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BETWEEN THE BRIDGES

From 1639 to the Silver Screen.

OUR FINEST ESTABLISHMENTS

Nobody Told Me
A cocktail bar with flair and stunning bites!
188 Front Street
Main Street Landing
A chic New American spot offering an array of cocktails and an exquisite raw bar.
15 Main Street
Nina
Mediterranean cuisine & Vinyl-only music, led by Chef Sagi Azrouel
56 Adams Street
Water Street Tavern
Cocktails and burgers in a moody setting off Jay Street.
71 Jay Street
bar56
Modern American cuisine paired with a selection of 56 wines by-the-glass.
53 Water Street (Entrance on Old Dock Street)
Gair
Inventive cocktails and small plates with *the* view.
41 Washington Street
Dumbo Station
Drinking Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass! Our seasonal plaza kiosk serves beer, wine & more in the Archway April-October.
The Dumbo Archway
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
Time Out Market
21 Restaurants Under One Roof!
55 Water 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
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
OLYMPIA WINE BAR
With soft lighting and cozy banquets, Olympia is the perfect tiny wine bar tucked away on Jay Street.
54 Jay 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
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
The Brooklyn Studio Kitchen
A luxe private space with a fully equipped kitchen ready to host your events, dinners and more.
18 Bridge St, Suite 4I
L’Ecole Valrhona Brooklyn
Valrhona's American headquarters, dedicated to serving chefs through education & community.
220 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
Padel Haus
24,000 Square feet of Padel Tennis courts, with their signature juice bar 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
The Museum of Digital Experiences
New York’s first all-digital museum, with 14 immersive art installations for all ages.
65 Jay Street
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
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
Loop of the Loom
Japanese Zen weaving dojo
197 Plymouth Street
Creatively Wild
Dumbo's original art studio has been teaching 3 year olds to 100 year olds how to paint, draw, collage, animate, create videos and more since 2009.
98 Water Street
Aegir Boardworks
Dumbo's own surf and skate shop since 2012, with a great selection of surfboards, skateboards and a talented team of skaters teaching classes & camps for kiddos.
99 Water 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
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
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
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
Padel Haus
24,000 Square feet of Padel Tennis courts, with their signature juice bar too!
257 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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
Abhaya Yoga
Tara Glazier has guided students with her Abhaya Method since 2010.
55 Prospect St #105
ONEYOGAHOUSE
Anna Haddad offers dynamic vinyasa flow experiences inspired by the Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Katonah lineages.
90 Furman St
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
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
Portrait Madame
A talented boutique portrait photographer.
By Appt. Only
Ives Acupuncture
A multi-style practice offering traditional and modern methods.
53 Bridge Street #306
Line Press Limited
A team specializing in print making and lithography.
53 Bridge Street #401
Tomomi Okubo
Specializing in dressmaking and wedding gowns.
By Appt. Only
FANG
A fashion line that is gender-expansive with an emphasis on Queer-minded individuals.
53 Bridge Street #504
Resilience Med Spa
A med spa using non-invasive and cutting edge methods.
53 Bridge Street #506
Live Life Melissa
A professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician here to make you feel naturally beautiful inside and out.
By Appt. Only
PunkinFutz
A children's store offering items and toys for therapeutic, sensory, and self expression needs.
53 Bridge Street #606
Brooklyn Archival
A boutique and specialized printing service working with artists, galleries, and more.
32 Bridge Street #203
L’ENSEMBLE
A personalized luxury shopping experience. Browse specialty pieces or classic everyday looks.
By Appt. Only
Zarolat
A unique space functioning as an architecture studio and a design collective all in one.
140 Plymouth Street
Iki Kimono
Vintage Japanese Kimono for Modern Times.
By appt
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
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
Plum
Handcrafted, functional beauty for the home-made from clay, glass, metal, wood and fiber.
53 Bridge Street
Marei New York
Contemporary jewelry inspired by Marei's Dominican-Egyptian heritage.
By appointment
Le Chien Bleu
A pet fashion boutique – in Dumbo since 2020.
