This buzzing Greenpoint brewpub features a spacious layout, an enticing menu of German-inspired fare, and a rooftop oasis perfect for sipping craft beers.
"Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. closed earlier this month after a decade in business." - Melissa McCart
"When it's warm outside and you want to drink beer, head over to Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co. This brewery is at the northern tip of Greenpoint, and it has a big open-air patio on the roof with some picnic tables and a purely decorative stained glass water tower. They serve a bunch of beers that are brewed in house, and there are also some bar snacks like fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, and a hot chicken sandwich. The view won’t change your life (unless you’re really into looking at pricey new housing developments), but, as far as NYC rooftops go, this is one of the most pleasant ones." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, molly fitzpatrick
"If it’s warm outside and you're compelled to drink beer on a roof in Greenpoint, head over to Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co. This brewery sits at the far northern tip of the neighborhood, and the space has some big communal tables and garage doors that open up when the weather’s nice. They serve a bunch of beers that are brewed in house (from triple IPAs to fruited sour ales), and there are some bar snacks like fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, and a hot chicken sandwich. But the real selling point is the roof. Walk up a set of stairs, and you’ll find a big open-air patio with picnic tables." - neha talreja, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore
"Stop by Greenpoint Beer in-person to pick up cans from a variety of local breweries or for a growler refill. This bottle shop is now a full blown beer market that’s open from 2pm to 8pm daily." - nikko duren
"The rooftops of Williamsburg are plentiful and overcrowded. A few of them have impressive views and great cocktails, but if you’re looking for a place where you don’t have to make a reservation or pay $20 for your margarita, head up the street to Greenpoint Beer & Ale. This brewery has big garage doors that swing open in the summertime, and if you walk up a flight of stairs, you’ll find a rooftop with picnic tables and a purely decorative stained glass water tower. Bring a few friends, get a burger or a fried chicken sandwich from the bar downstairs, and enjoy an Alsatian pilsner that was brewed on site." - Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang
