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Created by Brew York Updated On: October 23, 2013
It's hard for us to choose ten, but whether you're visiting from out of town, or looking to create an epic bar crawl, here are some of our favorite craft beer bars in the city, in alphabetical order.
Brew York: It might look far away on a map, but this LIC bar is just one subway stop from Grand Central. And it's worth the trip for one of the best rotating lists of American and imported drafts in the city.
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews
Brew York: Check out their incredibly selection of local and American craft beer, but watch the ABV - too many big beers will seriously reduce your ability to play the first round of Q-Bert or Marble Madness.
Brew York: Nearly every Wednesday, this bar opens its taps to a single brewery with an epic list of mainstream and rare beers. Don't miss the food, either - especially the grilled cheese and tomato soup!
Brew York: A craft beer bar with a relaxed vibe, dim lighting, and tasty food. Can't decide on one beer? Go for their "Quadrinkles," a flight of four 4 oz. pours of your choice.
125 Bedford Ave (btwn N 10th & N 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Williamsburg · 83 tips and reviews
Brew York: Where we first discovered craft beer in New York City. Reasonably-priced, well-curated craft beer and tasty food in an unpretentious atmosphere.
Brew York: A fantastic, constantly-rotating beer selection that runs 20 taps deep. Two casks, too. Keep track of your beer choices to become a member of the "Pony All-American" club. 100 beers gets you a shirt!
102 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 157 tips and reviews
Brew York: While the bar itself is narrow and dim, the beer list here is broad and enlightened, with lauded imports, local favorites, and American rarities all on tap, and a staff who knows their beer.
14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews
Brew York: In its short history, this bar has hosted more visiting brewers than you can count. Rarities, weekly special events, and a huge cask and bottle list make this one of the most lauded beer bars in NYC.
359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews
Brew York: The tap selection is small, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality. The beers here are hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind imports and American craft brews. Plus, there's a great backyard!
Brew York: From the man behind Evil Twin Brewing, this temple to beer in Greenpoint soared RateBeer.com's rankings to become among the world's top beer bars within weeks of opening.