145 Front Street
LoMein Collection
Simon Busano has created a lifestyle brand to lift up and drip out all the underdogs in the world. Stop by for some fire bucket hats, polo's, and more!
65B Pearl Street
Ed Besong
Ed opened his custom tailoring business in Dumbo in 2021.
145 Front Street
Art Of Faces
Suzan has been outfitting Dumbo in celebratory masks, chic clothing, dresses & accessories since 2021.
145 Front Street, Store 16B
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
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
Billie Elise
Billie provides studio space for artists, designers, and makers to showcase and sell their work!
145 Front Street
V Brows
Shope V Brows provides everything to do with your eyebrows! From waxing, tinting, microshading, Henna, brow lamination, and hybrid tint. They even provide 1:1 classes!
By Appt. Only
Psychic Dumbo
Natasha is a medium who does Chakra readings and Aura healing.
By Appt. Only
Scalp By Gina
Gina gives scalp by installing realistic wigs and providing fun and creative hairstyles.
By Appt. Only
It Girl Beauty LLC
Kali is a licensed cosmetologist who provides makeup sessions and also does wig installations!
By Appt. Only
Blink in Mink
Kai is a licensed lash connoisseur that provides lash extensions, microblading, and her own lash training at her studio!
145 Front Street
KLAW Footwear Inc.
KLAW Footwear is a small start-up shoe company that designs luxury sneakers to provide support to your feet to keep them healthy so you can continue walking.
45 Main Street, #510
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
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
VISO PROJECT
Francesco and David design, manufacture, and curate distinct objects and textiles crafted by expert artisans around the world.
46 Pearl Street
Dami Flower Design
Flowers for all occasions, inspired by post-impressionism and oriental aesthetics.
53 Bridge Street
 Open Sea Design Co. 
Fine stationery and paper goods inspired by the Mexican Caribbean, the occult, the Victorian era & the natural world.
55 Washington Street, Suite 518
Sesame Letterpress and Design
Custom designed and hand printed on an antique printing press!
55 Washington Street, Suite 312E
taste56
Hospitality-forward wine retail & tasting room experience, designed for you to drink only the wines you love.
53 Water Street
Select Vintage
From staple pieces to statement outerwear and designer accessories, this is your go-to for timeless women’s wardrobe essentials.
Pyramid Ink
Peeko has been offering custom tattoos in his cozy studio since 2022.
145 Front Street
JAM Shop
Internationally-sourced vintage furniture, lighting, decor, art, & selected antiques.
20 Jay Street #436
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
Bots Clothing Co
Inspired by the legends of street wear culture and influenced by today.
145 Front Street #14
BBOX Radio
Broadcasting from Dumbo for more than two decades.
59 Pearl Street
Love/Hate Clothing
Graphics based off everyday moods, in Dumbo since 2018.
145 Front Street #5
Greenstone Spa
Cristina has been helping Dumbo relax since 2012.
133 Water Street
Rodd and Gunn
Creating classic garments imbued with contemporary style + inspired by New Zealand.
81 Front Street
2nd St USA
Specializing in vintage luxury.
70 Front Street
York Cellars
Therese curates uncommon wine & spirits, focusing on organic and low-intervention wines from small- to mid-size producers.
102 Jay St
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
Redbeard Bikes 
Ilya and Kasia have been making cycling dreams come true since 2021.
18 Bridge Street, #1E
Klompching Gallery
Specializing in contemporary fine art photographs since 2007.
89 Water Street
20×200
A curated selection of limited edition prints by emerging, establish, and legendary artists. It's Art for Everyone™
48 John Street
ArtWise
ArtWise specializes in modern and contemporary art prints with an emphasis on signed and limited edition posters and fine art prints, many of them one of a kind.
135 Plymouth Street #412
Frameworks NY
David has been offering custom, quality framing since 2002.
81 Washington Street
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
This Is Latin America
An incredible marketplace featuring Latin American creators & artisans.
70 John Street
The Shade Store
This showroom features fully interactive product displays, free swatches and a team of design experts ready to assist you.
