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The New York Beer Company
The New York Beer Company is an exciting new Bar & Grill located at the historic New York Observer Building, in mid-town Manhattan. Close to Times Square, the theater district and the vibrant Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. With occupancy for nearly 300 there is comfort for groups and parties of all sizes as well as regular bar patrons, theater goers & folks that live & work in the area.
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96 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 96 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(55)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(58)
- vibrant bar scene(46)
- great for lunch(29)
- neighborhood gem(22)
- hot spot(20)
- late-night find(16)
The New York Beer Company Reviews List
Review 1 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good beer selection
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great beer selection, you can try several beers in a degustation course. Really enjoyable."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 2 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wealth of Beer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beer of the night is half price, and the food is generous - what else does a guy want!? As for girls, if you come on a night that it's busy, you know there'll be a lot of guys, since - did I mention - the beer is half price and the food is generous!"
Dined on 4/16/2013
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Review 3 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent veggie burger
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the best veggie burgers I've ever had and it was vegan - made with edemame."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2002
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Review 4 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise level during Friday
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noise level during Friday afterwork time was a little too high for my wife and, but we were seated near the bar. The vodka martinis were OK (could have been colder) but the beer cocktails were outstanding!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 5 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place is loud. Too loud.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The place is loud. Too loud. Obnoxiously loud. Impossible to have a conversation, whether you're having food or just meeting for drinks. Don't bother."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
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Review 6 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice litlte lunch spot and great HH
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Too bad we were there during our lunch break since we would have enjoyed more of the beer, but the food was great! Super fresh and my cobb salad was delicious. Only disappointment was that they were out of Manhattan clam chowder which I was craving, but all in all, I definitely would be back. Great lunch special, and they have a beer table with a self draft server. Fun for a group."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 7 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first experience with The New York Beer Company. No complaints. Food was very good - normal bar type food. There were many options to choose from on the menu. Wait staff was wonderful. Manager (I think it was the manager) seemed really nice and asked us if we needed anything. I would eat here again."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 8 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing burger and fries.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing burger and fries. Incredible selection of craft beers from all over NY state. Home made clam chowder impressed mom in law."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great atmosphere, great service.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great atmosphere, great service. Amazing beer selection. would definitely recommend."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 10 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very fun with broad beer selection.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very fun with broad beer selection. Will def go back."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 11 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lot's of Different Beers to Choose
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you want to have a few beers at a fun place this is it. Plenty of choices for everyone. Food was good and our waitress was great. Had a fun time"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My 25-year-old nephew and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My 25-year-old nephew and his bride-to-be loved The New York Beer Company. I had been hoping for something just a tad higher-end, e.g., suggestions for beer pairings with an elevated bar menu, but all in all it was fun, probably because my companions were so happy."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 13 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service, good atmosphere,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service, good atmosphere, solid menu, but the real reason to check out the NY Beer Company is excellent and diverse beer list."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great beer and food! Reasonably
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great beer and food! Reasonably priced."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2012
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Review 15 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
TIMES SQUARE GEM
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place, everything was good, from the drinks, food, and service, no question would return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Typical after work drink bar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Typical after work drink bar location; Stock Market Beer is there but we didn't try it. Solid happy hour prices, decent list of beers on tap and solid (but otherwise unremarkable) bar food."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 17 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Beer Bar!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice for what it is...great beer and sports bar. service was excellent and attentive."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beery, Beery Good!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I chose NYBC on the basis of its proximity to the area theaters (we had tickets to a show three blocks away) and its reputation for many beer offerings. We had seating by the front window of the restaurant which didn't have much of a view but plenty of people-watching opportunities. It wasn't crowded when I arrived first and was prompted seated even before my reservation time. It was the first day of March Madness and the noise level was energetic during our time there. We took advantage of the $5 happy-hour beer offers. Sydney was our server and was the best part of our dining experience: friendly, helpful and non-intrusive. NYBC offers a fixed-price dinner menu which was a nice value because the offered entrees on the regular menu cost as"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 19 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"wonderful food and great service !! cant wait to come back !"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Review 21 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 22 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best deal on Broadway
