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20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC

1. The Blind Tiger

8.8
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews

Jesse L.Jesse Lane: It's all about the craft beer selection, plus they have a number of gluten free alternatives on tap

The Ginger Man is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

2. The Ginger Man

11 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 323 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Cozy, feels like someone's living room, with an extensive beer and whiskey/scotch collection. Grab a couch by the window or in the back.

Tørst is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

3. Tørst

9.0
615 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Greenpoint · 256 tips and reviews

Stina P.Stina P.: Such amazing design! Every detail is considered by the HOME folks. Awesome selection of sour beers on tap served in wine glasses - order the bread (same as luksus) or roast beef sandwich

The Pony Bar is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

4. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews

MaxMax: Fantastic, rotating craft beer selection on tap, including a number of quite rare ones. One of the best beer places you will find in Manhattan.

Radegast Hall & Biergarten is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

5. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 480 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Mac: Great beer, great selection, great diversity of customers. Perfect for a weekend day to chill and enjoy each other's company.

Brooklyn Brewery is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

6. Brooklyn Brewery

9.0
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

Emiliano V.Emiliano Viscarra: Excellent place to get to taste a lot of varieties of Brooklyn Beer and get to know the factory on a mini free tour.

Rattle N Hum is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

7. Rattle N Hum

14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Great beer selection, very unique urban dive bar feel. Get some sliders, sit at a big booth in the back, catch up on old times

Barcade is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

8. Barcade

8.7
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

Calvin M.Calvin Multanen: Classic arcade games and an excellent beer selection. What more could you want?

McSorley's Old Ale House is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

9. McSorley's Old Ale House

8.9
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian P: Always lively and fun. Great memorabilia on the walls, beers by the fistful, sawdust on the floor and open since 1856! A must see.

Proletariat is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

10. Proletariat

102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 157 tips and reviews

KK: Relaxing beer bar where the staff is on key & knows their stuff. Rare craft beer finds, including many local.

The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

11. The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

9.1
311 E 60th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 187 tips and reviews

Tom D.Tom DiMaggio: An upper east side gem, excellent list of rotating craft beers on tap, great food. Come during daytime happy hour for cheap prices!

Birreria is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

12. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews
Spritzenhaus 33 is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

13. Spritzenhaus 33

8.9
33 Nassau Ave (at Guernsey St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Greenpoint · 322 tips and reviews

John A.John A: German style beer hall.. Lots of local and small brews on tap... And a very cozy fireplace to sit beside. Fries with spicy dipping sauce are a must try!

Top Hops is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

14. Top Hops

94 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 164 tips and reviews

Monika M.Monika McMahon: Check the board for new kegs which are tapped and roared regularly. They also have a great selection of cider and gluten free beer in the back!

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

15. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

8.7
2919 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
Beer Garden · Astoria · 247 tips and reviews

Aaron B.Aaron Batchelder: My favorite drinking spot in Queens in the summer. Authentic music. Authentic beer and food. Amazing atmosphere. So much fun.

Alphabet City Beer Co. is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

16. Alphabet City Beer Co.

9.2
96 Avenue C (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Alphabet City · 152 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian McG: Unique rotating draft beer list with comfortable couches & casual atmosphere. Can also buy beers to go

Threes Brewing is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

17. Threes Brewing

9.2
333 Douglass St (at 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Boerum Hill · 184 tips and reviews
61 Local is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

18. 61 Local

61 Bergen St (btwn Smith St & Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 239 tips and reviews

Denise H.Denise H: Local beers, local foods, a cool atmosphere and fabulous employees. Ask the bartender to recommend a beer. You won't be disappointed.

Spuyten Duyvil is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

19. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews

Raphael L.Raphael Langenscheidt: Great backyard, amazing beer selection and knowledgable bar tenders make this a very strong summer spot - for groups and dates.

Covenhoven is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in NYC.

20. Covenhoven

9.5
730 Classon Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Prospect Heights · 80 tips and reviews

Christopher D.Christopher Danella: Beers as far as the eye can see. Tap takeovers are always super fun too.