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Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition
The Ginger Man is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

1. The Ginger Man

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

UntappdUntappd: Right across the street from Rattle N Hum is another great bar with tons of taps of the best stuff on earth. You can even bring your Growler and fill it up!

The Pony Bar is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

2. The Pony Bar

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

UntappdUntappd: If you venture out the West side of the island, you have to check this beauty out. Helpful staff and rotating cask and tap lines. However, you might want to get there early to get a seat!

The Blind Tiger is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

3. The Blind Tiger

8.7
281 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · West Village · 353 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: In heart of the West Village is a fantastic beer bar that will sure to make you a regular.

Barcade is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

4. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Great Craft Beer + Vintage Arcade Games = Win!

Alewife Taproom is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

5. Alewife Taproom

8.7
4111 39th street, Sunnyside, NY
Gastropub · 121 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Nice location right off the 7 train, has 2 floors and and out door patio. Nice vibe and a fantastic beer list.

6. Jimmy's No. 43

43 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 135 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Walk down the stairs to tiny beer emporium with vintage feel and great beer list. Try the burger - you won't regret it!

Burp Castle is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

7. Burp Castle

7.8
41 E 7th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Cooper Sq), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 123 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Right next to Jimmy's No. 43 this interested place as one rule: When it get's dark - you must be quite. You even get "Shh"ed!

Spuyten Duyvil is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

8. Spuyten Duyvil

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

UntappdUntappd: A true beer garden in Brooklyn! This bar serves many favorites from across the pond!

Brooklyn Bowl is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

9. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Don't let the name fool you, this place has great beers, music and of course bowling. Try the Brooklyn Pale Ale!

The Pony Bar is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

10. The Pony Bar

8.6
1444 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews
d.b.a. Brooklyn is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

11. d.b.a. Brooklyn

113 N 7th St (btwn Berry & Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 69 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: On your way to Brooklyn Brewery check out this outdoor drinking delight! Always a good choice on hot summer day.

Brooklyn Brewery is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

12. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: One our favorite places to hang out on a weekend. Bring in food and enjoy beer right from the source. They take Beer Tokens!

Rattle N Hum is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

13. Rattle N Hum

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

UntappdUntappd: The best selection, the best staff and the best environment! If you are into beer - you need to check this place out!

Taproom No. 307 is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

14. Taproom No. 307

307 3rd Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Bar · Rose Hill · 160 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Tons of TVs and a rotating tap list of 40 drafts! Get selection for everyone. Get there early on game day, otherwise you'll be standing!

The Stag's Head is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

15. The Stag's Head

7.7
252 E 51st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Great craft beer on the UES. Great draft/bottle list and a outdoor area for the summer time! Food selection is also a winner!

16. Standings

7.3
43 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Sports Bar · East Village · 60 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Want to watch the game with a craft beer? Plenty of TVs and a great atmosphere - but there their early for a seat!

Radegast Hall & Biergarten is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

17. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 481 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: This is a true beer garden in NYC! Enjoy live music on the weekends, great German craft beer and authentic food. Try the Pretzels!

The Gutter is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

18. The Gutter

8.4
200 N 14th St (btwn Wythe and Berry), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 140 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Awesome bowling with great craft beer! $7 per hour, per person - which is a good deal. Get there early, because there are only around 8 lanes!

Spitzer's Corner is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

19. Spitzer's Corner

101 Rivington St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Very modern beer bar, with a great tap and bottle list. We haven't had the food yet - but it looks delicious! They have tons of choices besides beer, if that's your thing.

Berry Park is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

20. Berry Park

8.2
4 Berry St (at N 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Love European Soccer and Craft Beer? This bar has the best of the both worlds. In the summer time, it has an open roof deck with views of Manhattan!

Beer Authority is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

21. Beer Authority

7.8
300 W 40th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 169 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Located right near Port Authority - this two floor bar has a little something for everyone. It get's pretty loud and crowded after work, so get their early. Also has a roof deck in the summer time!

Third Avenue Ale House is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

22. Third Avenue Ale House

7.9
1644 3rd Ave (@ E 92nd St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 52 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: New place on the upper east side - tons of great local beer along with solid food. Try the nachos!

Tørst is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

23. Tørst

9.1
615 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Greenpoint · 256 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Amazing new bar in the Greenpoint area. Tons of European brews to try, most of them you've probably never heard of! If you are looking for something different, try this place!

The Double Windsor is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

24. The Double Windsor

9.0
210 Prospect Park W (at 16th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 161 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Amazing little bar down on the corner of Prospect Park. They have food and a great selection. Cash only!

The New York Beer Company is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

25. The New York Beer Company

321 W 44th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 100 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: A one of it's kinda place in the heart of mid-town, where they have a live stock ticker for beer! Price of beer changes based on the consumption! Check it out!

Draught 55 is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

26. Draught 55

8.5
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Located on 55th and 2nd, this small little bar has tons of taps and great food. There is a special private area in the back with lounge chairs and TVs. Great selection!

Cooper's Craft and Kitchen is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

27. Cooper's Craft and Kitchen

8.1
87 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 149 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Great little bar on 5th in the East Village. Great selection of craft beer on their chalkboard, plus lots of room to enjoy a pint. Food menu has all your pub favorites.

Houston Hall is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

28. Houston Hall

7.6
222 W Houston St (btwn Varick & Bedford St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · West Village · 228 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: This is an amazing place to hang with group friends due to the large space throughout the old-style building. The beer are all made especially for Houston Hall!

d.b.a. is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

29. d.b.a.

8.0
41 1st Ave (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 215 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Amazing bar in the East Village. Great tap list and an outdoor enclosed area to enjoy your pint in the warmer months!

The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

30. The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

9.0
311 E 60th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 188 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Fantastic new beer bar on UES! Check out the mixology station and year around patio. Always a great selection as this is a sister bar of Alewife NYC.

One Mile House is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

31. One Mile House

10 Delancey St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St.), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Right in the heart of the LES, sits this awesome bar with amazing draft lists and good food selection. It has two bars different bars on either side for your seating pleasure!

Fools Gold NYC is one of Top Craft Beer Bars: NYC Edition.

32. Fools Gold NYC

8.7
145 E Houston St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Beer Bar · Lower East Side · 119 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Sister bar of The Jeffrey, this place packs tons of draft lines of Beer, Cider and Wine to meet your needs. Plus it has an awesome food menu as well!