Fodor's Expert Review The Brewer's Art

Housed in a turn-of-the-century brownstone that belonged to an investment banker, the Brewer's Art has a well-deserved reputation for great beer. At any given time, the on-site brew house produces a half dozen Belgian-style beers—one fine example of which is their Resurrection, an abbey brown ale. Upstairs is an elegant bar and lounge with ornate woodwork, marble pillars, and chandeliers, plus a dining room with terrific food; downstairs, the dimly lit subterranean bar makes a great spot for sharing secrets.