Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn Brewery
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About
See the Brewery on our official $18 Small Batch Tour. The Brooklyn Brewery is a leading global independent craft brewer and a pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. From our home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we draw inspiration from our local community of innovators and makers to spread the culture and creativity of craft beer to 29 states and 30 countries on 5 continents.
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Neighbourhood: Williamsburg
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- Bedford Ave • 6 min walk
- Nassau Ave • 8 min walk
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- Ben CHerne Bay, United Kingdom34 contributionsA fab tour and great experienceJessie was our tour guide and she was fabulous. She was knowledgable and really engaging and made the tour fun. She was full of facts and a really nice person. The tour itself was interesting and fun and it was great to try some beers too.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 9 October 2023
- Moose RCulpeper, Virginia113 contributionsGreat BreweryWent here on the recommendation of one of the front desk staff at the hotel I was staying in. Glad my co-worker and I took her suggestion. Bartenders were great. The second night we went the bartender wanted to know where we were from since she hadn't seen un in there before. When we told her Virginia, she said first beers are on me. When our bill came, we noticed that more one bill had been comped and we were charged for one appetizer. Appetizers were great especially the nachos that were smothered in cheese. Bartender definitely knew the beers on tap. Will definitely be back the next time I'm back in Brooklyn.Visited January 2024Travelled on businessWritten 1 February 2024
- KathMedia, Pennsylvania2 contributionsGreat brewery tour, worth the price!Had the Small Batch Tour, not free but definitely worth the price for the individual attention, and the 3 different beers that we were given. Our tour guide Ellie was exceptional, very knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions. Brooklyn Brewery is lucky to have her!Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 February 2024
- Fredrik TMalmö, Sweden130 contributionsGreat beer tour experience for all senses!Great to enjoy a behind the scenes tour with the enthusiastic guide and get both the facts, the history and the inside insights. Get to try out the test beers directly from the tap in the tap room and also their special brew not released to the public. Great location, great beer, nice brewery and great employees. Highly recommended!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 April 2024
- JJWalHanwell, United Kingdom57 contributionsFun tour, good beer!Loved this. We popped in just at opening time hoping just to sample a beer or two in the taproom but had the chance to join the tour. I’ve done longer tours but we had a fantastic energetic guide who took our small group of 6 around the small brewery and some interesting test beer tastings. We ended with some rare tastings back in the bar - and after ended up in the pub quiz! Brooklyn offer so much more than their favourite lager - I’m a hazy fan and also admire their Special Effects zero. Even the stouts were a feast of flavours. Recommended.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 6 April 2024
- ToastBoy3504 contributionsGreat tour, great beersTour was insightful and the beer tasting was great. Joe was a really good tour guide and made everyone laugh. We had 4 beers to try during the tour all great and some of them exclusive to the tour. Deffo worth doing the tour. After the tour we stayed in the tap room and got some dinner recommendations from one of the other bar staff members which turned out to be also really good. Can’t remember his name unfortunately but I do remember he was a Brazilian guy.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 April 2024
- sharrongegHenderson, Nevada3,774 contributionsVisit to the MothershipWe have enjoyed beer from this brewery for years in Nevada, but sadly just a few styles. On this trip to NYC, we made the effort to visit the mothership. Not easy to maneuver via the subway - but we did it! Hubby loved his flight, while I enjoyed a lovely rose’. Had fun buying merch to take home to Las Vegas. Our server was Alma - and she was terrific.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 June 2024
- Kate B1 contributionLoved the tour!Great tour, great beer, great value! My boyfriend and I went on the Saturday small batch tour and loved it. There was a good amount of information and we liked getting to try beer that wasn't on the open market yet.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 September 2024
- BThomas336 contributionsFun experience that’s great value for moneyReally enjoyed the tour of Brooklyn Brewery. Quin, our guide, was highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Thought the experience great value for money. With so much to do in Manhattan and Brooklyn I wondered if it would be a good use of my time and I can honestly say it was. The area the brewery is in is worth exploring too.Visited September 2024Travelled soloWritten 30 September 2024
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Deathramps
Manchester, UK42 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I was visiting NYC and decided to do a trip out to Brooklyn to visit the brewery, as I am a fan of the beer and thought it would be a fun activity. I checked opening hours on the website, and it was apparent that the brewery offered a free tour on Sundays 1-6pm, so we decided to go and visit on this day. We got there, and the door was opening and there was a large number of people in the Brew House enjoying a pint. However, the man on the door was extremely rude and told us it was closed. When we asked why, he asserted that a private event was taking place and we were not allowed to enter... Ironically, there was a sign on the wall next to him saying that the brewery was open until 6pm, and it was now around 3:30pm.
