and fancy cocktails with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge.
55 Water Street
Kinjo
Hidden 13-seat omakase restaurant + lounge.
11 Adams Street
The Rat
Come to see a thrilling show or book a performance/rehearsal venue.
68 Jay Street #117
Superfine
One of Dumbo’s oldest and most beloved establishments, with art, live music, pool and a delicious farm-to-table menu.
126 Front Street
Nobody Told Me
A cocktail bar with flair and stunning bites!
188 Front Street
Gair
Inventive cocktails and small plates with *the* view.
41 Washington Street
bar56
Modern American cuisine paired with a selection of 56 wines by-the-glass.
53 Water Street (Entrance on Old Dock Street)
Time Out Market
21 Restaurants Under One Roof!
55 Water Street
Randolph Beer
Feather bowling, arcade games and create-your-own-flight from their impressive pour-your-own beer wall. Head up to the roof for one of the most epic views in town.
82 Prospect Street
Evil Twin
This cult brewery opened on Main Street in 2021, pouring coffee in the morning + 20 rotating taps in the afternoon.
43 Main Street
The Hull
Speakeasy sports vibes–inspired by the hull of a ship–with food, cocktails, craft beer on tap and sports on the TV!
66 Water Street
68 Jay Street Bar
The OG, 68 Jay St Bar, is the best dive bar in town! With live music and affordable prices, it’s impossible not to stop in, early and often
68 Jay Street
Olympia Wine Bar
With soft lighting and cozy banquets, Olympia is the perfect tiny wine bar tucked away on Jay Street.
54 Jay Street
Dumbo Archway Bar
Beer, wine and cocktails, from the team behind the Brooklyn Flea.
Dumbo Archway (Seasonal)
Fontainhas
A chic and cozy spot serving Indian bites and drinks.
28 Jay Street
Malka
This Kosher restaurant serves vibrant dishes by celebrity Chef Eyal Shani
56 Adams Street
Water Street Tavern
Cocktails and burgers in a moody setting off Jay Street.
71 Jay Street
Area 53
Play laser tag in an old school Dumbo loft! Plus games, a bar and lounge and more.
53 Bridge Street
Beat the Bomb
Friendly competition with a side of paint! A unique take on Escape Rooms, plus single player games, a bar and more.
255 Water Street
Creatively Wild
Boost company morale with a creative adventure!
98 Water Street
Gleason’s Gym
DUMBO’s world famous boxing gym is one of the most unique places in all of Dumbo – and possibly all of New York. Founded in 1937, Gleason’s Gym moved to Dumbo in 1985!
130 Water Street
Loop of the Loom
Japanese Zen weaving dojo
197 Plymouth Street
Padel Haus
24,000 Square feet of Padel Tennis courts, with a signature juice bar + programs for kiddos, too.
257 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Jane’s Carousel
This gem of a carousel, loving restored by Jane Walentas, is a Dumbo must.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Emma Rubinson Couture: The Lab
Fashion School Portfolio Prep & 1:1 Private Lessons
147 Front Street, Suite 241
Brooklyn Sewing Academy
Learn to sew from a community of industry pros.
145 Front St, Suite H1
Dumbo Workshop
Learn about power tools and flex your creative muscles in one-on-one woodworking classes for kids and adults
81 Pearl Street
L’Ecole Valrhona Brooklyn
Valrhona’s American headquarters, dedicated to serving chefs through education & community.
220 Water Street
The K9 Butcher
Offering the highest quality USA Farm sourced raw food for your furry friend! Learn more about the nutrition and benefits with the K9 Butcher.
48 John Street
Le Chien Bleu
A pet fashion boutique – in Dumbo since 2020.
145 Front Street
Vinegar Hill Vet
A full-service veterinary clinic, serving Dumbo since 2012.
57 Front Street, Unit 101
Pet Promise
A full service grooming spa and pet salon.
140 Plymouth Street
Oh My Millie
Whimsical pet loving apparel from this sister-led company.
