This is honestly a hidden gem of a brewery / hang out spot for some chill beers and a nice outdoor patio to enjoy them. The staff was very informative and friendly when my boyfriend and I each got flights and the outdoor setting was awesome. I wish they played music in the outdoor area but it may be because it was surrounded by some residential buildings. It was a really enjoyable afternoon and I would be back if I am in the area again. Didn't get to try the food this time around, but would be keen to try it next time. Cheers! read more

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So glad to have tried out this small but cozy brewery during my trip to NYC. They brew on site and have a outdoor patio for extra seating. Service was great, the owners were so kind and happy to share their story! My partner and I got the beer flight with coconut potion (our favorite), ginger IPA (second place), and longan Pilsner. The fruity flavors are a bit more subtle than I expected but the coconut lotion had such a nice toasted coconut flavor. I really enjoyed all their options and appreciated the free tasting before committing. We got the fries to pair with our beer which was a great addition. Overall, a great experience! read more

That Witch Ales You - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Cozy nanobrewery serving up some creative beers. I had an Irish red with lychee. Certainly unique. Not sure if it was extract or full grain brewed. They have some seating inside but the place to be is their backyard. There are a few tables, a TV, and a sandbox Service was quick and friendly. read more

My favorite hidden gem brewery in Manhattan. The outdoor patio in the back is so private that you forget you're in the middle of the LES. This place is great for groups-- the beer flights are affordable and they have tons of board games on hand. I had my birthday there with ~20 friends and it was the best!! They reserved some tables for us and later that evening there was a cute comedy show. Sooo sad they're temporarily closed right now :( read more

That Witch Ales You - Outdoor patio - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I had no idea that such a great brewery was hiding in my neighborhood. Boy, has this area come a long way from bakeries and hair salons. Frankly glad to see it's not another "art gallery." But I digress, this microbrewery is awesome. The staff is friendly and they give you a free sample flight when you first come in. The space is great and includes an awesome back patio. All beer is brewed on premise. They're only open Friday-Sunday and until 8pm so plan your day accordingly. My personal favorites are the toasted coconut and the ginger beer. They have food here as well. This really is a great addition to the area. read more

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Decent brewery right in Chinatown. They have Asian inspired flavors and the taproom is a nice cozy setting. Service was very mediocre. Would revisit in a pinch. read more

The have a small selection of very unique and tasty beers! You can get a glass or do their flight. I've very much enjoyed the flight for variety. Outdoor seating in the back so don't let the location make you think there's no outdoor space. Huge space in the back! Great for a couple or groups but everything is well spaced. They have portable heaters and curtained the sides to prevent wind which was super smart! They have a good selection of fried beer food like fries which are so good! Super crisp and hot. They offer regular or seasons. Tried their fried pickles and fried fish cakes too. All very good, fried to perfection. Comes with sauces that pair well each item too. Service was super nice. Came here twice already. Will come again! read more

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This is a great addition to the area, but some may argue that having a brewery in Chinatown is the epitome of gentrification... Apparently, this has been six years in the making. It's unfortunate that it finally opened during a global pandemic. I enjoyed the four beers they had! I'm usually not an IPA fan but the ginger IPA was very good. The coconut potion was my favorite. The lychee red and pumpkin beers were ok but I was expecting to taste the fruit more... The food options were ok. Definitely come for the beer (or order to go!) and support this new business! read more

That Witch Ales You - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This place is AWESOME. Great beers and a cool, but small variety. A little window for food and an area in the back for kids and dogs. A slice of heaven. read more

Fun little spot near China Town/Two Bridges. Staff (Owners?) were super friendly and overall great vibes. Didn't love the beers and could've used music or something in the backyard but would still definitely go back! read more

What a gem! A local brewery in the middle of Chinatown with some exotic flavors. The brewery is closed during the week as that's when production happens but they open to customers on the weekend and you can even get a tour from the owner. Flavors are also seasonally based so be sure to visit them on a regular basis. We came here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a free flight of tasting from the bartender. Based on that, I went with the lychee red. But don't worry, the lychee taste is very subtle, if you were worrying about that. There is a nice backyard with high chairs to consume your beer and snacks. The alcohol concentrate is pretty high, FYI. read more