I was annoyed, and disappointed that this man did not even apologise. I'm sure we just had an unlucky experience, and if you do actually manage to get inside the beer is pretty good. Customer service, not great... if I would you, I would double check before you go that you can actually get in. In fact, this extends to most places in Williamsburg. The vibe is cool and edgy on paper, but in reality it's pretentious and full of rude people, and there were lots of "private events" on at about 3 roof top bars we tried too. My advice would be to stick to Dumbo.
I was annoyed, and disappointed that this man did not even apologise. I'm sure we just had an unlucky experience, and if you do actually manage to get inside the beer is pretty good. Customer service, not great... if I would you, I would double check before you go that you can actually get in. In fact, this extends to most places in Williamsburg. The vibe is cool and edgy on paper, but in reality it's pretentious and full of rude people, and there were lots of "private events" on at about 3 roof top bars we tried too. My advice would be to stick to Dumbo.
Written 17 September 2023
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biztrav123
Avon, CT638 contributions
Mar 2022
Fun spot to check out if you are in the area and the lines aren't too long. Tried to stop here in the summer a couple years back and the line was long and unmoving. Popped in jus about 12:45 on a Sunday and walked right in and got tix for the 1pm tour. Tour is relatively short, but it is neat to get a glimpse into the operation. If you can go during the week, they have more intimate/informative ~$25 tour that I would like to take compared to this free one. Was annoyed that, even on a slow Sunday, they don't offer flights....I mean, I'm a tourist, I'm not gonna be back anytime soon and I wanna try 4+ beers and not spend a fortune or get smashed doing it. Bought some beers to go. Tasting room is relaxed and you can order food from Mabel's BBQ down the street right on your phone and have it delivered. They have events in the tasting room, too...they were doing a sushi making class while we were there.
Written 8 March 2022
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jon
Barbados11 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Great tour focusing on tasting rather than a too in depth "how to make beer" tour, best I have been on. Getting a can to take round with you, multiple tasters with how to taste notes etc. great guys there all with sense of humour and interaction. For the price too we were surprised at how much beer you get given and a free glass also! Best brewery tour I have done in the world. And the beer there is superb! Wish they shipped more to the UK!
Written 22 January 2023
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Jay
3 contributions
Nov 2022
Small batch tour was perfect to look around brewery. It includes one can of beer and free samples during the batch tour. You can taste the different types of beer. The tour guy was so enthusiastic and fun! He made this tour much fun! I would love to visit again. And We got beer glasses after the tour!
Written 24 November 2022
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Alex
2 contributions
July 2023 • Solo
I was visiting the area from out of state, always wanted to come here but I will never come back here ! I drove 2 hours to get to see this place , I’m also a well paying customer everywhere I go so I don’t appreciate when employees are rude at me for no reason . this past weekend had the worst experience ever! I arrived there at 735pm, google shows it closes at 8pm . The guy at the front was very rude and lied saying they close at 6pm meanwhile I saw people walking in when I was looking for parking . This was totally unacceptable and very unprofessional, I felt very uncomfortable and offended. I’ll make sure to tell all my friends not to come here !
Written 17 July 2023
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JJWal
Hanwell, UK57 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Loved this. We popped in just at opening time hoping just to sample a beer or two in the taproom but had the chance to join the tour. I’ve done longer tours but we had a fantastic energetic guide who took our small group of 6 around the small brewery and some interesting test beer tastings. We ended with some rare tastings back in the bar - and after ended up in the pub quiz! Brooklyn offer so much more than their favourite lager - I’m a hazy fan and also admire their Special Effects zero. Even the stouts were a feast of flavours. Recommended.
Written 6 April 2024
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Karrempje
Vleuten, The Netherlands3,124 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It is a matter of taste which you choose. We took a tasting, so four beers in small glasses. So your own choice. We sat at long tables. We didn't like the music and it was loud like so many places in New York. Everyone started talking louder or should we call it shouting.
