The House of Brews

Came by Wednesday night, catching up with a close friend after we had dinner. Was surprise to see a large crowd there, the music was pleasantly good. They have a nice amount of brews, hence the name, and enjoyed the specific glasses for drinks like Guinness’s and Stella’s.
To top it off, our bartender was clocking off for the night, asked politely to close our tab, and then offered drinks on the house. Let’s just say, she was the perfect wingman that night.

When I pay $ 15 for mac n cheese, I expect it to be the best mac n cheese I have ever allowed into my mouth. Or like, a massive portion size. This was neither. It was fine, but I’d rather go to S’MAC.

Stopped in here to kill some time. The bartender was friendly and fast. We had veggie spring rolls and brussel sprouts apps. The veggie spring rolls were okay, but just your average frozen, fried snack. The brussel sprouts were good and well prepared. Overall, this place is a good bar with a good selection of beers.

Just know that when you walk in, you’re free to seat yourself. I made the mistake of standing around waiting. The list of beers is impressive, it really lives up to its name. The food is also really good, I would suggest the steak and frites because the gravy is delicious. It’s the perfect place for pub food and atmosphere. If you’re planning conversation over dinner, sit far away from the bar. Otherwise you’re not going to hear a thing!

This has become a pretty regular spot for me and my friends to hang out on a Thu or Fri evening for some drinks! They have good drinks specials — we especially love their Thursday night Growlers! That deal is a steal!
Food wise, they have some really nice bar food!
In addition to good drinks and food, what makes this bar even perfect is, if you just want to hang out with your friends and talk, HoB offers the perfect ambiance! Music is not loud and overall noise level is Average.
Just love this place! Special shout out to Adam @ HoB!

Ivanna made our experience remarkable!!! We were searching for a low key place to hang for the afternoon and while the food and beer was great, she made the time we spent at the bar so enjoyable. She did not treat us like the tourists we were, but greeted us warmly and engaged with us throughout our time. We will definitely be back!!! Thanks Ivanna!

Came back here for a night cap and to check all the days scores after work and I must say, they have one amazing bartender here named Damon. This guy is a real good barman super hospitable and extremely knowledgable of all the drafts. Thanks again guys

Hummus is awesome! Hummus to pita ratio is good if you like a truckload of hummus. The bartender Avana was awesome. We had a new liquor! Captain Morgan cannon blast

Loved this little place. Felt divey and local, even in such a touristy area. Great beer selection and bartender was very friendly and knew her stuff.

Wandered in here after having a bad day in the area. The beer selection was brilliant and the staff were very friendly. Felt like your own little getaway in a chaotic city. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grab a drink and watch a football match.

Good bar. Thursdays they have a growler deal, think it’s $ 15 for whichever the tap special is, which is a pretty solid deal. I’ve also gotten free shit here as they host events. Got some free Harp tastings and key chain bottle opener once and I even got a free Guinness pint engraved with my name another time. Pretty damn sweet if I may say so, altho my friend «stole» mine as a keepsake EVEN THO she got her own (damn you Adrianna!).
Basic pub fare here, nothing special. Tried a few things there and nothing really stood out. Staff is friendly, you can reserve the back area too which is good for going out with coworkers on a busy game night, plenty of TVs.
Anyways, this is a good after work dive spot in the area to enjoy some beers and watch sports. If you come expecting gourmet food, well, don’t. Like the guy who actually wrote this «My Mac and cheese had no taste, I’m from Italy my standards on pasta are really high, but their pasta sucks.» Damn bro, yo fine ass taste buds are way too sophisticated for this joint.

I had this place on my list for awhile after walking by here when I was at another restaurant nearby. I love beer so I figured this would be a natural place to try. Me and some co-​workers came up here the other night and it was great. It was pretty empty and quiet, which feels like a rarity especially right at the end of the work day. We grabbed ourselves a table and a few beers and just hung out. The place wasn’t anything special, nor the draught beer selection either, which was very surprising. I’m pretty adventurous when it comes to picking beer, but I don’t go overboard, but still I had most of the brews on draught here. I’ve been to other bars that have a much more extensive selection. So it’s a solid place to hang out away from the crowd of mid-​town, but if you’re expecting an awesome selection, with the place being called House of Brews, there are better options.

