A date plan
Hangout · Boerum Hill · Chill
A laid-back Boerum Hill hang that moves from craft beers on Atlantic Ave to a cozy dinner, then caps the night with a show at one of Brooklyn's most beloved cultural venues.
Boerum Hill · $$ · Bar · Beer store
Kick things off at Hops Hill, a genuinely cozy little beer bar with 16 rotating taps and a solid selection of cans — the kind of place where you settle in and suddenly two hours have passed. Grab a stool, let someone else pick the round, and argue about IPAs vs. sours. They've also got wine and cider if beer isn't everyone's thing, so no one gets left out.
~2 min walk (0.1 mi). Hops Hill to Hollow Nickel is a quick walk along Atlantic Ave — keep an eye out for the string of independent shops and the occasional pop-up along the strip.
Boerum Hill · $$ · Restaurant · Hamburger restaurant
Just a short stroll from Hops Hill, Hollow Nickel is the perfect group dinner spot — rustic-chic vibes, candle-lit booths, and a menu built for sharing (hello, smash burgers and comfort bites). It doubles as a bar, so no one has to stop drinking while they eat. Order the fries. You'll thank us.
~5 min walk (0.2 mi). Hollow Nickel to BAM takes you toward the Fort Greene border — BAM technically sits just at the edge of the Boerum Hill/Fort Greene line, but it's a natural extension of the neighborhood's cultural scene and absolutely worth the short walk.
Boerum Hill · $$ · Performing arts theater
End the night at BAM — Brooklyn Academy of Music — where the programming ranges from arthouse film to live music to avant-garde theater, and it's rarely boring. Check the calendar ahead of time and snag tickets to whatever catches your eye; the gorgeous historic building alone is worth the trip. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like a cultured local even if you're just there for the movie.