Need beer/bar/brewpub,brewies recomendation

[jvcjbl]

I am getting flown care of SWMBO's boss to do her hometheater install this friday. We are staying around 17th street in New York City. I have never been to NY let alone this address. I am looking for "must drinks" while I'm there. I did a random search and Heartland Brewery is .4 miles away. If anyone can give me some suggestions on what beers to try (that I can't get in TX) and places to visit. Thanks in advance!!

 

[Willum]

Here are a few I like to visit:

DBA - 41 First Avenue - http://drinkgoodstuff.com/

Blind Tiger 281 Bleecker St - http://www.blindtigeralehouse.com/

 

[Refly]

I tried the Gingerman a few weeks ago and really liked it. Huge selection on tap. It's on 36th street but worth the trip.

http://www.gingerman-ny.com/

 

[Willum]

I tried the Gingerman a few weeks ago and really liked it. Huge selection on tap. It's on 36th street but worth the trip.

http://www.gingerman-ny.com/

Yeah that place is cool too. There are also a few cool places in Brooklyn like Barcade and the Brooklyn Brewery.

 

[jfowler1]

Blind Tiger and Gingerman always get great reviews.

My main advice is to drink local - keep an eye out for anything on tap from this short sample:

Six Point
Ommegang
Brooklyn Brewery
Southern Tier
Blue Point
Captain Lawrence

Heartland is a brew pub chain with a few locations spread around the city. It is worth a try because it is so close to you, but it won't blow you away.

And a couple more tips - don't touch the hand rails when you walk down the stairs to the subway, and like Buddy the Elf says, "The yellow one's don't stop".

Have fun,
Joe

 

[jvcjbl]

Looks like Blind Tiger and Gingerman are both ~1.5 miles. Either a long walk or cab. Can anyone give me an idea of what taxi fair would be like for a 1.5 mile trip? How about a subway trip to brooklyn brewery? Looks to be 4.5 miles from the house.

 

[jvcjbl]

Walked here. Currently out of the heat enjoying a Speakeasy Double Daddy IPA.

 

[sjjn]

Head over to Good Beer on 9th btwn 1ST and A, dba as domeone mentioned Then take a cab to Pony Bar on 10th ave around 44th, great beer, all pours are $5.

 

[NorthBay]

New York City Subway and Bus Fares
New York City subway and bus fares are $2.25 per trip (single trip tickets are $2.50).

 

[thegerm]

Looks like Blind Tiger and Gingerman are both ~1.5 miles. Either a long walk or cab. Can anyone give me an idea of what taxi fair would be like for a 1.5 mile trip? How about a subway trip to brooklyn brewery? Looks to be 4.5 miles from the house.

you've got a gingerman in houston, already.

 

[Airborneguy]

Not sure how many days you are staying, but Brooklyn Brewery might not be worth going to if you're looking to drink. I think they only open it for hanging out on Sat. You can do the tour though. http://www.radegasthall.com/ is close to BB though and worth going to if you are in the area.

 

[jvcjbl]

We are home now. It was a super short trip. I found a really cool bar close to the house called Still Bar & Grill. They had goose island ipa so I was a happy camper finally getting to try that. Basically only ended up going to Blind Tiger and that was it.

 

[jvcjbl]

you've got a gingerman in houston, already.

Is it a "chain"? I was there tonight for a Saint Arnold's release party. Good stuff.