Your Neighborhood

Explore Gowanus, Brooklyn Like a Local

Discover the vibrant spirit of Gowanus, Brooklyn. From local dining and craft breweries to galleries and parks, our hotel’s central location at 651 Union St puts the best of the neighborhood within easy walking distance while keeping Manhattan just a short subway ride away.

Local Dining

Gowanus is a foodie’s paradise, and The Industrialist Hotel is steps away from some of the neighborhood’s most popular spots. Enjoy artisanal cafés, craft breweries, and eclectic restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a night out.

A top-down view of a cappuccino with latte art in a white cup on a saucer with a spoon, set on a dark wooden table.
An assortment of skewered vegetables, meat, and sausages cooking on a black charcoal grill.
A row of shiny metallic beer taps at a bar.
A person holding a white cup while pouring steamed milk into coffee, creating a delicate rosetta latte art design.
A hand holds a partially eaten, multi-colored ice cream cone against a building with a metal-grated door.
A tattooed person pours draft beer from a polished gold tap into a glass mug at a bar.

Activities & Attractions

Step outside and immerse yourself in the creative energy of Gowanus. From art galleries to craft breweries, the neighborhood offers something for every traveler:

Two abstract paintings hang on a gallery wall near a window, with a small sculpture displayed on a stand in front.
Snow covers the plaza in front of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Low-angle view of the Brooklyn Bridge with the New York City skyline and One World Trade Center in the background.
A person with a hat sits on a lush green lawn in a park, reading a book among trees on a summer day.
A night view of the Brooklyn Bowl neon marquee and sign lit up against the dark sky.
A stone house exterior at dusk with warm light from a doorway illuminating stacks of firewood on the ground.