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New York Craft Beer
Rattle N Hum is one of New York Craft Beer.

1. Rattle N Hum

14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews
Drop Off Service is one of New York Craft Beer.

2. Drop Off Service

8.2
211 Avenue A (btwn E 13th St & E 14th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 161 tips and reviews
Sunswick is one of New York Craft Beer.

3. Sunswick

8.6
3502 35th St (at 35th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Bar · 112 tips and reviews
Proletariat is one of New York Craft Beer.

4. Proletariat

102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 157 tips and reviews
Hops Hill is one of New York Craft Beer.

5. Hops Hill

9.0
886 Fulton St (Waverly Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Clinton Hill · 33 tips and reviews
The Queens Kickshaw is one of New York Craft Beer.

6. The Queens Kickshaw

4017 Broadway (at Steinway St), Astoria, NY
Café · 233 tips and reviews
The Diamond is one of New York Craft Beer.

7. The Diamond

43 Franklin St (at Calyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 74 tips and reviews
Jimmy's No. 43 is one of New York Craft Beer.

8. Jimmy's No. 43

43 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 135 tips and reviews
Earl's Beer & Cheese is one of New York Craft Beer.

9. Earl's Beer & Cheese

8.9
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Harlem · 169 tips and reviews
Tørst is one of New York Craft Beer.

10. Tørst

9.0
615 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Greenpoint · 256 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of New York Craft Beer.

11. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews
The Pony Bar is one of New York Craft Beer.

12. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews
The Blind Tiger is one of New York Craft Beer.

13. The Blind Tiger

8.7
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews
61 Local is one of New York Craft Beer.

14. 61 Local

61 Bergen St (btwn Smith St & Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 239 tips and reviews
Spuyten Duyvil is one of New York Craft Beer.

15. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews
The Dead Rabbit is one of New York Craft Beer.

16. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Brewery is one of New York Craft Beer.

17. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews
The Bronx Brewery is one of New York Craft Beer.

18. The Bronx Brewery

8.8
856 E 136th St (between Willow Ave and Walnut Ave), Bronx, NY
Brewery · Port Morris · 24 tips and reviews
Coney Island Brewing Co. is one of New York Craft Beer.

19. Coney Island Brewing Co.

1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Coney Island · 20 tips and reviews

20. Greenpoint Beer Works

529 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Clinton Hill · No tips or reviews
Rockaway Brewing Co. is one of New York Craft Beer.

21. Rockaway Brewing Co.

8.7
46-01 5th St (46th Avenue), Queens, NY
Brewery · Hunters Point · 45 tips and reviews
SingleCut Beersmiths is one of New York Craft Beer.

22. SingleCut Beersmiths

9.2
19-33 37th St (btwn 19th & 20th Ave), Astoria, NY
Brewery · 95 tips and reviews
Sixpoint Brewery is one of New York Craft Beer.

23. Sixpoint Brewery

7.7
40 Van Dyke St (at Dwight St), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Red Hook · 18 tips and reviews
Defiant Brewing Co. is one of New York Craft Beer.

24. Defiant Brewing Co.

8.7
6 E Dexter Plz (at West Central Avenue), Pearl River, NY
Brewery · 72 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: The beer here is good and fresh off the fermenters in the tasting room, but even better is the amazing barbeque, served here every Friday and Saturday in heaping portions.

Buddha Beer Bar is one of New York Craft Beer.

25. Buddha Beer Bar

4476 Broadway (at W 191st St.), New York, NY
Bar · Fort George · 49 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: 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.

SingleCut Beersmiths is one of New York Craft Beer.

26. SingleCut Beersmiths

9.2
19-33 37th St (btwn 19th & 20th Ave), Astoria, NY
Brewery · 95 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Head straight to the source and enjoy fresh beer from Queens' largest brewery in the shadow of their barrels full of aging beer.

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is one of New York Craft Beer.

27. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

8.7
2919 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
Beer Garden · Astoria · 247 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: 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.

City Swiggers is one of New York Craft Beer.

28. City Swiggers

9.3
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Rejoice! Upper East Siders can fill their growlers here, peruse the impressive craft beer bottle selection, and saddle up for a pint or two of local beers like Bronx Pale Ale and Ithaca Flower Power.

The Pony Bar is one of New York Craft Beer.

29. The Pony Bar

8.7
1444 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 129 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: The Pony heads east! $5 beers, 20 rotating craft brews on tap, 2 casks, and great food... everything you came to expect at their Hell's Kitchen location. When they ring the bell, yell "NEW BEER!"

George Keeley NYC is one of New York Craft Beer.

30. George Keeley NYC

8.2
485 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 83rd & W 84th St), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 113 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Upper West Siders bask in the glow of great American craft beer at this longtime Amsterdam Ave. spot. Join the 100 Beer Club by drinking 100 different beers from all around the world!

The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of New York Craft Beer.

31. The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

9.1
311 E 60th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 188 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Patrick Donagher has done it again. 30 rotating tap lines at two bars, growler fills, well-executed food, and a big backyard. Grab an NY brew ($5 from 11-7) and marvel at the bad-ass draft system.

Alewife Taproom is one of New York Craft Beer.

32. Alewife Taproom

8.7
4111 39th street, Sunnyside, NY
Gastropub · 121 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: It might look far away on a map, but this LIC bar is just one subway stop from Grand Central. And it's worth the trip for one of the best rotating lists of American and imported drafts in the city.

Mother's is one of New York Craft Beer.