Online only
Digs Canine Hotel
Daycare, dog walking, boarding, bathing, grooming/spa and more in a sunny, spacious setting.
238 Water Street
H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital
Dedicated to Helping Every Animal with Love, H.E.A.L. is run by Dr. Kimberly Atkinson + Dr. Nicole Dumas, two Trinidadian women who specialize in exotic pets!
25 Jay Street
Pupculture
Pupculture’s pet pampering services include Daycare, Boarding, Grooming and Spa services, plus Dog Walking, In-Home Pet Feeding, Pick-up, and Drop-off.
149 Plymouth Street
Hounds Town
Daycare, boarding, and spa services for your furry friends, opened by Dumbo’s own Justine in 2022.
57 Jay Street
Ritual Moves
Ritual Moves believes that movement is a tool for physical and emotional connection. They offer modern reformer and mat classes, private reformer training, and conduct wellness and community events.
32 Pearl St
Gleason’s Gym
DUMBO’s world famous boxing gym is one of the most unique places in all of Dumbo – and possibly all of New York. Founded in 1937, Gleason’s Gym moved to Dumbo in 1985!
130 Water Street
Solidcore
High-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts on a pilates-inspired reformer
117 Adams Street Brooklyn NY 11201
XII Rounds of Fitness Studio
Daryl Gregory owns XII Rounds of Fitness Studio and provides personal 1:1 training, small group sessions, and online classes!
The Shops at 145 Front Street
Padel Haus
24,000 Square feet of Padel Tennis courts, with a signature juice bar + programs for kiddos, too.
257 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Abhaya Yoga
Tara Glazier has guided students with her Abhaya Method since 2010.
55 Prospect St #105
Steele Pilates
Trio Reformer Classes, Garuda Barre & more.
145 Plymouth Street
Fit Club NY
New York’s leading 5-star physical therapy and sports performance clinic dedicated to helping you achieve peak performance.
257 Water Street
F45
Personal training attention in a group fitness setting.
55 Prospect St
Zarhcos Pilates
Jose offers private & duet classes focusing on Joseph Hubertus Pilates System + Romana’s Pilates Contemporary approach.
53 Bridge Street, Unit #305
Tai Chi Dumbo
68 Jay St, Unit 504A
Equinox
Panoramic views + elite programming provide an elevated health and wellness experience.
117 Front Street
Life Time
Athletic Country Club with incredible amenities: a pool, spa, basketball court, Kids Academy & more.
168 Front Street
Warriors Nation MMA
A mixed martial arts gym.
166 Water Street
ONEYOGAHOUSE
Anna Haddad offers dynamic vinyasa flow experiences inspired by the Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Katonah lineages.
90 Furman St
Empower PT
A physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy.
55 Washington Street #306
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
Fencing classes for students of all ages and skill levels, instilling self-confidence, sportsmanship, ambition, and analytical thinking through positive motivation.
68 Jay Street #508
Iki Kimono
Vintage Japanese Kimono for Modern Times.
By appt
Thx, It’s Thrifted!
Affordable vintage from Siena & Nik. $5 Bins, events and more.
Thea Grant
From personalized lockets to antique jewels, there are stunning and unique options at every price point. Say hi to Thea and Nico, in Dumbo since 2007.
126-A Front Street
Emma Rubinson Couture
Couture handmade fashion.
147 Front Street, Suite 241
Marei New York
Contemporary jewelry inspired by Marei’s Dominican-Egyptian heritage.
By appointment
Cocoamato
Cocoamato offers one of a kind pieces made from deadstock materials and a chic twist!
147 Front Street
L’ENSEMBLE
A personalized luxury shopping experience. Browse specialty pieces or classic everyday looks.
By Appt. Only
Art Of Faces
Suzan has been outfitting Dumbo in celebratory masks, chic clothing, dresses & accessories since 2021.
145 Front Street, Store 16B
Vesta Klozet
Exclusive, handcrafted designs and wearable art.
