Frequently Asked Questions
+ When are you open to the public?
Our taproom is open 7 days a week with the following hours:
- Monday 2-10pm
- Tuesday 2-11pm
- Wednesday 12-11pm
- Thursday 12pm-12am
- Friday & Saturday 12pm-1am
- Sunday 12-10pm
We often have different hours (either expanded or reduced) on major holidays - you can find these hours on Google or our main webpage close to the holiday.
+ What Kind of Seating Do You Have? Do You Take Reservations?
We have indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting). We take small group reservations for 10 or more people. We only take one reservation at a time, and it must be booked at least one week ahead. Reservations require a minimum spend (on a single card/tab) of drinks that varies based on group size and weekday. You can find more information on our small group reservations here.
+ Where Are You Located?
10-28 46th Ave, between Vernon and 11th St, in Long Island City, Queens.
+ How do I get to Fifth Hammer?
We’re easily accessible by subway, bus, ferry and car. Our brewery and taproom is one stop from Midtown Manhattan on 3 different subway trains (7/E/M), one stop from Brooklyn on the G train and close to the LIC ferry landing.
Closest subway & ferry stops:
- Vernon Blvd – Jackson Av (7)
- 21 Street – Van Alst (G)
- Court Sq – 23 St (E,M)
- Long Island City Ferry Stop on the NYC Ferry
We recommend Google Maps for public transit and driving directions. The MTA Website also has a trip planner for public transit.
Long Island City is the westernmost neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City. We’re just over the East River from Midtown Manhattan, south of Astoria, Queens and north of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
+ Do you have parking?
We don't have our own parking lot but there is limited street parking in the neighborhood as well as parking garages. The closest parking garage is on 46th Ave and 5th St.
+ Do you serve food?
We don't have a kitchen but we frequently have food pop-ups and trucks. You can view the full calendar here. You're also welcome to bring your own food or have food delivered.
+ Do you have wifi?
Yes, we have wifi for customers.
+ Do you offer brewery tours?
We don't currently offer weekly brewery tours. On the occassion we do the dates will be added to our calendar.
+ Are dogs allowed? Are children allowed?
Yes, we love dogs and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in our taproom. Children are also welcome as long as they are well-behaved and supervised. Parents of children left to run around on their own will be warned once, then asked to leave.
+ Is the taproom wheelchair accessible?
Yes. We have a wheelchair ramp we can set up on the lip of our main entrance.
+ Do You Serve beverages other than beer?
Yes. We offer wine, cider, and seltzer in the taproom. We also serve Non-Alcoholic beer.
+ Do You sell Beer to Go?
Yes, we sell 4-packs and individual cans of most of our beers in our taproom. We do not sell crowlers nor do we fill growlers.
+ Do You Show Sporting Events?
Yes. While we are not a sports bar, we do show local team football games on Sunday's and Monday's with the sound off. For larger sporting events (Super Bowl, World Cup, etc.), we play them with the sound on.
We will also show other sports if we find there's enough demand for them.
+ I'd like to celebrate my birthday/dog's gotcha day/whatever occasion at Fifth Hammer - do you take group reservations?
We reserve one large table in the back of the taproom on weekdays. Click here to learn more and request a reservation. We do not rent out part or all of our taproom. On weekends we do offer private area reservations for the space we open up on our Brewery side for up to 40 guests to fit comfortably.
+ Are Your Beers Kosher? Are They Vegan? Do You Have Beers Without Gluten? Without Alcohol?
Our beers are not Kosher but most beer produced by typical methods and ingredients (malted cereal, yeast, water, and hops) don’t violate dietary law or present kashrut concerns. However, this is not the case with beer with fruit, spices and other additives. We clearly list any additives on our beer list in our taproom and on our online beer menu. Our beers are vegan EXCEPT when we use lactose – we’ll always note in our beer descriptions when we use a non-vegan product. We don’t have gluten-free beer but we do have cider and wine available at the taproom. We offer a non-alcoholic beer (not brewed by us) and seltzer.
+ I own a bar, restaurant or bottle shop and am interested in purchasing your beer. Where and how do you distribute and how do I get someone to contact me?
We self-distribute in NYC, Long Island and north of NYC. You can email Adam at sales@fifthhammerbrewing.com if you are interested in buying our beer.
+ Can I purchase a keg for home use?
We do not currently sell kegs for personal use.
+ Will you donate beer to my fundraiser or cause?
We get lots of requests for free beer for fundraisers and most of those requests are for great causes. We donate to charitable causes as a company but are unable to donate beer or other items in response to unsolicited requests.
+ Can I perform music or comedy at your venue?
We do not book live music or comedy in our taproom. We are not a music venue - we're a brewery that invites our friends over to play music a few times a week when it's nice out.
+ Why Are You Called Fifth Hammer?
The name Fifth Hammer comes from the story of Pythagoras coming to understand the nature of harmony. At a forge where five men were busy hammering, he found the first four hammers to be beautifully aligned. The fifth, not so much. The fifth hammer is the discordant + indescribable portion of the universe to which we all intentionally turn a blind eye.
+ I have another question - how can I get in touch?
Head over to our Contact Us page.