Wow!! Completely blown away. The beer selection, both draft and in cans is incredible. By far…read morethe best selection of beers from incredible breweries that you can't get anywhere else. If you enjoy hazy IPA's this is especially incredible. Taylor the bartender was fantastic and met owner Kim who was so welcoming. This is must visit if you're on a beer trip to NYC or a beer fan in the area. Can't say enough good things. Cheers!

Harlem Hops is an African American owned and operated beer bar offering beer from local breweries…read moreand other breweries where the owner seeks and hunts. This is a place to find rare beer not ordinarily seen elsewhere. This was my first visit and I must have walked past Harlem Hops innumerable times along Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard in Harlem. This time I caught myself walking past on a beautiful Saturday with a five second delay and turned around and walked into Harlem Hops. Initially I thought I'll have a beer and keep it moving. I ordered a canned Hefeweizen, Deep Fried Highlighter Hefeweizen. Yep, that's the name and it was great. It supposed to have a banana note, but that was barely detectable. The clove note was there and it rode the top of this summer Hefeweizen nicely. Given this is one of the canned beers, they may have this anytime. Then I had American Pale Ale on tap, another great choice for a summer day: crisp, refreshing, cloudy light amber in color and unfiltered reminding you of a Hefeweizen. It has a slight citrus fruity flavor to my palate. There are sixteen taps. The taps change with the kegs, the season and what the owner sources from local breweries and beyond. Meanwhile, I'm having good conversations with folks who are regulars and the woman behind the bar, giving great recommendations. I forget the woman's name, but she is great. You can sample whatever they have on tap. She is good at understanding your taste profile and making recs. They also have a limited food menu. There is a backyard patio or garden and one can sit outside in front on the sidewalk. The dark interior is nice and cool on a summer day. The bathroom was clean as well. Four stars!

Friendly, easy place!…read more Not really a fan of their lunch sliders, was still hungry (and I don't even eat that much food at a time, in the first place); not sure if I was food poisoned by this either So obviously, review is only for their beer selection. I'm choosing to ignore the food part.

The owner seems nice, and I genuinely like what this place brings to that corner. But honestly,…read morethis will probably be our last time here. The bartenders often have a weirdly grouchy "bro" energy that makes you feel like you're bothering them just by ordering a drink. Last fall, one guy was even playing music that sounded like a Christian radio station. The lyrics literally had the word "Lord" in them. It felt less like a neighborhood bar on the UWS and more like I'd wandered into a roadside bar somewhere in the Bible Belt. Another bartender always seems completely checked out. It's hard to flag him down, so we end up sitting there with empty drinks until he eventually notices. On our most recent visit it was a beautiful day outside, but we decided to sit inside since we were planning to order a bunch of food and settle in for a while. The basement was musty and dark and all the windows were shut. We politely asked if they could open a window or turn on the AC for a bit just to air it out. The response was a flat "No." That was it. When we asked why, he said if he did that someone else might complain, and then he just walked away. He kind of just waived us away, it was the weirdest interaction. That was the last time we overlooked the attitude. We normally like to hang out and spend $120-$150 here, but at that price we don't want to feel like we're an imposition.

Mess Hall is one of my go-to spots in Harlem! It's hard for me to find a bar where I feel totally…read morecomfortable going solo, but Mess Hall is the exception. Their happy hour can't be beat - drink specials until 8pm! The drinks are strong, the prices are right, and the vibe is always chill but fun. The space has a cool, laid-back feel, and if you go in the summer sit in the front sidewalk seating. Or their cute backyard. The staff are all great and genuinely kind people.

This is another somewhat new spot in Harlem whose vibe I can't quite grasp, mainly because I'm not…read moresure who they're trying to attract. It feels like a coffee shop, bar, café, lounge and pre-party stop all at once. The bar staff were "nightclub friendly", they had party energy that this place doesn't warrant. They'd make fun hosts for a great party. The space itself is confusing in an interesting way. It's cold from the tiles and exposed pipes, yet warm from the wooden walls and historic decorative figures. Maybe the idea is that you show up with your group and shape the experience into whatever you want it to be. Still, I'm of the opinion that it's a shared effort. If I'm coming out and spending my money, I deserve an experience. Let me know who you are, and I can decide if you pass my vibe check. This mystified, vaguely eclectic, "we're different but won't say how" approach makes it harder to give new places a chance. I don't see a long shelf life for this one, but hey, I'm just a customer. Came, saw... ehhh.

Awesome spot for amazing variety of beers. I love cider and they had a whole fridge dedicated to…read morethem. You get to explore many local brewery's and get away from a boring routine. If you like beer this place is amazing offering so many choices at different price points. Very affordable.

First time and I will make a point to be back! The bar tender was kind, knowledgeable and made…read moregreat selections along with having cute hair. The options felt endless and everything is a good price.

This place is great. I've been here quite a few times and the food and service has always been…read moregreat. However, today my chicken sandwich was a bit thin. I told the bartender and the owner came over and asked how she could make it better. She was very sweet about the whole ordeal and suggested another piece of chicken and I accepted. She's also super personable with her regulars. And as I'm typing this she came over and said "I was doing to comp you a beer but you've already paid." So I took her up on a third

We came for a quick lunch and it wasn't busy at all. It's a relatively small beer bar with a big…read moremenu. We shared the fried chicken sandwich and veggie burger. Both were good! A solid spot in the area.

