City Hops Craft Beer and Wine Bar

City Hops is a must-do New York experience! It’s like stepping into your own sitcom, with an incredible host who brings energy, laughs, and unforgettable moments. Whether for a fun night out or a regular bar vibe, this place has it all! Andddd they’re serious about their beer!

We just wanted to try a bar experience in New York and this was really nice. We had a wine and a draft beer and the bartender was really nice. He explained the beers to us and other groups, quite engaging. Do pop in for something to drink after the Roosevelt tram.

I was introduced to this place by my son-in-law. What a great little find! Good variety of unique beers and drinks and very knowledgeable and friendly owners and managers and loyal patrons.If I lived in NYC, I would be a regular. Give it a try; I think you will be one!

Had an awesome experience here, good crowd, great bartenders who knew what was up when it came to suggesting beers. And after a few sent my on my way to their favourite spot to get my first chopped cheese and how to order it to really immerse myself in the NYC culture. Top notch service and selection of drinks. 120% recommend to locals and tourist alike. Will be back here without a doubt

Great craft beer and wine bar! The selection was incredibly vast and the owner was so knowledgeable and friendly. We stopped in for a quick beer and ended up staying a few hours and even had a few games of darts. Great spot!

I am dealing with diabetic that is new for me some time, I had an emergency and need to use a bathroom, I went into this place to ask politely if I could use the bathroom, and they refused with no explanation he say no sorry bro!The guy just answer no without any explanation.I will never spe d a dollar here.

A friend and I rang in 25 here, and between the excellence of José and the beers, ciders, and wines on offer, if I lived nearer to City Hops, THIS would be my local.To have opened in April 23, when things were still post-COVID lockdown rebuilding, City Hops is a joy and, dare I say, something of a miracle.Drop by. Whats on tap is matched by the excellent brands and bottles/cans sold here.Happy 2025!

I bought some good IPAs here and then I drank them and they made me feel funny. A++Great variety of beers. Friendly staff. Prices are high but it’s NYC.We didn’t have a fridge in our hotel room so I put them on the air conditioning vent and cranked the AC and my wife got really mad. But, with my beer supply it was ok.

This places is consistently a good spot. The place itself is pretty small. The usual bartender is friendly and engaging. He’s cool with you trying a few beers before getting a full drink.They have a regular changing beer menu and a darts board to pass the time. They also have fun snacks on the side that you can buy to snack on!

Love the atmosphere. Bartenders are nice and kind. Best IPA drafts.

Hands down the best beer and wine bar in NYC. The bartender Jose is extremely knowledgeable and passionate and his recommendations are always on point. It’s a friendly environment and a great place to meet and talk to folks from the neighborhood.

Nice craft beer and excellent wines by the glass.

I was just there for a beer run, but the place seems amazing to step in, have a couple of beers and a great conversation.

Great little bottle shop with amazing curated selection of craft beer, cider and wine on tap and similar selection in cans. Enjoyed a pint at the bar visiting with friendly staff and regulars. Keep up the great work and see you next time we’re in the neighbourhood.

Sweet small space, drinks to grab and go or sit. Non alcoholic options. Right next to Roosevelt tram service

Their collocations are really good and reasonable. That would be more than perfect if they carry Sauvignon blanc.

Just wanted to give a shoutout to City Hops on 2nd b/w 60-61! This place is such a hidden gem with impeccable service, knowledgeable/personable staff. The vibes are immaculate overall. Even if you’re not a beer drinker, the team will find something for you in their huge selection of brews/bubbles/wine. My husband and I celebrated our birthday here last night with about 15 guests and we owe it all to Jose for taking great care of us. Give them a call for your next event or stop in for a drink and a round of darts! You can also bring your own food whether you’re hosting an event or just stopping in for a casual drink. 🍻

Rotating list of delicious beers on tap and even more in cans. As other reviewers have noted, Jose can provide some excellent recommendations. Wish they had flights, so I could sample more of the beers in the limited time I have in NYC. But if youre from the west coast, like I am, be sure to check out some of the east coast beers we dont get out on the west coast. I had the Life and Fate XXXI and Tripin on X IPA, both excellent.

