Truly a must visit if you're in Astoria! -Great atmosphere -Delicious and wide variety of beers on tap -Extremely cheap (Flight of 5/5oz is $10) Definitely not the easiest place to get to from the train (10-15 min) Take a tour, order a meat pie, drink beer and maybe even enjoy folk music if you come on a Sunday. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Flight of 5 $10. - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Moving from Raleigh to NYC last January I've so badly missed placed like SingleCut! Large spaces, large tables, good inexpensive beer, in a relaxed chill atmosphere. We made our way all the way to SingleCut at around 5 PM and the place was packed. We lucked out though and got some spots. It is totally off the beaten path as far as placed to go are in NYC. Almost no train access unless you walk about 15 minutes but hey that's cool to me that means it has probably retained more of its purity rather than succumbing to some of the hype type stuff you can get in this city. I thoroughly enjoyed two of the Weird and Gilly IPA's. They were robust and fruity and at a pretty good price. My husband tried the Dean Mahogany and only had one. It wasn't what he was looking for that day. We spent a couple hours and SingleCut and never really saw the crowd diminish much. We enjoyed a round Cards Against Humanity and soon left for dinner however, they apparently recently added a local food truck to a permanent spot in their space and the food looked good if nothing else. Oh, there are only two bathrooms - they could use more. I loved SingleCut and would totally enjoy going back no matter how long it took in the blistery cold winter day that we had. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - The gamg - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Man, I used to love Singlecut. I talked them up to everyone I could, especially people outside of NYC, because I was such a fan of their beer and thought they were a cool indie business. What has happened to this place? I had the worst experience there recently and am telling everyone who will listen to not give them anymore dollars. They don't deserve it. I used to live in the neighborhood around 2014-2015 and went to Singlecut frequently. Hadn't been in a long time, so I made the loooong trek there on Sunday afternoon, walking for about 45 minutes in the cold, and finally got there, excited to drink some beer, have some eats and drop a bunch of $ on holiday gifts for my beer-loving friends. Obviously, this was the wrong time to go. Pal and I ordered some beers after the nastiest b of a bartender mumbled "what can I get you" without deigning to look at us. And then we tried to order the pretzel but this wonderful young lady barked at us that there were no more pretzels. Cool, well, I can't eat meat, so is there anything else on the menu that I can eat? NOPE! Literally everything is either wings, or covered in steak. Then there were only 2 kinds of cans available to purchase, and when I inquired about that, this real gem of a human being behind the bar who clearly hated us (and maybe everyone?) sneered and snarled the information at me because she couldn't bring herself to answer even one question without her voice dripping with condescension and hostility. Worst of all, I actually *needed* to eat food in order to drink the beers that we'd already ordered... but I couldn't eat anything on their menu and there was no outside food permitted. Cool? Thanks? The beers went to waste, as did the money I spent there. I just think that if you insist on making your location way out in the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, maybe you could show a tiny modicum of respect for the people who actually make the trek there and spend their money. I feel like such a chump for having been excited about my trip to Singlecut. And to the bartender: Being THE coolest hipster brewery worker in the world, I'm sure it's against the hipster rules to have any feelings or be nice to customers, but I hope someday you're having a tough time and could use a little basic human decency and instead are met with extreme rudeness, which ruins your entire night, as yours did mine. read more

I was anticipating their opening for months. And then they finally opened. And I finally got to try a Singlecut beer. And I was not disappointed. The tap room is small, quaint, and feels clean. Three important factors when enjoying a fresh, cold beer. I'm sure this place gets packed which ruins the feel, but what can you do? The beer is good. The white lager and the double IPA were probably my favorite beers on the menu that day. This is odd because I don't usually like IPAs. The IPA had a good solid taste without the overpowering bitterness that most IPAs have. The beer that was aged in the rum cask was my least favorite because the undertones were too strong of rum. Needless to say, I loved the brewery. I wish their prices on growlers were a little lower, but they're still new, so it's excusable. Next time I will be sure to get a tour. read more

