Flagship Brewing Company: A Staten Island Craft Brewery a Short Walk From the Ferry
Flagship sits at 40 Minthorne Street in Tompkinsville — roughly a 10-to-15-minute walk from the Staten Island Ferry terminal, right across from the Tompkinsville train station. It’s one of NYC’s independent breweries, and the taproom is a destination in its own right: a spacious, woodwork-filled room pouring 12 house beers, dog-friendly and family-friendly, with sidewalk seating outside.
It’s the kind of place ferry-riders stumble into and end up staying at — reviewers routinely say they wish they’d budgeted more time and that the beer beat anything they found back in Manhattan.
The Taproom
Flat pricing, sampled best in a flight:
- 12 beers on tap — American Pale Ale, Dark Mild, Kölsch, IPAs, a blood orange, a stout, and rotating brews
- Flights and paddles — the move for sampling the range (called some of the best paddles in NYC)
- Growlers and cans to-go from the bar
- Not a beer person? There are cocktails, frozen cocktails, and Fort Hamilton liquor too
- Pints around $7 — better value and quality than most of what’s across the harbor
The Beer
The house range is the draw — the Kölsch, the Pale Ale and the hoppier IPAs get singled out, and the staff genuinely know their stock and will steer you to the right pour without overhyping it. Twelve taps means there’s range whether you want something crisp and light or dark and full.
Food & Entertainment
There’s no full kitchen — you’re welcome to order in from any local restaurant (an exclusive food menu is in the works). Beyond the beer there are live bands some nights, a “Geeks Who Drink” pub quiz, board games, and an industrial-rustic room with plenty of woodwork. It’s family-friendly (kids welcome before 9pm) and dog-friendly.
The Room
About 3,000–3,200 square feet of picnic tables, high-tops, and lounge areas around a big bar, with NY-made products throughout and a stretch of sidewalk seating out front. It’s an easy, friendly stop to build a Staten Island ferry day around.
Who Flagship Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Post-ferry pint | A 10-minute walk from the terminal, with $7 house pints |
| Beer sampling | Twelve taps and well-regarded flights and paddles |
| Trivia night | The “Geeks Who Drink” pub quiz, plus board games |
| Dogs & family | Dog-friendly, kid-friendly before 9pm, with outdoor seating |
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Flagship Brewing FAQ
Does Flagship Brewing have a happy hour?
No set happy hour — but the taproom’s pricing is already affordable (pints around $7), and flights and paddles are the value play for sampling the beers.
Where is Flagship Brewing?
40 Minthorne Street in Tompkinsville, Staten Island — about a 10-minute walk from the Staten Island Ferry terminal, across from the Tompkinsville train station.
Is there food?
No full kitchen yet — you’re welcome to order in from local restaurants, with an exclusive food menu in the works.
What are the hours?
Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday 5pm–11pm; Thursday–Saturday 12pm–12am; Sunday 12pm–8pm.
Details last verified June 2026. Flagship is a brewery taproom with no posted happy hour — confirm current hours and specials before visiting.