1. City Swiggers
9.3
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 56 tips and reviews
Sarah Tallerson: One of the best- if not THE best place to find your favorite craft beer, or to find the beer you never knew you needed in your life. On top of that- awesome staff.
Brew York: Rejoice! Upper East Siders can fill their growlers here, peruse the impressive craft beer bottle selection, and saddle up for a pint or two of local beers like Bronx Pale Ale and Ithaca Flower Power.
Judith O.: Excellent selection and excellent service. Great prices for the UES; get your Allagash and ask for a recommendation up front.
2. Bar Centrale
8.2
324 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews
Jonas Samsioe: Don't miss this place - only low key 'secret' descent bar in Times Square area!!!
The New Yorker: “Bar Centrale is almost ostentatious in its understatement. The black-and-white photographs on the walls are of Joe’s friends, & musicians he likes. Until recently, there wasn’t even a cocktail list.” Read more.
Bravo: Professional Broadway's house speakeasy. - Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
3. The Pony Bar
8.5
1444 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 129 tips and reviews
Matt Leva: Best beer menu in the city. Today I'm drinking Other Half, Grimm, and Hill Farmstead to name a few....
Time Out New York: Twenty taps dispense craft brews (Barrier, Empire) at this 50-seat beer bar, which is decorated with a white-pine-topped tables, exposed brick and lamps made from growlers. Read more.
Brew York: The Pony heads east! $5 beers, 20 rotating craft brews on tap, 2 casks, and great food... everything you came to expect at their Hell's Kitchen location. When they ring the bell, yell "NEW BEER!"
Josh Hickman: Burgers-daring and original, rotating beer selection-nothing to sneeze at and bartenders-friendliest you'll find in the city. Have one of the ever changing IPAs and the chicken sandwich with Brie!
Kristen Favorito: The pretzel....don't question it...just do it!
Lauren Ianuzi: if you're looking to avoid the sometimes crowed bar when stopping in for a bite to eat, ask to be seated in the back dining room. the mac and cheese pie is SO good, just prepare to have leftovers.
6. Uva
8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews
Veronique V: One of my uptown favorites. Huge fan of the goat cheese & black pepper bruschetta, as well as the veal ragout farfalle. Wine is also incredibly well-priced. Sit in their back garden, if you can.
New York Habitat: We're obsessed with their sheep's ricotta cheese and black truffle honey bruchetta. Don't think, just get it. Pair it with the gnocchi di ricotta and a wine by the glass for a perfect experience.
Nick Z.: Romantic and inexpensive wine bar and restaurant for people who are madly in love. Read more.
7. Amsterdam Ale House
7.6
340 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 117 tips and reviews
Mischa: Great selection of rotating drafts and fair price for a nicer beer than a Stella. Depending on your budget, the special bottles can be a good idea or just a great turndown if you're not a big beer fan
Akshay Patil: Surprisingly good selection of local seasonal brews. Order up a $6 glass of something 10%+ abv and feel just a bit smug about finding this place.
Sabina B.: SOLID beer selection. Skip the apps and go straight for the entrees. Lamb burger + Czechvar Lager FTW.
8. Fanelli Café
7.8
94 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 163 tips and reviews
James Hogerty: Laid back, down to earth, semi-intimate. Awesome spot to grab lunch at a cool spot while avoiding the crowd.
Katherin Son: Cute little spot w/ satisfying food...not terrible, but not amazing either. Our waitress was pleasantly spunky and down-to-earth!
Jeff Stevens: Go to Fanelli's and buy CHEAP delicious soup!
9. Peculier Pub
7.3
145 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 112 tips and reviews
Tere Rafael: wings are amazing here! and i can't leave out the 300+ beers that they have!
Mashable: This dive bar in the West Village has a young crowd, an amazing jukebox, and great selection of beers and mixed drinks. - Brett Petersel
Ray Lin: It may be a little peculiar seeing this kind of dive pub in the West Village amongst all the fratty bars, but it's a diamond in the rough because of the fabulous global beer selection.