50 Best Beer Bars near Carlstadt

“This place is incredi-bull. The beer choices are extensive and tasty. Whether you're coming in to enjoy the taste room or grabbing to go, the customer service is excellent. If you're not into beer, there are some really yummy non beer hard beverages to choose from. Definitely coming back here.“

“great service great food great atmosphere“

“My friend and I co-hosted a going-away party here in the evening for about 25 people, and the venue was fantastic and incredibly easy to work with. We weren’t doing anything super formal—just a mix-and-mingle with two different groups of friends celebrating together in New York City as we move on to our next chapters.

Everyone was extremely friendly and accommodating. I especially appreciated that the events manager didn’t make the gathering into a bigger production than it needed to be. They understood exactly what we wanted and helped us host something really fun.

The service was exceptional, and our waitresses were awesome. Everyone was able to have a separate check, and there were no complications whatsoever. The bar does close at midnight, which was a little annoying, but ultimately no big deal.

The venue itself is gorgeous: beautiful design, a total vibe, great lounge-style electronic music, and unreal views of the Empire State Building and the beautiful European-style architecture across the street. The red piano also makes for great photo ops.

We had an awesome experience, would absolutely come back, and highly recommend it!“

“I always love Chambers but last night's meal was especially good. The dream summer dinner: little gem salad, eggplant parm, and the blueberry dessert. I hope to be back to repeat my exact order! Thank you to the bartender (I believe Zachary) for recommending a wine to pair with the eggplant parm.“

“New York-35th Amazing staff! Mia C was on top of everything. She was thoughtful and fast. She was excited for my son who was turning 10. So much food and make sure you get a shake.“

“My waitress was Katie Jane what an extraordinary girl she so nice and friendly it was a treat. Really. The wine I had was very good. The potato tots(?) not so much. Insane huge portion for one woman and hmmm no. Sommicj potential this dish but I expected better from you! At least for 1 person cut the portion in half ! To begin with. The view was great . Over all: I am glad I came.“

“Everything was incredible. Best burger, great service!“

“We got the triple schewan rice and noodles mix and vegetable manchurian gravy, both were delicious! It satisfied our indo-chinese cravings!
The service was prompt and ambience is good!
The only minus is the quantity of dishes which is pretty less for the price we pay.“

“Staying in Chelsea, my wife and I wanted to go out for a quick beer and looked online to see what was nearby. This place was pretty awesome. Nice selection of beers. The bartender, despite being the only employee we saw in the bar, did a great job making sure we were taken care of.“

“Party of eight and we all enjoyed everything we ate and drank. 👍 for the kitchen staff on doing everything perfect and quick. The staff was amazing and service was great. I highly recommend the burger 🍔. Will definitely go back.“

“Incredible food - one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The chefs are phenomenal and very personable. I recently ate at Le Bernadin and the food at Pearl rivaled Le Bernadin’s. Highly recommended! I really can’t say enough good things about this place.“

“Great selection of canned beer and cool ciders. Taps are limited but fresh.“

“Nice causal place for a date. Nice music, great Hospitality and Healthy food!“

“The ambiance of the restaurant was also noteworthy, with a cozy and intimate setting that was perfect for a romantic evening or a special occasion. I was thoroughly impressed by the attention to detail, from the stunning décor to the carefully curated music selection.“

“Slow evening so may have been the night we were there. Food ok, tuna dish was well done vs rare but restaurant offered to correct and comped it. Shrimp appetizer was fresh and very good. Server disappeared for a while, for $100pp would like more service. Restaurant itself is very nice and like that it is easy to access from the street.“

“Recently stopped in to kill some time, and this turned out to be the whole highlight of my NYC trip that day! I previously have had Other Half brews before and since this was conveniently located by where I was headed I added it. I had 3 different beers, the Broccoli, Bacon and the BA Sugar cereal and all were amazing. Staff was super friendly and they had some great tunes in the background. Highly recommend!“

“On vacation as a joke, we searched for "the worst bar near me" which led us to this amazing little place. We had the absolute best food! The waitstaff was attentive, fun, and helpful. Prices & portions were fair. The whole vibe of the area was low-key & pleasant with the dog-friendly patio, next door local shops, and other patrons. If these Wisconsintes find ourselves in Jersey City again, we will absolutely make a dedicated return to the Wurstbar!“

“We had an informal baby shower drop-in at Pinkerton recently and it was the best experience. The manager and owner were so helpful before hand - helping me figure out the menu, ordering a few non-alc wines, make sense of the space - and then were accommodating, gracious, and so responsive during the event. And the food, atmosphere, music, was perfect.“

“Honestly so overhyped. Everything was either solid or good, but nothing was outstanding or particularly worthy of note, especially given the near 1 hour wait on a random Wednesday. The mozzerella sticks are indeed the best mozzarella sticks I’ve had, but at the end of the day, they’re just mozzerella sticks. The vinegar chicken is good, baked clams are fine.“

“Truly one of the best breweries in the country, innovative, beer excellence. Not to be missed!“

“Great place, great food!!!“

“My wife and I visited Handcraft Burgers and Brews for my birthday this past weekend. As soon as my wife opened the menu she knew that I was going to have to try the burger of the month which was a peanut butter and grape jelly topped hamburger with jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Admittedly I have never had peanut butter and jelly on a burger before but I figured I would try something new and see what all of the hype was about. Turns out, I loved it! Every bite was so flavorful and completely made my birthday lunch a worthwhile venture! We also tried the tater tots, because who doesn't love a good tater tot. We could have chosen from multiple dipping sauces but we decided to go with the garlic aioli and I am glad we did. I dipped each of my tater tots in the sauce and there was plenty for both of us to share. We were helped by Vanessa at the restaurant and she was very accommodating when I was having trouble using a coupon that I had for my birthday. All in all this was a wonderful choice for my birthday lunch and when we are in the area again I would definitely stop by and perhaps try the latest burger of the month along with some tater tots and garlic aioli dipping sauce of course!“

“This place is a must-visit for a drink or a cocktail. Whether you’re in the mood to socialize or unwind, it’s the perfect spot. The bartenders are exceptional and always attentive. They make sure you’re comfortable and check on your cup regularly, which I appreciate. The prices are always reasonable, and I’ve never been overcharged for anything. I highly recommend this place and give it a 💯% rating 10/10.“

“After a long walk on the Upper West Side, I came across this spot. It was very nice, with a great selection of beers to help beat the heat. I really enjoyed it and will be coming back to get one of those big cans to go. The bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly. The arcade machine was a total plus. I love those things. And the art in the bathroom was also very interesting.“

“Gotta be the best Carrot Dish ever! JP helped us pair the wine. Riesling with Carrot, of course. Great evening with inventive cuisine. One surprise after the next. Lobster dish was the highlight of the evening.“

“Great staff and food. Spacious too!“

“Carmine Street Beer is the kind of spot that makes you want to slow down and actually look at what you are drinking. It is a small, family owned bottle shop and bar that has been holding down Carmine since 2013, and it still feels personal in the best way. You walk in and it is shelves on shelves of smart picks, from local NYC favorites to classic European styles, plus a tight draft lineup that changes often so there is always something new to try. 

What really seals it is the staff. They are the kind of beer nerds who are happy to meet you where you are, whether you want a familiar lager, something funky, or a let me try something weird moment. You can grab a pour, sip while you browse, and they will genuinely help you land on a bottle or can that fits your mood. The space is cozy with a small bar and a handful of seats, more of a relaxed neighborhood hang than a scene, which makes it easy to pop in solo or with a friend. 

No food, no fluff, just a seriously curated wall of beer and a vibe that says you are in good hands. If you care about variety beyond the usual hazy IPA parade, this place is a yes every time. “

“BEST restaurant I've EVER been to in my life. Literally had me in a choke hold. I came from Florida to visit NY around May and stumbled in with my friend. Ever since then I could never forget them 😭 the staff are so sweet too. I'm coming back Namdo, just you wait. Please open up another shop in South Florida 🙏 I'll pay top dollar for that recipe too“

“Great food, good service, good vibe!“

“Crown Alley is literally one of the best happy hours in New York City. Their beer selection and cocktails are amazing as well as the vibes are always so high and they play fantastic music. The bar staff is so friendly too love coming here we had the oysters and the pretzel can’t recommend this place enough!!!!!“

“Wow. This spot is amazing. Good place to come have a craft beer with a good selection. There is also a big selection of can and bottle beer to buy and take home. Don't expect a fancy bar. Matt bartender and staff greet everyone coming in making you feel welcome. They do play music from early genres which is a plus for a bar. Added this to my favorite beer spot in NYC.“

“Delicious Authentic Middle Eastern falafel and shawarma. It's a place that focuses on just that, but does it really well. Every element of the 'sandwich' is made to perfection! The pita is fresh and warm, the shawarma is cooked perfectly on the rotisserie, and each topping is delicious- the humus, tehina, amba, onions... plus ... served with a smile! Open late too!“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

“Best lemon drop martini I’ve had in a long time. Food was excellent bartenders and staff awesome.!“

“Makes you feel like your in a real Hollywood club setting nice females“

“Absolutely my favorite hidden gem!“

“Great atmosphere and service. And the truffle fries were terrific!“

“The oysters were on point!“

“Espectacular, la vista, la atención y los cócteles. Todo es perfecto“

“They also have awesome drinks.“

“Well made cocktails. Very smart staff“

“Good place to grab a drink after work, with a nice wine selection. I personally didn’t like the smell inside the bar, it had that strong bleach/Clorox-type smell that you sometimes notice in NYC bars. Because of that, we chose to sit outside at first and only moved inside later.

Other than that, the cheese selection was nice and the wine was enjoyable.“

“What’s to Share. Claire and Nikki and Cahir are rockstars. Foods is good, service is the best I’ve seen next to me pouring rockstars to those who want to drink. If only you could See my shoulders wiggle and rock right now, you’d get it If you don’t go get you don’t know how to live.“

“Vibes here are so laid back and the happy hour specials are so affordable. It feels like an oasis compared to the surrounding bars.

Bartenders are so chill and talented. Shout out to Al for being such an awesome person to talk to. If you are waiting on a res to a nearby place, this is the place to hang out“

“I called the restaurant just to make sure if the places still open. The person answer the phone call I said was what time do you open next thing you know he hanged up on me so rude and that’s not business like with a customer that’s on the phone. I give you zero stars.. Who ever answer the phone 4/18/26 at 8:30. very rude n the phone. I'm pissed off right now..“

“Gooood toooo beee there“

“This place is great so much fun a great vibe and friendly staff. So good I even got a tattoo there lol on Thursday night football 😀 but well worth it. Good draft beer, great cocktails and now even brunch on the weekends don't miss out every Saturday and Sunday from 12-8 brunch and football plus now every Monday night football game there will be Football Bingo nights. Natasha is awesome she is always there hardest working bartender. Kenny is a real cool down to earth bartender always a great time here and Stephanie is just an amazing fantastic boss 😄“

“Great atmosphere Great drinks Great bar staff“

“Local is a laid-back neighborhood spot with a warm, easygoing vibe. The menu keeps things simple but satisfying, with flavors that feel fresh and well-balanced. It’s a comfortable place to unwind, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or meeting friends. Casual, friendly, and easy to enjoy.“