New York's Best Beer Selection

More than 80 draft and bottled beers from 30 countries available. Menu ranges from burgers to crab cakes.

Reviews:

• “Crowded House”
• “Wide variety”
• “HOUSE OF BREWS ROCKS MY SOCKS”
• “Great beer selection at a reasonable price”
• “House of Fun”

House of Brews or email House of Brews

With several dozen draft beers plus a menu of gourmet treats, this Lower East Side gastropub is good for what ales you.

Reviews:

• “Good bar but poorly run…and victim of its own success”
• “Excellent Beer Selection, Great Atmosphere, Good Food, Hit-or-Miss Service Though…”
• “Great atmosphere”
• “If you lack expectations or standards, this is the place for you”
• “My fave gastropub in the LES”

Tips: Foodies will approve of the carefully wielded menu, which features $4 bar snacks such as pork fat popcorn, a complete raw bar, and small and large plates like the hickory burger, PBLT (crispy pork belly, lettuce and pickled tomato on brioche) and beer-battered oysters.

Spitzer’s Corner

More than 80 draft and bottled beers from 30 countries available. Menu ranges from burgers to crab cakes.

Reviews:

• “great time great beer”
• “Friendly place and great selection of beers”
• “Service far below average. "
• “Very Nice Place”
• “LOVE IT!”

House of Brews or email House of Brews

In-the-know locals and German ex-pats hit up this cheap and authentic bierhaus for some of the city’s best wurst.

Reviews:

• “Green Hills, Blue Skies, and Quality Beer”
• “Feels like you are at an Octoberfest”
• “GREAT GERMAN FOOD!!!, "
• “should be listed as restaurant too”
• “Excellent Find”

Tips: If you’re looking for a laid-back alternative to the East Village’s crowded Zum Schneider, drag your crew here.

Lederhosen or email Lederhosen

Inside this friendly giant of a pub, the commuter quest for a fine midtown pint is over.

Reviews:

• “Give them an inch, and they will take a mile!”
• “Amazing Irish Pub by the Garden”
• “Brunch, uh no!”
• “THUG BOUNCERS STAY AWAY!”
• “Great Pub”

Tips: A traditional Irish breakfast is available alongside the regular menu every day. DJs perform Wednesday through Saturday nights.

Stout NYC or email Stout NYC

Both neighborhood corner bar and serious beer spot, this West Village ale house is a long-standing favorite.

Reviews:

• “Amazing grilled cheese!”
• “Great beer selection”
• “Best beer”
• “Too Many People Know They Have Good Beer”
• “Amazing beer selection.”

Tips: Use your brew to wash down sharable snacks like cheese plates or bigger bites including a pulled chicken sandwich and old school sourdough grilled cheese.

Blind Tiger

Weathered pub where local fans share relaxed pints and game commentary.

Reviews:

• “good beer and sports bar”
• “Best Sports Bar, but Don’t Think You’ll See the Sox Here in the ALCS”
• “BIG ’OLE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY”
• “Yeeeeeeeeeee!”
• “Kick Back and down a few”

Tips: Catch happy hour on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm—and all night Monday and Tuesday. You can also catch a deal during game time.

Standings or email Standings

An indoor Bavarian beer garden transplanted to Avenue C.

Reviews:

• “Great atmosphere during Euro 2008 soccer cup”
• “Guten tag!”
• “Best beer garden in NYC by a mile…”
• “not what it used to be”
• “Great time, great crowd, great beer! "

Tips: The extensive beer menu may change, particular for special events—like the annual Oktoberfest festivities, celebrated every fall beginning in late September.

Zum Schneider

Beer drinkers rejoice at this simple Bavarian brewhouse on the Bowery.

Reviews:

• “Great Service!”
• “DONT GO!!!!! "
• “Lovely Times”
• “Throw out the rules, the management. Keep the staff (some of them) and you might have a good time.”
• “Rude Service Ruins What Should Be A Favorite Spot "

Tips: The space is well-equipped to handle groups of 10 or more, but booking ahead is a must (and space in the beer garden can’t be reserved in advance).

Loreley or email Loreley

Just what the Meatpacking District needed: a relaxed pub for a beer and a bite.

Reviews:

• “Great space and rooftop but it gets crowded!”
• “Shady Bartenders…”
• “Great Roof Top!”
• “Meat Packing Perfection”
• “great ppl great fun”

Tips: Happy hour is from 12pm-7pm during the week.

Brass Monkey or email Brass Monkey