As Is

Hell’s Kitchen’s beer credibility skyrocketed in January 2016 with the arrival of this streamlined spot from two former bartenders at the Michelin-starred Atera. The industrial-yet-warm space features dark woods and dark metals against a concrete floor, with a pop of a neon-green sign that reads “fresh beer” on the brick wall. A short menu of elevated bar food is courtesy of another Atera alum, and features substantial pressed sandwiches, tacos, or a homemade pretzel served alongside beer cheese and mustard. Twenty rotating taps feature local cult faves (Other Half, Threes, Finback, Grimm), regional and often-hard-to-find-on-draught pours (Hill Farmstead, Jack’s Abby), solid West Coast picks (Modern Times, Cascade), and everything in between, including more traditional and rare beers from Europe. There’s also a well-curated selection of natural wines, cocktails on draft, and beers are offered in two pour sizes, making it a good spot for even the most skeptical-of-beer drinkers to try something new.