Amsterdam Ale House

"Amsterdam Ale House plays sports on a few TVs, but it feels less like a sports bar and more like a casual neighborhood spot than any other place on this stretch of Amsterdam Ave. They have over 30 beers on tap, many of which are unusual options from relatively small domestic and international breweries, and the space tends to fill up with big groups drinking and sharing bar food. You can get food here until 11:45pm, so keep this place in mind for drinks and a bite after a show at the Beacon Theatre a block away." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, matt tervooren

"There are a lot of places to watch sports on Amsterdam Avenue, but if you don’t want to risk having your drink knocked out of your hand by someone chasing a stray beer pong ball, your options are more limited. Fortunately, Amsterdam Ale House is a casual spot with plenty of bar seats and tables, as well as some unusual beers (over 30 varieties on tap), and no Solo cups or puddles of Miller Lite on the floor." - matt tervooren

"Amsterdam Ale House feels like any other casual bar where you’d share deep dish nachos and giant pretzels with colleagues or roommates while occasionally saying “terrible call” about a game on TV. But what makes this Upper West Side bar different is its beer program, which includes more than 30 options on tap, including plenty from small breweries as well as rare releases from better known ones." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren

"The burgers at Amsterdam Ale House on the Upper West Side are worth a visit for that alone, but when paired with baseball playoffs, it’s an especially winning combo." - Eater Staff

"Amsterdam Ale House plays sports on a few TVs, but it feels less like a sports bar and more like a casual neighborhood spot than any other place on this stretch of Amsterdam Avenue. They have over 30 beers on tap, many of which are unusual options from relatively small domestic and international breweries, and the space tends to fill up with big groups drinking and sharing bar food. They serve food until 2am, so keep it in mind for drinks and a bite after a show at the Beacon Theatre a block away." - Matt Tervooren