This brewery is amazing!!! Ridiculously legit. Some of the best craft beer I've had in NYC! Their IPAa are stellar! You really can't go wrong. It's a bit out of the way in beautiful suburban Astoria, but the trip is completely worth it. The bartenders are all super nice and chill, the beer is reasonably priced, and the menu is always interesting with a nice rotating draft. The brewery itself is spacious with a huge seating area. I also appreciate that they don't blast music so people aren't screaming in order to talk to each other. Not really a sports bar feel, but they do play games on the screen sometimes. The music is always good and you can check out the record they are jamming if you are interested since they always have it on display behind the bar. One night when I was there I saw a couple next to me pull out some UNO cards and get into an intense game, I almost wanted to join in! There's also a changing table in the bathroom, so feel free to bring your baby and enjoy an IPA at the same time. I'm all about Singlecut, check it out, bring your baby, grab a cold brew, play a game of UNO. I'm telling you, this is the place to be!!! read more

Had the Big In Japan and it was really good. We're huge brewery people and it was unfortunate this place had a kitchen because our dog likes breweries just as much as we do. Unfortunately pups aren't allowed unless you're outside in the front sidewalk at which point your views are a paint store, a best market, and an odd clothing store while sitting in direct sunlight. Not going to knock off stars just because our dog can't go inside just unfortunate. Wish they just stuck to beer. There were 3 other dogs out on the "patio" on a Sunday afternoon. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Single cut is a really cool spot in Astoria. I've lived here for years and only recently visited. They have a wide selection of beers and flavors. The bartenders are really knowledgeable on all the beers and full of great suggestions. It's a warehouse vibe inside with a bunch of big TVs, great for sports games. Everyone was really friendly. The only downfall is the location is the last stop in Astoria and an addition 10-15 min walk. read more

SingleCut is the first of the three breweries I've visited in Brooklyn/Queens/Long Island, NY to really hit home for me. Between the dimly lit tap room with ample seating and garage door open to the sidestreet, and the live music played from a corner loft space, this was a great spot for spending Friday evening as I waited to pick up an arrival at LaGuardia. Their tap list was sufficiently diverse with a couple new takes on beer styles. In particular, their oak-aged sour stout was an interesting take on an otherwise straight forward style, which was also available - chocolate milk stout. They also offered a dry - hopped Gose, which was pleasantly crisp, slightly salty, and just hoppy enough to whet my appetite. Also on tap, a spiced wheat lager, mahogany ale (think hoppy amber ale), Brett wheat ale, and the couple seemingly mandatory IPA's. Their bar service was friendly and efficient, and offered tastes before expecting a commitment to a pour - something I highly value. In the end, SingleCut seems a great spot to spend an evening broadening one's beer palate. Skål! read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - SingleCut's Gose collaboration with Transmitter Brewing for Queens Beer Week. Crisp, dry, and refreshing. Slight saltiness and ample hop. - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I'm a big fan of single cut and their beers. So this is the perfect place for me. Prices are pretty good and they have live music some days. Haven't tried the food but will do someday. Lovely to sit outside when the weather is good.. Update:) have tried the food, delicious kimchi nachos !only thing that could be better are the opening hours ;) read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Came here on a Friday night. It was a trivial game night. A nice place to chill and drink beer. Their beer selections were amazing. I tried out the Grunge. It had a hint of blueberries. A nice fruity kick. The food is really good especially the carnitas tacos. Quite hefty and generous filling. It comes with two. One taco was good for me. This is a nice place for date night or just to hang with friends. The seating arrangements aren't as close together which is great. I saw there was an outdoor space. But when we got there it was closed off. Wasn't ready for the good weather yet lol. I'd definitely come back for sure soon as the weather picks up. read more

I recently came here for an engagement party and really enjoyed my visit! It is a far walk from the subway, so plan ahead if you are going in chilly weather! The crowd on a weekend evening was good - not packed like sardines, but enough to mingle with new people and walk around comfortably. My group had the back area for ourselves - there was a bad draft! Very chilly. Not sure if it was the building or because of the weather. I tried a sip of cider, and ordered the Lager and Pilsner on the menu. I like light drinks, but the cider was very sugary. The Lager and Pilsner went down smooth, had no after taste, and didn't make me feel crappy or bloated. I wish I bought a pack to take home! I will definitely be back! read more

