After passing by countless times, I finally decided to stop in--and I'm so glad I did! The beer selection is absolutely incredible; if they don't have it, it probably doesn't exist! You can order from their fantastic draft list or grab something unique from the coolers to be served on-site. Pair your beer with their delicious grilled cheese (tons of flavor options) or other beer snacks. Highly recommended! read more

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They're on Untappd. 18 rapidly rotating taps of local and regional craft beers. Pours run around $10-13, which is decent. We've stopped by from around Grand Central Terminal for a quick pint (or more likely small pours of niche high-end NE IPAs) on many occasions now. The bartenders are knowledgeable. A kitchen serves sandwiches and bar snacks too, but we've never tried. Also a fridge wall stocked with an enormous curated variety of cans and bottles. Literal hundreds. read more

Of all the beer bars I stopped in during my NYC trip this is probably my favorite. It's a nice bright space with both fantastic. beer and some proper bar food to pad those Messorem mega stouts. The bartender was really friendly and even gave me a decent sized tasting pour. I went around lunch and it seems like there are a lot of regulars who pop in for a beer and a bite before heading home or during their breaks. The venue uses Untappd.com so you can track what beers they have and when they add new ones. I definitely recommend stopping in if you get the chance. read more

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Great selection of craft beer and great food. Really friendly service, and cool vibe. read more

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The first beer bar I stopped at in New York City was City Beer. Mostly because I was looking for a place that had Messorem on draft and had beer to go. City Beer checked both of those boxes. And with a "short" walk (ok, might have been more like 30 minutes, but who is counting), it was worth the trek there and back for the draft pour and the case of beer to bring back to Minnesota. While perusing the shop for cans to bring home, I had a couple pours. This World Is Fading Away: A Double IPA in Collaboration Between Messorem and Everywhere Beer Co. Brewed with Citra, Citra Cryo, Citra Dynaboost, Riwaka, and Riwaka Cryo. Dunkel Weisse: A Dunkelweizen by Sly Fox Brewing Company Brewed with German Munich and Wheat Malts using a traditional Bavarian Wheat Beer Yeast. ____________ read more

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I dig this spot, a little less selection than I'm used to at my other joints but this place is super close to home and great in a pinch.

Great place close to grand central for high quality beers of all varieties (18 on tap today). The food options looked good (many types of Melt sandwiches, hot dogs and pretzels with a couple of vegan options). Service is friendly. I've been a few times when in the area and never disappointed. read more

City Beer - IPA - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Best selection of really good beer in NYC! Decent grilled cheese options to complement. Cool small local vibe for the big city! read more

City Beer - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

It's NYC and beer is $10 a glass. Don't love that. This place, too, has a diverse tap selection. If beer were $5, I'd explore more, but at $10 a glass I need a little more consistency for this to be my regular place read more

For a happy hour, has an amazing selection and a great hot dog (with BACON!). There are FRIDGES full of beer options, and an outdoor patio, and imo very well priced 750ml bottles, for all the friends! read more

City Beer - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Really nice people. Prices are very good. I have bought tires, fixed flat tires, done brake jobs here and they are always reliable fair and very fast. It's not a fancy place but they know what they are doing. I recommend them read more

A nice place to grab a beer and hot dog after work especially if you work near Grand Central Station. They have a couple of freezers inside with different types of beers in stock. I'm a stouts, porter, sours beer person so I was happy to see the large selection they have both on tap and in cans. The hotdog I ordered was great and spicy. French fries weren't overcooked either. read more

City Beer - Great beer selection! - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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I am game for an outing any day and anytime of the week as long as it's for beer and grilled cheese @citybeernyc Our server was the sweetest guy. We visited just a few minutes after their kitchen closed and requested if we could get the grilled cheese as we were here for just that. He instantly agreed and whipped an amazing one for us. We got their Saints grilled cheese which has 3 cheeses melted with caramelized onions and grilled with cultured butter . The truffle pretzel which has truffle salt and oil was out of the world! Ps: Their grilled cheese is the best I've had in the city! Goes so perfectly with a beer! read more

