Located at 7 East 36th Street in Midtown Manhattan, 5th & Mad is a redux of sorts of Galway Hooker pub. This block of East 36^th Street has several other bars on it, making it a great block for a NYC bar crawl.  5^th & 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. 5^th & Mad is open for lunch and is a good spot if you live / work nearby.

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.

Located at 63 Grand Street in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg, Croxley’s Abbey is yet another solid craft-beer bar from the same owners as Croxley’s Ale House in Manhattan’s Alphabet City. Like the Manhattan location, Croxley’s Abbey proudly does NOT serve products from Bud, Miller or Coors. We applaud such a move. Croxley’s Abbey is a bit off the beaten path (located just west of Wythe Street, about a block from the East River). Opening for business everyday at 11am, Croxley’s Abbey is very spacious (taking up the equivalent of two store fronts) and, in addition to the great craft-beer selection, a good spot for watching sports. Add this spot to your bar hopping itinerary the next time you’re making it an afternoon or evening along Grand Street in Williamsburg.