It took me over two years of living in Astoria to stop in here, but I would urge anyone to avoid this mistake! Compared to many breweries, SingleCut does have a spacious tasting room - plenty of tall tables (some bigger, some smaller). The decor is also very cool - guitars on the wall, headstocks as the beer taps, barrels all around you. Before this particular trip, I stopped in a couple times before quickly for a few bottles of the Half-Stack (IPA) and Mo' Shuggie (another IPA) which are smooth, easy drinking IPAs. This time we had a few to taste and I cannot wait to go back and have more (maybe to try out the kitchen too). Beer reviews: Half-Stack and Mo' Shuggie: only have had in bottles - hops are not overpowering; easy drinking IPAs Mad Eric: sour milk stout - my favorite SingleCut beer so far. I'm not usually a stout guy, but the sourness tones down the stout taste and makes it much more drinkable. Full-Stack: double/imperial IPA - a bit hoppier than the Half-Stack, but still very drinkable Mad Michael: sour, but a bit on the bubbly side, lighter tasting than the Mad Eric Brett Jan: wheat ale, very smooth and drinkable All-in-all I would recommend this brewery to anyone. One of the best sets of beers I think I've ever had. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great beer. Cool, minimalist atmosphere. Music grooves. Food selection/quantity just right. Get a flight. Or two. Try all the beers. Have a good time. Cool place. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

What a difference some more time makes. I definitely think the beer quality has improved and their sours are actually pretty good. I've become a fan of Jan and their focus on lighter lagers and their seasonals are good-although my opinion on their year round stuff is okay. The tap room has always been a fun visit. I'm bumping them up because of their improved quality in their seasonals/rotators. Oh, and I did run into the Singlecut mobile and they didn't give me a coupon for a free beer at the tap room. What up with that? read more

Beer. Check. Food. Check. Hardwood. Check. Hop Smell. Check. Singlecut checks off all of the major expectations that I have when visiting a brewery. A nice, relatively open space and a small bar that serves a surprising amount of different varieties of beers (plus a 'guest tap' cider). Many of the beers here were of the hoppier variety, that I am not huge on. Many of the beers were pale ales of some variety, which I typically don't like. However, they had a sour stout that was one of the more unique beers that I've had, and very much enjoyed. I also got a sandwich. It was a brat on a bun with chips (actual chips, not french fries. This is America). It was okay. read more

The location: It's on the industrial outskirts of Astoria, almost all the way up to the Steinway factory. It's still easier to get to than Vermont and your reward for getting there is great. There's a parking lot across the street. The aesthetic: An inviting new-industrial taproom, always playing vinyl records unless it's Friday night and a live band is playing. Usually just spacious enough. My wife and I like to pick a board game and a few 5oz glasses to sit, sip and play for an hour or two. The beer names: Nearly all their beer names are music references just slightly too cool for me to get. Thanks Google! The beer: The beer's the thing, and they're masters of so many styles. The tap list will tell you that they're hopheads, though they don't disclose anything about their recipes. They'll tell you that the proof is in the pint, and they're correct. Do make sure to check out their non-IPA styles as well. They're rightfully very proud of their 19-33 Pilsner. Don't skip it. Other highlights include the Dean Mahogany Ale, In and Around the Lake, Eric Nitro Milk Stout, Thinking Hard About the Weather, the Kim sour series in the summer. It's all so good. Get whatever, then come back and get what you didn't get last time, ad infinitum. Singlecut is so awesome. read more

It's not the biggest brewery, but that's a good thing! Tons of beers available (about 11 when I went in November 2013) and they're all super cheap. Try a $10 flight of 5 to wet your whistle and find out what you like. I tried everything they had available and my favorites were the Dean (nitro) and the Eric (milk stout). It's also fun to try to guess what guitarists each beer is named after (the name "Singlecut" is a reference to the Gibson Les Paul). We also had a guided tour of the space (it's not that big, so it took 10 minutes at most), and they have a pretty solid operation going on. Their staff also knows their stuff and was open to hearing suggestions for new bears. It's a little out of the way if you're not driving (and especially when it's freezing out!), but it's nice and toasty inside. Despite the giant garage door, they have industrial strength heaters to keep you warm. And a projector to show the game. Stop by! If you can't make it, they're beginning to have a wider distribution, so order a Singlecut at your local bar! I like to support local business, even if they're an hour and a half away! read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

