Milk & Hops Ramen Bar

It is with regret that we have to announce the end of Milk & Hops Ramen Bar, effective immediately.

We played it to the bone. We poured our hearts and souls into making this bar thrive. And, for a little while from 2019 to early 2020, it looked like we were on the path to something great. Unfortunately, we never regained enough of our regulars after people fled the neighborhood or moved to working from home at the start of the pandemic.

We will forever be grateful to the customers who visited us regularly over the past year, as we are for those who once stood three deep at the bar during events of the beforetimes. It's bittersweet that New York City is reopening as the expenses of the pandemic come due and force us to make a difficult decision, but we choose to remember the better days rather than dwell on the circumstances of our closing.

Thank you for your years of support and patronage. If you find yourself in Queens, please visit our sister bar .

What are you drinking today?

We don't know who had to bribe to score this collab with , but this delightfully crispy pilsner is officially the first crusher of Hot Vax Summer.

Get it before our staff buys every can we have in stock.

brought a little bit if Springfield to the UES with her latest chalkboard art. It's perfectly cromulent!

Pro-tip: if you want to take your Spinach Ramen Salad to the next level, you can add chashu and a ramen egg.

It's a go-to lunch for several of us on staff. Ask your server about suggested beer pairings! 🍜🥗🍺

We'll be opening at Noon today with full kitchen and retail, but limited bar service as our draft system is undergoing maintenance.

We expect to have beers flowing by 2:00 at the latest. is bringing a few of our long-dormant draft lines back into service (nature is healing, etc...)

Once the taps are back up and running, we'll be featuring drafts from , , , , , , , , and .

We can't let the mixologists have all the fun now that customers can sit at a bar. Introducing a new draft special for the holiday week: ⏳⚡ Hour of Lightning is what we're calling the blend (or cuveé if you're feeling fancy) combining two cellared kegs from : X-Tra Coffee Light the Lightning Imperial Stout and Hour of Death Black Pilsner.

The resulting draft smooths out the potent coffee notes and highlights the barrel characteristics. It's robust enough to please the dark beer fiends among us, while light enough to savor on a blazing hot day.

Both of these kegs are rare as hell, so this blend is probably a one-and-done experiment. Drop in and try it while it lasts!

has given the chalkboard a classic She-Ra glow up.

We're here all day today, whether you want to have a cold drink outside on a hot day, or chill at the bar with our AC blasting with the power of Grayskull.

Two of our favorite New England breweries teaming up again for another banger IPA? You've got it, Dude! 👍

and bringing in just one of this week's many excellent new arrivals.

The fridge is loaded up with fresh cans for the weekend. Let's go!

The response to our Vaccine Shot & A Beer special has been overwhelmingly positive (save for a few sad online trolls). We decided to I keep it going through the end of the month as a way to thank you for looking out for our safety and your community! 💉🙌

Continuing through May 30, 2021, if you show us a Covid-19 vaccine card with at least one shot on it, you can get a draft beer or cider for just $2. 🍺

Limit 1 $2 draft per person, per day. Draft selection will vary based on draft offerings on a given day. Offer valid for indoor and outdoor dining, not for to-go sales. No additional discounts will stack on top of the $2 draft price.

We're able to open indoor dining to 75% capacity starting today! That doesn't happen without you helping fight Covid. We want to thank you for doing the right thing to protect us and your community. 💉🙌

Continuing through May 15, 2021, if you show us a Covid-19 vaccine card with at least one shot on it, you can get a draft beer or cider for just $2. 🍺

Limit 1 $2 draft per person, per day. Draft selection will vary based on draft offerings on a given day. Offer valid for indoor and outdoor dining, not for to-go sales. No additional discounts will stack on top of the $2 draft price.

Looking for an exceptional Mexican-style Lager today? We've got two for you.

No Mames from is a perennial staff favorite and Viva Mas from adds a hint of lime to the mix for a refreshing finish.

Whatever you're drinking today, please drink responsibly.

Finally! It's been 414 days since we were last able to seat you at the bar. We now have very limited bar seating available if you would like to join us.

Please be mindful of city and state rules as they shift, and understand that we're still running on a lean staff until business picks up.

$2 vaccine shot and beer special (see previous posts for details) is running until May 15th.

Thanks for showing up and showing love yesterday. It was an awesome time. We've still got some epic event beers on draft from , , and , but they won't last too long. We're opening them up to growler sales starting at noon today.

And, thanks to the NY State Senate and Assembly, we no longer need to require food purchase to have a drink, effective immediately (we still think you're cheating yourself if you don't sample Chef Antoine's wares, but that's between you and your conscience).

It starts at NOON! We're going back in time to tap pre-pandemic, cellared beers from local friends , , and ! These drafts, many of which had barrel time before kegging, have unique, complex characters and exist in VERY limited amounts, so you don't want to miss out.