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Great beer with unique flavors! Also their back patio is super cute with hammocks! Service was pretty quick at the bar and it's an overall great off-the beaten path nano brewery! read more

When I heard about That Witch Ales You, I was so excited to come try it! Came in with a pretty big group on an early Saturday evening. We were immediately greeted by the owners, Paolo and Rose. They were really kind, knowledgeable, and you can tell they take a lot of pride in their beer and their space! Paolo brought us out back and set us up at high top tables. Once we were seated, he immediately came back with four tastings for everyone - there was a ginger IPA, lychee red, jack o-langka (kolsch), and coconut potion (porter). Each one was so delicious and unique! I don't usually like porters, but even this one won me over. I ended up choosing the lychee red and then the jack o-langka but would highly recommend all. We ordered a bunch of food - popcorn chicken, seasoned fries, plain fries, fried pickles, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, plain biscuits, and powdered sugar biscuits. The popcorn chicken was a great portion and so yummy. Both fries were also great portions and perfectly crispy! Fried pickles were also good, and I really liked the dipping sauce. Both dumplings were insanely tasty and were probably the group favorite. Last but certainly not least... the fried biscuits. WOW. These things were unreal - imagine little bits of flaky dough deep fried either served plain and buttery or tossed with powdered sugar! It was almost like a leveled-up, easily shareable funnel cake. Would recommend everything we got, but would definitely insist that you try the dumplings and biscuits if you don't want to order almost the whole menu like we did! I would be remised if I didn't also tell you about the really incredible space here. Even from the street, you can see the brewery equipment, open brick, hanging lights, and overall cool atmosphere. The bar is awesome, and the outdoor space in the back is amazing. They have tons of games you can play from board games to cornhole, and there's a projector setup for movies, sports games, you name it. If you have kids (or if you're an adult that just likes a good time), they even have a sandpit play area! There are also hanging hammocks where you can lay back and enjoy a cold, freshly brewed beer! The space itself felt really safe. While the top was covered, there was still open air flowing throughout. There were other groups there and they were far away enough that we felt totally comfortable. They also had little heaters that were easily moveable and could help keep you warm if needed. The chill and fun vibe, great food, and even better beer make this a perfect date spot, group hangout, or even solo outing. I look forward to coming back soon and would highly recommend checking it out ASAP! read more

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Cute place. They have been around for about a year. Inside is small. They have an outdoor area in back but it was reserved for a party so we couldn't go back there. They have 4 beers that they make themselves. All unique and tasty. I had the porter. Boyfriend has the ginger IPA. They give you a free tasting of each beer before you buy. The staff is super friendly! read more

That Witch Ales You - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This brewery seems like a hidden gem of Manhattan. Only a few actual breweries on Manhattan this is the most unique. All the beers feature a specific flavor flavor that shines through from ginger, pumpkin, grass, coconut. The space seems small but has an amazing backyard space that opens up. Excited to keep returning. read more

That Witch Ales You - Flight of beers - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a hidden gem. A mini brewery in the heart of the Lower East side of Manhattan. Unfortunately I didn't eat any food this trip but best be sure I will next time around. Had a decent selection of unique beer. My personal favorites are the "Coconut Potion" & Ginger IPA. Jan the Bartender was cool, helpful and polite. The lounge area in the backyard was awesome! A few hammocks, makeshift tables and chairs, corn hole game and a smart tv for some weekend sports. I will definitely go again and bring a few more friends. read more

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Great little spot with a ton of character, friendly staff and very unique beers. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and the individual working was friendly, talked us through the full menu and was able to confidently give us both food and drink recommendations. They have a fantastic patio out back - with half of the space with a covering and some open tables as well. Upon sitting down they quickly checked in with us to see if we wanted a heater and regularly checked back with us throughout our visit. We tried a flight while we were there + had a few of the snackable items as well. All of the beer was delicious and had unique ingredients and flavors. We also LOVED their fried pickles, dumplings and biscuit bites. The food all came out quickly, was sizable for the price and came out piping hot. Upon arrival around 1pm we were the only ones in the space, but was thrilled to see that the spaced had filled up by the time we left a bit later. The only thing I would be aware of here is that there is limited space, especially if its not ideal weather outside, so likely better for a smaller group and/or check in on how busy they are before arriving! read more

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Hours incorrect. Closed at 1:30 on Saturday. Disappointing, since I walked 45 minutes to get here.

