I visited this brewery a few weeks ago for the Smoked Spice BBQ Pop Up. The wait in the line wasn't…read morebad and it was totally worth it. The customer service was quick and easy. The food was delicious and well prepared. I took my food to go but I enjoyed everything. I ordered the wings and I got the mini sampler. I got ribs, brisket, macaroni and cheese, jerk chicken fried rice and Cole slaw. Everything was delicious. There was enough food to share with my family. Whenever there's another pop up I'll be there. I'll continue to support Smoked Spice BBQ! Finback Brewery thank you for having this event and I'll be back to try your beers soon!

I'm not a beer drinker but my husband loves beer. So I often find myself at breweries. Finback has…read morebeen around for years in a sleepy corner in Glendale, Queens. Even though it's well known, I would say it's a hidden gem because you would never tell that there's this awesome brewery in the middle of a residential neighborhood. They are IPA focused, but they do have a few non IPA beers, as well as canned cocktails. I like the fact that you can bring your own food and that they often have food pop ups. The best thing about this place is their staff. Everyone here is so friendly and passionate about their product. It makes it easy to spend a few hours here just relaxing.

Evil Twin is one of my partner's favorite breweries in the city because of the variety of beers…read morewith interesting profiles. I really enjoyed my I Shoud Coco because it definitely had a coconut aftertaste. The hop flavors of the Marzen was tasty! We also got to try their new Love at First Spice, which is a collab with mala project. I liked how its novel attempt at combining Chinese chili and spices into beer but I found the beer itself too tangy which drew the attention away from the spice. I liked the chill environment - greenhouse area with board games, cute LED lights, and an outdoor area with lots of tables/fairy lights. Staff were nice and let us try some of their new red wines before we secured the grenache for home. Fun place to hang out!

One of my favorite breweries in New York (also shout out to their taproom in Dumbo). Always enjoy…read moregrabbing a few tasters and hoping to see the allusive but majestic Marlon making an appearance! Definitely a place for sours, milkshake, and stout connoisseurs! Service is always helpful and friendly - and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for parties of all sizes! Great selection of games too!

I am USUALLY not a drinker before a game but this bar had a really cool look to it. It was a party,…read moreeveryone was outside drinking as well as inside and everyone was just happy. When I ordered my margarita I had a conversation with the bartender and security guard (who were both very nice and guided me towards my door) I enjoy places where the staff are nice because I know I'm comfortable enough to go back there with friends! My drink was good and unique, a different style IPA which I enjoyed and wasn't overwhelmed by. Place was clean, sporty and well guarded. Thank you for everything!

Just beat the rush yesterday before the Foo Fighters concert. Got the Helles, Summer ale and a…read morepitcher of Kolsch - all good beers. The smashburger with wagyu and avocado was juicy, tender but small and it was served with black beans over fries, which I thought was weird but still tasted good. There is a line and someone to usher you to the server, so that they're both overwhelmed. It's right outside Citifield and it's perfect.

One of the best on the south shore! If you like craft beer just come here! Awesome tenders of bar ,…read morethey're friendly, professional, and fast. It is a cozy welcoming place. Parking stinks, but "never drive to bars, what the f you all thinkin"

Love the place ! Lot of variety of beers, great vibes ! Definitely if I am in neighborhood will…read morereturn !

Welcome home! I always feel welcomed at this neighborhood brewery. Unpretentious and a cool spot to…read morespend time. Good beer, great customers and lovely owners who are truly appreciative of their clientele. Nice way to spend an afternoon.

I was actually quite surprised that I hadn't been here before as it is absolutely the vibe I am…read morelooking for in a weekend brewery. The space itself is intimate, fairly small but utilized well. Bench tables and bar seating with a TV, fake fireplace, and a throwback arcade game. The bartender was so friendly and welcoming. Dark but not in a pretentious way. When we went on a Saturday afternoon, it was essentially just us and a few isolated people at the bar. We played a board game we had brought and had a great time. The beers themselves were not my favorite. There is a good variety and the prices are super agreeable, but I wasn't really thrilled by any of the IPA choices specifically. Probably just me. My biggest gripe with the place, however, is the music. I appreciate that this is super dependent on who is working but for a darkly lit brewery, I wouldn't have chosen the classic/elevator/slow music that was playing overhead. Parking is super easy. Also, I am very curious in their connection to the leather making studio next door and would be interested in the pop-ups that happen here once monthly!