We were just walking around the neighborhood and found this place. Great space. Cozy but laid back. Beer are awesome. We definitely be back... read more

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Since we were in Astoria for brunch, we decided to checkout this taproom on the recommendation of friends. Cool place, lots of seating, tv's with NFL games on and various board games that can be played at your table. Started with Billy Full-Stack IPA and the Chrissie. BF liked the IPA, I liked the Chrissie, but it was a little to sweet for me. The couple next to us had just finished playing scrabble, so we decided that we would play a game of scrabble with another round of beer. Beer in round two consisted of Bon Bon 2XTNT IPA and Billy 18 watt IPA. We both agree that the second round of beer were better choices for us. BF likes the 2X IPA's and I liked the 18 watt IPA. Also enjoyed our game of scrabble. Tours are give on Saturdays and Sunday's at 5pm for no charge. We did not do the tour so can't comment on this. But if we find ourselves in Astoria again we would come back and check out some more brews. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Double Stack IPA and Chrisse - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

A little walk away from the N subway stop, so prepare yourself! Awesome little brewery with a good amount of seating, inside and outside. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding beer selection. They have a pretty good selection of board games which is fun! Sit around, drink some beer, play some games. What's even more awesome is if you get hungry, they do have some small bites. I didn't see the entire menu, but we saw others eating fresh beer pretzels, and decided to try it as well - it was delicious! You can get 5 samplers for $10, or pints for $5-$7 which I think is pretty reasonable. The day we went, there were 8-10 different beer options. We tried them all, most were IPAs, however, there was one really good lighter White Lager that had an amazing flavor to it. Was definitely our tables favorite of the day. The hours are a bit strange and not consistent, so if you plan on making a trip out here, I would call just to make sure they're open. I think they do a lot of private events, which is why sometimes they close early or open late. Kind of annoying, but also a great idea to have your private event here!! Overall, I think it's was a pretty cute spot, relatively smaller brewery but still a good amount of seating. Good beer and hang out spot. Would definitely come back here and recommend this place to others. read more

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Singlecutt is heaven for ipa drinkers! Go visit the Mecca, parking is very tough so I get why you might take a pass on this

Top level beer game right here. Fantastic beer selection? Check. Delicious and cheap snacks? Check. Fast service? Check. Good board game collection? Check. "You pick it" Record selection? Check. SingleCut is without a doubt, my favorite brewery/taproom in NYC. They let you buy 5 oz tasters, but I think had restricted it to 2 per person to keep the line moving on a busy Saturday. It was pretty crowded but a table opened up right away. Had decent pretzels, fantastic pickles and chips to go along with our favorite beers. Most NYC breweries do not give you such consistent quality across the spectrum of beer types but SingleCut does them all really well and a few stood out as one-of-a-kind beers: Jan Olympic White Lager: really special lighter beer with citrus elements that give it an orange tang without compromising the light body. Jan Brett Fermented White Ale: My favorite of the favorites, you have to taste it to believe how different and delicious something like this could be. Mad Michael Sour Lager: really interesting for a sour beer, you can taste the wild ferment qualities right away Half Stack IPA: hops just punch you in the nose before you even taste this hoppy wonder of a beer. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Great snacks and you pick 'em vinyl! - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Getting there: Kinda out of the way. Took the subway to get here and had to walk a bit. Would say it's more of a 4.5, but 5 if it was more accessible. Lots of choices here that rotate and they're all so good and cheap! They don't have an explicit sampler but there are 'shorty' 5oz pours which is pretty much a sampler for 2-3 dollars each (most were 2)! Plenty of beers to try so it was easy for me and my girlfriend to find the one we liked. The full pour was around 7 and they even offer to go in cans (32oz) and jugs (64oz) for cheap! Really cool place! You can see a lot of brewing equipment out and there's a drum set/mic which I haven't seen in action yet but... anyway. Wasn't too crowded on Thursday night and the bartender was especially friendly. I wish I got his name but he's got a cool mustache and... that's about all I can remember. Checked in on us often. Had a full tip jar if that says anything about the bartender. Also. Clean bathrooms :D read more