73 Front Street
Blanc et Rouge
Washington Street staple for vintages for all budgets.
81 Washington 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
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
M COLLECTION Home
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
Absolute Piano
Buy a piano, or take a private lesson at this piano-filled store on Plymouth Street.
140 Plymouth Street
Loop of the Loom
Japanese Zen weaving dojo
197 Plymouth Street
La Catrina
Magdalena has been bringing joy in floral form to Dumbo since 2016.
98 Water Street
The Tagua
Raquel, and her parents Clara & Daniel, create jewelry, accessories, and home goods with a smaller carbon footprint - all made with Tagua, a nut from the Southern Hemisphere, in Colombia.
145 Front Street
Emerald Gem Exchange
Siva has been healing Dumbo with crystals at Emerald Gem Exchange since 2013.
145 Front Street
Berl’s Poetry Shop
Longtime Dumbonians Jarred and Farrah have operated NYC's ONLY all-poetry shop here since 2013.
141 Front Street
BACI
Baci has been outfitting Dumbo in Italy's best since 2015.
55 Anchorage Place
Aegir Boardworks
Dumbo's own surf and skate shop since 2012, with a great selection of surfboards, skateboards and a talented team of skaters teaching classes & camps for kiddos.
99 Water Street
USAGI
Japanese design shop x matcha bar x bookstore x art gallery makes Usagi one of Dumbo's most unique finds.
163 Plymouth Street
Zarolat
A unique space functioning as an architecture studio and a design collective all in one.
140 Plymouth Street
Janet Borden, Inc.
Located in New York City since 1988, Janet Borden, Inc. maintains a reputation as one of the best photography galleries in the country.
91 Water St.
AICAD/New York Studio Residency Program
This sixteen-credit program is open to undergraduate and graduate art and design students in New York City
20 Jay Street
Klompching Gallery
Specializing in contemporary fine art photographs since 2007.
89 Water Street
New York Studio School Projects 
Committed to giving aspiring artists a significant education that can last a lifetime.
20 Jay Street, Suite 307
Two Coats of Paint
Offering an art blogazine, residencies, Clubhouse conversations, a catalogue & more.
55 Washington Street, #454
A.I.R. GALLERY
Supporting an open exchange of ideas and risk‑taking by women artists-since 1972.
155 Plymouth Street
Cuban Art Space
Promoting the work of Cuban artists, especially those living and working in Cuba, since 1972.
Cuban Art Space
Higher Pictures Generation
First shows (historical and contemporary) by artists working primarily in photography, video, and performance.
16 Main Street
Main Window
A public art installation space highlighting Brooklyn-based artists since 1980.
One Main Street
Minus Space
Specializing in contemporary reductive abstract art since 2003.
16 Main Street, Suite A
New York Foundation for the Arts
A nonprofit providing critical support, professional development tools, and resources for defining and achieving career success.
20 Jay Street, Suite 740
Triangle Arts Association
TAA provides life‑changing working environment for artists through studio based opportunities to create new work.
20 Jay Street
Platform Project Space
Established by Elizabeth Hazan, Platform showcases and supports the work of fellow artists.
20 Jay Street, #319
Undercurrent
Showcasing local and international contemporary artists with an inclusive subprogram of artists and creative entities of the Baltic states.
70 John Street
Smack Mellon
Founded in Dumbo in 1995, with a mission to support emerging, under-recognized mid-career and women artists.
92 Plymouth Street
Gallery Gaia
An intimate space in an intimate place, showing monthly exhibitions of contemporary art.
79 Hudson Ave
Elma
A non-profit artist-run space focusing on global-local artistic perspectives and critical approaches
216 Plymouth St
Artadia
A non-profit grantmaker and nationwide community of visual artists, curators, and patrons.
45 Main Street Suite 515
Loop of the Loom
Japanese Zen weaving dojo
197 Plymouth Street
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
USAGI
Japanese design shop x matcha bar x bookstore x art gallery makes Usagi one of Dumbo's most unique finds.
163 Plymouth Street