On a weekend afternoon, Focal Point Beer Co, formerly IcoNYC in LIC was a mixed crowd of Manhattan…read morefinance-type overflow, local artists and their crews, young families with small children eeking out a chill vibe before kids' schedules consume their lives, Astoria hipsters, your nearby pickleball league hanging out post-game, cliques of single-and-ready-to-mingle college students before everyone is off and away for the summer. By all means it was a pleasant evening so everyone and their third cousin's brother-in-law was ready for an (almost) summer beer. My friends and I arrived around 6pm and the tables inside and out were packed, and that says a lot since there's seating for around 150 people counting the family-style, picnic tables and benches. The industrial chic inside spaciously fits a long cement bar seating about 10 bar chairs comfortably, and what looks to be about a dozen beers on tap on the wall behind the bar. We managed to find a few outdoor benches to squat with our bags and took turns grabbing drinks and food. They're strictly a brewery so no food is available directly from Focal Point, you can BYO Food from other food spots, bring a picnic, or grab something from food trucks if nearby. But beer, BEER they have a lot of, and it's darn tasty. The staff at the bar were friendly and quick to get my order to me. While I only had a small pour of the ILL Niño 7oz $5 (also comes in 16oz $9 / 23oz $11 / 64oz $32) it was a refreshing, medium-bodied lager--citrusy and a perfect complement to the warm weather and sunset breeze. Definitely recommend as an easy, low-key spot to hang with some friends. Will be back to try some other beers!

A great place in LIC, this is a fun space to come with a group of friends. In addition to the good…read morebeer selection, they have cocktails too. There is plenty of space inside or outside, depending on the weather. This is so much nicer than when it was Iconyc and situated in the smaller building next door. Additionally, there are plenty of food options around so if you want pizza or tacos with your beer, you're in luck! Bartenders are nice and I love that they have sinks outside of the restrooms. I like to wash my hands a lot so this is very convenient. I'm a fan of Focal Point.

"Strong Rope Brewery in Red Hook is a family-run waterfront farm brewery offering hand-crafted ales…read moreand lagers made exclusively with 100% New York State ingredients. It features a spacious indoor taproom and an outdoor patio with stunning sunset views over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty." "Focuses on malt- and hop-forward New York farm-to-glass ales, pilsners, and seasonal lagers.Serves an all-local drink menu that includes New York State wines, ciders, and spirits alongside beer.Offers rotating local beverage options like beer flight samplers and seasonal slushies" How did I come to this place? Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, I tapped my ruby red Crocs and landed in the Red Hook waterfront on a HHH day. NY Mag offered a free 7 ounce beer of my choice. I was also going to order food. However, Truman explained that " on weekends the pop up food markets are here or patrons bring food to picnic". He suggested Red Hook Kitchenette to purchase sandwiches and bring it back and dine here. ( which I did, see separate review for RHK). I asked for suggestions on an IPA that is citrusy and he suggested the Hazy IPA Wolf in the Garden. WITG has hints of tropical fruit, stone fruit and orange peels. An IPA Fawn approved. They serve beer, cider, wine and spirits. The interior is rustic with wood tables, soft lighting and just a chill beer. The outside picnic tables face the waterfront and Lady Liberty, what a view! Sipping my beer in the sweet sunshine. I am falling in love with NY crafted beer and IPA. Strong Rope will become a Fawn fave fast. Many thanks to Truman who is friendly, has extensive beer knowledge and made a great lunch suggestion. Cheers!

Wow I think I found my favorite malt beer at this brewery! It's called Decapitator. Please always…read morekeep it on your lineup! Strong. You only need 1-2 to feel relaxed. :) The beer prices are great too. The vibe here is great, with a lot of seating options and card + board games to keep you occupied. Dog friendly as well! I was able to get a bowl of water for my little one. Nice views of the water too if you prefer to sit outside. I like how it is bring your own food. I saw a small group having a little birthday party and they had pizza and a cake that they brought. I went to the Food Bazaar grocery a block or two away and got a sandwich from their deli to bring to the brewery. Next door is a cidery, I think a different owner. Outrageously expensive ($17 for a small glass of cider? lol). Stick to strong rope! They do have a cider or two on their menu normally. 2 minutes away is Steve's Key Lime Pie - recommend if you like frozen key lime pies on a stick dipped in chocolate ;)

Went there for a cooking class-It has a nice vibe. Drink options are great! they have some…read moreinteresting kind of beer options! Decor and vibe is very cool. Good for weeknight or weekend hangout.

