Because it’s National Beer Lovers Day, we know you want to celebrate the right way. Now, craft beer is becoming a lot easier to find nowadays but there’s something about a place that has an atmosphere that compliments the intricate craft beer it serves. Whether it’s a relaxing patio, a lavish rooftop or sidewalk views, there is something for all occasions and we’ve picked out the best places to enjoy that Double IPA you’ve been looking for on National Beer Lovers Day.
Covenhoven – Brooklyn
730 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
We will start in Brooklyn at Covenhoven , a relaxing oasis filled with beer lovers, board games and good times. With 16 taps on hand and a wall length fridge of bottles and cans available for on-the-go or on site consumption, they are sure to have something for everyone. Both draft list and the fridge are carefully curated each week to ensure quality regardless of season. The staff is engaging and you are sure to make new friends here.
Top Hops – LES
94 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Heading across the Williamsburg Bridge to LES lies a true hidden gem in Top Hops. The enormous draft list towering with 18 taps including unique information handily sets it apart from the competition. While many breweries offer information on location and alcohol content, very few, if any, will tell you the last time the beer was tapped to gauge freshness, a luxury true craft beer lovers will appreciate. Toss in free delicious bar snacks, knowledgeable staff, educational events and 600+ bottle and cans from around the world and they may just never leave.
Milk & Hops
166 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
On the quiet side of Chelsea you’ll find Milk and Hops, a craft beer bar and bottle shop. What appears to be a coffee shop from afar actually is a pretty neat location to meet up for business or for pleasure. Taps here tend to be a bit more diverse as I’ve seen beer from as far as Florida on tap. There’s somewhat sidewalk seating available and plenty of light to relax and enjoy.
La Birreria/Sabbia – Manhattan
200 Fifth Avenue, Roof, New York, NY 10010
A stone’s throw away you’ll find a brewery but not just any brewery, a rooftop brewery. Residing above Eataly in Flatiron, La Birreria welcomes you with energy and smiles. The selection here stretches internationally but particularly you’ll see special Dogfish Head options that you won’t find anywhere else. Heads up, may be harder to find a seat here but it’s all worth it. Arguably one of the best places to grab a beer in the City, La Birreria is a must amongst beer lovers.
Singlecut – Queens
19-33 37th St, Astoria, NY 11105
Rounding out the tour we head out to Queens. Yes Queens, specifically Astoria. Grab your beer loving buddies and get away from the City for a bit. Here there are 12 taps with outstanding range of craft beers brewed just behind the main wall. This isn’t an onslaught of IPAs and Pale Ales either, there are sours and Belgian style Ales as well. The tasting room is spacious enough to stretch out a bit, again, this isn’t the City. The “trek” is worth it.
Honorable Mentions:
Five Boroughs Brewing in Sunset Park
The Wilky in Bedford Stuyvesant
Gun Hill Tavern – The Bronx
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Danielle Fontus
Croxley’s Ale House is on my go to spots for beer. They have such a wide selection, and it was one of the first places I really explored different ones. I LOVE their Pumpkin beer and cinnamon sugar rim in the fall. They have locations in Long Island and one in Alphabet City in Manhattan.
Thanks to my supermarket which has a beer world, which is super dope – you can mix and match 6 packs to try a bunch – I have stumbled upon some that I really like. I really like Mackenzie’s Cider. It’s perfect for fall also.