Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg

Aesthetically, Metropolitan is not anything to enjoy. It's actually a pretty ugly street -- not that any of the streets in Williamsburg are pretty. It's one of the busier streets in the neighborhood: it's loud and full of traffic, weirdos and trash. Having said that, it has the most to offer of pretty much any street in Willy. Most of my favorite bars and restaurants are nestled on this ugly street. And, there are some pretty cool apartments although I wouldn't want to live on such a loud thoroughfare. Roebling Tea House is on the corner of Metro and Roebling and it is a Willburg staple. It's full of hipsters but it's also dark and quaint and has couches in the back for snuggling up with a book and a pretty terrific assortment of tea. Fette Sau is about a block away and it boasts the best bbq in New York. It is incredible, reasonably priced and always packed. Just across the street is one of my favorite bars in Williamsburg, Spuyten Deyvil. The actual bar is tiny and sort of shabbily decorated. But, they have an overwhelming selection of beer, great cheeses and the most unbelievable back patio. I've sat outside and drank beer for hours on a Sunday afternoon; it's pretty hard to beat.
Alligator Lounge is on Metropolitan at Lorimer. It's pretty divey. But, they offer free pizza with every beer you buy and the pizza's not terrible. They have pool tables, the bartenders are cool and every Wednesday night they have bingo. I always have a good time when I'm there. Further east there's another great bar, Harefield Road. They have happy hour from 4-8, there's always a cool crowd and the back patio is pretty cute. It's no Spuyten patio, but it's still pretty enjoyable. I've never tried it, but I hear that Harefield has a pretty good weekend brunch too. Legion is another cool bar on Metro but it's down a ways. It's really, really hipster. But, if you catch it early or on an off day, it's alright.
There are a few clothing stores in the mix and a dance studio for kids that just opened up on Metropolitan. There are great deli's, M Noodle Bar, and a pretty good Mexican hole in the wall at Lorimer. Again, I wouldn't want to live on a street like this, but block for block, there's a lot to offer.

Metropolitan Ave is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Some parts of this street are worth a visit. Between Bedford Ave and Union Ave, there are some nice restaurants and shops. My favorites are: Black Betty, Roebling Tea Room, and Spuyten Duyvil. New lofts and luxury condominiums have been built in the western part, close to the East River. The part of Metropolitan Ave close to the river is a nice area where to live in Williamsburg.

Metropolitan is a great street for a tourist to take a stroll down. It has all the Williamsburg novelties – because that’s what the kinds of shops, restaurants, and bars have become in the neighborhood. Black Betty is a great place to start (especially if you’re hungry); they offer a decent Mediterranean fare – try the roasted eggplant and pepper salad. Black Betty is also a live music and DJ/dance venue, and a cool place to hang out on weekends.