We came here a second time, specifically to give this place a try. Why a second time, you may ask? Because the 1st time we came back in '22, on a Sunday, the entire bar was booked for some kid's birthday party. When we walked in, people looked at us like we were clearly in the wrong place (rather than tell us, nicely, that they simply weren't open to other customers). So we came back today, on a goegeous Saturday, at about 2:00 pm. Prime time for people to head out on a walk to explore Staten Island, and to grab a refreshing beer at a local brewery. And guess what? Closed, again. For another kid's party. You know how the saying goes - screw me once, shame on you. Well, this is officially 0 for 2. The kicker is that we even called ahead multiple times to try and see if they were indeed open today; got zero answers, and their voicemail is full. I've absolutely, positively no idea why this place has tremendous reviews. They absolutely stink at handling the basics of a brewery. Not to mention, and not to throw shade at the entire neighborhood, but the adjacent plaza isn't exactly visitor-friendly. Trash everywhere basically. Do yourself a huge favor and come try the nearby Craft House. They do CRAZY stuff here, such as: a) answer phones b) serve adults on a Saturday c) have good beer and good bar apps. Never trying my luck at the joke of a "Flagship" brewery again. read more

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Walking distance from the ferry, this was our first top on our day outing in SI. This was such a great brewery - delicious beers and a huge space! Love the overall vibe - lots of long tables and plenty of space so you'll never feel cramped. It's kind of wild seeing a buck head on the wall and people dressed in camo - felt like I was back home in Texas! I can't remember exactly what I got, but I'm pretty sure I had a very delicious coffee stout as well as another sour which I liked. The people behind the bar were super kind as well. Pro tip - they allow you to bring in food from the outside. Last time I was there we ordered pizza from Pier 76. What's better than drinking beer and eating pizza with friends on a summer day? If you're spending time in Staten Island, Flagship is definitely deserving a spot on your itinerary! read more

Flagship Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Nice atmosphere, patrons and staff friendly. Nice selection of beers. And a great bartender in Joe S.

First of all it's quite nostalgic to have a brewery on Staten Island again. The beers are all top flight, unique, and of course, delicious!!!!! A personal favorite of mine is the Birra Locale, a craft Italian Pilsner. read more

Great brewery on Staten Island! When it opened in 2014, a year before we moved, I did patronize it a few times. And, if I remember correctly, it was the first brewery opened on the island in quite a long time. They were just starting out and had a limited selection back then. Over the years their operations have expanded and they offer a really nice lineup of IPAs, lagers, stouts, seasonal and the occasional specialty beer. When I came back to visit my parents, it became a regular stop for me and I would take a four or six pack back home to North Carolina. I was in town last week and went to the Oyster Festival with some friends and had a great time. The area where it's located has on street and off street parking and is a short walk from the Staten Island Ferry and the shopping outlets nearby. Definitely check this place out and stop in for a beer or two if you happen to be in the area. read more

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Super cute brewery! Order a pint or a flight so you can try them all. I liked the IPA and Amber ale best. I'm normally a pilsner fan, but I wasn't a biggest fan of the pizza rat pilsner (I did enjoy the name though). The vibes here are great. The space is huge and there are tons of long tables. As with most breweries, you can bring in your own food. The decor is super rustic and cozy with lots of hanging string lights. It's very log cabin chic. There are also board games. I could see this being a great spot for a large group gathering / party. Going to a brewery is always a cool and different alternative to visiting a bar. There aren't many other breweries on SI, and Flagship is a great option! read more

