Before 2015 comes to an end, we’d like to recognize our favorite new bar openings, one each for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens (sorry, Staten Island and Bronx, we didn’t spend nearly enough time in those two boroughs in 2015). Manhattan’s McGettigan’s, located at 70 West 36th Street; Brooklyn’s The Hop Shop, located at 121 Columbia Street; and Queens’ Bierocracy, located at 12-23 Jackson Avenue. If you haven’t visited these three spots yet, put them at or near the top of your NYC bar to-visit list. We look forward to returning to these spots in 2016 and beyond!
Monthly Archives: December 2015
December 29 marks the 170th anniversary of Texas statehood
Our NYC bar/restaurant of the day: Hill Country, located at 30 West 26th Street in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.
Merry Christmas!
Pub Crawl NYC wishes you a Merry Christmas.
A review of 5th & Mad in Midtown, Manhattan
Located at 7 East 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan, 5th & Mad is a redux of sorts of Galway Hooker pub. This block of East 36th Street has several other bars on it, making it a great block for a NYC bar crawl. 5th & Mad’s two-story layout is similar is similar to Galway Hooker’s: the first floor is a large bar area with seating and a pool table in back. Quality bar / comfort food is the main fare. Twenty four mostly quality tap beers available. 5th & Mad is open for lunch and is a good spot if you live / work nearby.
A NYC bar crawl for this weekend
Okay, so maybe not quite in NYC, but close enough; The annual Hoboken Santa Con takes place this Saturday, December 19. More info here.
A review of Twist and Smashed in Astoria, Queens
Located at 34-02 Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens, Twist and Smashed is a spacious sports bar with a solid craft beer selection. Taps number around 40 with a good mix of regional and US craftbeers. Food menu includes a mix of bar apps, burgers and comfort food (along with weekend brunch). In addition to the indoor bocce court, over 20 TVs mainly tuned to sports are the main entertainment attraction. A mix of high-top and regular tables surround a large rectangular bar in the middle of the space. Great people watching at the corner of Steinway and 34th Avenue. Twist and Smashed is a must-visit if you live/work nearby.
December 12 marks the 227th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s statehood
Our co-NYC bars of the day, both located in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen: Shorty’s at 576 Ninth Avenue; Hibernia Bar at 401 West 50th Street.
A NYC pub crawl for this weekend
The annual NYC Santa Con takes place this Saturday, December 12, starting at 10am. More info here.
Happy Hanukkah!
Pub Crawl NYC wishes you a Happy Hannukah!
December 5 marks the anniversary of the end of Prohibition in the United States
December 5, 2015 marks the 82nd anniversary of the end of U.S. Prohibition. On this date in 1933, Utah became the 36th U.S. state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution (achieving the required 75% of states to approve the amendment). This ratification overturned the 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol in the United States. So, how will you be marking the anniversary today? Leave us a comment to let us know!