Fun place . Good vibes and Great Beer. The perfect combination.

Small but big where it counts. Great service and beer selection. Josue and Jose know their beer and make a great atmosphere. So happy I made the detour to get there. Highly recommend if you are in the neighborhood.

Great selection of beers with excellent prices. A team that provides excellent and wholehearted service with a deep understanding of the world of beer.Excellent beer experience, highly recommend to any Kraft beer lover traveling in the area.You can also take individual beers at a reduced price to go.

Great beer bar with an extensive draft and can selection. On top of that, the bartender might be the best/nicest bartender Ive encountered in the world.

My favorite bar. Very cool chill little neighborhood beer bar (that also has hard cider and wine)! Jose is a super bartender. Dog friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice craft beer bar/shop in UES good selection and 10 rotating taps

Great selection of sour beers. Great customer service and good energy inside.

We came in by coincidence and we were in for a great experience. They offer a big beer variety and also wines and ciders. Definitely 100% recommended

Small place with a great beer selection on the go. They are a little limited with their selection on tap. Most of the beers were from other places. The only reason this place doesnt have 5 stars is because of their lack of local beers on tap. The beers they did have were fantastic. Glenn and the other bartender knew what they were doing and had great chemistry with clients. I will be back here.

Dog friendly! They have treats for your doggy!

Awesome selection of beers and a great vibe!

Had a Great time. Wonderful staff, excellent Beer Choices. Thank you Cit Hops. !

The space is rather small but there is a nice collection of beers and cider in cans and on tap.

Small and cozy spot with great beer selection on the tap, and HUGE beer selection from the bottle or can. Youll find what youre looking for no doubt!They even have DRAUGHT BEER TO GO!!!Prices are good and service is great!Drink in or take out ✌

Great tiny beer spot. Staff knows their stuff. Plenty of cans to choose from or drafts to pony up at the bar and hang out. Or take the cans to go.

We came here several times on our trip to NYC, the selection of beers and service are excellent

John was great at helping us select beer! Cant wait to come back

Hes literally so nice and so friendly. He would talk to u and make u feel comfy affff (besides that hes ready to offer u an iphone charger if ur on a battery emergency like me) 🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻

Great beer selection. Loses a star for not having WiFi

Best beer store in the area. Tremendous selection. Also good spot to try a pint or taste of interesting craft brews. Friendly owners too.

Great service and awesome selection of craft beers! Descriptions are spot on, and every beer had a distinct and creative flavor. Well-curated craft beer shop!

Great atmosphere and amazing selection of beers. Friendly staff that like to converse.

Pretty solid selection. But middling prices, average service, and lack of atmosphere make it just an adequate place to pick up a craft beer.

Small but great and unusual selection. 12 taps of beers you wont find many places. Can get very crowded very quick; it is small.

Cool vibes and a great selection. The perfect place to stop by after a long day at work! Easy to pick up what you want and pay quickly.

Great beer at reasonable prices. Food is supplied by the wing place across the street and you can order through the bartender.

My family and I visited this bar on 1/27/2024.We had just finished dinner at Tony’s Di Napoli and we were looking for a chill spot to have one drink while relaxing and talking. & this bar did not disappoint.The manager, Jose greeted us as soon as we walked in. He assisted us in choosing wine and beer (for myself). With his recommendation, I tasted my first beer from Guatemala called Gallo.The family and I were only planning to stay for a drink. We ended up staying for two bottles of wine.I definitely recommend this place for an hour or two of drinking and relaxing.

All depends on who is behind the bar. Glenn and Nick are great. The other bartender who is not male has serious attitude.

Amazing selection of beers and friendly ambience

Fantastic selection & you can grab a cold sip while you shop! Very helpful staff & delicious options on tap

Excellent selection of craft beers both on draft as well as in the fridge. Good crowd

Come here specifically to grab beers for movie nights. They have an amazing selection of expensive but so far always-worth-itly delicious beer.