63 Pearl Street
Sunset Blvd Vintage
Glamorous vintage from the ’20’s – 2000’s, curated by Filippo & Pervis Ross-Gurrieri.
145 Front Street
Plum
Handcrafted, functional beauty for the home-made from clay, glass, metal, wood and fiber.
53 Bridge Street
Koi Candle BK
All-natural, handmade, small batches candles + wax melts and warmers.
Online only
Legacy
Vinyl boutique in a ‘70s basement vibes space. Records, record players and lots of great advice from Victorious, who opened his doors in 2021.
247 Water Street
Two Kids and a Dog
Start and finish your toy shopping here! From lego sets to art supplies, baby dolls to board games, Natalia has been solving wishlists since 2014.
65 Pearl Street
Glam Expressway
Always on trend! Lindsay stocks loads of pieces and has a great UK brand made of 100% recycled fabric + a vintage rack!
145 Front Street
Yesaet
Sustainable, made-to-order modern luxury inspired by centuries of ancient African craft.
145 Front Street
Vinyl Veritas
Expansive record shopped tucked away upstairs, a block from Washington Street.
45 Main Street, Suite 728
USAGI
Japanese design shop x matcha bar x bookstore x art gallery makes Usagi one of Dumbo’s most unique finds.
163 Plymouth Street
Mumu Bath
Premium bath and body care that is sustainable, vegan, and non-toxic.
72 Jay Street
FANG
A fashion line that is gender-expansive with an emphasis on Queer-minded individuals.
53 Bridge Street #504
K.NGSLEY
A fashion brand redefining style for the Queer community and People of Color.
The Tagua
Raquel and her parents Clara & Daniel create jewelry with a smaller carbon footprint – made with Tagua, a nut from Colombia.
145 Front Street
Brooklyn Archival
A boutique and specialized printing service working with artists, galleries, and more.
32 Bridge Street #203
Zarolat
A unique space functioning as an architecture studio and a design collective all in one.
140 Plymouth Street
The Modern Chemist
Stop here for lovely gifts and top of the line beauty & self care items. Carlos opened TMC in 2016.
62 Water Street
Natural Selection
Natural Selection is a curated hand crafted home goods, lifestyle, and fashion boutique. Honoring master artisans of ancient technique.
48 Pearl Street
Flow Juggle
Flow Juggle is the local source for juggling props from all around the world. The shop also includes LED and fire props for beginners and professionals!
The Shops at 145 Front Street
VISO PROJECT
Francesco and David design, manufacture, and curate distinct objects and textiles crafted by expert artisans around the world.
81 Prospect Street
Select Vintage
From staple pieces to statement outerwear and designer accessories, this is your go-to for timeless women’s wardrobe essentials.
Teizo from Yoshi Designs
Jewelry from Japanese designer Yoshiyuki Sekiguchi.
145 Front Street
By Mara
Mara creates cute wearables with the “I Love You” symbol in American Sign Language.
145 Front Street #E1
2nd St USA
Specializing in vintage luxury.
70 Front Street
Crowley Vintage
Sean sources vintage menswear with flair.
68 Jay Street, Suite 303
Mark Jupiter Showroom
Long-time Dumbonian Mark Jupiter has been hand-crafting, reclaimed wood home furnishings here on Plymouth Street since 2012.
91 Plymouth Street
Two New York
A MODERN, MINIMALIST TAKE ON CAFTANS, TUNICS AND EASY DRESSES.
45 Main Street #1022
Fluevog
Unique shoes with style and flare
37 Main Street
Powerhouse Arena
DUMBO’s own amazing indie bookstore! Susanne and Daniel have been keeping kids and adults reading since 2006.
28 Adams Street
Hudson Wilder
Find tabletop staples for everyday rituals at this sibling-owned café/shop.
142 Plymouth Street
Front General Store
Highly sought after vintage goods and inspired housewares. Shop to impress. Hiro started this shop in 2013.
