NYC's craft beer scene is the deepest in America by sheer volume of options. The 10 below show what serious beer drinkers in NYC actually go to.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in NYC
01 · New York
Lower East Side
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Beer shop · Tap room
Tap room and bottle shop in one. Taps rotate constantly; staff knowledge is encyclopaedic.
Order: Whatever the rotating IPA tap is
02 · New York
East Village
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Mediaeval murals · Quiet rule
Shushed by bartenders if you talk too loudly. Belgian focus.
Order: A Trappist tripel
03 · New York
West Village
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Craft beer · Cheese
Twenty-eight rotating taps. NYC's longest-running serious craft beer pub.
Order: A cask ale with cheese plate
04 · New York
Upper East Side
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Beer + cocktail hybrid
Rotating draft list with a serious cocktail program. East Side beer-geek favourite.
Order: A flight of three rotating taps
05 · New York
Greenpoint
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Mikkeller-related · Tasting
Greenpoint Mikkeller-related taproom. Rare Mikkeller releases.
Order: A vintage Mikkeller barrel-aged stout
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06 · New York
Crown Heights
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Caribbean + beer
Caribbean restaurant with a serious craft beer list.
Order: A Caribbean-style stout + jerk chicken
07 · New York
East Village
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Dive · Craft beer
East Village dive with surprising craft beer depth.
Order: A craft IPA + a whiskey shot
08 · New York
East Village
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15 taps · Outdoor garden
East Village beer pub with garden seating.
Order: A flight of three IPAs in the garden
09 · New York
Crown Heights
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Bottle shop + drinking
Crown Heights bottle shop with drink-in seating.
Order: A barrel-aged stout from the bottle list
10 · New York
Greenpoint
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Brewpub · Greenpoint
Greenpoint brewpub with their own beer plus rotating guests.
Order: Their flagship IPA + a burger
How NYC drinks beer seriously
Top Hops and Blind Tiger are essential. Most peak between 8 and 11 PM.
