Over the past 25 years Long Island's beer scene has emerged as one of the most vibrant in the country, with award-winning breweries, beer bars and gastropubs, an active homebrewing community and popular beer festivals.
Long Island is home to over 55 craft breweries spreading from Glen Cove and Long Beach in Nassau County all the way to Greenport and Montauk in Suffolk County. More than 50 breweries have taprooms where you can enjoy freshly brewed beer, often with food trucks and live music.
Gastropubs and restaurants on Long Island offer a wide selection of great beers paired with high quality food, usually sourced locally.