Sometimes, you just feel like downing a cold beer at a great bar. But as true beer lovers know, a good bar, with a decent beer selection, can be a tough thing to find. Not in NYC! With several bars boasting over 50 drafts, not to mention bottled beers, you’ll be able to find one that suits your drinking style. Here are some of our favorites to get you started:
Spuyten Duyvil
Any beer lover’s first stop in the city should be this legendary NYC beer bar, where even the most fervent of beer lovers will have a tough time choosing from the 150 offerings from around the world. The bartenders, however, will be happy to help you make a decision, and their extensive knowledge of beer will teach any visitor a thing or two. Most beers are in cask or bottles, but the five drafts are constantly rotated, chosen according to seasonality and just plain deliciousness.
359 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn; spuytenduyvilnyc.com
The Ginger Man
A favorite of the after-work crowd in a neighborhood with a severe lack of good bars, The Ginger Man is also the bar of choice for serious beer nerds, probably owing to their massive selection of drafts on tap. They have over 60 to choose from, a selection nearly unparalleled at any other NYC bar, making this a good stop for those wanting to broaden their drinking horizons. If you’re looking to taste your way around the beer universe, make this a first stop.
11 E 36th St, Manhattan; gingerman-ny.com
Vol de Nuit
Belgian beer enthusiasts, head to this West Village hangout, where the intimate tables and atmospheric lighting is paired with a great selection of beers on tap. From Chimay to Leffe, Belgium’s finest drafts are available here, along with some of the country’s classic (and delicious) snacks, like mussels and frites. In the summer, the enclosed outdoor seating area is perfect for a glass or two while enjoying the warmer weather.
148 W. 4 St, Manhattan; voldenuitbar.com
Pete’s Waterfront Ale House
Pete’s is a staple for the Brooklyn Heights crowd, thanks to its laid-back atmosphere and extensive beer selection. What’s more, it’s routinely praised for having some of the best pub food in the city, with a full menu of sandwiches, salads, and barbeque, topped off with their homemade hot sauce. Not hungry enough for a meal? Have some popcorn—it’s on the house for all drinkers.
155 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn; waterfrontalehouse.com
Zum Schneider
Fill your steins at this German beer hall, whose indoor trees will remind you of a picnic or a beer garden in the middle of a small Bavarian town. There’s communal seating on long, wooden benches, which furthers the rustic feel, and giant half-liter beers that are enough to make anyone feel like a good drinking song. The list has a wide selection of German beers, and the kitchen also serves some Bavarian treats (go for the soft pretzels).
107 Avenue C, Manhattan; zumschneider.com
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