New York City: Beer Authority (July 2012)

My spouse and I stopped in at this restaurant for drinks before departing Manhattan from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. It is located across the street, so it provides a convenient place for a quick drink or snack upon departing or arriving in the city. Prior to this restaurant opening, the only acceptable alternative was the Heartland Brewery (with a location in PABT as well as elsewhere in the city). The Beer Authority provides three levels/dining options – the first/ground/street level contains a fairly small bar and an elevator to the second floor. The second floor contains lots of seating options – high-top tables, regular tables, and a long bar. There are plenty of good views of 8th Avenue and West 40th Street from most of the tables. The third floor contains a rooftop lounge with tables and umbrellas, but it was far too hot on the day that we visited to even venture up there. We only had drinks on the day that we visited, but the menu seemed interesting with better-than-average pub food.