33. Mother's

7.5
347 Graham Ave (btwn Metropolitan Ave & Conselyea St), Brooklyn, NY
Burger Joint · Williamsburg · 101 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Looking for a good burger and a craft beer off the L Train? Look no further than this spot, with beef from Pat LaFrieda and 16 craft taps.

Barcade is one of New York Craft Beer.

34. Barcade

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

Brew YorkBrew York: 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.

Alphabet City Beer Co. is one of New York Craft Beer.

35. Alphabet City Beer Co.

9.1
96 Avenue C (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Alphabet City · 152 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: This bottle shop and beer bar is open till 2am on weekends. Grab a craft beer at a nice price, then gather with your friends at the communal table, or cozy up by the couches in the back.

Good Beer NYC is one of New York Craft Beer.

36. Good Beer NYC

422 E 9th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Beer Store · East Village · 105 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: A great spot to test-drive beers in a sampler before you grab a growler. Check out their bottle selection in the coolers, organized by region from front (East Coast) to back (West Coast and Abroad).

Proletariat is one of New York Craft Beer.

37. Proletariat

102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 157 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Delivering on a promise of "rare, new and unusual beer" from around the corner and around the world, this bar sports knowledgeable staff and an offbeat vibe in a space hidden behind Jane's Sweet Buns.

Jimmy's No. 43 is one of New York Craft Beer.

38. Jimmy's No. 43

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

Brew YorkBrew York: 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.

d.b.a. is one of New York Craft Beer.

39. d.b.a.

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

Brew YorkBrew York: 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.

124 Old Rabbit Club is one of New York Craft Beer.

40. 124 Old Rabbit Club

8.1
124 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: 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.

Upright is one of New York Craft Beer.

41. Upright

547 Hudson St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 111 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: The kind of neighborhood beer joint the West Village was waiting for. Coffee in the morning, then 12 rotating tap lines, bar food, and a basement stocked with 3 pinball machines for the night owls.

The Blind Tiger is one of New York Craft Beer.

42. The Blind Tiger

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

Brew YorkBrew York: 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!

Brooklyn Tap House is one of New York Craft Beer.

43. Brooklyn Tap House

590 Myrtle Ave (btwn Classon Ave & Taaffe Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Sports Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 80 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: This Myrtle Avenue spot is a booming beer hall - high ceilings, cool murals on the walls, bar food (even vegan items!), and 40 craft beers on tap that come from around the corner and around the world!

Top Hops is one of New York Craft Beer.

44. Top Hops

94 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 164 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: This LES beer shop and taproom offers 20 beers on tap (including, strangely, Budweiser) for pints and growlers, plus an extensive selection of American and European beers cold and ready to take home.

Carmine Street Beers is one of New York Craft Beer.

45. Carmine Street Beers

8.9
52 A Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Beer Store · West Village · 27 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: You won’t have to trek across town anymore for big, boozy, and unusual craft beers now that this bottle shop has opened in the West Village. And you can get a growler filled here from their ten taps.

Nostrand Avenue Pub is one of New York Craft Beer.

46. Nostrand Avenue Pub

8.2
658 Nostrand Ave (Bergen St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Crown Heights · 47 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: The beer revolution marches further east in Crown Heights with this joint featuring 20 taps, and pitchers of beer for those warm, sunny days in their sprawling shady backyard.

Battery Harris is one of New York Craft Beer.

47. Battery Harris

64 Frost St (btwn Lorimer St & Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 158 tips and reviews
Beer Culture is one of New York Craft Beer.

48. Beer Culture

8.7
328 W 45th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 149 tips and reviews
Berg'n is one of New York Craft Beer.

49. Berg'n

899 Bergen St (btwn Classon & Franklin Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Crown Heights · 167 tips and reviews
The Bronx Beer Hall is one of New York Craft Beer.

50. The Bronx Beer Hall

8.3
2344 Arthur Ave (btwn E186th St & E 184th St), Bronx, NY
Wine Bar · Belmont · 31 tips and reviews
Church Publick is one of New York Craft Beer.

51. Church Publick

78 Reade St (btwn Church St & Broadway), New York, NY
Pub · Tribeca · 50 tips and reviews
Greenpoint Beer and Ale Company is one of New York Craft Beer.

52. Greenpoint Beer and Ale Company

7 N 15th St (Btwn Franklin St & Norman Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Greenpoint · 96 tips and reviews
Glorietta Baldy is one of New York Craft Beer.

53. Glorietta Baldy

8.2
502 Franklin Ave (btwn Hancock St & Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 44 tips and reviews
The Pickle Shack is one of New York Craft Beer.

54. The Pickle Shack

256 4th Ave (Carroll), Brooklyn, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gowanus · 56 tips and reviews
Skinny Dennis is one of New York Craft Beer.

55. Skinny Dennis

8.5
152 Metropolitan Ave (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews
Threes Brewing is one of New York Craft Beer.

56. Threes Brewing

9.1
333 Douglass St (at 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Boerum Hill · 184 tips and reviews
The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of New York Craft Beer.

57. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews
Bar Great Harry is one of New York Craft Beer.

58. Bar Great Harry

8.6
280 Smith St (at Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Carroll Gardens · 119 tips and reviews
The New York Beer Company is one of New York Craft Beer.

59. The New York Beer Company

321 W 44th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 100 tips and reviews
Randolph Beer NOLITA is one of New York Craft Beer.

60. Randolph Beer NOLITA

343 Broome St (bt Bowery & Elizabeth), New York, NY
Beer Garden · NoLita · 109 tips and reviews
Mugs Ale House is one of New York Craft Beer.

61. Mugs Ale House

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