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Craft beer can be found on Staten Island, at this brewery. Flagship is a reason to get on the ferry. It has a large dining hall setting. Beers have good variety and prices. Transportation choices make it easier to get to. Atmosphere is fun. It's hard to imagine anything being fun on Staten Island. This is a welcome change from that. It has a large indoor seating area. This is set up like a dining hall is with lots of long tables. I came with my attractive female friend and rode the bus from the ferry. We sat at the bar and looked at the beer menu. Beer has better variety than I thought it would here. There's IPAs, but there's also kolschs and sours. I had the Blood Orange IPA. It's $7 for a pint. This isn't overly hoppy, and it's not overly sweet. It doesn't have a food menu but you can bring your own here. Pizza places also deliver to here. They also often have food trucks. read more

Flagship Brewing - Blood Orange IPA - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Loved this place! Came here on a whim after riding the ferry and was pleasantly surprised. The place is really nice and cozy but also has a lot of space. The warm string lighting makes it so warm and inviting. The staff were very helpful in selecting a beer, both of the guys working gave different options and gave us some other samples. They only sell chips for food so be mindful. Had such a lovely time. Would recommend to anyone. read more

During our visit to this brewery in Staten Island, we were greeted with exceptional service, ample space, and a delightful surprise - delicious onion rings. Plus, we thoroughly enjoyed their beer offerings. read more

Flagship Brewing - Onion rings - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Such a relaxed atmosphere and lovely staff. We'd love to come back and hang out again. Our little one enjoyed it as well. He met a couple of other kids his age and we didn't feel so weird because we weren't the only people with kids at a brewery. Huge shoutout for allowing animals. We met several adorable animals we fell in love with. Also...popcorn! read more

covid review: really cool inside, go inside to order your drinks. take them outside because they have a nice set up. its close to the train and a 5 min walk from the ferry. overall, easy to find. decent area to have a drink too, pretty calm. the selection of the beer in july was pretty good - i loved their sour! read more

Flagship Brewing - Great sour - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Tasty beer and pretzels in the shade behind the brewery building. A pearl in an otherwise very disappointing Staten Island. Amazing that this part of town which is so accessible from battery park is so run down and unattractive. But don't let that stop you from enjoying the good beer and service! read more

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My best friend threw her finance an amazing birthday party here. The owners and staff were so accommodating and had tables and a food area set up for us. The best part was they let us bring our own food. This is one of the perks of this brewery is that they allow outside food regardless of a party or not. We indulged in their delicious beer for $7 a pint. The favorites of the night was their classic blood orange ipa and salted caramel porter. They were even nice enough to give us a tour of their brewery where they really brew their beer and package it into barrels , kegs, and can. They also sell their beers in shop rite, whole food, etc. what an amazing experience and a great tour to see the production. It amazes us how they engineered the pipes to maximize the ceiling height to transport the beer through the yeast, hops, etc. process. read more

I found myself at the Flagship with my partner after playing a show around the corner. He wanted an after show beer and I'm always up for trying a new (at least to me) brewery. The Flagship is one of two breweries on Staten Island. It's in an old automobile dealership building about a 1/2 mile from the Staten Island ferry. So it's not a bad walk if you take the ferry over. The brewery is a large space with a bar area and lots of picnic tables and a living room area with an artificial fireplace at the front where you can enjoy your beverage of choice. There is a glass wall showing the brewing vessels and the brewing area. There were 6 beers available at the time I was there, see photo below. I tried the lager it was smooth and crisp without being hoppy I enjoyed it. They also have an iPad mounted on the wall with delivery menus from local establishments who will deliver food to the brewery. I look forward to going back next time I'm playing in the area to try some of their other offerings. I liked the Flagship, I think you will too read more

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While there in an almost empty bar, I asked the bartender to put on the USA soccer game. His answer was "I don't like soccer and I don't know what channel it's on". I told him, tell me your cable provider and I will tell you the channel. His answer was "I don't know what cable we have". The bar had on a Mets game replay from 2008 on every TV. And I had tipped the bartender on every round previous to that. read more

Easily one of the best breweries that I've been to. The beer selection is varied. And the bartenders are extremely knowledgeable without sounding like tools. I was pleasantly surprised that the Pizza Rat Pilsner actually tastes good! I love the space here too. Very nice and open. You don't feel cramped the way you do in other bars. read more

