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My Favorite NYC Beer Bars
Jimmy's No. 43 is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

1. Jimmy's No. 43

43 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 135 tips and reviews

DanDan: Go to Jimmy's 43 and drink beer. Read more.

Mugs Ale House is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

2. Mugs Ale House

125 Bedford Ave (btwn N 10th & N 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Williamsburg · 83 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Where we first discovered craft beer in New York City. Reasonably-priced, well-curated craft beer and tasty food in an unpretentious atmosphere.

Barcade is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

3. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Daniel: While the other gamers are waiting in line for Galaga, Tetris, and Ms. Pac-man, get a fancy beer, some quarters, and play Tapper. You'll never beat my high score but you can try.

Pacific Standard is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

4. Pacific Standard

82 4th Ave (btwn St. Marks Pl & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 107 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Ma: read the book "All Known Metal Bands".

Bar Great Harry is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

5. Bar Great Harry

8.5
280 Smith St (at Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Carroll Gardens · 119 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Raoul: Hidden pinball in the back and usually not as crowded as the front area.

The Gate is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

6. The Gate

8.6
321 5th Ave (at 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Central Slope · 79 tips and reviews

Dad and BuriedDad and Buried: don't have a dog? just go to the gate and get your fill!

61 Local is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

7. 61 Local

61 Bergen St (btwn Smith St & Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 239 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian Westcott: Get a Beer Float (Sixpoint Otis stout with Steve's vanilla bean ice cream)

Spuyten Duyvil is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

8. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews

SkeeterNYCSkeeterNYC: One of the best backyards in the neighborhood!

The Blind Tiger is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

9. The Blind Tiger

8.7
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews

Mark M.Mark Mann: Grab any available seat, this place fills up quick!

Bierkraft is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

10. Bierkraft

191 5th Ave (btwn Union & Berkeley), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · North Slope · 131 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian Westcott: Order a sandwich and pair it with a nice bottle from their amazing beer selection. Now you can enjoy both on the premises!

11. Mission Dolores

249 4th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · North Slope · 176 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian Westcott: Order a high-gravity beer, or a pitcher of 'Gansett. There's no wrong choice.

The Double Windsor is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

12. The Double Windsor

8.9
210 Prospect Park W (at 16th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 161 tips and reviews

Mike O.Mike O'Dea: The taps here rotate frequently - the beer list is curated lovingly by Greg & there is always a solid stout on tap. Kitchen cranks out some great food - my fav is the grilled cheese

Sycamore Flower Shop + Bar is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

13. Sycamore Flower Shop + Bar

8.7
1118 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Stratford & Westminster Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Flatbush · 95 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan Martin: Good beer, decent prices, backyard. What more can you ask for?

d.b.a. Brooklyn is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

14. d.b.a. Brooklyn

113 N 7th St (btwn Berry & Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 69 tips and reviews

@mik3caprio@mik3caprio: The oldest draft on the menu is half price - probably the best deal on awesome beer in the neighborhood!

d.b.a. is one of My Favorite NYC Beer Bars.

15. d.b.a.

8.1
41 1st Ave (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 215 tips and reviews

eric m.eric mortensen: Outstanding selection of beer and whiskey with a friendly vibe.

16. The Owl Farm

9.0
297 9th St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Central Slope · 86 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: From the owners of Bar Great Harry and Mission Dolores comes this little dive with a whopping 28 American & imported craft beers on tap, 2 cask engines, and 3 pinball machines!