Blind Tiger Is The Original Craft Beer Destination
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[tw-divider]The Scoop[/tw-divider]
- Born in 1995, the Blind Tiger was a pioneer of the New York craft beer bar scene, earning serious recognition for their carefully curated beer selection with 28 taps, two casks, one gravity keg, and a selection of over 80 different bottles
- This West Village staple isn’t for the Corona or Bud Light enthusiasts of the world. You’ll want to pick wisely when faced with the challenging choice between a bottle of Almanac Farmer’s Reserve Strawberry or a Lost Nation Mosaic draft
- Chalkboards display the daily drafts, with some rare finds and limited batches that you might not see anywhere else. This Bleecker St vet also has pretty impressive food options — the Grilled 5 Cheese (sourdough with tomato soup) is definitely the right move
[tw-divider]Insider Tip[/tw-divider]
Historians think the name Blind Tiger originated in the 1800s, back when blue laws limited the sale of alcohol. Blind tigers were often known as dive bars. Bar owners would create a fake attraction, like a blind tiger, and charge a cover while giving customers alcohol on the house
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