This place was, without question, one of the highlights of our trip to New York City, and that's not something I was expecting to say about a random brewery we found on Staten Island after taking the ferry over just for the heck of it. My girlfriend and I stumbled into this place at noon on a Friday because we didn't just want to turn around and go back to Manhattan after taking the Staten Island Ferry over. Flagship is located about a ten minute walk off the Staten Island Ferry terminal, which means if you're looking for something to do on Staten Island, Flagship is easy to get to and convenient. The beer is fantastic. These guys clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the brews they make. I'd recommend the Smoked Helles, the blood orange IPA, or their house IPA. The oyster stout and Scotch ale, both of which we tried, are also winners. Try a flight, or pull up a stool and stay for awhile and try larger versions of all of them. The atmosphere -- Drinking at Flagship is like drinking at your buddy's house. Well lit, well decorated, very welcoming place to have a drink. Plenty of room and seating as well. What made our trip to Flagship memorable though was the service. Go on a Friday and you'll find the owner's uncle Joe working behind the bar, a retired New York City firefighter with an outgoing personality who knows how to make you feel welcome. He, moreso than any other reason, is why the one drink we had planned to have at Flagship turned into three plus hours at the bar. Service is everything, and Joe was engaging while at the same time getting us the beers we needed when we needed them. I cannot say enough good things about him or Flagship overall. Highly, highly recommend Flagship because this place really is the total package. We will definitely be coming back next time we are in New York. read more

Flagship Brewing - Enjoying an IPA at Flagship. - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Great set-up to relax and enjoy some good beer, I would love a brewery like this by me in Jersey City. The tap room is classy but still a relaxed setting with plenty of space for large groups. I did a flight and enjoyed all of the beers, especially the seasonal Wicked SIPA and surprising the Kill Van Kolsch (off the regular menu), which is not a type of beer that I usually enjoy. Also $9 flights are a plus! read more

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My beer club went to Staten Island for the first time ever to visit Flagship Brewing and it was worth the trip. First of all, it's not much of a trip. The brewery is not even a 10 minute walk from the ferry and on the way back, we caught a bus which got us there in three minutes. (The train is also right outside the brewery but it doesn't run very often) Anyway, back to the brewery. It was a calm Thursday night and the team on hand was very welcoming and informative about their beers and the brewery. Even though 11 of us walked in all at once, we got our beers quickly. They showed us how to use the ipad on the wall to order pizza and we were all set! I got a flight to sample four of the beers and they were all pretty decent. I wasn't crazy about their lager, but the others were pretty good and the Roggenfest was absolutely delicious. That was my "go to" beer after I finished my flight. If you haven't been here, you need to do yourself a favor and go. If you take the ferry, you'll get a gorgeous 25 minute ride and then you can walk to the brewery in about 10 minutes. It's easy to get to, the beer is good and the people who own the place and work there are awesome and very welcoming. So put down your phone and stop reading this review and head over to Flagship already! read more

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First time in Staten Island and first time at Flagship brewery. We sat outside because there was an event happening inside and cause it was a gorgeous day! Mike was our bartender and he was awesome! Super nice and made sure we got what we needed. The beer was delicious! I had an ipa and the blood orange ipa. Both were very enjoyable. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Came here with family while visiting for Thanksgiving. Let me just tell you, the IPA at Flagship is up there with the best I've had. Perfection. The other brews were tasty as well. The atmosphere here is great. Ample seating, giant jenga...all the fixins for a good night out with a crowd. The only thing that could make this place better would be some food options. However, they do allow outside food, so you can come prepared with snacks or even order a pizza. Thanks for a good time and an amazing IPA, Flagship! read more

Flagship Brewing - An incredible IPA! - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Beer was pretty good. Only issue was that they were having a private event that was unannounced on their social media so indoors was closed. They let us grab a couple beers before the event started but we had to drink outside. Social media updates could be better to not waste a trip there. read more

Not enough worlds to say ok how much I love this spot! Even in a Covid age the outside patio to sit and relax is awesome ! Inside is chill, casual and fun. Great selections, great collaborations. Local business that deserves all the accolades! Their latest pumpkin Colab is amazing with beans and leaves. Contactless ordering , amazing staff just makes this the place to be on a weekend. read more

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Worth visiting if you're in Staten Island. Some good beers with outdoor seating. Friendly service. The best beer was the Flagship Pumpkin Latte. read more

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Great beers at Flagship! Outdoor area is very clean and safe. They have partnered with neighboring restaurants that serve great food ranging from various appetizers, pizza, and pub food. read more

Flagship Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Nice local brewery. Love the place, very kind staff and good variety of beers. I would recommend the IPA and the Lager, both very good options. If you're undecided just ask for a sampler, that's what my wife did and she enjoyed. You won't waste your time. There also 6-packs available for sale at the place read more

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Great and I do men great beers!!! The Van Dam is extraordinary if you are lucky enough to be able to try it, while it lasts. Also, the AMERICAN WIT is especially good- love this place! read more

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Enjoyed the selection of beers at Flagship Brewing on a rainy evening. With a very good beer selection and a fun taproom, Flagship Brewing is worth a visit. Quality: Tried each beer on tap including: Kill Van Kolsch, IPA, Metropolitan Lager, American Wit, Pastime Summer Ale, Blood Orange IPA, Budos Pale Ale, Swamp Tings NE IPA, Super Acai Sour Nitro Dark & Mild, White Peach Summer Ale, and Pizza Rats Pilsner. The highlights for me were the rich and smooth Nitro Dark & Mild, and citrusy Swamp Tings NE IPA. I was not a big fan of the White Peach Summer Ale, which came out far too sweet, but overall I was happy with the beer selection. Quantity: Standard pours for both the flight and drafts. Value: $9 for a 4 beer flight. $6-$7 for full draft pours. Ambiance: Flagship Brewing is located in Staten Island, not too far from the Ferry. The brewery takes up a very large warehouse space. There are dozens of tables throughout the tap room as well as a small lounge area near the front. The bar is situated towards the back corner. Big windows show off the equipment kept next door. They have some games out, including a shuffleboard table. They also have free and reliable wi-fi, which is a necessity because service is not great. The music was a whole lot of Bruce Springsteen, but that was not too big of a surprise. Crowd: There was a small crowd of people, most of whom looked like they just came from work. Some familiar with the beers, others visiting for the first time. Service: One bartender was running the show and he was great. Managed to handle the small crowd, plus change a few kegs without missing a beat. Parking: Ample street parking in the area, but watch for signs. read more

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Once arriving inside this majestic place, you will notice right away that there is a healthy amount of room for occupancy. Spacious area for games like giant 4x4 and shuffle board. Great selection of beers, especially the Swamp Tingz. Friendly service, comparable prices. Give this place a shot! You won't be disappointed! Just discovering this place, I feel like I stru read more

Great place great beer, just go! Go go go go and sometimes entertaining, great beer selection read more

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Pretty cool spot in the St George area, so stop by if you get a chance. A good selection of beers that were all very drinkable. I even liked the Blood Orange IPA, which may be one of my favorite IPAs. Though as a qualifier, I'm not usually a fan of IPAs. Plenty of room to enjoy your beers and they allow outside food. There are two restaurants next door, including a bbq place, though didn't get a chance to try it. read more

