New York, New York · Fine Dining
Harlem Hops
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Beer, Black history and HBCU impact on one Harlem tap list.
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Harlem Hops
New York · Fine Dining · Verified Sanctuary
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Harlem's first 100% Black-owned craft beer bar curates hard-to-find local pours, foregrounds brewers of color and pairs beer with African-diaspora snacks, neighborhood history and an HBCU scholarship program.
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Insider Notes
A relaxed, conversation-friendly stop where travelers can learn the overlooked Black history of brewing while tasting a rotating list and directly supporting independent producers.
The Sanctuary Story
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/03/23/scholarships-on-tap--harlem-craft-bar-using-brews-to-give-back
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Press & Recognition
"James Beard Awards Outstanding Bar semifinalist (2023)"
"Time Out New York Recommended neighborhood beer bar (2025)"
"expanded to Pier 57 and an Atlanta partnership."
James Beard Awards Outstanding Bar semifinalist (2023)
Time Out New York Recommended neighborhood beer bar (2025)
expanded to Pier 57 and an Atlanta partnership.
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