Four East Village Bars for Craft Beer and Local Cider

4.5 (752)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

157 Avenue C

Burgers and craft beers anchor this Alphabet City tavern, with crock pot mac and cheese, crispy chicken sandwiches and tots on the side. Board games and TVs fill the rustic-industrial room, a backyard patio sits out back, and Monday brings a burger-and-beer deal.

4.6 (598)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1)

96 Avenue C

Part taproom, part bottle shop, this Avenue C spot pours a curated craft selection, sours included, and fills growlers. A cheese counter with charcuterie and Shelburne Farms cheddar backs up the drinks. Doors open at 9:00 AM, so it doubles as a daytime work stop.

4.7 (273)

Mon, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Tue – Thu, 15:30 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 15:30 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 01:00 (+1)

115 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009

Brick walls frame this St. Marks Place bar, where craft beers come with hearty burgers and there is ample outdoor seating. The indoor room holds 40 people, and the venue takes reservations for friends or fully private events.

4.6 (124)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)

157 1st Ave

A small First Avenue bar with a welcoming owner and friendly bartenders, pouring cocktails and dry ciders made from local New York ingredients. The decor draws praise, right down to the restroom. Open from 5:00 PM nightly, until 4:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.