The long-awaited sister bar of Rattle-N-Hum is a godsend to Port Authority commuters. And with 80 beers on tap, a booming space, and a well-crafted food menu, you might actually WANT to go to Midtown.
Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere, delicious upscale bar food, and their whopping 36 craft beers on tap, but watch the prices on the beer menu - you're bound to experience sticker-shock.
A beer-focused respite a block from Times Sq., this spot offers craft pints starting at $6.50 - and sometimes lower, as their "beer exchange" adjusts prices of select beers based on supply and demand.
Craft beer heads north at this Upper Manhattan joint with 24 beers on tap, plenty more by the bottle, and Korean-inspired pub grub like Pork & Kimchi Tacos and Fried Brussels Sprouts with Chili Sauce.
This dog-themed FiDi spot boasts 20 craft beers on tap, hot dogs from Brooklyn's Mile End, and a patio out on Stone Street for the warmer months. Downtown ain't no beer desert these days!
The bartender is always super knowledgable about the beer list, so don't be afraid to ask questions. P.S. the chocolate cake w/ mint ice cream = killer.
A beer drinker's bar with an esoteric line up of beers all well priced. Nice but no fuss.
If you like Belgian Beer, then this is your spot. Grab a pint and head out to their outdoor garden. Also serve cheese & meat plates. Great place to just chill.
With a focus on local food, a huge craft beer list, and a relaxed vibe, this spot may be the perfect date spot for a beer geek. Say hi to Jimmy, the bar's namesake and city's nicest restauranteur.
Incredible selection of beers, ranging from standbys to crazies + they offer 5 beer samplers. Warning: It can get suuper loud here.
Avoid the happy hour (unless you like moshing with bankers) but if you're craving an obscene selection of beers in the midtown area, this is probably your best bet.
Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, go to happy hour and get free fries (and dipping sauces) from nearby Pommes Frites. Read more.
There are many imitators, but this is the one true, traditional beer garden in New York. Its beer selection isn't huge, and mainly skews to imports, naturally, but the atmosphere is one of a kind.
A dive for sure, but hidden behind the tough exterior is a superb beer list that sports American craft beer as well as imports from around the world.
Check out their incredibly selection of local and American craft beer, but watch the ABV - too many big beers will seriously reduce your ability to play the first round of Q-Bert or Marble Madness.
A second-to-none beer list and impeccably knowledgeable service makes this restaurant one of our favorite date spots for craft beer lovers.
Nearly every Wednesday, this bar opens its taps to a single brewery with an epic list of mainstream and rare beers. Don't miss the food, either - especially the grilled cheese and tomato soup!
Giving Bronx some craft beer cred, this place sports 16 taps and one cask pouring a great selection of American and imported brews. And the food is just as great - the best pub grub in the borough!
Known as the place where you "get shushed," this sister bar to Standings sports a more reserved atmosphere and a Belgian influence in its beer selection... and free frites three times a week!
A mainstay in craft beer since the mid-90s, d.b.a. boasts a well-stocked list of bottled beer, enough taps that you won't run out of options, free Sunday bagels, and a hugely popular backyard garden.
A bit roomier and more low-key than its East Village cousin, the Williamsburg d.b.a. boasts an impressive beer and spirits selection, and three rotating cask beers curated by expert Alex Hall.
A fantastic, constantly-rotating beer selection that runs 20 taps deep. Two casks, too. Keep track of your beer choices to become a member of the "Pony All-American" club. 100 beers gets you a shirt!
Free popcorn, great craft beer on tap, and a great food menu make this the go-to beer spot in Kips Bay.
New York's newest brewpub, this restaurant brews the beer they serve with a two-barrel system in their basement. They call it a "gastrobrewery" - with great food perfectly fit for pairing.
The beers - brewed here by Brooks Carretta - are named for famous Italian women. Try the Gina, an American Pale Ale brewed with thyme, or the Wanda, their dark English Mild brewed with chestnuts.
For most of the past decade, this was the only brewpub in New York. It's still the most scenic: go here in the evening and have a house-made brew while you watch the sun set over the Hudson.
Coming late summer 2012, the first brewery in Queens in generations will offer a tasting room and performance space. Oh, and lots of delicious beer!
The best bar in the slope. Simple, unpretentious, and good beer. Oh, and the patio is awesome.