Awesome craft beer store /bar. Great selection of beers and super chill staff

Great beer selection on tap and to take away, knowledgeable staff, good vibes

Good music and people. A rare and under the radar oasis

Great beer selection. Chill vibe. Can carry out or drink at the bar

Nice place to drink 1 or 3 beers waiting for the Roosevelt Tramway. Friendly bartender. P.S.: tell them about Tettnanger Hopfen😉😎

Nice selection of beer, the bar tender was very nice, and the atmosphere was fantastic.

Good variety and selection of beers on tap! Friendly staff.

Good selection, friendly owner. Can drink your selection on the spot, great shop!

Jose is the man, always very welcoming and they have a great selection in the fridge and on tap.

Loved this place pre-SARS-CoV-2 and post.

Friendly pub with great and always adding selection of draft microbrews....aces!!

A great and chill spot to grab a beer or a wine. impeccable vibes.

Awsome selection of IPAs, domestic, imported, and unique beers!

Nice little spot to grab a craft beer on draft while youre shopping for beer to go

Fantastic selection on draft and in cans, reasonably priced, and Jose is fun to hang out with. Also, good music. Wish I lived closer and could make this my local hangout.

Great selection of interesting beers. No real ale though!

Great selection of everythingBeer wine tremendous nice clean cinfirtable place we lloved it.Jose took great care of us hes excellent very personable well be back highly recommend

Had some time to kill so stopped in for a drink. Great selection. Also Jose was awesome and very knowledgeable

Very good surprise

Good small bar with local vibes, the bartender was nice, the beer was good. Definitely recommended

Big beer selection (draft + cans). Relaxed atmosphere

An easygoing, laid back, craft beer bar that doubles as a retail craft beer store. Staff are very friendly. Also: super dog friendly, and allow people to bring in food or order delivery. My go-to bar for self outings or with friends who appreciate good beer.Only fits about 20-30 total people comfortably, so not for large gatherings!

Fantastically impressive selection of bottles and cans. Really great collection of beers on tap. Very friendly, helpful bartenders. And for dog owners, theyre dog friendly! 🐕 cant think of a better beer destination in the Upper East Side. If youre interested he neighborhood, this is definitely worth stopping by for a round or more.

FIRST THINGS FIRST- I’m from Connecticut, so places like this are very rare where I live. That being said, I wish this place would franchise in my neighborhood.We kind of randomly found this place after we trammed into the city from Long Island City. We actually went to the bar across the street first, and were glared at by everyone in there, making us well aware that we were NOT from around here. Needless to say, we left and ended up at City Hops. I’m so glad we did! I don’t like beer at all- it’s not my thing. My husband loves IPA’s and it was his birthday so I took one for the team and was hopeful they’d have a random bottle of wine or something. To my surprise, they had ciders! Which I absolutely love. The one I had was Berries and Cream something or other and it was a bit sour but very good. And very strong. The guy we talked to (who seemed like he was the owner) said they were working on their wine list again, so that’s a cool thing to know. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, and made us a 4-pack to go. A really great experience. And even though it was clear we were not “regulars”, the staff and guests alike make us feel very welcomed. Super chill vibe, really well done. Please come to Connecticut!!!!

Great store with interesting bottled and canned beers both refrigerated and non. Also has a U-shaped bar to enjoy draft beers and cider with about a dozen on tap. Knowledgeable salespeople. Worth a pop-in for beer snobs.

Great service and selection. Not a ton of seating however.

Fantastic place to either enjoy an excellent beer from their amazing draft selection, or buy some off-premise stuff to enjoy at home. It is not a huge place and they dont have dozens of taps. But, their selection is well-curated and the staff is knowledgeable. We went for one beer and ended up staying for hours enjoying the atmosphere and conversation. It is also on the quiet side so if you are looking to escape the sometimes deafening noise of other beer bars in the area, this is a welcome retreat.

