If you’re in search of the perfect holiday gift, we’ve got you covered. DBP staff put their heads together to curate a holiday gift guide featuring unique, locally sourced treasures from right here in Downtown Brooklyn. Our guide is filled with recommendations to help you shop small as you browse the neighborhood for the perfect gift. Keep reading for our staff picks!
Navy blue Gage and Tollner beanie
For the Fashionista
Keep it sophisticated with this brown duffel bag from the Ace Hotel Shop —perfect for the traveler in your life. It features a highly capable canvas construction, double-reinforced handles, and the ability to fit a trumpet, a dog, your new manuscript… you name it.
This ugly sweater from the New York Transit Museum Store, featuring transit iconography in its stitches, was made for you or a loved one to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of NYC flair.
Lids recently opened their doors in Downtown Brooklyn! Get your friend or family member an item from the Deck The Halls New Era Collection: classic fitted hats draped in holiday colors.
Support local artisans by gifting items made by Brooklyn-based entrepreneurs. That includes this Show Brooklyn Some Love tote bag from DA SPOT, this bodega cat t-shirt from the Brooklyn Made Store, or an item from House of Kellogg’s Flower Collection, featuring colorful accessories with which to brighten up your wardrobe.
If you know a fan of Gage & Tollner (and who doesn’t?), consider giving them this plush navy blue beanie with a gold G&T logo — perfectly snug and warm for those cold winter days.
UrbanGlass’ flourish bookends
For Home and Wellness
UrbanGlass’ flourish bookends, made with a molten glass 3D printer, is a playful way to add life to your bookshelf and a bit of flair to your home aesthetic. The bookworm in your life will greatly appreciate this gift.
Trader Joe’s at City Point BKLYN is home to a vast variety of affordable health, wellness, and body products suited for the holiday season, including this candy cane body scrub, this cedar-scented hand soap, or this eucalyptus candle.
Primark recently unveiled their Christmas Décor Collection, featuring affordable trinkets to decorate the home with. Save big on scented candles, reed diffusers, ornaments, stockings, and more. Shop at the Downtown Brooklyn City Point location!
For Play and Entertainment
Court 16 is offering exclusive savings with their holiday gift bundle! Each bundle includes a tennis class, one pickleball clinic, a private 30-minute ball machine session, and one pickleball court rental. Purchase a bundle for their Downtown Brooklyn location.
Dave & Buster’s is also offering an end-of-year discount. This December, save 20% off parties for you and your team! And you have plenty of time to do so — book by January 1 to claim this deal. Learn more and contact a planner.
Give the gift of fun at Golfzon Social! Treat loved ones to a night of golf, games, food, and good times with a Golfzon Social holiday gift card. Select your gift!
Kids are sure to love this watercolor pan set from Blick Art Studios. It includes 16 vibrant colors, making it perfect for young artists to unleash their creativity — at home or in the classroom.
Jack’s Stir Brew’s Hamptons Beach Blend
For the Foodie
Your favorite coffee lover will feel forever in your debt when you get them this coffee bundle from Jack’s Stir Brew. It brings a bag of their new Hamptons Beach Blend and not just one, but two diner mugs!
Treat a loved one to sweets at As You Are, the restaurant and bakery at Ace Hotel BK! They have a full menu of delicacies that suit the holiday vibes. Their chocolate croissant and coconut banana bread are perfect for sharing with friends.
Take your favorite boba beverages on-the-go with Yaya Tea’s new aesthetically pleasing tumbler. It’s re-usable, easy to clean, and comes with a retractable boba straw! Add it to your holiday cart.
The holidays are an excellent time for indulging in sweets. Thankfully, beloved Junior’s never disappoints. Gift one of their delicious seasonal cheesecakes. The strawberry shortcake is to die for!
With so many options to choose from, Downtown Brooklyn makes holiday shopping a breeze, with something for everyone on your list. By supporting local businesses this holiday season, you’re helping Downtown Brooklyn thrive. Happy holidays, and happy shopping!
