The Best Beer Bars in New York
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The best beer bars in New York, according to the experts: The New York Times, Eater, and The Infatuation have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Bar Chimera comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Rank 1. Bar Chimera
Tavern
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 1 star · Restaurant Review
- Eater Eater: The Best New Cocktail Bars in New York City
- The New York Times 2026 · 1 star · Restaurant Review
- Eater The Best New Cocktail Bars in New York City
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Rank 2. Brouwerij Lane
Beer Bar
The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bars In Greenpoint
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Rank 3. On the Rocks
Beer Bar
A whiskey bar on 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, small and sleek and stocked with over 200 bottles, ranging from everyday pours to Pappy Van Winkle at the kind of price that makes you sit up straight. There's no cocktail menu, but the staff know their classics, and the regulars mostly want a single-malt Scotch or an Old-Fashioned anyway. The beer list is longer than you'd expect for a place so clearly devoted to whiskey.
The awards
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide: 3 stars · Difford's Guide