Featured Drafts:
** Xtra Coffee Light the Lightning, Hour of Death, Barrel Aged Birthday Zombie
** Points Beyond
** Eternal Return: Rosé

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Real Talk: Bars & Restaurants that have survived this long in the pandemic have done so with tighter margins, holding off on otherwise necessary expenditures, adapting to ever-changing guidelines and restrictions, and busting ass for diminishing returns.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but we're not there yet. This industry needs your support, understanding, and patronage. Good will creates momentum.

Relatedly, tomorrow, we're throwing a party with , , and . It would be awesome to see you there. Event link in our bio.

Sour Sunday! We're stocked with an abundance of artfully crafted sour beers from New York and beyond.

You've already seen the Heady Topper and Focal Banger in our last post. Here are some of the other highlights from this week's new arrivals.

Fresh drops from , , , , , , , and are in the fridge!

It's been a minute, but we just got a huge can drop from The Alchemist! Heady Topper and Focal Banger cans are here while supplies last. No strict can limits, but staff reserves the right to cut hoarders off. Leave some for the other hop heads.

NEXT WEDNESDAY APRIL 28! We're going back in time to tap pre-pandemic, cellared beers from local friends , , and ! These drafts, many of which had barrel time before kegging, have unique, complex characters and exist in VERY limited amounts, so you don't want to miss out.

We'll also have some vintage bottles TBA. It all kicks off at Noon on Weds 4/28.

Our Vaccine Shot & A Beer special is rolling on! 💉🙌

Through May 15, 2021, if you show us a Covid-19 vaccine card with at least one shot on it, you can get a draft beer or cider for just $2. 🍺

Limit 1 $2 draft per person, per day. Draft selection will vary based on draft offerings on a given day. And, yes, you will still need a state-mandated food item. Offer valid for indoor and outdoor dining, not for to-go sales. No additional discounts will stack on top of the $2 draft price.

Today's drafts available for the special include offerings from ,
, , , and !

has done it again, adding a splash of green to our chalk board.

EDIT 4/9/21: Kitchen is up and running. Like the MTA, there may be some residual delays while we get everything moving. Unlike the MTA, there is cold beer while you wait.

The Good: 🔥 beers in the fridge. So many beers. All the beers.

The Bad: Our kitchen is currently closed for appliance maintenance. Until we're back up and running in the kitchen, we can't serve food or drafts (Thanks, Cuomo) and will only be able to sell retail beer to go.

We'll update this post and our Story once the kitchen is back in service.

In the spirit of , here are some of our current favorite bottles, perfect for sharing with your favorite craft beer lovers.

The response to our Vaccine Shot & A Beer special has been pretty wonderful. 💉🙌

Through May 15, 2021, if you show us a Covid-19 vaccine card with at least one shot on it, you can get a draft beer or cider for just $2. 🍺

Limit 1 $2 draft per person, per day. Draft selection will vary based on draft offerings on a given day. And, yes, you will still need a state-mandated food item. Offer valid for indoor and outdoor dining, not for to-go sales. No additional discounts will stack on top of the $2 draft price.

Today's drafts available for the special include offerings from ,
, , and !

Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 helps bring us closer to a thriving service industry, so we want to thank you for doing the right thing to protect us and your community. 💉🙌

Through May 15, 2021, if you show us a Covid-19 vaccine card with at least one shot on it, you can get a draft beer or cider for just $2. 🍺

Limit 1 $2 draft per person, per day. Draft selection will vary based on draft offerings on a given day. And, yes, you will still need a state-mandated food item. Offer valid for indoor and outdoor dining, not for to-go sales. No additional discounts will stack on top of the $2 draft price.

🌤️Spring Kickoff Special!🌤️ We're launching our Spring Hours this weekend, and to celebrate we're offering a ramen & beer pairing special from Thurs 3/25 through Sun 3/28. 🍜🍺 For just $15, you can enjoy our Beer Miso & a select 12oz draft. Drafts included in the special are:
-- Janiak Maniak
-- Coolship Lager Black
-- Permanent Funeral
-- Kinda Dry

Offer good while supplies last. Valid for indoor and outdoor dining only, not for takeout or delivery.

Spring Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tues - 12 to 8
Weds - 12 to 9
Thurs - 12 to 9
Fri - 12 to 11
Sat - 12 to 11
Sun - 12 to 9

🌞This is Not a Drill!🌞 It's full-on gorgeous outside today. The windows are open, the sidewalk tables are set. Day drinking awaits. We've got 200+ beer and ciders in cans, bottles, and on draft, including these delicious wonders from , , , and .

Tues March 16, 2021 - We'll be closed today for building maintenance. Sorry for any inconvenience. We'll reopen at 12 PM Weds March 17 for indoor & outdoor dining service, takeout, and retail.

See you tomorrow!