The 10 Best Breweries in New York, United States

October 7, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
Restaurants in New York

1. Ausable Brewing Company

765 Mace Chasm Rd, Keeseville, NY 12944-2425 +1 518-900-2739 https://www.facebook.com/AusableBrewingCompany/
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 36 reviews

Ausable Brewing Company

2. Jamesport Farm Brewery

5873 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901-5611 +1 844-532-2337 http://www.jfbrewery.com
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 22 reviews

Jamesport Farm Brewery

Reviewed By donnacK1339QR - Sayville, United States

Open beautiful outdoor setting; spacious bar area with high top tables and seating. Plenty of room for the band too! Tastings from several beers to choose from and a delicious food truck - perfect! Outdoor lawn games - fun for families with small children too. What a gem!

3. Wagner Vineyards

9322 State Route 414, Lodi, NY 14860-9641 +1 607-582-6450 http://www.wagnervineyards.com/
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 388 reviews

Wagner Vineyards

Visitors to this popular winery in the Finger Lakes area can experience great wine-tasting, fine dining and tasting this establishment's newest addition- micro-brewed beers.

Reviewed By J5564DJjoeb - Kingsley, United States

Stopped for a tasting in mid September. So glad to see that Wagner's is adhering to all of the new protocols in this new era. We were fortunate enough to have a tasting with John. Certainly not your average tasting. We were treated to one of the most enjoyable hours we have spent in the Finger Lakes. We were educated not only on the origins of the winery, but the origins of the grapes themselves. This man really has a passion for the area and the entire industry. On top of that, the wines were really excellent. We are more into the dry reds, which were all great, but the whites were equally impressive. My personal favorite was the Caywood East dry Reisling, The beers are also very good, If time allows, we recommend a lunch stop at the Ginny Lee Cafe. Great food, wonderful views of the winery and vineyards, and a great drink menu featuring Wagner beers and wines by the glass or bottle .This place really has something for everyone. Keep up the great work John and Wagner's Joe and Lori Brennan

4. BrewSA Brewing Company

180 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520-6336 +1 516-377-2751 http://brewsa.com
Excellent
57%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

BrewSA Brewing Company

5. Lake George Brew House

1043 US Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804-1374 +1 518-223-0372 [email protected] http://www.lakegeorgebrewhouse.com/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Lake George Brew House offers a draft selection of up to 20 different beers brewed on premises. We offer tours, tastings, pints, growler fills, bottles and canned beer to take home and a plethora of unique brewery merchandise.

6. Lakewood Vineyards

4024 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891-9718 +1 877-535-9252 [email protected] http://www.lakewoodvineyards.com/
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 332 reviews

Lakewood Vineyards

Lakewood Vineyards is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. A working grape farm since 1951, the winery was established in 1988. Almost 2 decades later, with over 675 awards, we continually produce fine wines and mead, and present these wines in the inviting, friendly tasting room. We are family friendly and encourage you to enjoy the view of Seneca Lake while strolling through our vineyards or picnicking in our lawn.

Reviewed By TheSimpleTraveler - Bethlehem, United States

The Lakewood Vineyard Experience is one not to pass up if you're in the area. My wife and I called the night ahead to reserve a 12 noon tasting for the both of us. Our wine tasting host, Tracy, brought to the table enthusiasm, knowledge, humor and a deep appreciation for the wine industry, making for a most enjoyable and enlightening experience for my wife and I. For this we say Thank You Tracy! The store and grounds are well kept and the tasting areas apparently have been modified to keep all safe during this COVID 19 era. It was a relaxing experience for us as we spent several hours on their grounds, in the shade, snacking on cheese and crackers and drinking a bottle (or two) of their wines, which we found to be very, very good. And of course, we couldn't leave without bringing home a few bottles for our family! Although there is a plethora of wineries that I can experience in the Finger Lakes region, I feel as though I experienced the best here at Lakewood.

7. Brooklyn Brewery

79 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249-1913 +1 718-486-7422 [email protected] http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 945 reviews

Brooklyn Brewery

See the Brewery on our official $18 Small Batch Tour. The Brooklyn Brewery is a leading global independent craft brewer and a pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. From our home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we draw inspiration from our local community of innovators and makers to spread the culture and creativity of craft beer to 29 states and 30 countries on 5 continents.

Reviewed By rstock555

Craft beer brewery in Brooklyn Went on a Sunday, good beer and a free tour of the facility Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff Have been on a number of brewery tours - Hyde’s Anvil, Manchester; Tuckers Malting, Newton Abbot; Theakstons, Masham; Black Sheep, Masham; West, Glasgow. All good but none with the USP of a chandelier - remember to ask why....

8. Matt Brewing Co.

811 Edward St, Utica, NY 13502-4092 +1 315-624-2400 [email protected] http://www.saranac.com
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Matt Brewing Co.

Reviewed By 11douglast - Los Altos, United States

We just happened on this neighborhood and had a couple of hours so took the Brewery Tour. It was $5 per person, which included and very informative tour of this fourth generation family brewery and a full sized beer at the 19th century bar. I have been on many brewery tours, and this was a very good one right up there at the top. And the Saranac craft beer was great. You can buy beer that they do not sell elsewhere at the end.

9. SingleCut Beersmiths

1933 37th St, Astoria, NY 11105-1118 +1 718-606-0788 https://singlecut.com/
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

SingleCut Beersmiths

Reviewed By howardcheryl6 - New York City, United States

Single cut is a small craft brewery in Queens. Great beer and most excellent tacos. Worth the trip. We are IPA fans. Try the Conform or Be Cast out IPA. Wide range of sours, kolschs, Pilsners, etc. if you like beer, they have one for you. Nice atmosphere. Kids welcome. Indoor and outdoor seating.

10. Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.

234 Carpenter Street, Greenport, NY 11944 +1 631-477-1100 http://greenportharborbrewing.com/about/
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.

Reviewed By Spraggyleek - Leek, United Kingdom

Really nice and fun place to visit if you like beer, great selection to choose from and very good tasting boards.

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