Blind Tiger Ale House

You won’t find any actual blind tigers inside Blind Tiger Ale House. That puts the modern beer bar in good company with the speakeasies that dotted New York in the 1930s. Many of those underground watering holes promoted their own blind tigers, which clients could pay to “see” as a cover for partaking in a drink of illegal alcohol. Though they are no longer illegal, the brews at Blind Tiger Ale House are made on a similarly small scale. The bar specializes in rare and limited-edition craft beers brewed throughout the United States. The staff gathers together their favorite vintages in kegs, bottles, casks, and plastic-lined hats to share with guests. Some of their recent taps include the barrel-aged Allagash Curieux and the smooth-drinking Laguinitas Pils. Every Wednesday, the staff sets out fresh baguettes and an array of cheeses for customers to pair with their beers. Other days, there’s a menu of pilsner-brined chicken wings, veal meatball sliders, and similarly gourmet pub eats served until 2 a.m.