The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

8.9
311 E 60th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 188 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Patrick Donagher has done it again. 30 rotating tap lines at two bars, growler fills, well-executed food, and a big backyard. Grab an NY brew ($5 from 11-7) and marvel at the bad-ass draft system.

Jessica E.Jessica Elias: Awesome new beer spot on the UES with great selections on tap. However, a little pricey.

Alex M.Alex Metzler: They have a backyard. But it closes on the early side. If you, and they have Third Rail Beer's Field 2 on tap, grab that... Delicious.

The Pony Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. The Pony Bar

8.5
1444 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 129 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew 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!"

Tracey C.Tracey Churray: Hands down the go to for craft beer lovers on the UES. It's least crowded on snowy weekend afternoons. Happy hour is $5 drafts.

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great beers on tap, spacious and friendly staff. Chill spot for weeknight or Sunday beers.

City Swiggers is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. City Swiggers

9.3
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 56 tips and reviews

Sam F.Sam Feder: Every beer I've ever heard of and more. Always something special on tap.

Tracey C.Tracey Churray: Unexpected great spot to grab a drink or two. Check their website for the draft list. Free wifi, and plenty of places to sit and sample before you buy.

Calvyn d.Calvyn du Toit: Huge selection of American craft, not-so-crafty, and international beers. Also there's always excellent selection on tap.

Bondurants is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Bondurants

9.0
303 E 85th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 113 tips and reviews

Tracey C.Tracey Churray: Wonderful addition the the area. 27 craft beers on tap and an extensive bourbon list. Check the chalk board for a special $5 draft.

Bo B.Bo Beyer-Johnson: Best beer and whiskey bar on the UES. Great bar bartenders who will let you sample everything on tap before actually picking your beer. Have TVs behind the chalk boards if you want to watch the game

Doug P.Doug Petkanics: Craft beer menu always has something new on tap.

Jones Wood Foundry is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Jones Wood Foundry

8.4
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews

KeyanaKeyana: Try the fullers organic honey dew beer on tap! Light and refreshing

Charles M.Charles Miller: Delicious eggs florentine. No liquor (so no bloodies), but solid draft selection and great service.

ZacharyZachary: Steak and kidney pie and fish/chips should be your go to dishes here. Great ciders on tap on my last visit in Oct.

The Penrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. The Penrose

8.4
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael L: Great bartenders. Nice cocktail list and nice selection of draft beers. Not a fan of the glasses they use for wine

Abbie W.Abbie W: TT: Soda spikes are the daily draw, from 4 to 7 p.m., at this UES staple: Your choice of sprit plus root beer, tonic, grapefruit soda or ginger beer, all house-made, for $7. Draught beers $5, wines $6

James V.James Villa: Always have good beers on tap. Try their juicy burger! Good from the bun to the tender tasty core of the meat. Crispy fries also

Five Mile Stone is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Five Mile Stone

7.6
1640 2nd Ave (85th Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 96 tips and reviews

Bo B.Bo Beyer-Johnson: Burgers are good and solid, though not entirely unique draft selection

Anthony E.Anthony Evans: Plenty of draught beers and great brunch!

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Always have a trendy and great draft beer selection! Now serves some food menu until 3am. Was very impressed by their house bbq wings... Delicious.

Caledonia Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Caledonia Bar

8.7
1609 2nd Ave (btwn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

Beka C.Beka C: Try the Innis & Gunn Scotch Cask on draft- my new favorite, and tough to find anywhere else

Aneesh S.Aneesh Sehmbi: Fantastic whisky selection and Sixpoint on tap - what's not to love?!

✰ David M.✰ David Mathison ✰: One of the best selections around. If you are overwhelmed from all the options (and you might be), ask the bartenders for recommendations - they are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful,

Third Avenue Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Third Avenue Ale House

7.7
1644 3rd Ave (@ E 92nd St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 52 tips and reviews

KIRK S.KIRK STRUBLE: Come in Saturday February 23rd and welcome Peekskill Brewery and brewmaster Jeff "Chief" O'Neil! 8 draft lines of acclaimed Peekskill beer including Eastern Standard IPA, Hop Common & Simple Sour!

Greg A.Greg Avola: Amazing bar on the UES that has all your favorites. Food looks amazing and draft list will never disappoint.

Amy G.Amy Grosheider: Love the stuffed hot pretzel and great list of beers on tap!

Ryan's Daughter is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Ryan's Daughter

8.3
350 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 66 tips and reviews

NY WaterwayNY Waterway: The ultimate neighborhood bar, complete with bar games, great beers both on tap and in bottle, and friendly atmosphere with wonderful staff. Food is not served, so eat beforehand or enjoy free chips.

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Decent house ales and draft list, cool space to hang out upstairs.

Krishna R.Krishna Ram: Free potato chips, great bartenders, best of the UES crowd!

The Supply House is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. The Supply House

7.8
1647 2nd Ave (85th Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 66 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Castellan: Founders Breakfast Stout on tap. Enough said.

Paige C.Paige C: Friday night had a great scene for the UES. A fun place to grab a beer on tap and just hang with friends. Totally casual.

Bo B.Bo Beyer-Johnson: Baja fish tacos, good draft beer list, all the burgers

Merrion Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Merrion Square

7.1
1840 2nd Ave (at 95th St), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 65 tips and reviews

Phil V.Phil Vicario: Nice local bar, great beers on tap, and a friendly staff

BekahBekah: They offer a free burger (minus all toppings) with any draft beer (except Yuengling). The burger is eh but still a good deal.

Kareem L.Kareem Lake: Super pub with great tap selection! Buy a pitcher of beer, get a free order of wings! Yeah, yeah!

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.5
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

Frank Z.Frank Zupa: Speckanzie Pork Shank. And only the best on tap.

Megan C.Megan Cunningham: Amazing on tap selection. Live it up!

Alicia R.Alicia Raymond: Get the sauerbraten! Falling off the bone.

Birch Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Birch Coffee

8.9
134 1/2 E 62nd St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 113 tips and reviews

Roger S.Roger Schonfeld: Iced coffee is on draught all summer. Fantastic espresso drinks. Good filter brew. Balthazar pastries. Limited lovely seating. Friendly staff.

Glenn G.Glenn Gentzke: Cold brew on draught is excellent here!

Lauren N.Lauren Nathaniel: Iced coffee is on draught all summer. Fantastic

B. Cafe - East is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. B. Cafe - East

8.4
240 E 75th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: This place is all around awesome. Laksa mussels and beef stew were incredible. Great Belgian brews on draught.

NarainNarain: Extensive menu of Belgian beers and ales, both on tap and by the bottle.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Belgian restaurant with an extensive menu of Belgian Beer. End your meal with, or make your meal of, the Belgian Waffle with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce.