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Against the Grain, photographed for New York on Tap
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Against the Grain

620 6th St · btwn B & C
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Closed; now Bar Miller

Last licensed here under this name: 2017–20.

Checked October 19, 2026.

Overview

This beer and wine bar features a small but unusual selection of beers on tap and an atmosphere which ranges from cozy to claustrophobic depending on the time of night.
This beer and wine bar features a small but unusual selection of brews and an atmosphere which ranges from cozy to claustrophobic depending on the time of night.
Enjoy food and beer pairings such as the Oysters & Stout, three oysters with jalepeno and cucumber and a pint of oatmeal stout for just $10.

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