Where to drink craft beer in New York

By Virgin Atlantic | 22 October 2025 | 2 minute read

Craft beer connoisseur or total newbie to the scene? Whichever camp you fall into, our recommendations for where to sink a pint in New York are guaranteed to introduce you to some completely new brews.

Beer Culture

With two different locations, make sure to drop into Beer Culture whether you're hanging out in the Upper West Side or find yourself neer Hells Kitchen. A hybrid bar and bottle shop, you can enjoy one of their ever rotating selections of draft and cask, accompanied by a meatball sub or a smash burger. If you're running out of time on your trip, why not grab a few bottles to go! The bar gives off chilled vibes and the knowledgeable bar staff will be sure to point you in the direction of something to suit your taste buds. 

Beer Culture, 328 West 45th St, New York, NY & Gebhard's Beer Culture, 228 West 72nd St, New York, NY

Jeffrey Craft Beer and Bites

A cool, rustic bar, The Jeffrey Craft Beer and Bites features a custom built draft system with over 30 taps for hard-to-find international and area breweries, on top of a wide selection of cans from local breweries and beyond. With seating out the front, and a brand new garden in the works, this is a great spot to grab a chilled beer on a sunny day. And it doesn't stop at beer, they offer a host of cocktails, wine, sandwiches other mouthwatering options. 

311 E 60th St, New York, NY

TALEA Beer Co

Female-founded TALEA Beer Co is a brewery and taproom situated in Willamsburg, Brooklyn, and they're on a mission to create 'easy-to-love' beers. Away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, stop here for a chilled introduction to some high quality beers with fruity flavours and low bitterness. This is the place to take your friends who don't usually opt for a craft beer - they wont look back!

87 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY

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