City Beer - Truffle Pretzels - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Fantastic selection of beer in a nice, vibey environment. They have a great selection of grilled cheese sandwiches, which smelled amazingg. Several draft selections, but the can variety is outstanding. Professional service, more upscale than its competitors for similar price. read more

Cozy beer bar with a ton of options and great service! Happened to stumble upon it randomly while looking for bars on the east side and I'm so glad I made the stop. Angel was my server and he was amazing! Super efficient and very sweet, he gave me a couple of recommendations based on my preferences and brought along a few samples for me to try. There's limited seating inside but they have ample tables outdoor. I think you can also just walk in and purchase whatever beers you want to go. Only docking a star because I wish they had more food/snack options. As far as I could see they only have pretzels and sandwich melts, would love to see them add some fry foods tot he list! Other than that, no complaints. read more

Do they have a great selection of not only beers on draft but also bottles and cans to take home? Yes. Is it ridiculously expensive? Also yes. $14 for a 12oz pour just seems too steep. Wanted to grab 4-6 beers to bring home. Only ended up grabbing two because they were $9.50 and $10 for a 16oz IPA. I come to New York at least once a year for work, if not more and always try and find the best craft beer bars. Not sure I'll be revisiting this particular place. They would have to have some absolutely amazing on draft to justify paying the price. read more

Stumbled upon this place walking back from a dinner! TLDR; fantastic selection of craft beer. Would recommend for catching up with a friend! Highlights: knowledgeable and friendly bartender, can order beer and sit in (or outside in their roofed outdoor dining space!) or grab a few cans to go, superb craft beer Beware there is not much seating inside! 80% of the seating is the outdoor section. Beer on tap ranges from $9-$13 but is DELICIOUS. Well worth. read more

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I checked into the Pod 39 Hotel on 4/26. As I went looking for some food and drink; just a left turn from the hotel lobby, I noticed City Beer nearby. It was a rainy evening, and it looked good, and I went in. Here is what I had: GRILLED CHEESE.....................................................................14 Gruyere & Raclette melted between sourdough with cultured-butter sourdough and grilled onions I also enjoyed a couple of Scottish beers, don't remember the brand, sorry. Citybeer.net at 200 East 39th Street NYC. read more

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They have outdoor dining which was what made us stop here for some drinks. The outdoor space has heaters and separates different groups which was nice. Tons of beer selection both bottles/cans and draft. They had gluten free beer which was nice. If we wanted to drink we had to order a food item so we got the Red Devil. Said it came with chips and cornichons but in reality it was just a handful of chips (willing to overlook that). In total we got 6 beers, 4 drafts and 2 cans. No real complaints until I saw the itemized receipt today. I was charged a $2 corkage fee TWICE so total of $4 (assuming for the 2 beer cans). 1. There was no signage about this charge posted anywhere in the store or menu! 2. It was beer cans not wine and we opened the beer cans ourselves. They didn't even open it. 3. We bought the cans at the store. 4. They didn't even tell us. I found out when I looked at my receipt. Literally a scam! There's another person who mentioned this scam. Wish I saw that person's comment because I would not have came here. Was actually going to come back here since I work in the area but definitely not now. read more

I came here with my bf and we ordered melts and a few beers. The melts are advertised on the menu to come with chips and cornichons, but when it arrived there was a handful of popcorn and no cornichons. Honestly for $14+ grilled cheeses we were pretty disappointed, though the sandwich itself was tasty. I guess the bar is already pretty high when it's priced like that lol. The waiter did bring a small plate with some chips after I pointed it out (which I appreciate!) but overall I would not recommend spending your money on that menu item. If I decide to go back for food I'd try the pretzel instead. That being said, it's nice to have this beer shop in the neighborhood to grab bottles to go. read more

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Love this hidden gem in the neighborhood. I'm not a beer person but I can always find something to my liking here. They have a nice rotation on tap plus tons and tons of selection from micro breweries. Great outdoor space, super casual and chill especially if you have young kids. read more

Great selection of unique and seasonal beers; friendly and knowledgeable staff. Angel is fantastic!

