THE BROOKLYN BARGE

Brooklyn is the new cool-kids hang-out in NYC, which means it’s become a bit overcrowded and hip(ster). Enter The Brooklyn Barge. Still in a relatively industrial part of Greenpoint, it’s a floating restaurant on the river but anchored permanently, and it seems to be off the beaten track enough to still enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. Kick back, enjoy a beer and watch the spectacle as the sun sets behind the Empire State Building across the river. There’s no entry fee and drinks are reasonably priced. The menu includes hipster varietals of burgers, prawns and bar fodder. From R77 ($6) a meal. It’s open in summer only (May to October), weather permitting. Intersection of West and Milton streets, Brooklyn. Subway: G train to Greenpoint Avenue Station. thebrooklynbarge.com