It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Cost$7/pint
- Address1640 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
From the outside, Five Mile Stone looks like a restaurant you’d find in New Orleans. This two-story bar has a balcony that swells with animated locals in the summer like a scene straight out of the French Quarter.
Part of what makes this one of the best happy hour spots in the Upper East Side for beer-enthusiasts is the impressive twenty-four rotating craft brews on tap for $7/pint. The selection goes well beyond local breweries too to craft and even plenty of international beer to taste.
This Upper East Side happy hour spot offers wine and well drinks for $8 while beer goes for $7 a pint and select appetizers go for $7.
If the brown (whisky) is more your speed (be sure to check out the best whisky bars in NYC), Five Mile Stone offers plenty. The bar has 90 different whiskeys to sample though none of them fall into the happy hour category.
Unpopular opinion. Unpopular opinion. The best food in NYC is found at the places with zero Instagram presence.
Five Mile Stone, with its New Orleans-style exterior, stands out amongst the Upper East Side bar scene. This two-story bar, reminiscent of the French Quarter, boasts a fun balcony bustling with locals in the summer. Renowned for beer enthusiasts, it offers 24 rotating craft brews on tap, including a variety of international options.
Whiskey lovers will appreciate the selection of 90 different whiskeys in a laid-back atmosphere sans the snobbery. Beyond its impressive drinks, they’ve got a pretty diverse menu that features everything from chicken shawarma to classic burgers, making Five Mile Stone a top bar in the UES for grub.