Beer Authority, New York: Photos, Reviews & Location

90 draft & 100 bottled beers poured in a sprawling, bi-level space with TVs & a roof deck.

At a glance

#18 of 34 Irish pubs in New York #29 of 76 Bar & grills in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

0.7 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

5 ★52%
4 ★31%
3 ★11%
2 ★3%
1 ★3%

300 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States

beerauthoritynyc.com

+1 212-510-8415

Quick facts

What is the rating of Beer Authority?: Beer Authority is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 3,959 reviews.
How does Beer Authority rank in New York?: Beer Authority is #18 of 34 Irish pubs in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Beer Authority located?: 300 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States — 0.7 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Beer Authority?: Phone: +1 212-510-8415 · Website: beerauthoritynyc.com

Reviews (8)

MNM1400 2024 Feb 11

Overall good experience. Beer selection is decent. Buffalo dip is fire and nachos were pretty good. Service is good.

Esther P 2024 Jan 20

We sat on the second floor bar and caught the game. Had the vibe of a regular bar to me. Everyone was adamantly watching the game. Only ordered beers and fries. However, they had game day food deals for purchase.

I’d probably go back.

Adam 2023 Dec 31

Coming to NYC I always look forward to trying new restaurants, unfortunately this place was MEH. Didn't blow my socks off , but wasn't terrible. We stopped in and got beer and some apps. The beer was warm and the calamari looked appetizing , but it was so rubbery. We did get a small garden and ceaser salad which were good. The server was nice and it was pretty quick. The restaurant is really cool looking too. We decided to move on to a different place for dinner.

Steven Quinn 2023 Dec 24

Beer Authority has a very nice beer menu, food menu and specialty drink menu. The food menu has anything you can think of, burgers, pizzas, pretzels, salads and more. The atmosphere and service was great. Nicely decorated for Christmas. The sliders weren't bad but are frozen patties, the onion rings are from a bag, the pretzels are also from a bag or box and over done, the fries were fresh cut but undercooked. If the food was fresh and made in-house instead of commercialized, this place would be great. Unfortunately, the food underperformed. They do include the tip and a service fee if you use a card.

Pascal 556 2023 Dec 16

Diese Bar ist zentral gelegen und hat zwei Etagen plus Rooftop Terrasse. Diese scheint im Winter geschlossen zu sein.
Eine Sache, die sofort auffällt, wenn man die Bar betritt, ist dass es extrem laut ist. Jeder ist am schreien.
Die Auswahl an Bieren ist sehr gut, man kann sich hier durch die ganze Welt probieren.
Der Service ist durchschnittlich gut. Nichts besonderes, aber auch nicht schlecht.
Die Preise sind sehr hoch, New York Niveau halt.
Die Bar ist zu Anlässen wunderschön geschmückt.

Alejandra Garcia 2023 Dec 10

I recently had the opportunity to visit Beer Authority, and from the moment you walk in, you feel a pleasant atmosphere, especially with the current Christmas decorations. While access to the top floor after the Santa area was closed, the other sections were well set up, with numerous tables and spaces at the bar.

Unfortunately, I must note that the service did not meet my expectations. Despite specifically requesting to be in the better-decorated Christmas area, the person who welcomed us led us to a table and never returned to take our order. After about half an hour, I went directly to the bar to place my order and consume there. Although the staff saw us at the bar, no apologies were offered for leaving us unattended at the table.

As for the drinks, they were average. While I can recommend the place, I suggest that the management pays more attention and becomes more efficient in taking customer orders, especially if a specific table has been assigned. Personalized attention is key to improving the customer experience.

Ada Rovira Antonell 2023 Nov 15

Nice place to have a drink and eat something! The service is great and the food delicious. We have been 3 times and it is always good. Do not miss the chicken wings and pretzels!

Juan J. Moreno 2023 Sep 22

Nice 2nd floor bar. We ordered two salads that were simply great. The beer offering is wide and balanced. We tasted two double IPA from NY that were great too. Excellent service. The only backward is that on a Thursday night, there were little people.