Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan Ave.Brooklyn,New York 11211
(718) 963-4140
http://www.spuytenduyvilnyc.com/main.htm
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Why You Should Go:
Voted RateBeer’s #4 Best U.S. Beer Bar for 2006, Spuyten Duyvil is both New York Magazine’s and TimeOut New York’s pick for Best NYC Beer Bar, and with good reason. This unmarked, cozy and quirky bar with an antique gramophone and an ashtray collection on display offers a stunning selection of obscure Belgian beers along with the creme de la creme of U.S. micros from Sixpoint Craft Ales and Southampton, among others. Better still, the food wonderfully complements the beer, consisting of quality cold cuts and gourmet cheeses. A beer garden out back only adds to the enjoyment. The owner, Joe, is often on hand to chat and his passion for the pleasures of beer drinking and travel is evident. The other bar staff also knew a thing or two about beer. All in all, Spuyten Duyvil, which means "spitting devil" in Dutch, is the perfect bar, arguably without a single substantial misstep.
History:
Spuyten Duyvil opened around March, 2004, and has gone from strength to strength since then. Within a month of opening, it was heralded as NYC’s best beer bar, and has retained that title ever since despite substantial competition.
How To Get There:
Using the map link provided at the top of this page, take the NYC Subway L train to Bedford Ave (at 7th St) and walk about six short blocks to the corner of Metropolitan Ave. and Havemeyer St. Look for a small red bar with no sign as pictured above.
Two Birds, One Stone:
Consider walking 8-10 minutes to nearby Barcade, one of NYC’s finest beer bars, offering choice U.S. micros in a converted garage with 1980’s arcade games. Pac-Man, anyone?
