8 of the best New York Craft Beer Bars

If you’re anything like us here at The Coolector, you’ll definitely find yourself gravitating towards craft beer bars whenever you’re in a new city and, if you’ve plans afoot to visit the Big Apple any time soon, you’re definitely going to want to check out our pick of 8 of the best New York craft beer bars below:


As Is

Located on 10th Street, As Is is one of New York’s coolest craft beer bars and has a stellar line up of craft beers to enjoy.

The Greats of Craft

It is The Greats of Craft’s mission to create a warm and welcoming space to appreciate good drinks and better company. With their rotating selection of craft beer, wines, spirits, and coffee sourced from passionate artisans, they have something for everyone.

Harlem Hops

The guys at Harlem Hops offer beers that are made by local, small batch, family owned and small businesses and in some great cases, by people of colour. Their mission is to invest in the community, to offer great beers, expand access and enjoy good times together, their way. 

Blind Tiger

Located on Bleeker Street, there are some seriously awesome craft beers on tap at Blind Tiger and we’ll definitely be heading there next time we’re in NYC.

Craft + Carry

Craft+Carry aim to bring you the best local, hyperlocal and independent craft beers. They work with dozens of small distributors and independent breweries in New York and around the country/world to find the latest, greatest tasting beers – and to serve them to you the way they’re meant to be served.

Hellcat Annie’s Tap Room

Found in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen in what was once the headquarters of the infamous “Westies” gang, this great bar is welcoming to locals and visitors alike. Avoid the hassle of Times Square and come meet the people. Their extensive tap list is made of local craft, seasonally rotating beers and classic bar standards for the session drinker. Make Annie’s your New York local.

Randolph Beer

With three locations across New York and awesome beers and good times at them all, you’re going to want to visit them all before departing Manhattan.

Earl’s Beer & Cheese

There’s no more iconic a duo than beer and cheese which makes Earl’s Beer & Cheese a must visit the next time you’re in New York.


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