Best Beer Gardens In Manhattan

Dark and cozy bars have their place, but when the weather warms up, beer gardens are the place to be. Here are the 10 best beer gardens in Manhattan to grab a pint and soak up the sunshine.

The Stag’s Head

The Stag’s Head has 16 rotating drafts that pour nothing but the country’s best selection of craft beers. This bar’s cozy lodge-like interior and outdoor space offers a much-needed respite from hectic Midtown office life. The outdoor garden is a great place to unwind with a beer, along with one of their popular cast iron skillet-baked mac and cheeses.

The Stag’s Head, 252 East 51st Street, New York, NY, USA + 1 212 888 2453

1. Tuttles

Bar, Pub, American

You’d never know from just walking past, but located in the heart of Murray Hill is a lush beer garden crawling with vines and dotted with potted plants. The outdoor space is a labyrinth of dark wood tables and booths, making Tuttles a refreshing break away from the packed bar scene Manhattanites have grown all too familiar with. Though the beer list offers all the typical beers you’d expect from an Irish pub such as Guinness, Sam Adams and Yuengling, the all-day dollar Blue Point oysters are certainly a welcomed surprise.

2. Beer Authority

Bar, Pub Grub

Port Authority is an unlikely location for a great beer bar but don’t let that deter you from checking out Beer Authority. The bar is decorated wall to wall with brewery insignia, flags and flat screen televisions. Head upstairs and you’ll find a spacious room with views that overlook Times Square, as well as a rooftop garden with long communal tables and benches, in true beer garden fashion. The sheer size of Beer Authority makes it a great place to grab a few drinks with a larger group.

3. The Jeffrey

Bar, Craft Ale Bar, Coffee Shop, Tea , Pub Grub, American

The Jeffrey is the kind of bar that every neighborhood wishes it had. This Upper East Side gem located under the Queensborough Bridge is a serious craft beer destination without any of the pretentiousness. The bartenders are knowledgeable about their brews, so don’t be afraid to ask them if they recommend a certain beer. There is an ever-rotating, expertly-curated craft beer selection, so a little direction navigating the extensive menu is helpful. While the rustic interior of the bar is a great place to pull up and watch a game, the best feature of The Jeffrey is their outdoor garden. The quaint outdoor patio with picnic tables and umbrellas lends to the neighborhood feel of the bar.

4. Bier International

Pub, Pub Grub

With 18 beers on tap and over 30 by the bottle, invariability is hardly a word associated with Bier International, Harlem’s first beer garden. Though the beer menu is heavy on the German beers, there are some great domestic offerings too, such as Bronx Pale Ale, Six Point Sweet Action and Doc’s Draft hard cider. The meat is supplied from local farms via the beer garden’s local butcher, Harlem Shambles.

5. Blue Ribbon Beer Garden

Restaurant, Sushi

Strings of tea lights and draped textile ceilings give Blue Ribbon Beer Garden the ultimate adult treehouse feel. If you’re feeling competitive, show off your skills at the ping-pong table or break out a game of Jenga or Sorry. While the beer list sports a fair share of German and domestic beers, perhaps the biggest surprise at Blue Ribbon Beer Garden is its selection of Japanese beers. Few things beat a frozen Kirin Ichiban beer on a hot day.

6. Bierhaus

Bar, Restaurant, German

If you’re a Hofbräu fan, Bierhaus is the place to be. This Midtown German bar has 24 draft lines that serve all Hofbräu beer. Though this isn’t a “beer garden” in the traditional sense, the ceiling is made up of giant skylights that flood the room with light and make it feel as if you’re sitting outside sans the bitter cold or unbearable humidity.

7. Houston Hall

Bar, Pub, German

Houston Hall has a packed calendar of events and on any given day you can expect a DJ set, beer pong games, or a themed party. Something needs to fuel all the high energy this place exudes, which is where the bar snacks come in. The menu has ideal bar grub such as pulled pork sliders, spicy homemade potato chips, flatbread pizza and fried dill pickle spears.

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