On a recent visit to Brooklyn, I noticed Finback nearby and went for a visit. It wasn't on my…read moreoriginal list but I was glad I stopped in. Over the years I've had some of their canned beer and enjoyed them. The location has high ceilings and a cool vibe with various tables and seating types including along the bar. I appreciated the outlets and clean restrooms. They had a merch area and to go beer along the right wall. It was a quiet afternoon, the bartender was welcoming and quick to serve. I had one flight of mostly IPAs on my visit and loved them all. I'd definitely visit again.

Came in here after hitting up two other breweries nearby. The tab list is impressive and we enjoyed…read moreeverything we had. Took restraint to not buy bottles of their dark beers. Bartender was friendly and patient with trying samples of a few options. We first sat downstairs but found our way upstairs for a more quiet vibe. Would go back for the beers.

Other Half is probably my favorite brewery in the USA. This trip I made a special effort to finally…read moreget to their original brewery and tap room, which was a wonderful experience. It's in a more industrial part of Brooklyn near a highway, but there are other breweries and fun beer bars nearby. I was there during a workday morning, and the place was bustling with new cans coming in and filled beer going out, sometimes right through the bar. The bartender Ali was immediately welcoming and friendly, giving me and some other patrons free pours of various special beers. I also had a couple flights, first of ones only pouring there, second of ones at Ali's recommendation that I had missed previously. They have the largest selection of OH beers over any of their other locations. Prices are reasonable for the quality. They have a nice sized merchandise area and beer to go. Snacks are available for purchase, otherwise it's bring your own food. If you're a beer fan, this is a must visit brewery in New York City!

Definitely a fun brewery that's both kid and dog-friendly. I'm not a beer drinker but they do have…read moresome cocktails on the menu for $15, which today is totally reasonable. They don't have food but you can bring your own. Parking is very difficult so plan accordingly.

What's not to love about a brewery with good beers and a chill vibe?…read moreStaff is friendly and attentive (with great taste in music - shout out to Phillip and his love for Prince) We sat and the bar and enjoyed the company. I thought both the Czech and Italian pilsners I had were well done. My only annoyance was someone letting their child crawl around on the floor - why? Just why?

I was in the area on a weekday afternoon with not many bars open yet, but luckily found this…read morebrewery. Upon entering, it's a spacious and clean brewery with a good variety of drinks outside of beer. As someone who isn't much of a beer drinker, I got the Bramble cocktail ($14), which was pretty and strong. I was also able to try a few tasters and ended up trying out a glass of their popular Wild East Lager ($7 or $5 before 7pm). It's nice and light, which was a bit more palatable for me. The service was great and overall nice vibe. I could see myself coming here to work during the summers with my pup since they're dog-friendly too!

A HAITIAN PIZZA BAR OF SORTS…read more One of my co-workers suggested that we meet her after work because: (1) It's walking distance from work...The equivalent of taking the long way home. (2) We both needed a drink after an eventful, extra long work shift. We got the rum punch which was good but too strong for a Tuesday. (3) I had a craving for Haitian-style herring so we shared a herring pizza. Please note I approached this slice with the most apprehension that I ever had in life and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it. Their pizza crust has an interesting crunch and flakiness to it that definitely giving homemade with a unique flair. The sauce was holding on to the generous amount of mozzarella while the herring and peppers were the shining star toppings. I enjoyed it so much that I would definitely order it again. If you are looking for a chill bar atmosphere with reimagined Haitian food classics to nosh on then come on in. Thursdays might not be so chill because it's Dance Thursdays and a DJ will be spinning Konpa chunes. It's work a try.

Stepped in here on an early Saturday afternoon, to kill time before brunch. It was completely…read moreempty, but likely because it was early. On the positive side, it's a very spacious bar and I saw board games stacked up, which tells me it can be a fun place to hang out. Now to the not as great. I sat at the bar and after looking at their cocktail menu, I ordered a French 75. You can imagine my surprise when I was served a drink in a single rocks glass which is basically what you'd serve an old fashion or other cocktail in. A French 75 needs to be in a flute. And at first, I thought maybe they don't have any flutes. Which still perplexed me because why have a French 75 on the menu if you don't have the right glassware. But I looked behind the bar and lo and behold, saw a flute. So not sure what that was about. The drink itself was ok. The other weird thing is that when I ordered, she rang it up and handed me the handheld device to pay. Since I was sitting at the bar, I'd expect to at least be asked if I wanted to open a tab or to just wait. Payment before the drink was made just rubbed me different. And of course, gratuity was tacked on, also rubbed me wrong. Because while I planned to tip, adding your own tip automatically to 1 drink is icky.

Covenhoven has an always incredible tap list and great fridge for takeaway or onsite. Had the…read moregrilled cheese for the first time this past weekend and it was banging. My personal caveat is that it is very much a kid friendly place, which is a divisive topic so will leave it at that and allows you to make your own decision.

Covenhoven has such a cute backyard area! And in addition to having lots of fun craft beers, they…read morealso have a nice selection of cheese, meats, and olives to make your own charcuterie board! The bartenders are all very nice and if you want to try a beer you can just ask and they'll give you a little sample cup. All in all, such a nice play for hh or any hour of the day or night!