Written 4 November 2023
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luca q
Milan, Italy704 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
If, after a long walk, you want to drink a beer and rest a bit, this is the right place.
Very simple place with large wooden tables and a very wide choice of beers obviously produced in-house.
You can order via the app and pay by card or directly at the counter by paying in cash.
There is little to eat so it is not the right place for lunch or dinner.
Very simple place with large wooden tables and a very wide choice of beers obviously produced in-house.
You can order via the app and pay by card or directly at the counter by paying in cash.
There is little to eat so it is not the right place for lunch or dinner.
Written 24 September 2023
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Chris Wilkinson
8 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We visited the brewery today. We found the staff unfriendly and unhelpful and more interested in talking to each other than with customers. While I was waiting, one of the staff members behind the bar let off a loud belch which I found both disgusting and disrespectful.
My beer was nice although my wife ordered a drink which came in a can which she didn’t enjoy but that’s a matter of personal taste whereas the staff behaviour isn’t. Before we visited The Brooklyn Brewery we went to The Talea Beer Co. which was a totally different experience with friendly and attentive staff and great beer. If you are choosing a visit to a brewery then I highly recommend Talea as a better choice.
My beer was nice although my wife ordered a drink which came in a can which she didn’t enjoy but that’s a matter of personal taste whereas the staff behaviour isn’t. Before we visited The Brooklyn Brewery we went to The Talea Beer Co. which was a totally different experience with friendly and attentive staff and great beer. If you are choosing a visit to a brewery then I highly recommend Talea as a better choice.
Written 4 December 2022
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Ted8787
London, UK53 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
We attended the free 30 min tour on a Sunday and stayed afterwards to try a few beers in the main bar area.
The tour was great. We were a few minutes late and were encouraged to grab a beer so we could drink whilst walking. The tour host was polite, enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions. He came with a wealth of knowledge.
The main bar area was busy but there was space to move and find a seat. A local jazz band were playing.
Would certainly recommend this to anyone visiting the area who has a few spare hours.
The tour was great. We were a few minutes late and were encouraged to grab a beer so we could drink whilst walking. The tour host was polite, enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions. He came with a wealth of knowledge.
The main bar area was busy but there was space to move and find a seat. A local jazz band were playing.
Would certainly recommend this to anyone visiting the area who has a few spare hours.
Written 20 March 2022
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Is this tour free or paid? How/Where can I book the visit?
Written 29 March 2023
It is not free but its not very expensive
Written 30 March 2023
They do not. It is a brewery that offers some of the best craft beers to date. They put a lot of energy and hard work into perfecting them. There are several places near there that can take care of your GIN needs. Be sure to stop by and check out the tour that Brooklyn Brewery offers. It is an amazing place!
Written 7 May 2019
Will be visiting with 16 & 19 year old, are they allowed in the bar and if so can I purchase soft drinks for them ?
Thanks is advance for your answers
Written 4 March 2018
During our small batch tour in November a couple had a small child with them and it was not a problem.
Written 8 March 2018
Can you bring wine if you don’t drink beer but your party does?
Written 26 January 2018
No pretty sure you cannot however there is a bar really close to the brewery.
Written 29 January 2018
Estimados Advisors, ¿alguien sabe si organizan tours en castellano, o solamente en inglés? Muchas gracias
Written 3 January 2017
¡Hola! Tengo entendido que son solo en inglĂ©s, por lo menos cuando yo fui en octubre no habĂa en español. De todas formas si no sabĂ©s tanto inglĂ©s como para interpretar todo lo que dice vas a disfrutar igual el tour viendo los equipos, el recorrido por la fábrica y al final podĂ©s comprar alguna de sus cervezas que son muy buenas!!
Written 3 January 2017
What time day and time did you go?
Planning to head there in a few weeks and don't fancy waiting in line in the cold.
Any advice on the quieter times to visit is appreciated.
Thanks
Written 28 February 2015
We went around 9:30 and there were no lines, but I would suggest going earlier. I think it closed at 11:00. We had plenty of time to enjoy two beers but never good to be around when the lights come on. Besides the super loud music, it was a fun time. We didn't do a tour, just went for drinks.
Written 1 March 2015
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