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d.b.a.
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Hours
Daily, 1pm-4am
Happy Hour
Daily,
1pm-7:30pm; $1 off all drinks
Nearby Subway Stops
F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Profile
There's a long-running debate as to whether the name stands for "doing business as," "don't bother asking" or "drink better ale." We'll argue for the latter: d.b.a. boasts more than 250 varieties of beer, from hand-pulled ales and seasonal boutique microbrews to fruit-infused lambics. Ninety single-malt Scotches and more than sixty tequilas round out the list. A giant, covered back patio does a convincing impression of a Bavarian beer garden—and creates breathing room. After work and on weekends, the crush of khaki can be unbearable, as can the wait for attention from the leather-clad ladies behind the bar.
Tastingsd.b.a. hosts regular beer and Scotch tasting events, which are well-attended, friendly introductions to the art and science of good drink.
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Best of New York Awards
- Best Cask-Pulled Ale (2007)
- Best Whiskey Bar (2003)
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