Cobble Hill
Tucked to the western edge of Brooklyn underneath Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill features a combination of picturesque neighborhood beauty and classic New York feel that is unique and hard to find elsewhere. From the beautiful brownstone apartments to the cobblestoned streets and easy walk to the Brooklyn Waterfront and Promenade, Cobble Hill is a well-loved neighborhood that feels almost like a secret gem. Similar to sister neighborhoods Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill in many ways, Cobble Hill is more tucked away than either but equally a favorite destination for both those making their a move out of Manhattan or improve their standing within Brooklyn.
Where Is
The Locals
What's to Love
What's Not to Expect
Despite the easy access to restaurants and bars, it’s a relatively quiet neighborhood lacking in nightlife activity. The main transportation line to Manhattan relies on the F line, so getting to certain areas may be less convenient; the western edge is further away from the trains.
Cobble Hill Look & Feel
Great Eats Cool Drinks & Nights Out & Entertainment
Cobble Hill’s thoroughfares of Smith & Court Streets offer nice, varied options for eating out, and with quick access to additional options in nearby Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens.
Top picks:
- Battersby: refined American bistro
- La Vara: uncommon Spanish tapas
- Colonie: excellent American brasserie
- Cafe Luluc: classic local French brunch option
Parks & Rec
The closest park to Cobble Hill is the nearby Brooklyn waterfront park system, which has expanded in recent years to provide a huge offering of ball fields, volleyball courts, grassy areas and open space.
Guest Lodging
Hotel options outside of Manhattan are considerably more limited and Cobble Hill technically has no hotels within its bounds. The NU Hotel is neaby and the EVEN Hotel and a Holiday Inn Express are a few blocks further east from the neighborhood’s border.
Public Transportation
Cobble Hill is served by the F and G trains along the eastern border; the western edges are a lengthy walk to train station options..
Transportation options: F G Bus service
Car Travel
Newer buildings may include private garages for parking, but Cobble Hill also features street parking everywhere, as well as a more limited selection of private garages.
LaGuardia: 45 minutes
JFK: 45 minutes
Newark: 45-46 minutes
Green cabs for passenger pickup are also readily available just about anywhere. Distance from main airports by car:
LaGuardia: 45 minutes
JFK: 45 minutes
Newark: 45-46 minutes