Sometimes, the beer won't get here fast enough, and some New Yorkers take it upon themselves to ensure that they're always in good supply. These pubs brew some of the best bitters, ales, and beers in the city.
Brooklyn Brewery is a unique spot to visit for a tour. Every Friday night from 6-10 pm, you can join members of their staff in the Tasting Room for great beer. On Saturdays at 1,2,3 and 4 pm, they offer tours of the brewery. A century ago, there were no fewer than 48 breweries in...
79 North 11th StreetSuperlatives abound when you are talking about one of New York's oldest continuously-operating bars. McSorley's is so old, in fact, that it it might as well have come with the colony when the British bought it. For over 150 years, McSorley's has been brewing its own, and just ent...
15 East 7th Street (2nd and 3rd Avenues)One of Park Slope's perennially crammed drinking establishments, the Gate is popular for a reason: the staff is among the best in the borough, and the drinks are just as cold and strong as the close quarters require.
321 5th AveAn English-style pub that has some of the best burgers in the borough, and the twelve beers on tap aren't too shabby themselves. Big sports spot, with the two forms of Football – European and American - big draws.
339 9th StreetThe former Bar Bar rebrands itself as a great purveyor of beers of all stripes in the thirsty Carroll Gardens neighborhood.
280 Smith Street (Sackett Street)Brooklyn's original gourmet beer house with a kitchen that features comfort food favorites, award winning barbecue dishes, fresh fish, pasta, and game meats. They also feature live jazz performances every Saturday night.
155 Atlantic Ave (Henry and Clinton St.)Evoking the opposite coast with a selection of western beers and a distinctly Californian decor.
82 4th AveA place for regulars.
228 Atlantic Ave (Court St. and Boerum Pl.)