SingleCut is the brewery that Queens didn't know it needed. A place to listen to live bands play cool music; a place to scarf down a warm pretzel or pot pie while drinking up some strong, hoppy ales; a place to gather with many friends and play games like Cards Against Humanity so that you can laugh your asses off until 1am when the place closes. What more could you want? read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Yum - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is thoroughly impressive, from the quality of the beer, to the location, the atmosphere, and most of all the incredible service. Sean made it a memerable experience for us. Thank you for your knowledge and kindness! read more

Came here on a trivia night right when they first opened. Great beer,snacks the decor is "industrial" but done right.employees were very knowledgable and friendly. Only con of the place is it's WAYYY out of the way,probably a 15 min walk from the Ditmars stop ,but worth the trek. read more

Place makes great beer but staff was not very friendly. We like to feel welcome, otherwise we'll take our business elsewhere. They seemed almost annoyed that we were there, and this was before a bus dropped off even more people. If you don't like the service industry then please move on. Also, the only food for sale was 2 different kinds of hot pretzels which I guess is better than nothing. read more

Figures, I move out of this neighborhood and Astoria's first and only brewery pops up. Luckily, this isn't too difficult to get to from Steinway, where you can just onto the Q101 bus and get off a block away. While you all are grimacing at the fact I just said the word 'bus,' let's talk about the SingleCut experience.. First, yes, this is off the beaten path and the closest train is a 15-20 minute walk (N/Q at Ditmars Blvd.). You could drive and find ample parking, but that's if you're being responsible about drinking at a brewery to drive back. Second, the place is relatively small, so don't go expecting Studio Square or Bohemian Hall space here. You won't find it. There are a dozen plus tables mostly seating 2-4 people on high chairs, and a few picnic sized tables for larger parties. Oh, and two tables outside. It says no smoking, but no one listens to those signs. Third, customer service here sucks. I was not remotely acknowledged by any of the bartenders for about 10 minutes I was standing square at the bar and they were walking around. When I was, it was a moderately unpleasant experience. If that's the vibe they're going for, fine, as long as you don't come in here expecting a scene out of Cheers with people knowing your name and crap. You're lucky they can remember your order that you gave them less than 60 seconds ago, which happened to me. Want to order something? Go straight to the bar. If you have a food order, they'll give you a number placard to post on your table. Food: Got the Steak and Mushroom pie, which was pretty good. About 5" diameter and consisting of a super flakey, buttery crust that houses a non-messy, thick filling. The steak was cooked well, not being rubbery nor mushy. There are no stand-out flavors here, but this is a satisfying bite to eat and goes well with a beer drinking session. If you're starving though, this will not fill you up. Also got the Cheddar Bratwurst. The second I see any meat served on a potato bread bun, that's automatic points. The wurst had a decent snap to it and was piping hot. Again, nothing outstanding, but still satisfying. Each item I ordered came with a bag of cinnamon sugar pretzels, which I've never had before. Good stuff. Beer: There is nothing unique about SingleCut brews here. At all. Their "1933" is extremely reminiscent of Blue Moon, if you ask me. The most unique thing I tried of theirs is the "Kim" which is their Tart Cherry Sour Lager. It -definitely- delivers on the tart and sour cherry aspect, for sure. If you don't like beer or like White Lagers, get the Jan. Really really smooth, but overall lacking any particular flavor. Added Bonuses: SingleCut has this elevated stage where bands can play. There was one playing that night, which was enjoyable. While it was loud, it wasn't deafening so that you couldn't hear the person next to you with some raised voices. Plus! They have a variety of board games available. Just grab one. Cards Against Humanity included. Connect Four and Pictionary for more classic types. Also.. I think there's a metal bin of free bags of chips? I kept trying to ask about them but no one would stop and answer my question. The server chick bulldozed past me. So I assumed they were free. If not, SingleCut, I totally owe you for two bags of chips. PM me and I'll pay you back. Verdict? I would absolutely not go out of my way to come here unless I already lived in the area and could get here in less than 30 minutes. If you're an Astorian with the appropriate pride for living in the area, I suppose it's kind of obligatory you at least check the place out. read more

