Editor's Picks: Williamsburg Nightlife

200 N 14th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

With vintage decor straight out of '70s Pittsburgh, this bowling alley offers eight lanes of bowling and a host of delicious craft beers available by the glass or pitcher.

359 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

An ever-changing selection of around 80 bottled beers, six beers on tap and one cask ale means that you can always expect something new at this comfortable, worn-in Williamsburg bar.

388 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Yes, the old-school arcade games like Qbert and Frogger and Centipede are pretty cool, but this is a serious beer bar with 26 craft beers on tap.

180 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

This Irish pub draws thirsty crowds with its Euro-centric beer selection, soccer on the tube, a gorgeous back patio and a laid-back vibe.

113 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

The East Village good-beer institution has expanded across the East River, bringing the same intense focus on microbrews and brown spirits.

451 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (map)

Another prohibition-style speakeasy? Yes, but despite all the fancy cocktails and old-school decor, the vibe is decidedly more laid-back to comparable lounges.

588 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Despite its "aw, shucks" name, this Williamsburg bar eschews Grandma-chic but still takes old-fashioned as a compliment, especially when it comes to its expert cocktails.

277 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Think of Sweet Ups as a smaller, more laid-back version of its sister bar, Royal Oak, with all of the same vintage charm and less of the skeezy pick-up scene.

82 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Arguably Williamsburg's most upscale bar, this sexy spot for expert cocktails retains its Brooklyn cred with flawlessly chic vintage decor and an artsy crowd of grown-up imbibers.

709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

The shows are always free and the sandwiches always delicious at this small neighborhood spot which features some of the best live music, literature readings and other cultural events in the area.

484 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Things you can expect to find at Union Pool seven days a week: hipster fashions on display, cheap PBR, an outdoor patio complete with taco truck, hip indie bands playing in the back room and, of course, ill-advised hook-ups.

97 S 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Cheap booze, a pool table and a patio attract crowds of locals looking to do some serious drinking at this charmingly unpretentious spot under the Williamsburg bridge.

285 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Sure, the dance floor is small at this South Williamsburg nightspot, but that doesn't bother the crowds who come here to dance the night away on weekends.