Brooklyn has long been a leader in the craft beer movement. With our own range of homegrown craft breweries complementing a roster of seemingly never-ending bars stocked with the best brews from around the country and world — the opportunities for a beercation in Brooklyn are seemingly endless.
Get a room at NU Hotel Brooklyn and check out this guide on nearby breweries, bars, and beer-themed events.
Grab a Beer at Randolph Beer DUMBO
Not far from NU Hotel, Randol features a fun and lively space with an excellent selection of their own beers. The DUMBO location features a rooftop with stellar views, feather bowling, dinner, brunch, and a variety of Randolph beers including their well-liked session IPA the Side Hustle.
Randolph Beer. 82 Prospect St. Brooklyn, NY
Grab Another, with a Slice, at Circa Brewing Co.
Another popular brewery in Downtown Brooklyn for your beercation. Circa Brewing Co. has a wide selection of beers that pair great with their house-made Neapolitan pizzas. They offer beer tastings with smaller marked-down glasses. The Quality Control Pilsner and the Night Moves Nitro Stout are both standouts on this large and impressive menu.
Circa Brewing Co. 141 Lawrence St. Brooklyn, NY
Treat Yourself at Evil Twin Brewing NYC – DUMBO
This nearby taproom is a popular place for socialites traveling in Brooklyn and beer lovers. Its 20 rotating taps regularly feature impressive choices and trending breweries from around the world. Evil Twin also produces a fantastic variety of its own beers, some of the most memorable being the Freezer Fresh Sundae – Banana Split imperial stout, and the Orange You Glad This Is Another IPA — a splendid fruited double IPA.
Evil Twin Brewing NYC – DUMBO. 43 Main Street. Brooklyn, NY
ALSO CONSIDER JOINING US FOR THESE BROOKLYN BEER EVENTS…
Brooklyn Craft Brew Fest, September 10th
A ticket to this event will get you unlimited craft beer samples featuring over 100 different styles. You can try a wide variety of fermented beer and cider as well. The day will also feature food, live music, and even some interactive games.
Brooklyn Craft Brew Fest. Brooklyn Navy Yard. Brooklyn, NY
Beers and Beats, September 17th
This summer-long fundraiser from the Brooklyn Academy of Music pairs live music performances with craft beer tastings. This one will take place at one of Brooklyn’s most well-known and fun craft beer institutions — the Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg, which is combined with Brooklyn Bowl, an awesome alley and live music venue.
Beers and Beats. Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th St. Brooklyn, NY
Blocktoberfest
Combining the attractive fun of a block party with an Oktoberfest-themed celebration, this event from the New York City Brewers Guild promises to be a blast. Some of the many impressive brewers scheduled to pour here include Brooklyn Brewery, 18th Ward, and Torch & Crown.
Blocktoberfest. Brooklyn Navy Yard. Brooklyn, NY