Singlecut probably has my favorite brewery space in the NYC area. There are a number of tables both inside and out as well as some bar seats. It may be a bit smaller than some others but it makes up for it in character. It has a ton of board games and offers food (good food too!) They have flight, pints, and growler pours available but the selection can vary greatly. We went one week and had quite a few options but a few weeks later it was slim pickings on a Sunday afternoon. read more

This place has potential, however I wasn't impressed with my first visit. The beers are pretty great and so is the fact that they have board games. I could see SingleCut being a great hang out place. I ordered a pot pie which came out still half frozen. The staff was nice enough to reheat it anyways (but I always have a fear they're going to mess with my food if I ever send it back). I'll be back once more before I actually rule it out. read more

SOOO happy that Singlecut opened in Astoria. It will definitely become a go to place for me to get a good beer on a nice day. The beer was great. I tried the Jan Olympic White Lagrrr and the Billy 18 Watt IPA and I loved them both. The food was good too. The pretzel was very good and the cheeses were fine. The space was great. Very open and it has outside seating. read more

One of my favorite breweries in the country. Definitely plan your next NYC trip around this brewery.

This place was amazing from the atmosphere to the beer! They had the Tony Hawk 1 and 2 tunes going and it was great, also seems like some nights they have a live band playing upstairs. The beer slushies are dangerously good and we tried 4oz pours of about 6 different types of beer all being very solid! I'm not a huge IPA guy, so my favorite was frequency! If your in the area definitely stop by. read more

Finally, Astoria has a brewery. We went here on a Friday night. Bar was packed. We ended up standing at the bar. That was ok though. Staff was really friendly. They let me and my bf taste a few drafts before we ordered. I consider myself an avid beer drinker and there was really one 1 beer on their draft that I liked. It was the olympic white lager. They had a few IPAS on tap, but those aren't really my thing. Pros: nice stuff beer to go (growlers) food Cons: could use a few more tables hours (the tap room closes early, check the time before you go) menu (could use more veggie items :) read more

Awesome brewery, and even better beer!!! I tried the tasting flight, and my fav's were Queens Lagrr, Hank the Strand Lagrr, and Jan Olympic White Lagrrr! I think atmosphere and service are two main contributors when deciding whether or not to return to a place, and this place has a great atmosphere. Although, the weather will be a determining factor too, the space is clean and has a nice aroma of fresh cut wood, which was probably from the large barrels surrounding the perimeter. They also have some great live bands pumping out the tunes from above. read more

Whoa! This place is really hidden! Good luck stumbling upon it.. Other than the location of the establishment, I have to say that I like this place. You're actually drinking in the brewery that brewed what you're drinking! They don't serve any other beers other than theirs! Luckily for them, I enjoy their Eric beer...so good! Tastes like a cross between Mother's milk/Guinness/Murphy's all put together. They serve cheese/meat plates but when you're pounding their beers, cheese/meat plates aren't gonna cut it. Most, if not all their beers are $5...they actually have a light lager for $2...I believe it's named after their address. If you live in Astoria, you should give it a shot! read more

I was, am, and will always be a big fan of SingleCut beers. I always tell people that anything out of this brewery is gold. But the place itself is a bit hectic and chaotic. Maybe it's because the place is wildly popular with the locals? Either way, would definitely return. read more

What a great place! Came here on halloweekend and tried a whole lot of IPAs. FYI they don't do flights but they do two pours at a time which works pretty well. The beers had funky names cause of halloween and the daydrinking definitely didn't help my memory BUT i do remember being really happy with all of my choices. Great selection of IPAs to drink while catching up with friends. read more

I don't live in Astoria, getting there is a pain. But this place is clearly worth a visit. The service is great, the space is clean, the tables are wide and the room is large. It's a place dedicate to drinking beer, in which you actually can have a conversation and don't feel cramped or grossed out by the environment. The crowd is casual but classier than I anticipated. The beers are good, not my favorite kind, but they did the job and made me enjoy my stay. read more

SingleCut is by far the best brewery in Queens. Everyone that works there is awesome, super welcoming and friendly! The beers they make are always great and it's such a cool place to hang out in. They have board games as well that you can just pop out and start playing which is nice! They have large tables for bigger parties and have a ton of events here with live music (check out their Instagram for events going on). They also make a bunch of their beers in cans so it's nice that you can pick some up and take them home! read more

Spur of the moment drop-in! Sucks that they don't have their beer flights BUT they do offer 2 oz. tastings (2 per customer). The guys tending the bar are HILAAAARIOUS. It's really the people (and a little bit about the brew) that bring customers back! They've got board games (Connect Four, Taboo, etc.) for patrons! I tried their ALL MEAT/ALL CHEESE plate and it was pretty filling (shared with 1 other) SingleCut Beersmiths will be seeing me back this Saturday with a BIG GROUP of friends! Can't wait to try out some more beer, snacks, and games! Looking forward to the live music as well! read more

Hidden brewery in Astoria. The beers/cider is pretty good. They have live entertainment on Fridays. Prices are pretty steep for Astoria and it is a pain to get there. They do not serve liquor FYI. read more

Great spot kinda in the middle of nowhere across from a mall. Yelp checkin offer for a free 5oz beer was a nice surprise when visiting for their hosting of the lackluster Holiday edition of the Queens County Market Market (not their fault). http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EoxYRUxtUEY Free booze! On the weekend, SingleCut Beersmiths offers free tours at 4pm followed by sample-size pours of what's on tap. read more

Singlecut knows exactly what its doing when it comes to making great beer. I do not own any beer t-shirts except for Singlecut. If you are a fan of IPA's or want to get a good introduction look no further. A little tricky to get too, but once you make it, grab a board game and begin the adventure. Very warm, industrial feel, with mediocre eats. Always have a good time here. Bartenders are super friendly. Luckily, they distribute out to places on LI and if I see it I almost always get it. I am not a big fan of "sours" but the raspberry KIM can be drank all night. Overall, your one stop shop for above average beer and a good time. read more

The new tap room is a great place to drink beer produced with real dedication. I considered the five-star rating, but the hours are a little odd and, taking the whole experience into consideration, detract a bit from the experience. The place is hard to find, so map it and have the address in hand. You have to be standing in front of the door in an out-of-the-way part of Astoria to finally notice the place. Try this for more details: http://beerifellintoblog.wordpress.com/?p=132&preview=true read more

Not sure what to add that hasn't already been said but I enjoy the following about Singlelcut: 1) A wide variety of craft beer brewed on premise 2) Awesome vinyl collection 3) Overall chill atmosphere 4) Growlers 5) Live music read more

I had a friend coming to visit from Philadelphia and she is a big brew fan like me :) I jumped on Yelp and found this gem of a spot and figured it looked like it was a real deal brewhouse. I love love loved it! From the cool look of the decor to the relaxed vibe of the bearded bartender (who was great). He was helpful in giving us an idea to get 2 Flights so we could try all 10 of the beers. My friend and I sat and enjoyed each one and tried to decide which one was our favorite. I want to go back and see the tour of the brewery. read more

Outstanding beer, and the Tap Room is very comfortable and noticeably clean . This place is very cool - the pride in Singlecut by the staff can be seen in the details, from their knowledge of their beer and the squeaky clean pilsner glasses, to the staff's musical knowledge of the impressive vinyl record selection (ask to pick out an album side to be played). This was my first time at Singlecut, and I WILL be back ! PS there's tons of designated driver parking ! read more

Amazing beer, attentive knowledgable friendly bartenders, fun vibe! They have a small limited menu but honestly people are there for the beer! Great place to spend a Sunday afternoon! read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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This is usually my go to Brewery in Astoria. Everything about it screams an amazing time. They have a variety of selections of beers along with food and board games. My favorite game to play there is Pucket. It's this game where u fling pegs through a hole and the winner is declared when your side of the board is cleared off. I've never had a bad experience here. Parking is fairly easy and usually available when I go. I would advise going a bit early should you want seating. Once people get seats, it'll be a while before they leave (with good reason!). read more

I live in Louisvile, Ky, otherwise known as Derby City. My dtr, who lives in New Hampshire, bought for me this year a Father's Day gift of 11 beers that corresponded to a virtual beer tasting last month, June. No way could I have polished off 11 beers in 2 days, most were 16 ouncers, so I have been savoring them one at a time. I just finished the Softly Spoken Magic Spells Imperial IPA and I am in love. For my taste it is one of the best beers I have ever tasted. Mild, full bodied, citrusy/hoppy taste, not overly strong in any one flavor. I am currently trying to figure out how I can get more of these into my fridge. A friend is presently in Maine visiting his sister. I am hoping he will be able to find some on his way home, either in Maine or somewhere in New York. read more

