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When you're craving a craft beer and a hot pretzel in an awesome setting, look no further. We've rounded up the best spots in the city to grab a liter of beer and kick back with friends.
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.
The Corcoran Group: Grab a beer here during the week to escape the crowds! Definitely come here for the great beer selection, but stay for the pretzels and spatzle.
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.
The Corcoran Group: Plan in advance to come here with a big group so you can make a reservation - otherwise, you may be stuck with a very long wait to get up. Great selection of wine and beer!
German Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 107 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Grab a table out back get a Humpen of Hefeweizen or the Boot (if you’re really thirsty) and order the Two Wurst with German Potato Salad. Heaven.
The Corcoran Group: Awesomely cheap brunch! Try the Grilled Wurst followed by a Brezel with Nutella. The selection of German Beers is out-of-this-world.
222 W Houston St (btwn Varick & Bedford St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · West Village · 228 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: One of our favorite new places to grab a beer with friends and watch sports on the giant projectors. Liters of beer are only around $15, which is a pretty great deal if you ask us.
Beer Garden · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: This season spot is THE place to enjoy beers and burgers, some sand, a ping pong and if you're lucky, music from the hippest new band.
The Corcoran Group: Come here to get your Football (the European kind) fix. Awesome beer hall atmosphere inside and out. They also serve food! Cash only.
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.
38 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 149 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: From the folks behind Houston Hall, this more intimate beer garden in the beer cellar has great soft pretzels. This place hasn't gotten too hyped up yet, so check it out before the crowds form.
The Corcoran Group: This actual "hidden" gem in Greenpoint has an excellent selection of craft beers. Beers are served in wine glasses, so you'll feel extra classy drinking them.
Beer Garden · Greenwood Heights · 152 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: If you plan to drink and get your bocce game on during the day, note that kids are welcome during those hours. We like to come here at night to enjoy the huge outdoor area and awesome beer selection.