143 Front Street
M Collection Home + Design
Lean in locally to making that apartment comfy and stylish, and let M Collection Home help you create the space of your dreams.
79 Front Street
Emerald Gem Exchange
Siva has been healing Dumbo with crystals at Emerald Gem Exchange since 2013.
145 Front Street
Baci
Baci has been outfitting Dumbo in Italy’s best since 2015.
55 Anchorage Place
A.I.R.
A feminist, artist-directed, nonprofit arts organization and alternative exhibition space for women and non-binary artists. Founded in 1972, A.I.R. is the longest-running alternative space for women artists in the United States.
Smack Mellon
A non-profit arts organization supporting emerging, under-recognized mid-career, and women artists through a highly regarded exhibition program, competitive studio residency, and technical support to realize new and ambitious projects.
AMR Art Dumbo
An art advisory firm with a versatile exhibition space dedicated to showing and promoting the works of women, men, non-binary and queer artists.
Billie Elise NY
A space for artists, designers and markers to showcase their work.
Cuban Art Space
The Cuban Art Space is incorporated within the Center for Cuban Studies to promote the work of Cuban artists, especially those living and working in Cuba, and to educate the U.S. public about Cuba’s cultural life.
Gallery Gaia
An intimate space in an intimate place, showing monthly exhibitions of contemporary art.
John St. Gallery
John Street Gallery is an artist-run space showcasing underrepresented and early-career artists.
ZAROLAT
ZAROLAT is an architecture studio and a design collective representing a community of artists and makers.
Usagi NY
A hybrid space that combines art gallery, library, and café to showcase multidisciplinary culture, through exhibitions, performances and workshops.
Triangle Arts Association
Triangle is a visual arts residency in New York founded in 1982, providing a life-changing working environment for committed artists through studio-based opportunities to experiment and create new work.
Springs Projects
SPRINGS hopes to build on the rich history of alternative/nonprofit spaces in New York City, with a special interest in providing exhibition opportunities for intergenerational and under-exhibited artists.
Platform Project Space
Platform is an exhibition space established by Elizabeth Hazan to showcase and support the work of fellow artists and develop curatorial projects.
New York Studio School Projects @ DUMBO
The New York Studio School is committed to giving aspiring artists a significant education that can last a lifetime.
Main Window
Main Window is a public art installation space highlighting Brooklyn-based artists since 1980. Installations are viewable 24/7 from the street.
Superfine
Superfine is a restaurant and bar that is committed to DUMBO’s art community. Their gallery wall displays a different artist each month, and Superfine’s stage features musicians from down the street and around the world.
Iki Kimono
Vintage Japanese Kimono for Modern Times.
By appt
Thx, It’s Thrifted!
Affordable vintage from Siena & Nik. $5 Bins, events and more.
Thea Grant
From personalized lockets to antique jewels, there are stunning and unique options at every price point. Say hi to Thea and Nico, in Dumbo since 2007.
126-A Front Street
Sunset Blvd Vintage
Glamorous vintage from the ’20’s – 2000’s, curated by Filippo & Pervis Ross-Gurrieri.
145 Front Street
Glam Expressway
Always on trend! Lindsay stocks loads of pieces and has a great UK brand made of 100% recycled fabric + a vintage rack!
145 Front Street
Select Vintage
From staple pieces to statement outerwear and designer accessories, this is your go-to for timeless women’s wardrobe essentials.
JAM Shop
Internationally-sourced vintage furniture, lighting, decor, art, & selected antiques.
20 Jay Street #436
2nd St USA
Specializing in vintage luxury.
70 Front Street
Crowley Vintage
Sean sources vintage menswear with flair.
68 Jay Street, Suite 303
HiLo Brooklyn
Laura create one-of-a-kind, sustainably re-worked vintage furniture pieces.
By appointment
Front General Store
Highly sought after vintage goods and inspired housewares. Shop to impress. Hiro started this shop in 2013.
143 Front Street