Food was deliciously seasoned, especially if you like a little spice. I thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreplantains and cod fish fritters. Both were fried, but surprisingly not greasy, which was great and didn't leave me feeling guilty for eating them during the same meal. The sautéed greens and jerk mushrooms were to die for. Delicious, and just spicy enough to catch your attention with the first fork full. The decor is beautiful, there's ample seating, and all of the staff are friendly, professional, and accommodating. It's intimate enough to come to on a date, inviting enough to come to dine solo, and spacious enough to accommodate your party of three or more. I'm impressed, satisfied, and hooked. I'll be back soon!

Very busy place with a supercool personality. I loved the decor and music choices. We went on a…read moreSaturday at opening time and by the time we left the restaurant was packed. The service was super helpful and we went for a few of their most popular dishes. Jerk mushrooms and Brussels sprouts: I'm putting them together because I found similar problems in both. First, they came at room temperature and tasted like they were barely reheated... not a good start. Second, both lacked flavor... tastes very plain. Last - just my opinion - I don't think the ingredients in both appetizers worked well together. I didn't enjoy either of them. Codfish fritters: disappointing. A very small serving of fritters that tastes like they had very little cod in them. They were more doughy than fishy. Branzino: although the fish was delicate and cooked perfectly, I wasn't a fan of the butter peri-peri sauce, which I found (again) lacking flavor. Hot honey fried: this was a solid dish, and the batter was sweet, spicy and crunchy as advertised. Overall, after reading the reviews my expectations were high. However, I'm not gonna lie, I was disappointed. Almost everything we ordered had problems, and considering their high price tag ($150 for the above), we were expecting more creativity and surely much higher quality. Sadly, I can't say I'd return, mostly because after having their most popular dishes, I'm not curious to taste other options on their menu.

Where the heck did this spot come from? It felt like it appeared out of thin air. One day it was…read morenot on my radar and the next thing you know my friend brings me there and now I keep dropping by like I live around the corner. I have gone with friends and I have gone solo. It works perfectly either way. This place is like your essential neighborhood dive bar, but with taste. If Tom's Restaurant had a cool, younger cousin who knew everything about beer, it would be this spot. It has that loyal following energy, the kind of place people in the know appreciate long before it becomes famous on a tourist list. They are known for their craft beer and let me tell you, they have a ton of it. I am not even into craft beer like that, but I like to experiment. At the rate I am going, it will take me about a year to get through all the options. Maybe two years if I behave responsibly. The food is great too. I think they have special days with unique menus or events once in a while because the times I went, something interesting was happening. Even on normal days, everything was on point. The fries alone are worth stopping in for. Simple, delicious, and dangerous. And the meals are well portioned, which is rare for a craft beer bar. What I really like is the vibe. You can come alone and mind your business or you can chat with a friendly patron. It does not matter. The spot builds community without trying too hard. In good weather they have a bit of seating out front. Do not let the neighborhood scare you off. The staff is excellent and the atmosphere is homey and comfortable. I am giving these folks a solid five. They deserve it. I need to drop by again soon for some comfort food and a drink. Cheers.

oh craft! is truly a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Great rotating beer selection, food options,…read moreand they just added a good selection of wine. The new owner is a really great and humble guy, and the place itself feels very homey.

Winnie Said has been a great addition to the neighborhood. The space is large but cozy. The staff…read moreare all nice. Food and drinks are great and creative! The Bivvy drink an S'mores martini are my favorites. They have vegetarian options which is a bonus! I get the vegan smash burger all the time. The back room is super cozy and great for events. Bathrooms are always clean and cute with their decor inside

I came here for a drink and dinner on St. Patrick's Day. I have come here before and I must say…read moreevery time, I come it has gotten better. First it is always good an experience but the more I order, the more it gets better. This day I had a drink and shared a steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was amazing and I still think about it. The bread was a good texture, the steak was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was amazing and so was the sauce. This was one amazing sandwich and I look forward to going back and ordering it again.

A nice bar to stop by if you need a good drink. One of those places where it seems everyone knows…read moreeveryone so get ready for the chance of everyone looking at you as you walk in if you aren't from around here. I came here recently with my uncle who lives down the street and my sister. He immediately knew half the place as well as all the staff. The place was very nicely lit with some cool things hanging on the walls. They also have some cool shirts that they sell but I didn't buy any because I didn't need more clothes. The drink prices are pretty reasonable and I decided to get a Tito's mule for $12 bucks. The drink was pretty strong and had a nice crisp ginger flavor without it being overpowering like other places that I have had them. The staff was very laid back and didn't offer much but I liked it like that because it helped me feel like I didn't need to make small talk while I was there enjoying my drink!

My friend and I came here on a Tuesday evening for drinks. We both got one of the draft beers,…read morewhich was very good. It seems like a great local dive! We didn't play, but there was shuffleboard and an array of board games.

Everything good food was good mamosas were great atmosphere nice music good service excellentread more

The ambiance and music were great for Sunday brunch. My girlfriend got chicken and waffles and I…read moreordered shrimp and grits and both were good. We also had mimosas. The service was quick.