This is NYC Craft Brewer Mecca if you ask me (and even if you don't). Crazy good IPA's and chill bartenders. Love this place. Will be back. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

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A very cool place to hang with friends, My Girlfriend & I tried the five sampling which some we liked and some not so much... We wanted to love them all.... and our friendSplurged for the $10 soft pretzel !!! OUCH !!! I want to love this place... But just can't quite love it yet... I will have to go back a couple more times & let you know. First impressions aren't always the best... read more

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I digs it, I digs it. Super mellow and non assuming place in the end of nowhere, Astoria. Seriously, last stop on the N/W and then a bit of a walk, or you have to drive but then one person can't really drink so why do that? It's easy to miss since it's nestled in a small building right next to a random empty lot and across from a strip mall, but if you see peeps sippin on some ipas outside, you'll know you've arrived at the right place. Like others have noted, no flights but that's quite alright - just opt for 2 small pours (5 oz and can only get 2 at a time) and you can easily try most of the beers available. My personal fave is the Some Cat from Japan IPA - so light, refreshing and rad logo as well. Come in with a few board games, bring some food, play some board games, and have a grand ol time! read more

Let me first start off by saying the beer is great!! I got a variety of samples to try!! A huge fan of IPA and sours so this place was great. Lots of seating too. My only negative is $10 for a pretzel with a side of beer cheese for dipping??? A little ridiculous if you ask me. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Great selection. - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

As a beer lover, I've known about SingleCut for a while and have seen their cans around. After a nearby brunch in Astoria, I suggested coming here to meet up with other friends and I'm so glad we went. We arrived around 4pm on a Saturday and while the space is small-ish, we were able to fit a decent amount of people (started with 3 and by the time we left there were maybe around 15 of us). Good beer and a chill atmosphere - what more could you ask for? Lots of IPAs which are my favorite and the bartenders were great!! read more

Singlecut beer is always great however I was not impressed with my experience last night. To comply with the outdoor drinking/ dining their selection of food and corresponding prices are not drinker friendly. The price is expense, they charge $6 for hand full of chips and $6 for hand full of crackers that i would get from Costco. Also in regards to the table service it was slow and unprofessional. read more

I think SingleCut is a hidden gem of Astoria, it's slightly off the beaten path. It is the perfect place to hangout on a beautiful day, they open up the garage door front and it's all open air. There's tons of games to play and big long tables for large groups. I've loved every beer I've tried so far as well! Super fair/great pricing for a great quality local product. I came here once when a live band was playing and I would warn others to not go during live music if you plan to have any conversation with your friends, because it was SO LOUD inside there when the music was playing I could not hear anyone at all. It gets really packed here on nice days and creates a really lively and fun environment. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Nice rustic taproom in a quiet part of Astoria. A bit off the beaten path, but not too bad. Good selection of beer styles and a classic vinyl sound system. Beers are tasty and on a rainy Sunday, it's a great place to waste a couple of hours. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Nice tap room on a cold day! - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

I'll try to keep this short and sweet, and I hope people read and boycott this establishment. My band was hired to play at SingleCut on a Friday night. We arrived and unpacked and began the process of setting up. As we began to tune up a man runs up to us saying "hey guys, no wants to hear you fiddling! Stop that shit! I don't want to hear another note until you play, like seriously, who wants to hear that shit???" Naturally we were turned off but continued to set up. We were using the venues gear (amplifiers, drums) so naturally some adjustments have to made before you play a set. After around 30 seconds into tweaking my amplifier the following conversation ensued. Owner- (running up) "WHAT THE F*CK DID I F*CKING SAY!!! HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED A F*CKING GIG BEFORE" Me- "Hey man, I think we getting off on the wrong foot here, my names Ben (extending my hand) do you work here? Owner_ "I'M THE OWNER!!!! (ignores my extended hand) IS THIS YOUR FIRST F*CKING GIG???? I PLAY IN BANNNDS, WE NEVER PLAY A NOTE UNTIL IT IS TIME TO GO!!!! IF I HEAR ANOTHER F*CKING NOTE YOU DON'T PLAY!!!! DO YOU EVEN WANT TO PLAY??? ME- no. guys, let's get out of here. That's pretty much it..... In an actual response to the owner, I have played a few gigs before. I started playing out at 14. I've done 5 years of world touring, and have played on stage with U2, Santana, Akon, Wyclef, Mary J, Robin Thicke, and a whole lot of others. In all my touring and in all my gigs- this guys was the biggest prick I have ever met. It made me so mad, but being the type of person I am, I calmly packed up and left without a word. I really hope people boycott this place. Giving your money to an asshole like that just isn't right. Too bad because I live in Astoria. If he treats his patrons the way he treated us he'll be out of biz soon. I also heard he plays in a Kiss cover band. That might explain the anger... read more

