Our Favorite Kensington Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Sawasde Thai Cooking – “With over 20 years of experience in making Thai Foods, you are in for a treat. Come and experience our authentic and fusion styles. We serve only happiness here. By the time you are done, you will want to come back for more. Chef Saner will not let you down.”
- Prospect Park – Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the mid-19th century, Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s flagship park, welcoming more than 10 million visits each year to its 586 acres of green grass and woodlands. The park is directly north of the Kensington, Brooklyn neighborhood.
- Brooklyn Banya – This premium Russian Bathhouse likes to refer to themselves as “the People’s Banya”. Their luxurious 10,000 sq. foot facility is anything but average. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, cleansed, and rejuvenated.
- Kensington Dog Run – “The Kensington Dog Run Association was established to generate community involvement toward creating a new dog run to accommodate the increasing number of dogs and dog owners in the communities surrounding the south end of Prospect Park.”
- Werkstatt – Austrian-influenced dishes & cocktails, plus beer & wine on tap offered in vintage-cool surroundings.
- Ocean Parkway – This boulevard stretches from the south end of Prospect Park all the way to the waterfront at Brighton beach. It runs through Kensington and is a popular route for bicyclists, joggers, and casual evening strolls.
- Jiku Wicked Wings & Korean Grub – “The SPOT for Korean-style wings & comfort food, refreshing soju cocktails and various bottle and draft beers. We are open for indoor & outdoor dining!”
- Thai Farm Kitchen – Traditional Thai specialties are served in a casual space with an open kitchen.
- Der Pioneer – “Der Pioneer is the destination for fine European pastries from acclaimed Chefs Björn Böttcher and Greg Barbiero.”