The team behind craft beer destination Alewife opened this Eastside beer hall originally combining two storefronts in one—coffee shop meets bar. The Jeffrey now is a lively beer hall and outdoor patio featuring about 20 brews on tap and in cans.
The vibe: The narrow barroom is long and opens way up at the back, so you can find a spot prettymuch any night of the week. There’s something very utilitarian about the decor, which isn’t unappealing, but it’s clear to me that the focus here is on consumables.
The food: Gastropub fare, tacos, some truly excellent sandwichery, brunch on the weekends.
The drink: 20 pristine taps of craft goodness plus a staggering number of cans and bottles. Cocktails are inventive and fun without venturing too far afield.
Time Out tip: This is a destination for beer nerds, yes. But it’s also the kind of place that, on a sunny weekend afternoon, you can bring the whole team and have a great time. It’s right under the Queensboro Bridge, so if you’re going at night and wanna sit outside, bring a jacket.