A mid-priced beer bar in Murray Hill. Reviewers single out the sandwiches and come for the drinks.
91 rated beer bars
Best Beer Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best beer bars across 29 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 91 rated beer bars in Manhattan, spread over 29 neighborhoods. City Beer in Murray Hill leads the list with a 4.8-star rating, and Upper West Side has the most to choose from (7).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include lively, social, speakeasy, intimate, and rustic. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Beer Bars in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 A mid-priced beer bar in Gramercy. Reviewers describe a cozy room, talk about the sandwiches, and come for the drinks. Known for its Beer Cheese.
Rank 4 A mid-priced beer bar in Greenwich Village. Reviewers single out the drinks, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention friendly service.
Rank 5 A mid-priced beer bar on the Upper East Side. Reviewers come for the activities, single out the drinks, and describe it as a local find. Insider tip: Open Every Day from Noon to Midnight.
Rank 6 A mid-priced beer bar in Alphabet City, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe it as calm, mention settling in with a coffee, and come for happy hour.
Rank 7 A mid-priced beer bar in Koreatown, open until 1 AM most nights. Reviewers come for the food and praise the service.
Rank 8 A mid-priced beer bar in East Harlem. Reviewers describe it as calm, single out the drinks, and mention friendly service.
Rank 9 A mid-priced beer bar on the Upper East Side. Reviewers mention happy hour, single out the staff, and come for the drinks.
Rank 10 A mid-priced beer bar in Washington Heights. Reviewers praise the service, suggest it for a date, and call it a hidden gem. They also note it's cash only. Known for its Spanish Paella.
Upper East Side
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
East Village
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Rank 5 - Lively
- Social
Alphabet City
4 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Rustic
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Lower East Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
- Artsy
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Rank 4 - Lively
- Social
Midtown
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
- Speakeasy
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Social
Gramercy
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Koreatown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Hamilton Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Community
- Creative
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Battery Park City
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Lively
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best beer bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top beer bars on Moodap are City Beer in Murray Hill (4.8 stars), Other Half Brewing - Rockefeller Center Taproom in Midtown (4.7 stars) and Malt & Mold-Gramercy in Gramercy (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most beer bars?
Upper West Side has the most, with 7, followed by Hell's Kitchen (7) and Upper East Side (7).
Where can I find affordable beer bars in Manhattan?
4 of the 50 beer bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Royale in Alphabet City, Marshall Stack in Lower East Side and Rough Draft in Hamilton Heights.
How does Moodap rank beer bars?
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