Venue Review: The Rook - Bar - East Village (NYC - New York City)

East Village newcomer The Rook specializes in craft beer, with over fifty bottles available, along with seven rotating drafts. Included in this list are three a piece from Chimay and Abita, as well as Lindemans Framboise (A fine Belgian Raspberry Lambic Ale). You can expect to see Choufe, Rouge varieties, and local Blue Point brews among the rotating drafts.

Stop by for Happy Hour from 4-9pm everyday. $4 well drinks, $3 can beers, $6 for Budweiser and a shot

According to Shecky's, it's a labor of love:

Owners Matt Dugan and Thomas and Brian Hunt must have tossed back quite a few because they know their brews and definitely want to spread the love. Ask about the beer flights…the best “trip” you’ll ever take.

The East Village Idiot stopped by The Rook a couple of weeks back:

Did you find a new bar in the East Village that totally blew your mind with its beer selection, jukebox, happy hour specials, and its inclusion of Golden Tee and Big Buck Hunter?

Yes. It’s called The Rook, and it’s on Avenue A between 5th and 6th Streets.

The Rook
85 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
http://myspace.com/rooknyc