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The 5 best gastropubs in New York City

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Published on January 16, 2019
The 5 best gastropubs in New York CityThe Alcove. | Photo: Michael Y./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best gastropubs near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top gastropubs in New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.


1. The Alcove

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Topping the list is The Alcove. Located at 41-11 49th St. in Hunters Point-Sunnyside-West Maspeth, the gastropub, tapas bar and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated gastropub in New York City, boasting five stars out of 633 reviews on Yelp.

2. Barn Joo 35

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Next up is Midtown's Barn Joo 35, situated at 34 W. 35th St. (between Avenue Of The Americas and Fifth Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 1,282 reviews on Yelp, the gastropub and Korean spot, serving tapas and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Judge Roy Bean Public House

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Midtown's Judge Roy Bean Public House, located at 38 W. 56th St. (between 5th Ave and Avenue Of The Americas), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pub, sports bar and gastropub 4.5 stars out of 589 reviews.

4. Mad For Chicken

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Mad For Chicken, a gastropub and Korean spot that offers chicken wings and more in Flushing, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,415 Yelp reviews. Head over to 157-18 Northern Blvd. to see for yourself.

5. The NoMad Restaurant

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Over in Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square, check out The NoMad Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 1,376 reviews on Yelp. You can find the gastropub and French and New American spot at 1170 Broadway (between 27th and 28th streets).