Timeline
19:24
Grab a slice of pizza and a drink at Front Street Pizza. It is open late enough to fit this schedule and close to the viewpoint.
19:49
Walk to the Brooklyn Bridge Viewpoint. Position yourself on the walkway facing WNW. The sun sets directly behind the bridge structure on these dates.
20:29
Head to The River Café. It is located on a former coffee barge under the bridge. The evening service is open, providing a calm place to sit after the walk.
Local tip
The alignment is specific to the dates listed. Arrive early to secure a good spot on the pedestrian walkway. The River Café is a fine-dining establishment, so check dress codes and reservation policies in advance.
Check before you go
- Front Street Pizza is open 10:00-21:00.
- The River Café is open Mo-Fr 17:30-23:00; Sa-Su 11:30-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).