We came here after dim sum on a Sunday and it was exactly the type of place we were looking for: a relaxing outdoor area to enjoy a couple of drinks with a friend. As my friend commented, it felt more like Brooklyn because chill spots like this are hard to come by in Manhattan. Paolo the owner was super nice and he and his wife make all of the beers. We did the tasting and you really can't go wrong with any of them - they're all delicious! I even got a pint of the IPA and I don't usually like IPAs. read more

That Witch Ales You - Flight tasting - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic new bar that's super accessible from my home. They have four beers that all taste fantastic. We were able to get a tasting before committing to the Jack-O-Langka and Coconut Potion. The beers were delicious even if the fruitiness isn't as strong as I expected it to be. The fried pickles were delicious, great recommendation from the owner/staff! As someone who's super concerned about COVID-19, the tables were socially distanced in their cute outdoor space. Would love to come back again! read more

That Witch Ales You - Jack-O-Langka and Fried Pickles - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

It's been a long time since I've been driven to post a review, especially because of COVID. But this small hole in the wall in the middle of Chinatown is nothing short of amazing. The beers all taste unique as are their names and flavors. I tried a flight and I enjoyed every beer, truly. It's a family-run place with a lot of love and you see that from the taste of the beer to the care taken out back to the small but fresh food menu. And the food! If you come here, don't you dare leave without trying the fried pickles or dumplings. You know it's fresh when you can see one of the owners go back to the kitchen, shortly followed by the sound of hot fryer oil meeting with slices of breaded pickles. Run, don't walk here! read more

The staff was really nice and the background is cute. Drinks were pretty good, the grass brassiere was delish!

Visited That Witch Ales You on Saturday afternoon. A new brewery with a small, but enjoyable set of beers. Quality: That Witch Ales You is a relatively new nanobrewery that opened in lower Manhattan during the pandemic. It is hard not to be a supporter of bringing quality beers to an area without many breweries, and passionate folks trying to find success during COVID. They only had four beers on tap, and at least while they operate out of their current location, I don't believe they will have many more, though I'd expect rotations. During our visit the options were Ginger IPA, Lychee Red, Coconut Potion, and Jack-O-Langka. The Lychee Red was my favorite, adding a nice fruit flavor to a traditional red ale. Coconut Potion is the one I'd skip, I think porters are always a challenge to nail down and I did not feel sweetness worked in this attempt. They also require a food item, and we went with the French Fries. They were excellent, but coming straight from brunch we only had a few bites. Quantity: The Beer Flight comes with four 5oz pours, which is their entire beer selection. The tray of French Fries was huge, and easily could be shared. Value: $12 for the Beer Flight. $5 for the French Fries. Ambiance: That Witch Ales You is located in Chinatown, close to both the Manhattan Bridge and the East River. When you walk in the door, the first thing you see is the equipment. The narrow hallway takes you to the bar, where they also have two high-top tables, but they encouraged guests to sit in the larger outside area. Outside they have stools around several metal barrels for make-shift high-tops, as well as a sandpit for children, multiple hammocks, and a screen projector setup. In the background 90s rock music played as we went through the beer. Crowd: It is a small and fairly hidden location, but it was clear the free tasting sign drew in the only other guests during our visit. Service: Very friendly staff. They seemed surprised when we passed on the free tasting to just get right to our Flight. I do think they should consider adding a smaller food item to the menu, because we came after eating elsewhere and our fries order felt like a waste. Parking: Limited street parking in the area. read more

That Witch Ales You - Beer Flight With Ginger IPA, Lychee Red, Coconut Potion, And Jack-O-Langka - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Great spot to hang out. Awesome vibe with both an indoor and outdoor seating with TVs. Great for a group or on a date. Owners are very chill and welcoming! Will be coming back here soon to support this Chinatown brewery! read more

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Really good craft beer and I love the cute little patio in the back. Don't skip the biscuits!

