Ask your bartender about their seasonal brews, which can differ significantly from what they distribute to bars around the rest of NYC.
My favorite pairing is their dark beers with a simple order of beer pretzels and mustard (or cheese). Makes for an especially tasty happy hour snack!
Take the tour of their brewery, and then bring a friend to sit down for tasty meal along with your drinks!
Try Urban Chestnut Urbanator. This maibock-doppelbock hybrid is a delight to see, smell and taste. And the flavor cleanly hides the brew's 8% ABV, with a slight hop bite at the end. (Evan S. Benn)
While the selection frequently changes, Park Avenue Pale Ale is a good introduction to craft beer. And the flank-steak nachos are perfect for sharing. (Evan S. Benn)
Go to Gordon Biersch and try out two beers off their extensive menu, one of them being the seasonal beer.
Heartland has a few locations around NYC, although this is the only one with a working brewery inside. The food here is also quite tasty, and might be a good restaurant to take friends to after work.
The menu at Schlafly is changing constantly, but I'm a big fan of their bar food, and their veggie burgers in particular.
Wash down a buffalo burger or some beef-and-bison meatloaf with a Rye IPA. It's a favorite whenever it's on tap. (Evan S. Benn)
The first US location of a small chain of Irish brewpubs. In addition to pouring their house beers (brewed in Ireland), they boast an excellent American craft beer selection, too.
Go to McSorley's and order Dark or Light beer. Have your friend order the other type. They come in sets of two half-pint glasses, so trade a beer with your friend and try both!
One of my favore micro-brewers in Kentucky, makes its of beer in house. This brewpub also has tasty food to pair with their craft beer.
Some of the best microbrew in America. Too many great ones to list; if you are a first-timer don't miss Copperhead, Oatmeal Stout, and Ad Astra. If in season, Octoberfest, Lemongrass Rye, C4, & Marzen
Great brewpub in historic St. Augustine! Try the Porpoise Point IPA if you like beers with citrusy hops, or else look to see what seasonal beers are on tap. Read more.
