Weekend guide

48 hours in Long Island City, New York

A two-day route built from 10 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Alewife Brewing →

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    Alewife Brewing

    Long Island City, New York

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Big Alice Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Big Alice Brewing

    Long Island City, New York

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Fifth Hammer Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Fifth Hammer Brewing

    Long Island City, New York

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Rockaway Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Rockaway Brewing

    Long Island City, New York

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Planning FAQs for Long Island City

How should I spend 48 hours in Long Island City taprooms?

Start at Alewife Brewing, then Big Alice Brewing, Fifth Hammer Brewing, Rockaway Brewing. The route uses 10 independent listings in Long Island City, New York.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Long Island City?

Alewife Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Long Island City, with Big Alice Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Long Island City have outdoor patios?

Alewife Brewing, Fifth Hammer Brewing, Rockaway Brewing list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Long Island City taprooms?

Alewife Brewing, Big Alice Brewing, Fifth Hammer Brewing list food trucks in Long Island City. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 10 taprooms in Long Island City →