Manhattan

Haymaker, Rattle N Hum, Blind Tiger, Ginger Man, Pony Bar/Kiabacca are all solid options depending where you are on the island

 

Splurge and do Lupulo. You won't be disappointed with the food or beer.

 

https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/hello-nyc.512998/#post-5463327
This should be pretty useful

 

Add As is to the list

 

As Is, Fool's Gold, Cooper's, The Jeffrey, Jacob's Pickles

 

Jacob's pickles I believe is still temporarily closed

 

But their sister spot on broadway, Maison Pickle, has a decent list and pretty good food with a family atmosphere.

 

Cooper's (LES & West Side)& District Tap house(midtown) are solid choices, and if you are down near the Seaport/FiDi, Clinton Hall, Growler Bites, Fraunces Tavern are worth checking out

 

Add Proletariat and the cannibal to the list.

 

Proletariat has food now?

 

Milk and Hops is solid.

 

What are typically the best spots near MSG?

 

If you are referring to craft beer selections, I'd say Lupulo and Haymaker

 

And Rattle n Hum West

 

Correct, thanks guys!