Fodor's Expert Review Beast of Bourbon

There are more than 40 beers on tap and a 200-plus list of bourbons, whiskeys, and ryes---not to mention live music four nights a week---so it's pretty much always a good time here. The added bonus is that it's run by the team behind Bed-Stuy’s beloved gastropub Black Swan and the Southern-style food is finger-licking good: smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and wings slathered in sauce are all priced by the pound and served on brown-paper-lined trays. Settle in for a drink, a round of billiards, or a late-night blues party.