The Stag's Head

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Our ratings are on a 10-scale:

	VIBE: Look, feel, comfort, cleanliness, warmth. We can dig divey, but it's got to feel right.
	SERVICE: Were the waiters and bartenders friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable?
	BEER: Not everyone's got room for 50 taps, quality is what really matters: what's in stock?

252 E 51st St
New York, NY 10022-6518
212.888.2453 [website]

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Impressions

The Stag's Head offers 16 taps of American craft beer, and a solid handful of bottles to boot. The selection changes regularly and is nicely spread out among styles, offering a little something for all beer fans. The decor is old and rustic, deep-stained wood and brick; a little dark, divey and worn-in. At times the bar may feel like a cabin or a hunting lodge, an interesting and surreal contrast from midtown. There may have even been a deer head somewhere on the wall, or it may have been imagined, but either way fitting. Friendly, helpful servers and decent food help make this a great escape in midtown East.

Vibe: 6 /1 0

Service: 7 / 10

Beer Selection: 8 / 10

Other Thoughts: There is an upstairs balcony/party room for private events and presumably open to the public when not in use (?). The food is simple but well thought-out and the menu includes some great cheese selections.

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