I'm not a beer drinker but my husband loves beer. So I often find myself at breweries. Finback has…read morebeen around for years in a sleepy corner in Glendale, Queens. Even though it's well known, I would say it's a hidden gem because you would never tell that there's this awesome brewery in the middle of a residential neighborhood. They are IPA focused, but they do have a few non IPA beers, as well as canned cocktails. I like the fact that you can bring your own food and that they often have food pop ups. The best thing about this place is their staff. Everyone here is so friendly and passionate about their product. It makes it easy to spend a few hours here just relaxing.

I visited this brewery a few weeks ago for the Smoked Spice BBQ Pop Up. The wait in the line wasn't…read morebad and it was totally worth it. The customer service was quick and easy. The food was delicious and well prepared. I took my food to go but I enjoyed everything. I ordered the wings and I got the mini sampler. I got ribs, brisket, macaroni and cheese, jerk chicken fried rice and Cole slaw. Everything was delicious. There was enough food to share with my family. Whenever there's another pop up I'll be there. I'll continue to support Smoked Spice BBQ! Finback Brewery thank you for having this event and I'll be back to try your beers soon!

super ! cool people cool…read moredrinks ! Great atmosphere- unique - go check it out - throw a company event there

$$$ spacious clean with screens for sports. Pizza truck on site. And great brew selection. The L…read moretrain is yards away. Ride the back of the L to shorten your walk.

I am USUALLY not a drinker before a game but this bar had a really cool look to it. It was a party,…read moreeveryone was outside drinking as well as inside and everyone was just happy. When I ordered my margarita I had a conversation with the bartender and security guard (who were both very nice and guided me towards my door) I enjoy places where the staff are nice because I know I'm comfortable enough to go back there with friends! My drink was good and unique, a different style IPA which I enjoyed and wasn't overwhelmed by. Place was clean, sporty and well guarded. Thank you for everything!

Just beat the rush yesterday before the Foo Fighters concert. Got the Helles, Summer ale and a…read morepitcher of Kolsch - all good beers. The smashburger with wagyu and avocado was juicy, tender but small and it was served with black beans over fries, which I thought was weird but still tasted good. There is a line and someone to usher you to the server, so that they're both overwhelmed. It's right outside Citifield and it's perfect.

One of the best on the south shore! If you like craft beer just come here! Awesome tenders of bar ,…read morethey're friendly, professional, and fast. It is a cozy welcoming place. Parking stinks, but "never drive to bars, what the f you all thinkin"

Got to try out this great brewery on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. Cute spot in the middle of nowhere…read more They have a food truck outside, I wasn't feeling like having wings, so we shared the chicken tenders and fries. The service at the bar was excellent. My husband tried a flight, and then half a pint so he can try some more. The copabanana was highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. I had the frozen strawberry lemonade with vodka. Very good! Would definitely get again! Then I saw they had mules so I had mine with vodka as well. I also bought one of their T-shirts. Even though it's a bit of a drive for us, we would definitely be back.

Welcome home! I always feel welcomed at this neighborhood brewery. Unpretentious and a cool spot to…read morespend time. Good beer, great customers and lovely owners who are truly appreciative of their clientele. Nice way to spend an afternoon.

I was actually quite surprised that I hadn't been here before as it is absolutely the vibe I am…read morelooking for in a weekend brewery. The space itself is intimate, fairly small but utilized well. Bench tables and bar seating with a TV, fake fireplace, and a throwback arcade game. The bartender was so friendly and welcoming. Dark but not in a pretentious way. When we went on a Saturday afternoon, it was essentially just us and a few isolated people at the bar. We played a board game we had brought and had a great time. The beers themselves were not my favorite. There is a good variety and the prices are super agreeable, but I wasn't really thrilled by any of the IPA choices specifically. Probably just me. My biggest gripe with the place, however, is the music. I appreciate that this is super dependent on who is working but for a darkly lit brewery, I wouldn't have chosen the classic/elevator/slow music that was playing overhead. Parking is super easy. Also, I am very curious in their connection to the leather making studio next door and would be interested in the pop-ups that happen here once monthly!

attended our friends' engagement happy hour at Focal Point and we absolutely loved it (and hope to…read morebe back soon!). The bartender was patient while we combed through their various options and was also so kind and provided the perfect recommendations based on our preferences. Good beer selection ranging from Lagers to IPAs and more, also great cocktail menu! Indoor and outdoor seating available, and not a terrible walk from the subway. Classic, solid brewery that we cannot wait to visit again!

On a weekend afternoon, Focal Point Beer Co, formerly IcoNYC in LIC was a mixed crowd of Manhattan…read morefinance-type overflow, local artists and their crews, young families with small children eeking out a chill vibe before kids' schedules consume their lives, Astoria hipsters, your nearby pickleball league hanging out post-game, cliques of single-and-ready-to-mingle college students before everyone is off and away for the summer. By all means it was a pleasant evening so everyone and their third cousin's brother-in-law was ready for an (almost) summer beer. My friends and I arrived around 6pm and the tables inside and out were packed, and that says a lot since there's seating for around 150 people counting the family-style, picnic tables and benches. The industrial chic inside spaciously fits a long cement bar seating about 10 bar chairs comfortably, and what looks to be about a dozen beers on tap on the wall behind the bar. We managed to find a few outdoor benches to squat with our bags and took turns grabbing drinks and food. They're strictly a brewery so no food is available directly from Focal Point, you can BYO Food from other food spots, bring a picnic, or grab something from food trucks if nearby. But beer, BEER they have a lot of, and it's darn tasty. The staff at the bar were friendly and quick to get my order to me. While I only had a small pour of the ILL Niño 7oz $5 (also comes in 16oz $9 / 23oz $11 / 64oz $32) it was a refreshing, medium-bodied lager--citrusy and a perfect complement to the warm weather and sunset breeze. Definitely recommend as an easy, low-key spot to hang with some friends. Will be back to try some other beers!

