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6 E Dexter Plz (at West Central Avenue), Pearl River, NY
Brewery · 72 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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.
Brew 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.
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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!"
485 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 83rd & W 84th St), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 113 tips and reviews
Brew 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!
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 188 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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.
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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.
422 E 9th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Beer Store · East Village · 105 tips and reviews
Brew 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).
102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 157 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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.
Brew 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.
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 111 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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!
Sports Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 80 tips and reviews
Brew 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!
94 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 164 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
52 A Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Beer Store · West Village · 27 tips and reviews
Brew 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.
Brew 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.