I've been here a few times now for trivia night and it's always a good time. The bartenders are…read morevery friendly and informative, telling me about the differences between their IPAs and letting me sample them before I chose one. I haven't yet tried ordering the food here but I definitely plan to next time I come because it looked good!

We wandered into Threes and didn't know Saison Day was happening. It was veryyy busy inside. We…read morewere lucky enough to get a booth and ordered some food. The chicken was tender, I just didn't love all the seasoning on it. Friend chicken for $18 and didn't come w fries.. fries were okay. The beers were good but it wasn't my favorite. I'd go back on a non event day to see how the vibes are but it was way too loud with music blasting. Everyone we interacted with was nice and helpful.

great ambience and a place to hang out with friends. i came on a weekday evening with a couple of…read morefriends and we enjoyed dinner. i tried the pretzel, which was a large size. great dipping sauces, and overall HasenStuble had a very cool, laid-back, chill feel. I would come back again. a little bit more on the pricey side. the food was brought out in maybe 30 minutes or so, reasonable for a party of six.

All the food (bratwursts, pretzels, etc) are very tasty! It is generally a great place to chill…read morewith friends.

Strong Rope came highly recommended by bartenders at another brewery so I made an effort to stop in…read moreand had a great time! Bartender Camden was welcoming and friendly, it was fun to chat with him on a quiet afternoon. The space is along a quiet street with low ceilings, it's very cozy with soft lighting and art, plus beer signs. The beer menu was great with some fun styles. They have a small selection to go as well. If you're looking for a quiet and cozy spot to enjoy some local beer, this is a great option and I'd definitely come back!

My first time visiting this brewery was not completely a pleasant experience. The woman working was…read morenot friendly at all. It seemed like she didn't want to be there and anytime I asked questions about the beer, she had an attitude like I was bothering her. I ordered a flight and I enjoyed the beers. They have some great tasting beers on tap. The music was great, it was a blend of 90's jams. They don't serve food, but they allow you to bring in your own. The decor was simple, felt a bit cold and the vibe was chill. It's a small interesting space, when we arrived it was just us and 2 other small parties. When we left, there was a chaotic stroller party happening in the back. The brewery filled up pretty quick on a Saturday afternoon, with one slow moving angry woman pouring beers, it took awhile to get a beer. If the woman behind the bar had provided better customer service, I might have left a higher scoring review. I really wanted to like this place. Will I be back, probably not.

Evil Twin is one of my partner's favorite breweries in the city because of the variety of beers…read morewith interesting profiles. I really enjoyed my I Shoud Coco because it definitely had a coconut aftertaste. The hop flavors of the Marzen was tasty! We also got to try their new Love at First Spice, which is a collab with mala project. I liked how its novel attempt at combining Chinese chili and spices into beer but I found the beer itself too tangy which drew the attention away from the spice. I liked the chill environment - greenhouse area with board games, cute LED lights, and an outdoor area with lots of tables/fairy lights. Staff were nice and let us try some of their new red wines before we secured the grenache for home. Fun place to hang out!

One of my favorite breweries in New York (also shout out to their taproom in Dumbo). Always enjoy…read moregrabbing a few tasters and hoping to see the allusive but majestic Marlon making an appearance! Definitely a place for sours, milkshake, and stout connoisseurs! Service is always helpful and friendly - and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for parties of all sizes! Great selection of games too!

I visited BierWax for an impromptu happy hour with friends. On such a cool evening, the covering…read moreover the outdoor seating area was appreciated. Since I was not planning to indulge too much, I opted to sip on a cider. It was my second time here, the first time being on a Sunday when there was a DJ, and that was a great time too. BierWax may just become my new watering hole.

BierWax is a craft beer and vinyl record listening bar that opened in Brooklyn, New York in 2017…read more It was founded by DJ and record collector Chris Maestro. Born in Queens to a Guyanese father and a Dominican mother, Maestro grew up in Flushing, Queens with a fervent love for hip-hop. He started DJing in his early 20s and has collected records obsessively ever since, particularly in genres that gave rise to hip-hop: funk, soul and jazz. He was bitten by the craft beer bug during a trip to Hong Kong in 2005, and his search for new brews led him to craft beer festivals and brewery tours. Early on, Maestro noticed that there weren't a lot of people of color at craft breweries or craft beer bars. He longed to open his own space where people like him could feel right at home and discover new beer in the process. In addition to BierWax's finely curated tap list, the bar is also home to over 5,000 vinyl records. The bar frequently hosts guest DJs as well. BierWax has a strict "No Requests Please" policy--not because of "High Fidelity"-style snobbery, but because there are just too many records⁠ to manage. If every customer made a request, the bar would need a dedicated team just to comb through the stacks. And then who would pour the beer? I visited BierWax this past summer while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and this was my second stop of the day. Craft beer and vinyl are two of my favorite loves, so I felt right at home here. Not only was I impressed by the craft beer selection but also the enormous amount of vinyl records adorning the shelves on the wall. There was a great playlist going during my visit and the bartender on duty was a really cool guy who engaged in some great conversation with me. I enjoyed pours of The Seed's "As Simple As Renewal?" (Kellerbier) and The Drowned Lands' "Summer Terra" (Double New England IPA). Both of them were fantastic! Although craft beer bars that feature vinyl are becoming more common now, BierWax is a place that is truly special. I highly recommend this bar to craft beer and/or vinyl aficionados and I really hope to return!