What a MASSIVE disappointment this place was. Unfortunately, I write this review from the perspective of someone who should have been there this past weekend, but wasn't. My friend is a beer fanatic, and his equally fanatical wife planned a wonderful surprise 30th birthday party at Singlecut for Saturday April 19th. This plan was locked down and confirmed six weeks in advance. Two days before the party, after a week of trying to get ahold of them to confirm the reservation via phone, email, and social media, they flat-out cancelled the reservation on us due to them hosting Beer Week. How did they not know about this beforehand? And even if Beer Week came up after we made our reservation, how did they not see that we were booked for that day and not tell us about the conflict? I feel like we would have been more understanding if they had made even the slightest effort to be responsible about it, but instead they probably figured that losing the business of 20 or so people would make less of an impact than messing up their Beer Week plans. Well, screw them. I hope people read this and see what a bunch of asshats they are and bring their business elsewhere. If you check my history, you'll see that I don't write Yelp reviews unless the place really leaves an impact on me, and this place definitely left a lousy one on all of us. read more

Nice space - airy, open. Lovely selection of brews on tap and a bunch of board games to borrow. Good for families, dates, or just hanging out. On site food (from Salt and Bone?) is tasty and prices are reasonable all around. read more

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A long time ago, way back in history, when all there was to drink was nothin but cups of tea. Along came a man by the name of Charlie Mops, and he invented a wonderful drink and he made it out of hops. He must have been an admiral a sultan or a king, and to his praises we shall always sing. Look what he has done for us he's filled us up with cheer! Lord bless Charlie Mops, the man who invented beer beer beer tiddly beer beer beer. The Curtis bar, the James' Pub, the Hole in the Wall as well one thing you can be sure of, its Charlie's beer they sell so all ye lads a lasses at eleven O'clock ye stop for five short seconds, remember Charlie Mops 1 2 3 4 5 He must have been an admiral a sultan or a king, and to his praises we shall always sing. Look what he has done for us he's filled us up with cheer! Lord bless Charlie Mops, the man who invented beer beer beer tiddly beer beer beer. A barrel of malt, a bushel of hops, you stir it around with a stick, the kind of lubrication to make your engine tick. 40 pints of wallop a day will keep away the quacks. Its only eight pence hapenny and one and six in tax, 1 2 3 4 5 He must have been an admiral a sultan or a king, and to his praises we shall always sing. Look what he has done for us he's filled us up with cheer! Lord bless Charlie Mops, the man who invented beer beer beer tiddly beer beer beer. read more

