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Sometimes after a long day there's nothing we crave more than an ice cold beer. We've rounded up the best of the best in the city in terms of beer selection. Can you check them all off your list?
The Corcoran Group: This beautiful bar serves up hard to find American craft beer – they pour sample-sized servings for $5 each, so you can try them all. The food is solidly good too.
The Corcoran Group: Great warm bar that welcomes you and your pooch. Check out the amazing patio in the back while you enjoy one of 20 craft beers. Check out the daily Happy Hour.
The Corcoran Group: The ultimate place to stop by for a brew. The beer selection is pretty extensive, which makes deciding on just one to wash down the tasty food pretty challenging.
359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: If you like Belgian Beer, then this is your spot. Grab a pint and head out to their outdoor garden. Also serve cheese & meat plates. Great place to just chill.
113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: The beer list is quite intimidating (it as long as some wine lists) but the friendly bartender will help you out. The Car Bombs are a must and the pig’s head intrigues us. Next time.
145 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 112 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great beer selection with over 350 options for bottled beer and 27 draughts. Be sure to bring lots of cash since they don't take credit cards.
11 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 323 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: One of our favorite after-work spots to grab a beer, although it gets very crowded. The bartenders are very knowledgable, so defer to them if you don't know what to order from the extensive list!
The Corcoran Group: A great place to grab a beer and sit outdoors when it's nice out. Try to snag a seat in the old gondola they have in the back for a unique drinking experience!
14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: You'll find a pretty incredible selection of craft beers here, with over 35 on tap and more than 100 different bottles. If you have a tough time making up your mind, order a beer flight.
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 195 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: If this place was George Washington's favorite, then it's ok in our book! While it's known for its whiskey selection, the extensive beer list is not to be ignored. We usually go for the beer flights.
7 Rivington St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 192 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Grab a seat out back in the garden and enjoy good company and a liter of Radeberger Pilsner with a Bavarian Bretzeln or a Frikadelle mit Pommes Frites.
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 158 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Just opened amazing and authentic German bierhaus. Try the Bierhaus Pretzel (Large) with hot mustard, the Weisswurst and a Hofbrau.
988 Manhattan Ave (btwn India St & Huron St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 101 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Monday feature $5 mac & cheese and Tuesdays have 25 cent wings all night long. Cure your hangover with $15 brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Awesome happy hour!
The Corcoran Group: Happy Hour all night long on Wednesdays. Play a game of darts, have a cold beer all while your dog socializes with the other patrons.
41 E 7th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Cooper Sq), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 123 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Be sure to obey the one cardinal rule - no talking loudly, or else you'll get a big "SHHHH" from the bartender! The beer list is excellent, so it's a great place to (quietly) catch up with a friend.
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: One of our favorite Midtown afterwork spots. We definitely recommend ordering the delicious Banana Bread Beer - but if that isn't your style, go for the sampler and try a few!