Le Bernardin Beer Question

[TheYeti]

I am eating at Le Bernardin for the first time next week. We would like to pair beer with our meal. I see a bottle list on their website but I don't see a list of taps. Do they have tap beer and, if so, does anyone know what they have?

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Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10019

[famdoc]

You won't find any taps behind the bar at Le Bernardin. But, it wouldn't surprise me if Aldo Sohm, the sommelier, would rise to the challenge of a beer pairing. There must be a few Belgian ales in the fridge there. I just don't think this is the best way to enjoy a meal at Le Bernardin. Consider mixing things up a bit, maybe having a beer with the amuse, some sake with the raw course and a nice wine with the main course.

[millefeuille]

Agree with famdoc -- I don't think that they maintain an extensive selection of bottled beers. Of all the NYT four star restaurants, EMP is the place to enjoy a beer pairing. Not only do they have several options on draft, their list of bottled beers is a major point of pride for the restaurant.

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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010

[nmprisons]

I remember being somewhat unimpressed by the beer options when I was last there (the food was amazing). I don't believe there were options not on the menu, but it never hurts to ask when there.

Enjoy!