A Beer Lover's Guide To New York City

For more than 150 years, McSorley’s Ale House has been brewing their trademark light and dark ales for both workers and statesmen alike. Served in two twin glasses, McSorley’s Ale has touched the lips of beer lovers like Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. The historic decor has not changed since its inception, and the famed ale house has been a destination for beer lovers far and wide. No New York City beer tour would be complete without sampling both of their smooth ales, alongside a plate of their cheese and raw onion platter.

Founded in 1910 by the Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria, Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden brings the rich taste of the finest Czech and Slovak brewmasters to New York City patrons. In the 1800s, many Czech and Slovak immigrants found a home in Astoria, Queens and there is no better way to sample the Eastern European brewing tradition than hard-to-get brews like Schofferhofer (grapefruit beer), Staropramen, and Hofbrau Original. The rich, smooth flavors of these and many other brews come alive with classic Eastern European dishes like beef goulash and fried muenster smazak.