Wandered into this small bar/shop on a Saturday late afternoon to kill some time. Brand new, modern interior with fridges for bottled beer up front and a bar setup at the back to try the draughts. Menu is extensive but considerably pricey - $10-13 for a ten ounce pour, with a couple of exceptions. In lieu of the draft-list pricing, I settled on a can instead ($7 + $2 corkage fee - 16oz.) Bartender supplied a glass and I was able to enjoy the brew for the duration of my stay without being bothered. There are some snacks/other goodies for sale if drinking a lot. Not the greatest bar value-wise; however there are some hard-to-find beers which is worth a stop-over. read more

City Beer - Menu - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This is a fun and unique place! We didn't have any food, just a great place to have a couple beers with friends

City Beer is the newest beer bar on my list - and it has rocketed to my #1 beer spot in midtown. Beers. On. Tap. There are nearly 20 to choose from, a number of them being hyperlocal selections from breweries just a few miles away. The taps are always rotating, so while I've seen some heavy hitters on the list, I always take my time ordering because there's always something new to consider. The bartenders are great; I can describe a taste profile and they always have a great suggestion, and always offer a small taste to make sure. I'm a sucker for a cloudy yellow IPA, and I can usually find at least two on the menu. Lately it's been a selection from Other Half in Brooklyn, one of my go-to breweries that side of the East River. There's a small menu from a kitchen that I've never seen, but the food they are putting out is insane. GET the grilled cheese, and GET the hummus. Honestly. Well, if you're there long enough sipping on delicious IPAs you're going to smell them press the sandwiches right behind the bar, which will make it even harder for you not to get one. In a rush? There's a wall of coolers with plenty of cans and bottles to choose from - buy one and stay, buy one and take it home. Either way, you can't go wrong. Don't come here for a Bud Light or Goose Island - as refreshing as they are, City Beer is the place for frosty local craft. read more

Small interior but really great and intimate atmosphere. Staff is very friendly. The beers are light and tasty - and I'm not a beer person! The pretzels are a must - we had the OG and the pepperoni/cheese filled, both were so warm and tasty. read more

One of my favourite neighbourhood spots- great beer selection and outstanding service from a knowledgable staff. Angel is the best and always comes across with great recommendations! read more

Quite interesting~ This is coming from a wine person. The vast selection of different beers on tap is quite amusing. I was able to sip a few ounces after suggestions were made. It was like wine tasting but for beer. The grilled cheese was "orgasmic" Hands down the best gc Ive ever had. read more

City Beer - Halfway through on the Grilled Cheese.... soooo good - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Spending a few days in The City and this was walking distance from our spot. Cool vibe with a wide variety of beer on tap and in refrigerated cabinets along one wall. Some small snacks available on the shelves to take home or nosh on site. Bartenders are really friendly and knowledgeable. My only knock is the price. Like everything else in Midtown, it's at a premium. Still, if you're a craft beer geek, stop in for a pint or two. You owe it to yourself. Cheers! read more

City Beer - Evil Twin Aun Mas A Jesus and Trillium Mettle. - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I'm so happy that my friend stumbled on this place because it's a gem!! The vegan menu is SO appreciated! I got the vegan baller melt which came with some chips and it was soo delicious that I legit burned the roof of my mouth cause I couldn't stop biting into it while it was still so hot haha the bartender was also super friendly! Definitely coming back here again! read more

City Beer - Vegan Baller Melt! Soo good! - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Great beer bar/liquor store in an otherwise mellow little pocket of Midtown. You can grab cans/bottles to go or ask to have one poured in to a glass for you to enjoy on site. They also have many draft options to choose from. Everything rotates. The staff is always very accommodating throughout the many years I've been enjoying this place. Angel, who is the manager, is of the most legit people I've met in the craft beer space. You'll find suits enjoying a pint or two after work from a nearby office just as much as you'll find actual locals who live in the neighborhood stopping by to say hello. Very much a classic pub atmosphere in that respect. Food is available if you come by around lunch time or need an after dinner snack. Highly recommended. read more