Great beer selections, nice place

Fantastic selection of bees to take home. Awesome sit down bar. Great rare bottles along side unusual imports and domestic craft beer. I really recommend it for a Belgian beer enthusiast.

Great variety and better staff.

Best Beers in NYC!

If you like craft beer cans to go, this is your best bet in the neighborhood. The selection varies, depending on the day and time you arrive, and prices can be high, but the same is generally true of craft beer. There are also a number of beers on tap, should you desire to sit down and enjoy a pint or four. Ive only been here during the day during the week, but its never been particularly crowded with drinkers.

Great place to grab a unique drought and/or bottle

Made a quick stop here while visiting from the finger lakes region, as i was in pursuit of a sour beer that is not distributed in my area. They have a small, well-curated selection of beers and I liked that they had a dozen or so on tap.The guy working there was very knowledgeable, and I enjoyed tasting a flight of interesting beers. Its about 280 miles out of the way for me, or Id stop in more often.

This place is amazing - great selection of bottles and like 20 taps that rotate frequently throughout a great range of microbrewerys. Prices are amazing, especially if you are taking home a growler. Cant recommend them enough!

Looking for a pickup hoops game? You in the wrong place. Looking for a pickup bottle share? This is where you want to be. Excellent tap and cooler selection, reasonable prices. Small and cozy spot

Super chill, great selection and awesome staff

Awesome small bar with great beers on taps that change quite often. The go to place to get the latest and greatest beer that is in short supply. The staff and the owner are well informed and are always there to help you enjoy a quality beer.Ive been going here weekly for 3 months now and have never had an unhappy experience!

On this past fine sunny saturday afternoon my friend took me to this place and we had an experience that was borderline twilight zone. Beer and beverage options were great, not overwhelming, and overall atmosphere was mediocre at best. It was overly warm inside the space, but the painstaking lack of service toward us was unlike anything Ive yet to experience in NYC. Immediately noticing that we were not attended to like the OTHER TWO customers at the venue, we whispered amongst ourselves why this injustice was unfolding. Its not like we were consuming $1 Natty ice.. Needless to say, a dog got probably 10x more attention than we did, and i, in the future, would not even come stumbling in blackout drunk to use the toilet

We just stopped at this place a couple of month ago to take out some beer. They offered to taste 4 small samplers for $10, which sounded reasonable. Most of the choices were not that good, but one was okay. Then we asked how much is one 36 oz bottle and the barman told that it is $12 each. So we ordered two bottles and asked for the final bill. We expected that to be $10+2*$12=$34 plus some tax. Simple math, right? No, the bill was $104 (3x times more!). For the two bottles of beer? Seriously? The guy just lied us about $12/bottle. It was a price for an empty glass! And that mediocre beer is sold for the price of aged whiskey. It is not a right way to do the business to lie to your customers and steal their money. I feel like I got robbed! Avoid this place! There are much better honest places nearby.

Great selection of bottles and cans. The tap list is great featuring lots of local breweries. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Best craft beer and prices are great. They play great music. Greenpoint beer and ale black matte...amazing

Excellent beer shop and tap room with friendly staff. This spot has a great selection of bottles and cans with incredibly competitive pricing. Check them out.

Great selection, EXTREMELY overpriced!! Even Whole Foods is cheaper than this place!

Cozy, dog-friendly bar, where there is always a variety of craft beer and friendly people.

Im Belgian and I can honestly say that this bar is awesome!! You wanna taste great and original beers from US or anywhere else, this is the place to go !!

Small basic bar and looks more like a store from the outside. The manager and customers are real beer enthusiasts willing to welcome a stranger and share views on brews.

Awesome prices great beer dope staff. If you like beer do yourself a favor and stop by

My gf and I went here, it was really small but the owner was really knowledgeable. He gave us free samples of beer and then order a regular size drink.I felt very claustrophobic but he made the best use of the space.

