Taste your way through Industry City’s makerspaces on a three-hour guided walk that pairs bourbons, beers and sake with insider stories from distillers and brewers. Perfect for date night or small groups, the tour combines accessible walking with elevated tastings.
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You enter Industry City and the air shifts from truck hum to the clink of glass and low conversation — a compact industrial block reborn as a cluster of makers. The tour starts inside the food hall at 36th Street and 3rd Avenue, moving through tasting rooms and micro-distilleries where grain, botanicals, and cold fermentations shape beers, bourbons and hand-crafted sake.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required — mostly standing and short walks between tasting rooms; suitable for most adults.
Wildlife
History
Industry City is a converted late-19th/early-20th-century manufacturing complex that played a role in Brooklyn’s industrial shipping economy before its recent rebirth as a makers’ district.
Conservation
Producers often emphasize local sourcing and small-batch methods to reduce transport footprint; visitors are encouraged to use public transit and minimize single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Industry City Cocktail Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a Government ID
All participants must present valid photo ID to taste alcoholic beverages — keep it handy to avoid delays at the first stop.
Pace Your Tastings
Tastings are small but frequent; sip slowly and alternate with water to keep your head clear for the full three hours.
Comfortable, Grippy Shoes
Floors are industrial and can be slick — closed-toe shoes with good traction make standing and moving between venues easier.
Use Public Transit or Rideshare
Street parking is limited; the R train to 36th Street or a short rideshare are the most reliable arrival options.
Valid Photo ID
Required to consume alcoholic beverages and verify legal drinking age.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated helps you enjoy multiple tastings, especially on warm days.
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Comfortable Shoes
Closed-toe, grippy shoes are practical for industrial floors and short walks between venues.
Portable Phone Charger
Guides use headsets and digital ticketing may require phone access — a spare battery keeps you connected.