Flagship Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Brand sparkling new Brewing Company on the Island? Sign me up! The location is great - a short walk from the ferry for all visitors, and for locals - it just off Bay Street, parking available on huuuuuge parking lot on right side of Minthorne. It is spacious, industrial-looking but friendly, with plenty of tables and benches to sit down and try the beers. You can order a sample flight (at this point of time, they are $8 for four samples), or you can get the pints. It's pretty good - all four varieties are distinct flavors, very well developed, and all fun to try. I normally never ever go for dark beer, but Dark Mild surprised me - easy to drink, smooth, with low alcohol percentage, loved it. Great spot to meet friends, or relax after long work day. read more

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Great brewery for friends or events. Lots of space and seating. Games and TVs. Beers were amazing and the staff and management were great and personably. This is a great spot to head to after getting off the ferry. Check with staff as well for beer specials. For happy hour I got 2 for 1. I will definitely be going back. read more

Flagship Brewing - Blood orange IPA was recommended to me and it was amazing. - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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WE ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY LOVE THIS brewery! Their beer is incredibly fresh and light. I LOVE the Kolsch. BUt all of heir beers are good. Even the strange flavors IE Orange lol Not only are their beers good. But they're kid friendly and super nice here. Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

Very cool to have a brewery and tasting room on the Island! The staff was very friendly, helpful, and provided excellent service. They don't serve food, but they allow deliveries. Saw quite a few people getting some pizzas and heroes delivered. The tasting room itself is nice and comfortable enough. Hopefully they add some decor to warm the space up a bit. Can't forget to mention the most important part, the beer!!!! As of now, they brew three different varieties: American Wit, APA, and Dark Mild. I tried each and liked them all. The APA was not overly hoppy, which I appreciated even though others may prefer more of the hoppy flavor. The Dark Mild lived up to its name and was very mild. If you like Guinness, you'll like the dark mild. I typically don't enjoy dark brews but this one was mild enough for my taste. All in all, I'm excited to have somewhere new and unique to hang out that's closer to home. It's nice to not have to trek to Brooklyn to get some local brewed craft beers. read more

Flagship Brewing - Wit beer - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

went with some friends for a drink on a Friday night and it was great. I appreciate that they allow outside food. it's nice to be able to grab something near by and head over to grab some drinks. we hung out at a table, drawing and chatting. it was calm, it was quiet, it was welcoming. I'd already had flagship's beer before so I knew it was good stuff, but the blood orange ipa was something else. super good. the staff knew their stuff too. ordered a flight, mentioned I like ipas and light beers, and the bartender picked me out four excellent choices. she even helped a friend who generally isn't crazy about beer pick something to enjoy. I'm looking forward to heading back again some night to chill, chat, drink, whatever. a nice lil spot that's easy to miss on this loud, obnoxious island. read more

Nice little place. We came here after taking the Ferry to Staten Island from NY. We were aware there was a brewery in the area, but it's well hidden. You can't see it from the main road, but we found it eventually. It is your typical brewery/beer hall, with a large warehouse style main room and benches. The decor is cool, with the taxidermy behind the bar and there are games you can play at the tables. Friendly staff. Good beer. I would venture here again if I return to Staten Island. read more

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10 min walk from the SI ferry. On a hot day it's the best place to be too quench your thirst. Beer is $5. I had the Flagship Summer Ale, and it was very good. Relatively new brewing company est 2013. Something great to do while visiting the island! FYI you can bring your own food in! read more

Flagship Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Ventured over to SI on the ferry,.. just because I had never done it before. Thanks to a tip from my friend who lives on SI we headed over to find this hidden gem. Located in a warehouse close to the ferry you'll find this cool little brewery. Tons of picnic tables to sit at, sports on the projection TV, board games to play.. Really neat. There were about 6 beers to choose from the day I was there, tried the lager and the ipa. Both were pretty good. The setup reminds me very much of the Brooklyn Brewery, wooden tokens and all. I think this is a great addition for SI, there doesn't seem too be very much going on in this area other than the SI Yankees and the ferry. read more

Flagship Brewing - A fine Lager ;) - Breweries Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Very pet friendly inside and out. Nice place to have a drink and relax. They also have parking.