Brewery Profile

Finback Brewery - LIC

In Long Island City, a brewery visit sits within one of Queens’ most active food and drink corridors, where converted industrial blocks, apartment towers, studios, and transit connections all shape the pace of a taproom stop. Finback Brewery - LIC operates as part of that urban beer scene: a place where visitors can step in for a draft, compare notes with friends, and treat the taproom as both a neighborhood hangout and a destination for people moving through western Queens. The experience is less about a rural brewhouse tour and more about the city version of craft beer culture, with the focus on fresh pours, casual seating, and the social rhythm of a borough known for mixing local regulars with travelers.

Beer drinkers in New York often seek variety, especially styles that have become common across the region’s independent breweries: hazy and West Coast-style IPAs, pale ales, lagers, stouts, sours, fruit-forward beers, and occasional experimental releases. A stop here fits that pattern by giving visitors a Queens-based taproom experience rather than a bar that simply serves outside labels. In this part of the city, brewery visits are often paired with food in the surrounding neighborhood, gallery or waterfront walks, or a broader Queens beer itinerary that may include Astoria, Long Island City, Ridgewood, or other nearby areas. Travelers who enjoy comparing borough-by-borough beer scenes will find that LIC offers a different setting from Manhattan beer bars or Brooklyn brewery clusters: denser, transit-friendly, and closely tied to the changing industrial character of western Queens.

For planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving formats, hours, and any on-site policies. Rotating beer lists are common at craft breweries in New York, so visitors should expect the selection to change rather than rely on a fixed lineup. Anyone coming with a group may want to check ahead for seating practices, private events, food options, age policies, and whether cans or bottles are available to take away. Long Island City is served by multiple subway and bus connections, and ride-share access is generally straightforward, making it practical as a single stop or part of a longer afternoon in Queens. As with many urban taprooms, the best approach is flexible: arrive ready to read the board, ask staff what is fresh or popular that day, and let the current draft list guide the visit.

Finback Brewery - LIC operates in Queens, New York. Limited public information is available regarding its founding year or detailed history. The brewery's online presence is currently inaccessible, restricting access to specifics about its beer offerings or brewing team. Further details would require direct contact or updated sources.

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29-37 41st Ave, Queens, NY 11101, USA, Queens, New York, 11101

Phone: (646) 560-2413

Website: http://www.finbackbrewery.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM"]