Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/15/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
In-PlanningIn-Planning
Empire City Beer Company
New York, New York, 10012
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
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- Pet Policy
- Dogs not listed — confirm with the venue before visiting.
- Food Options
- No standing kitchen listed — nearby restaurants and BYOF policies vary.
- Family Policy
- Typically 21+ after early evening — confirm family hours on site.
- Parking & Transit
- Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.2% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.0% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.8% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.0% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.2% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.0% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
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4.5 ★
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Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/10/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/5/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/31/2026
Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Empire City Beer Company FAQs
Is Empire City Beer Company dog friendly?
Taprooms Near Me does not currently list Empire City Beer Company as dog friendly. Confirm with the taproom before you go.
Does Empire City Beer Company serve food or host food trucks?
Empire City Beer Company does not currently list a standing kitchen or daily food-truck rotation. Nearby restaurants and BYOF rules vary.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Empire City Beer Company?
Empire City Beer Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Empire City Beer Company have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Empire City Beer Company lists outdoor patio seating in New York, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.