I had some time to kill waiting for a friend to get out of surgery the other week and popped in. Honestly, I noticed it initially when I was checking google maps to see how far away I was at like 10 in the morning and wondering to myself 'why, what is City Beer?!' Came back around 5pm later lol. Anyway, it started massively pouring was half the reason and I sought sanctuary. The food here legitimately smells great and I think its mostly gourmet sandwiches. The beer - a bit pricey but it's Midtown and these beer shops always have corking fees. But it's rough when you purchase a $4-5 can and it turns into $8-9. Anyway, they had a dunkaroo's flavored milk stout that was HEAVENLY. Even the bartender paused and was like 'wow, this really smells like the snack'. It was amazing. The atmosphere was cozy. People were still sitting outside under the roofed enclosure in the monsoon biblical-like flooding rain. No idea why. Felt bad because I guess the bartender had to go outside to serve them at points in it. But I'd totally come back when in the area. read more

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Definitely one of the number one craft beer stores in manhattan. They have a lot of rare beers and some harder to get draft beer like Hudson valley and other half. Staff was super knowledgeable and friendly. They have the fridges separated out by styles, and prices were very fair for everything. They had some really nice stuff on draft and thanks to corona, they were allowed to sell pints and crowlers of some beer they normally only sold in-store. I did not try the food, but I hope they can survive this current climate and I will be sure to pay them more visits to try some great beer and their food. read more

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This is the best bar in NYC. Beer selection is unmatched, staff are respected and knowledgeable. Food is great. Music selection is eclectic and will leave you smiling. I can't say enough good things about this bar. read more

Best beers in the nyc area can be found right in Manhattan at City Beer. If you're into dark, gritty Irish pubs with legacy beers this place isn't for you. read more

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A stellar shop worth checking out for the NYC craft beer enthusiast. The beer selection is solid, and includes quite a few rarities from NYC breweries and places further out. They do cans, bottles, or crowlers to go (what we've done), or have an outdoor space for hanging out on site with self-serve counter service. The prices are fairly reasonable *by NYC standards*, from $6-8 for most cans up to $12-13 for harder-to-find, out-of-production stuff. The staff are great about answering questions or making recommendations, too. If you're in the area or a short trip away, definitely visit! read more

I am a regular here. This is so far, the bottle shop with the best selection of incredibly high quality beer. They have an outdoor dining setup that is cozy, private, and warm. The beer is expensive but it's comparable to any other place selling high quality beer. They make grilled cheese in house for snacking and I thought it was just-okay (which is the reason for 4 stars), but everything else is 5 stars. Love going here on a weekday afternoon to read or do some work on my computer when it's not crowded, and have a nice beer. read more

Attempted to come on Thursday of last week in the evening. Whoever the staff member working was was was so rude over and over again I was honestly shocked and so sad. Right outside the door are" tables" that are barrels with stools. My friend was suggesting to me that maybe we could sit there when he first walked by and must have overheard our conversation and says "you cant that table is for these people" but then he sat that group at a long table with a heater. We followed him inside and my friend said to him that we were actually inquiring about the barrel table and if we could sit there! "Barrel??? What barrel??" He said in the rudest voice not even looking at my friend. We are clearly confused and point to the "table" that is legit a barrel and he goes "oh yeah, fine" Sat outside for 5-7 minutes without menus while he walked by again and again not making any eye contact. We decided to order food to go elsewhere and that we would come back and get beers to go. Come back about 20 minutes later and are checking out all the fun beers. My friend goes back to grumpy staff member to ask which his favorite beer is and if he could possibly suggest some fan favorites. "There's over 600 beers here, I don't have any to suggest" he says without looking up again. When it came time to check out he ignored us again but was just standing in front of the card reader not doing anything. Finally, he took a deep breath (like the loud annoyed breath you want people to know you are annoyed) and checked us out. I live very close to this place and my friends know how much I've wanted to check it out and I am so sad because I don't know how you could be so rude to two happy people just looking for a drink at 6pm on a Thursday. Giving it 2 stars because the three beers we ended up choosing ourselves were delicious! read more

Pretty good food, ok service. I think next time we go, we will just grab some beers and... go. read more

City Beer - Grilled cheese- bacon - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Cool beer spot in the city. They have a wide variety of bottled and on tap options. Ideal place for a quick after work meet up with friends