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Heard about this through "AmazonLocalDeals" and the location appeared to be good. My friend and I went there with low expectayions and were really surprised with our visit! The menu was affordable and varied. Better than that: the food was GREAT! I had a Cobb Salad and it was DELICIOUS and plentiful! My friend had the burger and fries and she said it was really good. Our waiters were attentive and the service was quick and professional. Why didn't we know about the New York Beer Company before? We have told as many people as we could about our great find! "10 entrees for $10" is an amazing deal! We will definitely dine there again."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food, Better Beer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you want a place for a quick meal and a craft beer, look no further! The food is good and it's an easy place to relax. They also have a full bar if beer isn't your thing."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
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Review 24 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had energic waitress with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had energic waitress with an exellent suggestion for our lunch. We are not beer drinkers so we enjoyed two different specialty drinks."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 25 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice casual place to go
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went after an afternoon play just wanting something casual so it fit perfectly. Even caught happy hour."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 26 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It's just a big bar
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bad wait service, a place that was noisier than expected (yes, even for a "bar" atmosphere - it was more than half empty when we were there early evening but still loud) and food that was actually pretty good but no better than that...in a word, average."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
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Review 27 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had come because we were
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had come because we were lured in by the stock market pricing of the beers. While that was neat and the beer list was impressive, the food left much to be desired. We both ordered burgers, mine with caesar salad and his with fries. The caesar and fries were good, but nothing special. The burgers were a little dry even though they were not overcooked. I had the southwest burger and he had the burger that was designated as a top 5 burger in NYC. Not sure who picked them as a top 5, but it's hard to believe the burger he had would receive that designation."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Review 28 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mixed experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ordered entree of fish & chips. Received a pile of fries with three battered dip strips, one of which contained no fish at all. Eventually received a couple more pieces of fish but quite put off by the experience. Excellent selection of brews, however."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 29 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"New York beer company was fantastic. The food was absolutely amazing. Our waitress Jenny was incredible: she was very attentive, went out of her way to get us a bday candle. New York beer company is nicely decorated many TV's, great music, they even had the beer stock market on one of the tv screens."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was the first time I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was the first time I was attending; I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm a big fan of beer so the name alone made me happy. I should state that the reason I checked off scenic view is because of the neighborhood its in; you're within walking distance of Times Square which is great. The food was awesome & everyone I was with was happy with their choices. I had the 'maxed out burger' and boy was I satisfied. I enjoyed the 'beer flights' & a few other choices. The screens playing games of local teams was a plus. I would definitely go back (great for groups)."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 31 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to this restaurant before going to see Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre. The four of us all had appetizers and main course dinners. Not a single bite was bad. Everything tasted great. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up coming back after the show to get our desserts, since we didn't have time for any the first time!"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 32 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Professional and very friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Professional and very friendly service provided by Melissa, blended with the most tastiest crock of French onion soup I have ever had. An outstanding chef here, as all his food exceeded expectations!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 33 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An absolutely amazing beer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An absolutely amazing beer list!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 34 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great way to experience NYC
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was visiting New York for the day and chose The NYBC to meet some local relatives and friends. It was a great chose! The staff was very attentive, curteous, and the food came out super fast. The drinks were fun and the food was good. I ordered the turkey burger witch was just a little under seasoned but very good none the less. We ordered hot wings for appetizers and they were spot on. There was a live DJ spinning above the bar witch was a cool treat. Overall this is a spot that I will be gladly going to on my next visit to the city."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 35 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noisy sports bar with good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noisy sports bar with good food and an overwhelming yet extensive beer list!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 36 for The New York Beer Company
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for a beer, decent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place for a beer, decent food and a game, especially with a large crew."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The New York Beer Company
Based on the average of (60) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic