Mugs Ale House is a wonderful spot for beer (one of the city’s very best), and used to be good for pub food as well. It went south for a few years....probably hired the wrong chef. They’re good again. Check 'em out.... (27 replies, last updated by Cloudy March 8, 2002)

went last Saturday night – mini burgers were delish! Servers (I saw 2) were very overwelmed since all the tables were full. Our server, while very nice, seemed frazzled and often left us with empty beer mugs for a very long... (14 replies, last updated by Duc Phat February 9, 2005)

This is probably too late for your visit, but King Eider’s pub in Damariscotta has mugs hanging from the ceiling—you can “buy” one and it will be waiting there for you with beer discounts. Food there is... (1 reply, last updated by Amy September 5, 2001)

We have some lovely glass mugs from Tiffany’s. We use them for beer & soda, don’t know if they would work for hot beverages. They’re quite handsome and have been in daily use for almost ten years with nary a... (5 replies, last updated by walker March 19, 2007)

I was drinking a few beers at p.f. chang’s while grabbing a quick bite and watching the game the other nite and the top layer of my beer kept getting slushy because the beer was so cold. i love good beer, and i don’t... (17 replies, last updated by Andiereid January 4, 2007)

Has anyone been to any of the restaurants participating in this week’s Capital Hill Restaurant Week? I’m particularly interested in any info on The Ugly Mug. Has anyone been there since the menu expanded? Any... (1 reply, last updated by johnb February 25, 2005)

I just got word about the third annual Split Thy Brooklyn Skull Barleywine Festival at Mug's Ale House 125 Bedford Avenue (North 10th St., three blocks north of the Bedford Ave. L-train station) this Saturday, March 9, from 2-6... (1 reply, last updated by Phil DePaolo March 5, 2002)

recall seeing their beer now that you mention it. A ran into an acquaintance a few weeks ago who just finished wrapping a Suntory beer commercial. Suntory sent out about 20 boxes of beer mugs with the fake resin beer with head... (4 replies, last updated by rinkatink888 May 21, 2008)

corner bistro has cheap beer and good burgers – mcsorleys for 2 bucks a mug welcome to the johnson’s has PBR (not so great but 1.50 a can) and ms. pacman (13 replies, last updated by Norah Van Dusen July 7, 2003)

. For the place with the best selection of Belgian beers I would actually recommend Mug's Ale House in Williamsburgh 125 Bedford Avenue @ North 10th Street about 3 blocks from the Bedford Avenue “L” station. Link:... (8 replies, last updated by DeeDee April 19, 2002)

or beer mug with lager and top with ginger ale, ginger beer or lemonade. If you are a bit more adventurous, try a Shandy with limeade. Don’t be afraid to add ice to this drink. You can’t do that with your beer. Lager... (11 replies, last updated by piccola September 3, 2005)

Actually, the best belgian beer selections in NYC are in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — You should try Mug's Ale House and Spuyten Duyvil both have incredible selections and cozy atmospheres. Best retail stores — New Beer... (13 replies, last updated by DeeDee December 4, 2005)

Well if you’re a beer lover you are in luck. There are lots of good places that I can recommend. In Brooklyn, Mug's Ale House (in Williamsburg) 125 Bedford Avenue(between North 10th and North 11th Street) One of the best beer... (5 replies, last updated by anon July 16, 2002)

for calling me on it! grinninggourmand. you make an excellent point about Porland. As CA is known for its farm to table, Portland is known for its brewer cask to beer mug! Like I said, the pacific northwest does not dissappoint!... (53 replies, last updated by ozbuc February 8, 2009)

I know this is a food board, but food and beer do go together. I moved from NY a couple years ago and am returning with a friend who is all about the fancy beer. Any suggestions from about 30th street south and brooklyn? Places... (23 replies, last updated by the rogue November 16, 2002)