Not that good…
The table was VERY sticky, we had troubles just to pick up the laminated menu.
My Mac and cheese had no taste, I’m from Italy my standards on pasta are really high, but their pasta sucks.
The cheeseburger was overcooked and dry, not good…
The chicken wings were the opposite of tasty, the only flavour I could taste was because of the buffalo sauce, but not even a slight aroma of chicken.
The beer is very, very good and you could get a good deal on their daily specials menu.
I would never go back there except for a lovely beer… They have 20 different brands on trap.

Went to this place last night to catch up with two of my girlfriends over dinner and drinks. The atmosphere was spacious and comfortable, but it was pretty dead during happy hour. More people started showing up later in the night, probably around 9 or so. I had the buffalo chicken mac and cheese (naturally) and it was delicious flavor-​wise but a little soupy. Note that their happy hour consists of all craft beers. Not sure if I’d go back but still glad we went. Would like to try their main 51^st street location at some point.

We stopped by to chill since we were on a 2 hour wait at another restaurant. Food was MEH. Ordered the mozzarella sticks and although they were decent tasting, it had this not so appetizing balsamic drizzle on them =\ also someone in our group ordered the ridiculously priced $ 29 sampler (JESUS CHRIST) which was pretty «basic» … anyways, this bar has drink specials throughout the week. The atmosphere was nothing special. It’s more laid back and dark, There are TVs to watch as well & service was good.
It was quite entertaining to watch this guy hit on a couple of girls at the bar. He dished out quite a bit of money to buy them drinks lol. Since they all got drunk, they got obnoxiously loud which was annoying. I wonder if he took one of them home at least hahaha jk.
Would I come back if I was in NYC? Probably not.

This is the first time I’ve ever written a Unilocal review but, I feel like I frequent this establishment too much not to. (The 51^st street location)
I spend every thursday night here for their 15 $ growlers. One of the best deals I’ve seen around the area. The atmosphere is relaxed and chill, with a lot of individuals coming here after work. It’s a good place to bring friends to have a drink/​appetizers before planning to go elsewhere. The upstairs area has great seating areas for your group. There’s always sports games showing on the tvs (I’m not too into sports).
I also come here occasionally for their boozy brunches. With unlimited mimosas, it comes to around $ 25+tax/tip per person. In NYC, that’s a great deal! Plus, they’re very good about asking if you’d like another round and refilling your drinks. The waitstaff is always sweet.
The music selection is stuck in that 90s-​2000s big hits and punk rock/​alternative stage. It compliments my music tastes perfectly. It’s cheesy and fun.

I came here with a group of friends just walking around looking for something other then Rudy’s. It was nice quiet place without much of a theme. Nobody ate. Beers were priced at about what you’d expect for the area. If I’m getting a $ 10 beer I do appreciate the effort of pouring it into the proper glass (A Hefe gets a tall Wheat glass).
For a Saturday night there was not much going on in here, but this doesn’t seem like that kind of place anyway This seems more like an end of the night kind of drink place.
A-​OK in my book.

This place has become a neighborhood favorite for me. When in doubt, House of Brews is always a solid option to grab food and drinks. Like most bars in the area it’s overpriced but I don’t mind since the food is consistently delicious and the service is attentive.
I always get the firepit burger. The chipotle mayo that comes with it is to die for. The fries are great, super crispy and delicious. Highly recommend.
I’ve had cocktails here to but I can’t remember. They were just that good.
There’s another location on 51^st. I’ll have to check it out as well.

Stopped in here for a quick bite and some beers on a Monday night. I always expect the worst when I step into a bar close to all the midtown hotels and theaters, so I was happily surprised to find a place with friendly staff and a quiet atmosphere.
I took advantage of the happy hour special — two-​for-​one Sam Adams Seasonal — but I did notice the extensive beer choice available. I wasn’t in the mood for a full meal, but ordered the bbq chicken sliders as a snack to share. They were quite tasty.
The bar doesn’t have a concept besides «dark place to drink beer,» but you don’t always need a cool Irish pub or a rowdy sports bar or a punk dive… sometimes you’re specifically looking for a dark place to drink beer.

I’ve been here before for the large beer selection and enjoyed it. Recently stopped by here for a drink while waiting for a friend stuck in the tunnel. Think there were only two beers on happy hour special and I chose one.
All in all, it’s a great place if you are a big beer connoisseur and don’t mind spending money. Good selection, not cheap. If you’re looking for a cheap domestic, go elsewhere.
I did end up striking a conversation with the two men on either side of me at the bar. Super friendly people (which might be why I moved this up to a 4 vs a 3).