Ariadne 
Moving to Bay ridge? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Bay ridge Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- The Wicked Monk: (9510 3rd Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn): If you’re searching for a bar that serves peanut butter and jelly shots – or just a bar with surprisingly good food – The Wicked Monk is your go-to. The vibe? Saturday night 80s disco fever.
- Fun on Fifth Festival: The goal is simple: have fun on Fifth and support local businesses and vendors.
- Alpine Cinema (6817 5th Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn): An old-school, no-frills theater that’s cheaper than your average chain movie theater. Perfect for a nostalgic night, and making sure your Letterbox keeps up to date.
- Tanoreen (7523 3rd Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn): With 25 years in the game, Tanoreen is an authentic taste of Palestinian home cooking, with staples like hummus, falafel, baba ganoush, and lamb shanks on the menu.
- Summer Stroll on 3rd: This annual event draws tens of thousands of visitors to Bay Ridge, with car-free streets, avenue-wide activities, and summertime fun on consecutive Friday nights.
- Gino’s (7414 5th Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn): Since 1964, this Bay Ridge institution has been serving up family-style dinners – think classic Italian red-sauce pasta and tiramisu.
- Owl’s Head Park: A destination for all ages and seasons, here you’ll find summertime picnicking and snow day sledding. Plus, a view of that famous NYC skyline.
- The Corner (86th St and 3rd Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn): Brooklyn legend Thomas Perone, chef of the old-school Italian spot Brooklyn Roots, brings his new venture, The Corner, to Bay Ridge. Expect an ever-changing menu based on whatever Thomas feels like cooking.
- Dyker’s Christmas Lights: Prepare to step into a Christmas movie—right next door for Bay Ridge residents. Each Christmas, nearby Dyker Height puts on the world’s most over-the-top light displays, with oversized Santas, sleighs, and snowmen taking over the streets.
