Drinking Buddies
We are proud to have partnered with a number of breweries, bars, and organizations to promote and playtest Cards On Tap. Each of these businesses have been exceptionally helpful in assisting us to bring Cards On Tap to life. If you are ever in their area, be sure to drop by and grab a tasty brew.
A favorite local bar, the Brew House is where we shot our Kickstarter video. Not only did it serve as our shooting location, but it also served as the first place we held public playtests of Cards On Tap. In addition to the excellent beer selection it also features amazing food and wing specials.
Established in 2011, Barrage Brewing Company features over 27 different beers. Their tasting room, open Thursday through Sunday, is open for flights, pints, and growlers, and features some fun games. We highly recommend their Yada Yada Yada beer, which is a unique brown ale with chocolate, peanuts, and caramel.
LI-Kick is Long Island’s premier provider of co-ed adult social sports. With cornhole, kickball, soccer, and bowling leagues, there is something for everyone. Form a team and play in social yet competitive leagues that are a great way to meet new people and have fun at the same time.
Located in the heart of Farmingdale on Main Street, Lithology Brewing won awards from the New York International Beer Competition in 2016 and 2017, as well as Best Long Island Brewery in 2017. Our personal favorite beer, both in name and taste, is their Strong Island Ale.
Grasshopper’s Comics is the birthplace of RTFC Games. All 3 founders met there and became friends over their shared love of gaming. The store is frequently cited as the Best Comic Shop on Long Island, featuring a vast selection of comics, trade paperbacks, and tabletop games.
No other brewery will give you the home-brew feel like Barnshed Brewing. This Hicksville gem features a dozen craft brews across a variety of flavors and styles. If you only have time for one, we recommend you try the Double Doubt Double IPA. At 9.0% ABV it is sure to lift your spirits.
At the northern peak of Long Island is Garvies Point Craft Brewery along Glen Cove Creek. Featuring a tasting room attached to their brewery, Garvies Point crafts some of Long Island’s favorite brews. Our personal favorite is the Paddle Bender, a double imperial porter with vanilla and chocolate tastes.
Doc’s is an Ave A hideout with a great brew selection, loud music, and good company. Sporting a Texas roadhouse-style, Doc’s has that classic dive bar feel but in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village. The best jukebox in town blasts Johnny Cash and beers are downed like water.
Known as Long Island’s Gold Coast Brewery, Oyster Bay Brewing Co. has been producing quality beers since 2012. Sourcing local ingredients, Oyster Bay is well known for their roots in Long Island and feature a variety of games for visitors to enjoy. We recommend their hoppy Dumpster Fire IPA.
A brewery with a true family legacy, 1940’s Brewing Company is dedicated to quality beer. Their tasting room features games. trivia events, and live music, as well as a rotating list of 13 of their finest beers. Our beer of choice is Gose Down Easy, a smooth and crisp sour beer.
With a tasting room open Wednesday through Sunday, Spider Bite Beer Co. is a great way to wind down after work. With delicious brews and a fun atmosphere, Spider Bite features a variety of styles. Our personal favorite is the Yup Again, a hoppy IPA with a smooth, crisp finish.
Opening its doors in Bay Shore in April 2017, the Brewer’s Collective was born of a social experiment by nine home-brewers. They are the a true nano-brewery, producing small batch craft beer for the Long Island audience. Featuring dart boards, and video games, it is a great place to enjoy truly original brews.
With more than 20% of their recipes sourced in New York, Destination Unknown is a true New York Brewery. With a small scale that they are proud of, Destination Unknown boasts an ever changing line-up of beers to keep the party going. Our favorite is the Science of Selling Nightmares, an absolutely incredible sour beer.
If you’ve had a craft beer from Long Island, there is a good chance it was brewed by Great South Bay. Featuring Long Island themed beers, Great South Bay has a huge tasting room with a large open space and game nights on Mondays. We recommend the Blood Orange Pale Ale.