I need to preface this review by saying that I wanted to like Singlecut. I really did. I was bringing a group of friends who rarely come to New York, so I had it in my mind that this would be a huge win. When we first arrived, we were pretty excited. The place is beautiful, don't get me wrong. As far as design goes, Singlecut is doing everything right. Sadly, this is where the excitement ends. Though we knew what we were getting into, I must reiterate that this place is in the middle of NOWHERE. Across the street is the sort of strip mall you'd expect to find in northern New Jersey. And there's nothing else within a 15 minute walk. This is distinctly important to note, because what follows is exacerbated by the fact that this place is lightyears away from the city (by a NYCer's definition). Let's start with the bartenders. We had just come from Queens Comfort, where we had received what was possibly the best service we'd ever received in the city. When we got to Singlecut, we were ignored for the first 5 minutes or so, even though there wasn't much going on. When we were finally able to order a round of beers and some pretzels w/ beer cheese, we sat down. Shortly thereafter, the bartender came around and muttered under his breath, "we don't really do table service" as he begrudgingly set our beers down in front of us. Not pleasant at all. In fact, very far from it. This is not what I've come to expect from Queens. Next, let's move on to the pretzels and beer cheese. They were $10 an order, which we initially thought was very high for ANYWHERE, let alone a small brewery in the middle of nowhere, Queens. When they were finally brought out to us, we were floored. For $10 EACH, we received one single soft pretzel and a tiny cup of beer cheese. So, for 3 pretzels and 3 tiny cups of beer cheese, we paid a whopping $30. This isn't just overpriced. This is offensive, and it's laughable. The beer cheese was delicious, sure, but this sort of pricing is as greedy as it is outrageous. Finally, the beer. Now, it certainly wasn't bad. But when you're competing in a beer scene full of incredible breweries (Bronx, Ommegang, Six Point, Captain Lawrence, even Brooklyn to a degree), the beer suddenly falls flat. I had a white lager, which tasted like a Hoegaarden on a bad day, and the rest of the lagers were just as disappointing. All in all, I would be shocked if this place lasted another year or two, It's inconvenient, it's overpriced, and worst of all - it's mediocre. Try again, Queens! I do still have faith in you. Until then, don't waste your time with Singlecut. read more

So far the best place to enjoy fresh beer. If you like IPA as I do, this is the spot to go, you wont be disappointed. Guaranteed! The best thing is, you can have some beer to go. Thumb UP! read more

I was ready to dislike Singlecut because (I thought) it's so over-hyped. But, I was wrong...the fanfare is well-earned. The branding on this business is top-notch. It just doesn't get much sexier. The beautiful wooden tables, the perfectly chosen logo, the guitar/ fretboard theme and tap handles. Did I not mention the food menu that reads like a Diana Gabaldon novel...Ooh, artisanal meat pies! The Beeeers?? Mmmmm. The beer menu seems to constantly be changing and evolving. They are honing the art of IPAs/ ales and lagers. It's a passion I admire, and I gladly volunteer my tasting services. read more

SingleCut Beersmiths - Breweries Near Me - Astoria, New York

Soooo happy to have this joint in our 'hood. Forget you, Brooklyn. We've got Singlecut! It's a trek, but it's also worth it bc it's a place you can come and hang out for half a day. Bank of America ATM in the parking lot right across the street, FYI (bc the credit card minimum is $20). The space is small-ish. High bar tables with bar stools. If you're in a group, someone needs to save seats while the rest get beer. Next, lighting. This is the first time I've discussed lighting in a Yelp review (and boy do I feel weird about it). But, I think someone who designed/installed the lights here may have had a few too many beers. The lights are bright and they're above the ceiling fans. So you have a strange strobe effect, aka, You May Have A Seizure. They run out of beers. That's a good thing. If you're dead set on having one, call ahead. Also get a flight! We liked everything we tried, and again, love the fact that it's brewed just a few feet from where you drink it. No food yet but it looks like they're trying. read more

As most people I have talked to, I hadn't heard of Singlecut Beersmiths but apparently over 200 bars in the NYC area are carrying at least one of their beers. This craft brewery in Astoria has nearly a dozen varieties ($4-8), there really is something for everyone. I came here with my girlfriend and we each got a 5 beer tasting flight (5, 5oz tastings for $10) so we tasted almost everything available. The beers we both liked (the standard "Lagrrrr") and beers we hated (the sour lager and the dark beer they age in rum barrels), but most beers were somewhere in the middle for us. It's a hoppy bunch of beers with some distinct IPA-like flavors to most of them. If you want something to-go they also offer growlers ($8 for 32oz, $15 for 64oz). As far as the brewery/space goes, it's in a real remote section of Astoria, about a mile walk north of the last subway stop. The industrial space has been transformed to a really cool space. The giant open loading dock door lets in a lot of fresh night air but even with the fans running the space can be a little too warm during really hot summer nights. In addition to the beer they also offer small bites including meat pies and soft pretzels. Both of which I'm excited to go back and try. I may not have been blown away by the beer here but it's a great addition to the local craft beer scene of NYC and hope they're around experimenting for years to come. read more