Midtown NYC shop

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by TheNoodleIncident, May 11, 2012.

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  1. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    Im at Bryant park - any good shops (not bar) between here and penn? Could also head as far north as 45. Having lunch at the Perfect Pint. Sorry if this can be found elsewhere on the site but I'm on my phone and searching is tough. Thanks
     
    #1 TheNoodleIncident, May 11, 2012
  2. gory4d

    gory4d Maven (1,489) Apr 14, 2007 Texas

    Maybe Beer Table at Grand Central? East of you, but right nearby.
     
    #2 gory4d, May 11, 2012
  3. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    how is it? still open to suggestions if others have them
     
    #3 TheNoodleIncident, May 11, 2012
  4. zipper8650

    zipper8650 Zealot (549) May 10, 2011 New York
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    Its small but good selection, knowledgeable staff and they do growler fills
     
    #4 zipper8650, May 11, 2012
  5. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    alright good to know....its on the way to the perfect pint (beer selection is less perfect than i expected) so that works well...where exactly in grand central?
     
    #5 TheNoodleIncident, May 11, 2012
  6. tobelerone

    tobelerone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,220) Dec 1, 2010 New Jersey
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    Midtown is lousy for bottle shops, there's really nothing worth seeking out in my experience. It's kind of a dead zone between WF Columbus Circle and WF on 7th avenue and 24th (not a very good one, either) and the Cannibal on 29th (good but very pricey). Once in a while I will hit 9th Ave Vinters if I'm in a pinch (believe that was the name, 9th ave and 45th or 46th). Nothing exceptional there in my experience either. Wish there was something else because I'm in that neighborhood 3-4 times a week.

    If I've been missing something I'd love to hear it. Haven't made it to Beer Table yet because I'm usually not that far east in Midtown.
     
    #6 tobelerone, May 11, 2012
  7. BeerWorld

    BeerWorld Pundit (806) Feb 20, 2008 New York

    Beer Table Pantry at Grand Central is exactly what you're looking for. Very small place but you can definitely find something there you might like. Be prepared to heavily overpay though.
     
    #7 BeerWorld, May 11, 2012
  8. ghostly

    ghostly Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2011 New York

    Beer Table is insanely overpriced. Good selection for a tiny shop but they mark everything up well above everywhere else I've been.
     
    #8 ghostly, May 11, 2012
  9. knightlypint

    knightlypint Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2012 New Jersey

    I agree, that place on 9th near 45th/46th is as good as it gets...in Midtown.

    Does Valhalla do take-out?

    KP.
     
    #9 knightlypint, May 11, 2012
  10. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    well, ill report back on beer table in a hour or two
     
    #10 TheNoodleIncident, May 11, 2012
  11. knightlypint

    knightlypint Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2012 New Jersey

    Beer Table has a limited overpriced selection, KP.
     
    #11 knightlypint, May 11, 2012
  12. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    well, you weren't kidding when you said it was small....basically just a nook in grand central, with a single wall of beer (any more than three customers and it's cramped)....quality selection, with a few standouts, but limted....certainly more expensive than my regular place (at least for the beers that im familiar with the price) - just like all the stores there, you pay for the convenience....more of a bias towards higher end stuff than session beers...staff was very friendly and willing to chat...didn't buy anything, and prob won't go out of my way to return, but i could see it being a decent place if you regularly commute through there and need a convenient shop or last minute purchase
     
    #12 TheNoodleIncident, May 11, 2012
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