"Strong Rope Brewery in Red Hook is a family-run waterfront farm brewery offering hand-crafted ales…read moreand lagers made exclusively with 100% New York State ingredients. It features a spacious indoor taproom and an outdoor patio with stunning sunset views over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty." "Focuses on malt- and hop-forward New York farm-to-glass ales, pilsners, and seasonal lagers.Serves an all-local drink menu that includes New York State wines, ciders, and spirits alongside beer.Offers rotating local beverage options like beer flight samplers and seasonal slushies" How did I come to this place? Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, I tapped my ruby red Crocs and landed in the Red Hook waterfront on a HHH day. NY Mag offered a free 7 ounce beer of my choice. I was also going to order food. However, Truman explained that " on weekends the pop up food markets are here or patrons bring food to picnic". He suggested Red Hook Kitchenette to purchase sandwiches and bring it back and dine here. ( which I did, see separate review for RHK). I asked for suggestions on an IPA that is citrusy and he suggested the Hazy IPA Wolf in the Garden. WITG has hints of tropical fruit, stone fruit and orange peels. An IPA Fawn approved. They serve beer, cider, wine and spirits. The interior is rustic with wood tables, soft lighting and just a chill beer. The outside picnic tables face the waterfront and Lady Liberty, what a view! Sipping my beer in the sweet sunshine. I am falling in love with NY crafted beer and IPA. Strong Rope will become a Fawn fave fast. Many thanks to Truman who is friendly, has extensive beer knowledge and made a great lunch suggestion. Cheers!

Strong rope brewery is one of my summer go to spots. It is the perfect place for sunset!…read more Strong ropes beers are great, I usually got for their IPAs which are hoppy and great. They also do drink specials with liquor for a frozen summer special. Service is fast even when the line is long. All ages are welcome here. They also have food trucks or food pops up on the weekends as well as live music.

Was here twice recently and had a great experience - both as an awesome spot to relax and for event…read moremanagement. Will absolutely come back. Needed to set up an Engagement party and wanted someplace laid back, with good drinks and good vibes. This is exactly the place for it. They let us bring in our own decorations and even our own cake, they emailed back and forth with me to answer all my questions ahead of time, and blocked off as many tables as we needed for a sizable group. We just so happened to be there for some live Blues music, which was an unexpected bonus. The beers are (predictably) excellent - lots of options to choose from, and of course they have flights if need be. Staff was kind, quick and thoughtful. The geek in me hugely appreciated the arcade games (Marvel VS Capcom, what a blast) spread across the room. Plus, they have big-screen projectors showing whichever sport is playing - and you can even ask the bartender to switch channels if there's not too many people watching already. The only minor downside is that it's a big warehouse - so yes, you get a ton of space; but it's also not air-conditioned (they have giant ceiling fans on blast), so you tend to sweat a bit on really hot days. Hell if I care though, just another excuse to grab a cold beer or several. Like I said, will definitely be back. Great to have a brewery like this in Sunnyside.

Went there for a cooking class-It has a nice vibe. Drink options are great! they have some…read moreinteresting kind of beer options! Decor and vibe is very cool. Good for weeknight or weekend hangout.

Singlecut was an awesome brewery and taproom, both in its layout and selection of beers!…read more I loved how unassuming the building looked from the outside, but once you walk in, the floor plan was wide open, making it perfect for a large gathering or small get-together. There was also an option to sit outside and enjoy the weather, as well as a nice wooden bar to sit at. What I loved most about Singlecut was their selection of beers, which included various sours and IPAs to choose from. Although I didn't get anything to eat this time, their food menu was also pretty impressive, and the bartender was extremely friendly as well. All-in-all, I loved Singlecut and will be back in the future!

SingleCut is a hidden gem in Astoria. It's deeper into the neighborhood and not as easy to get to…read moreby subway, which I actually think is part of the charm - it never gets overwhelmingly crowded. The staff are exceptionally nice, there's always a great selection of their beers on tap, and the prices are really reasonable. The atmosphere and overall vibes are fantastic. And the food is seriously amazing. Last time I was here, my friends and I basically tried the whole menu - burger, hot dogs, empanadas, fries, soft pretzel, mac & cheese bites, and mozzarella sticks. Every single thing was so good. Some were perfect versions of classics, while others were elevated takes on them. This is definitely not your typical brewery food. They're also incredibly accommodating. A friend once hosted his daughter's first birthday in the back, and SingleCut made it so easy - no deposit, no unnecessary hassle, just genuinely welcoming. Great beer, amazing food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and never too crowded. One of my favorite places to hang out in Astoria!

Awesome brewery with and indoor and outdoor area. They often have live music and a food truck. You…read morecan bring your own food as well. If you dont like beer they something for everyone.

Finally got to check this brewery off my list and I would call this place a hidden gem. Kind of…read moretricky get to, but once you've made it. It is well worth it. It is kind of a small place. There are a few bar seats with tables spread out - but there is outdoor seating and outdoor pouring which seemed to be closed when I was there. The staff is very friendly and professional. The bartender I had was very informative and made suggestions on which beers to try. They have a huge list of beer; from IPAs to Brown Ales -- They also have a pretty long list of speciality drinks. If you're a craft beer fan, you must check this brewery off your list!