One of the few Manhattan breweries and likely the least known. Very good. Their Ginger ipa is particularly good.

What a hidden jewel of Chinatown. I am so happy my sixth sense for a great craft beer worked and led me to this place. It's a hip new craft brewpub by a very kind and attentive husband and wife duo who brew onsite. After a free fasting of 4 flights, which I liked equally, but I ended up a pint of a ginger IPA and a pint of coconut ale. My group sat in the patio, which has 5-6 tables. We also order 3 different food items and were happy with the generous portion for the price. I would definitely come back to this place whenever I come to this neighborhood. read more

Nice small brewery and a friendly bartender! I don't think I've ever been to a brewery where they offer free tastings. I didn't take advantage of that and just went for a flight of all the beers. My favorites were the ginger IPA abv the coconut porter. I always enjoy it when a brewery utilizes interesting ingredients. Brewing in Manhattan is difficult because of space constraints and cost, so I'm happy to support this operation. read more

Popped in here today to pick up a growler. Sampled the ginger and lychee--both were great and not as fruity as I expected--and took 64oz of the letter home. The ginger was dangerously easy to drink despite it's high apv. One thing: they can't refill or accept returned growlers right now due to covid. Great place, highly recommended. read more

Quiet and spacious backyard. There are games to play; so it is good time to unwind with beer while playing some games. The cajun fries were crispy and flavorful. Overall a good hang out spot and tasteful beers. read more

I have visited several breweries in the New York City metropolitan area. Before writing a review on this place I made sure to visit it at least three times. Paolo and Rose, the owners, who greet almost everyone, hit the trifecta! They are the only brewery in Manhattan that actually brews their beer at the location. There are breweries in the NYC METRO area but in NYC this is the only on-site brewery In short, unique beers are outstanding, the food is really good and the atmosphere with the backyard seating outside is incredible. There are games for adults and for families that bring kids as well. A large screen TV with sports playing adds to the fun atmosphere. This place deserves more than five stars but that's the limit one can give on yelp. A must visit when you're in Manhattan! read more

Fantastic brew pub we stumbled upon on Madison St. Nice selection of brews and the fish skewers were a good compliment .The heated patio was a great space with a hammock and movies (silent Lord of the Rings)' projected on a screen. Truly a hidden gem read more

The service here couldn't be better. We were greeted warmly and the staff was so nice. But we weren't sure our beers had alcohol. My boyfriend ordered the Porter Which had a high alcohol Content and said he didn't feel a thing. Neither did I. Might be something in the fermentation process but I could swear we were drinking non alcoholic beer ? Still food was good and place is very cute. read more

Loved this place! Highly recommend the fried biscuits with cinnamon sugar and their lychee red beer. They also have a really cute backard patio. Definitely coming back! read more

My friend who lives nearby this great new Nano Brewery suggested we visit, and I'm so glad she did! It's a great little space with excellent social distancing in their backyard! The staff was so lovely and welcoming, and their beers are unique! I'm looking forward to visiting again! read more

Just checked this spot out on the way from home from work and it did not disappoint. They let you taste their current brews before committing (all of which were very good) and also offer some food. The outdoor area is a secret gem and they have a projector which was showing Olympics so perhaps a great spot to bring a group to watch a game? My only suggestion would be to add a generic wine offering for those in the group who may not be beer drinkers. read more

This place is awesome! The beer is great and the outdoor space is really great - hammock chairs, tv for sports, cornhole, tables, etc. Definite hidden gem in Chinatown. read more

Absolutely incredible brewery in downtown Manhattan! What a GEM! Such a great vibe and INCREDIBLE beer!!! Owners are so cool and sweet. Extremely Covid safe. Huge backyard with heaters. Totally reasonable prices. Stayed for HOURS!!!! Cannot wait to go back! read more