Great selection of craft beer, friendly and knowledgeable staff, pet friendly, and a cozy great vibe. Cant ask for much more. Nick is the man 👍

The bartender, Nick, is awesome! He was so knowledgeable and kind. This place is great!

Tiny, but with a good selection of interesting beers, including several on tap. Enjoyed a Hill Farmstead IPA while I was there. Priced are very fair...

I just walked into this bar to kill some time, there were 2 open bar stools with empty drinks in front of them so I politely asked the bartender if anyone was sitting there, she was flirting with guys next to me and acted like I i was interrupting her, she told me they were sitting there and I should ask them, any decent bartender would’ve asked me what I wanted to drink and asked the guys if I could sit there. Will never go back. It wasn’t even packed to justify. If a bartender doesn’t make me feel welcome i will never stay or respect an establishment.

Great beers, they know their stuff!

Great beer, friendly service. Simple bar to enjoy that local draft and also an awesome selection to take home.

The beer selection here is phenomenal and the prices arent too bad for craft beer in Manhattan. But be warned, the crowd in here is pretty rough. Its full of people having overly earnest, pseudo-intellectual conversations just a touch too loudly, speaking for the benefit of those around them. Dudes with man-buns discussing their Bitcoin holdings, how the #metoo movement is great but could be more effective, what Trumps ascension truly says about America, that sort of thing. Ive popped in for five minutes at least a dozen times and every single time I have never been more excited to leave a place.Its essentially the Rick & Morty of beer stores - its great in-and-of itself but its fans make you want to vomit.

Just walked 10 blocks in the hot noon sun, using up my lunch break, just to find out its closed Mondays & Tuesdays. If youre going to change your hours, update Google maps

Great craft beer selection on draft and in bottles. Always awesome service :)

Amazing selection of craft beer, ciders, and so much more. Cool atmosphere and helpful, knowledgeable staff.

Excellent beer store, full of different types of beers and craft beers from all over. Very friendly service.

Great local spot for craft beers. Nice vibe and friendly staff.

Helpful staff in a small but shelf-packed setting. Lots of options for unique and hard to find beers.

Great beer. Friendly staff

If you like beer, you should come!

An excellent beer Oasis in a neighborhood where that is not guaranteed.

Best beer collection and vibe upper east side . Electic small town german pilsners, excellent sours and a broad range of IPAs are complimented by the generous beer afficianado owner/barman this place is thr best best best

Great place if your a craft beer fan!

Great IPA beer with great personal service!

Great beer place next to the Roosevelt Island tram stop. Lots of selections.

Friendly staff, very welcoming, great service.

Best tap selection of any Manhattan beer store

Google posting said open but they were closed. Sister wine shop was rude when inquiring about it.

Unassuming storefront, incredible beer selection in a cozy setting

Great store with knowledgeable, helpful staff.

Great beer selection but limited seating!

Large amounts of craft beer to choose from. Great selection on the rotating taps

Good beer on tap and a great selection

Great place for craft beers.

Great tap list always!

Great single beers selection

Good beer selection and Drafts

Good conversations and great beer

Dope spot...good beer

Fantastic selection of craft beer

Great selection of craft beer

Awesome ipa bar

Looks like they’re closed permanently.

Good NYC bottle shop.

Great selection and service

LOVE this place!

Best craft beer showcase

Bartender Joel is awesome.

Wish i could live here

Nice place with great beer

Dont tell anyone about this place!!!

Nice selection

Hipsters and craft beer

Nice nice nice

We were with my wife in November 2024. Very good attention from the owner and a wide variety of beers. He gave me a sticker to put on the thermos to drink mate here in Argentina.

Great beers!

Its fine for a casual drink (you have to mostly stand since they only have one small table), but they dont have a large selection of beers and the prices are about average from what Ive seen in New York.

Delicious food

Good drinks

It is the second time I have visited it, we found it the first time by chance. We love the service since they speak Spanish too. We love beers, it is a must stop when we visit NY.