Brew York: This bottle shop and beer bar is open till 2am on weekends. Grab a craft beer at a nice price, then gather with your friends at the communal table, or cozy up by the couches in the back.
Home Sweet Beer: With 16 craft beers on tap and hundreds in bottles (just to take away), this pleasant place provides you also a wide variety of cheeses. Fill your glass, order a cheese plate and enjoy!
Stacy Lynn: quite a number of craft beers on tap along with notations of each including ANV, style and date tapped...large variety of bottle for take-home consumption!
Michael Scaduto: Great new place. Fantastic local beer and wine collection. Wonderful oysters. Can't wait for the full dinner menu.
Cesar: Delicious local beers and a great selection of east and west coast oysters. Honestly, can't go wrong here.
Courtney W: Amazingly fresh, delicious seafood paired with craft beer. The staff was friendly and attentive, and every minute here was a delight. We will be back!
3. The Roost
8.7
222 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 106 tips and reviews
Eric Tash: Love the speakeasy feel and the extensive craft beer selection on tap.
John Coats VI: Make sure to check out the beer menu; 16 taps and most are really good, local beers
Robert Gillings: Great friendly people, excellent coffee and great selection of craft brews.
Sean Murph: The main focus is excellent craft beer, bur also ask about their infused house liquids.
MurphGuide.com: The main focus here is excellent craft beer, but also ask about their house-infused liquors. And try the Scotch eggs.
Untappd: 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.
8. Standings
7.3
43 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Sports Bar · East Village · 60 tips and reviews
Chris OLeary: Free pizza every Friday at 8pm and more microbrew nights with free food than you can shake a stick at.
Alexis Anderson: Gary (the owner) knows his microbrews, and the tap selection is always rotating. Ask for the takeout menus to order delivery if you miss Friday night's free pizza.
Brew York: Free pizza Fridays at 8pm, ten rotating taps, plus Guinness and Bud Light for less particular beer drinkers. Check the signs around the bar for special events with great microbrews and free food.
9. Whole Foods Market
8.4
95 East Houston St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 309 tips and reviews
Gabe A: The beer shop has a huge selection of craft beer and some home brewing supplies. Seriously, who buys PBR when some of the best beer in the world is right next to it?
Raj S.: They have a great beer mart. Lots of craft beers and hard to find items you won't see anywhere else.
Ellie: One of the more spacious WF in New York City, it features all the usual goodies plus the highlights of an extensive pickle and craft beer section
10. Westside Market
8.5
84 3rd Ave (at 12th St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 37 tips and reviews
Valerie: Beer selection is small but awesome - lots of great and local craft beers
Kayleigh Harrington: You can always rely on Westside Market for an impressive craft beer and ice cream selection. 👍
Cole Kennedy: Incredible selection of craft beer, and also everything else. That said, it makes Whole Foods feel like a bargain.
11. Maiden Lane
8.4
162 Avenue B (at 10th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 47 tips and reviews
ben m: Good music. Great craft beers available. Have some cheeses, cured meats and pickled seafood. Be adventurous.
Garrison Price: If you don't know about the delicacy of fine imported canned seafood, go here and get educated. Sit outside on a warm afternoon. Great wines by the glass and craft brews. Also good house made snacks.
Tom Lee: Great date place. Great selection on wines and beers. Music is awesome. Tuesday night rocks. Refreshing small bites food menu.
12. The Immigrant
8.6
341 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 118 tips and reviews
Chloe Hill: Romantic yet chill hangout for wines, craft brews, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie plates.
Amber: Good craft beer selection, but limited wine selection.
Eli Showalter: An East Village gem. During weekends it's super chill, with always a friendly bartender and good rotating beer list to enjoy.
13. Augurs Well
7.7
115 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 30 tips and reviews
Julia Lord Nickle: Great craft beer selection!
K: Knowledgable & friendly staff. Extensive selection of craft beers, including local NY beers. Quiet & relaxing atmosphere, with people watching down St. Marks.
Alex Robertson: Awesome beer list for their 11th anniversary. Also thought it was nice inside and the food is quite good (oxtail tacos)
14. Dual Specialty
8.5
91 1st Ave (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 32 tips and reviews
Shawn Chippendale: Amazing spices, dry goods, & craft beers
Ranu Rajkarnikar: I love this place. Great for bulk ingredients (rice, quinoa, flour, etc) at low prices. Also, an incredible selection of international spices and cooking ingredients, especially for Asian cuisines.
Serious Eats: This small shop near Curry Row is packed with dried spices and grains, fresh herbs, and plenty of beer. A neighborhood destination for Indian and south Asian pantry goods.
15. Bobwhite Counter
8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews
Erik Cintron: This is was a surprise spot I assumed it was a hipster spot. It was classy & the ambiance had a combo of both. The food was great and prices were good Small spot. Has a Good happy hour & craft beer
Adrien: hey don't take reservations, if it is busy just put your name and get a beer a fresh craft beer on tap at Alphabet City Beer Co next door ;)
Chris Costello: Best fried okra I've had since I moved out of Texas. The tenderest fried chicken I've had in NYC, too. It might just fall off the bone.