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Spuyten Duyvil
Critics' Pick
359 Metropolitan Ave.,
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Official Website
Hours
Mon-Fri, 5pm-2am; Sat-Sun, noon-2am
Nearby Subway Stops
G, L at Metropolitan Ave.-Lorimer St.
Payment Methods
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Profile
No bar in the city pays more loving and thorough homage to beer—specifically Belgian beer, arguably the world’s best—than Spuyten Duyvil. In a neighborhood where $2 PBR rules the day, it's built an almost cultlike following around obscure imported microbrews. Beer geeks from Manhattan, Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond make the trek for a stunning selection of Belgian brews that’s broken down by region—Flemish and Wallonian. After that, there are more countries to sample, and a grand total of about 140 often-rare bottles, plus a rotating hand-pulled cask ale. The simple mahogany bar offers the best view of the voluminous chalkboard beer listings and a chance to chat up passionate owners Joe and Kim Carroll. Snacks—plates of cheese, meat, and Brooklyn-made pickles—stand up well to that bottle of rare Wallonian Blaugies.
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Best of New York Awards
- Best Foreign Brews (2007)
- Best Beer Bar (2005)
Featured In
- Summer Guide 2011: Brewer’s Dozen (6/27/11)
- Where to Drink Now: Bartifacts (5/23/11)