Best American IPA's I've had in Queens. New England style with some NYC flair thrown in. Hazy, piney, hoppy, fruity, resinous. Most times though, Other Half ales are slightly better. Just better balanced. Not that this is an easy task. Lots of technology and timing behind it all. The price point for take aways, be it bottles or growler fills is actually marked up 20-30% beyond what Singlecut sells their product for to Union and local retailers to for some reason. A growler of Mo Shuggie is $24 plus tip. It's $20 at Astoria Beer and Cheese. 16 ounce bottles of Billy Full Stack or Bon Bon are $8.00 a pop at the brewery, and $6.50 at all the local supermarkets. I guess the taproom is really only here out of necessity, or they are merely price gouging the local neckbeard transplants. Don't get me wrong, it's an awesome taproom, with amazing beer and great food, situated a in decent location, but the takeaway prices should adjusted slightly. Excellent beer, but the taproom certainly needs to check their price points. Or perhaps that is part of the marketing? I guess they don't really want a weekend mob scene like the shitshows at Other Half. Either way, Singlecut ales are my weekend drinking day solitude when I'm not working or studying. An American great. Just don't come here though. It sucks. You wont like it all, trust me. read more

I love a brewery, I really do. And this one in particular is keeping things fun, affordable and friendly. The bar tenders really know their beers, as they should since they are serving the beer being brewed right there, but they are great to talk to about all the underlining flavors going on in each of the selections. Get a flight to try out some of them, and then once you find your favorite, settle in for a full pint. While you're hanging out, grab a snack, a deck of cards or a board game and enjoy the live music that starts up later in the night. I'll be back . read more

Cute spot to hangout. Good beer (i liked the double ipa). GREAT food from salt and bone. Amazing brisket and mac and cheese!

My friend and I just came from there. It's a Thursday night we thought we would try a new spot in Astoria. We walk in the bartender completely ignored us. When I eventually got his attention I said "this is our first time here" his response was " well, good for you." I didn't know how to respond to that. I then asked if they had flights. Being a Brewery you would think they would but then again... No. Okay so onward...I tell the bartender I'd like to try a certain beer and he brings me over the beer he thought id like in a 16oz glass when he said 5oz first. After we had one drink we decided to leave when once again this guy brought me the wrong credit card. He wasn't friendly at all and just kinda put a downer on our entire experience. I would go back again as long as he wasn't working. read more

Excellent beer and great bartenders. This place is a bit of a hike if you're not near it in Astoria, but it's a hike well worth taking. The beer is delicious and I'll go back next time I'm in New York, which will hopefully be soon. read more

Great environment. Music selection is top notch and the beers are great. Very good growler deals and to-go cans as well.

Came for the maiden voyage of the taphouse and brewery tour and was not disappointed! I'm so excited that there's finally a destination for craft beer lovers in Queens. Although my friends and I were not blown away by the two brews they have on tap currently (both were a bit more on the hoppy side than we would like), we're excited to try the others once they become available. read more

Please, please do somethong about the extremely loud live music. The blasting music literally stops all conversation with your party for about 30 minutes. Each time bands tart playing. read more

I was able to purchase a keg of Dean's Mahogany Ale for my kegerator. Perfect. I love the full hoppy taste and the ease at which I was able to purchase it. I just showed up a recent Friday night, asked for one and was ready to go. It was $70 (slim line) plus deposit, which isn't bad at all. I look forward to finishing it off over the next month and grabbing a different one. I also look forward to trying their Milk Stout which supposedly will be available in a month or so. Mmmmmm read more

We accidentally ran into this GEM and my husband hasn't stop talking about it since. The prices are fair, the bartenders are nice, and the growler prices can't be beat. We got a brewery, Astoria!! read more

Had the mixed "pickle" app. As in pickled things like okra and beets. Fun place to hide out for a spell. Of course, there is beer. And they do tours. A group of young, single, skinny joggers showed up while we tried brew samples and ate the pickled things and I was all like, this is cool. read more

Place is cool, beers very good but prices are insane, $28 dollars for a 64oz growler of an imperial ipa! This is directly from the brewery and its at least $10-12 more then ones bought in stores. In essence its 5.5 beers for $28, beers good but you can find better and fairer priced. read more