My husband and I absolutely love this place. It's in my former neighborhood, and although I don't…read morelive there anymore, we still visit regularly. The beer is excellent, and the service is even better. My husband had lost his favorite hat from here on a boating trip, and the owner was gracious enough to custom make one for him, as they no longer produced that particular hat. In addition, during COVID, they sold us their first glass, which we added to our collection, and we've purchased many more from them since. This added to our love for the place!

SingleCut is a hidden gem in Astoria. It's deeper into the neighborhood and not as easy to get to…read moreby subway, which I actually think is part of the charm - it never gets overwhelmingly crowded. The staff are exceptionally nice, there's always a great selection of their beers on tap, and the prices are really reasonable. The atmosphere and overall vibes are fantastic. And the food is seriously amazing. Last time I was here, my friends and I basically tried the whole menu - burger, hot dogs, empanadas, fries, soft pretzel, mac & cheese bites, and mozzarella sticks. Every single thing was so good. Some were perfect versions of classics, while others were elevated takes on them. This is definitely not your typical brewery food. They're also incredibly accommodating. A friend once hosted his daughter's first birthday in the back, and SingleCut made it so easy - no deposit, no unnecessary hassle, just genuinely welcoming. Great beer, amazing food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and never too crowded. One of my favorite places to hang out in Astoria!

SingleCut Beersmiths is a craft brewery that opened in Astoria, Queens, New York in December 2012…read more It was founded by Rich Buceta. The Queens native began homebrewing in his apartment in 2004 and eventually was hired to work at the now defunct Greenpoint Beer Works in Brooklyn. A huge music fan, Buceta decided to combine his passion for craft beer and music and open his own brewery. In order to finance his dream, Buceta sold off his collection of vintage guitars. When the brewery finally opened, it was the first production brewery to open in Queens since Prohibition. The name "Singlecut" was chosen in reference to the luthier term for a guitar that is crafted with a single cutaway, or a notch cut into the body of the instrument on one side to provide easier access to the upper frets. SingleCut quickly became a popular New York brewery and by 2017 it had reached capacity. In 2018, the brewery purchased the former Shmaltz Brewing Company facility in Clifton Park. Dubbed "SingleCut North", the secondary taproom fully opened to the public in September 2019. A third taproom, dubbed "SingleCut Barn & Lodge", fully opened in Manlius in April 2023. I visited SingleCut Beersmiths this past summer while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and this was my fifth stop of the day. The taproom in Astoria is spacious and inviting. I really liked the back room which was loaded with a nice selection of pinball machines. I pulled up a seat at the bar. There's a big stack of vinyl records on shelves and the staff were spinning a great selection of tunes during my visit. Throughout my visit, I enjoyed short pours of "18-Watt" (Session IPA), "Big In Japan" (DDH IPA), "Full Stack" (Double IPA), and "Heavy Boots of Lead" (Imperial Stout). Every single beer that I tried was fantastic! Great craft beer, vinyl and pinball?! I could have spent all day here! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to SingleCut and I hope to be back!

Awesome brewery with and indoor and outdoor area. They often have live music and a food truck. You…read morecan bring your own food as well. If you dont like beer they something for everyone.

Finally got to check this brewery off my list and I would call this place a hidden gem. Kind of…read moretricky get to, but once you've made it. It is well worth it. It is kind of a small place. There are a few bar seats with tables spread out - but there is outdoor seating and outdoor pouring which seemed to be closed when I was there. The staff is very friendly and professional. The bartender I had was very informative and made suggestions on which beers to try. They have a huge list of beer; from IPAs to Brown Ales -- They also have a pretty long list of speciality drinks. If you're a craft beer fan, you must check this brewery off your list!