Ranked by price per ounce — counting only standard pours (≥8oz). Specialty snifters and tasting flights run higher per ounce by design, so they're excluded for a fair comparison. What's left is the real deal: who gives you the most beer per dollar.
FAQs
Which NYC neighborhood has the cheapest beer?
Bushwick (West) currently has the lowest beer prices on published menus in NYC, with beers starting at $2. Rankings update weekly as we re-read every menu.
What's the best value beer in NYC?
The best value right now is a Coors Banquet at Skinny Dennis — from the bar's published menu.
How do you rank neighborhoods in NYC?
We rank by the lowest beer price on a published menu across all tracked bars in each neighborhood. Expired prices drop out automatically.
How often are the NYC rankings updated?
Rankings refresh every week. Every price is re-read from the bar's published menu, and the standings shift the moment a price changes.
Last verified: October 19, 2026