Beer Authority
Sports bar · 300 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 4,544 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 48 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.5★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 22%
All reviews shown by Google
952 examined reviews
48 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,544 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this multi-story venue near Times Square and Port Authority offers an extensive beer selection, a lively sports bar atmosphere, and a rooftop terrace. While many praise the friendly service, generous portions, and food quality, others report slow service, high prices, and automatic gratuities.
+ Repeated strengths
Extensive Beer Selection
Reviewers frequently highlight the massive variety of draft, bottled, and craft beers available.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2025-08-10
Beer Authority is a great bar just off Times Square — perfect spot if you want to escape the tourist crush but still be close to the action. Huge selection of beers on tap and in bottles. Their BA IPA was just okay for me, but the other bee...
Food Quality
Many visitors describe the food items, such as wings, burgers, and pub grub, as delicious and satisfying.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-12-11
I ate the best steak of my life here, and I've eaten a lot of steaks. Friendly service.
− Repeated complaints
Service Issues
Several reviewers report slow, inattentive service or long wait times for food and drinks.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-10-04
Georgina was excellent behind the bar, she gave us great service and is super friendly! The beer was colder than your ex's heart! I'll definitely be back!
High Noise Level
Reviewers frequently mention that the venue is extremely loud, making normal conversation difficult.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-08-18
Great pub. Great beer, great atmosphere, music a bit too loud…
Billing and Gratuity Surprises
Complaints exist regarding automatic 20% gratuities added to bills and unexpected pricing.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2023-05-22
Decidedly mediocre. For a place called the “beer authority”, the staff knows next to nothing about the beer they sell. The ribs were bland and covered in mediocre sauce. The rest of the party had similar experiences. In addition to not...
2★ · 2025-10-10
Food's good. Beer selection is amazing. Beware they will add 20% tip to bills over $130 which is what 2 drinks and a meal?! 20% was added to our bill of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) ... service was mediocre at best. Won't be returning.
1★ · 2026-01-02
Visited with my wife and a friend and left pretty disappointed. We ordered a small pizza and were brought a large instead. On top of that, the final bill had a 20% gratuity automatically added, with zero mention of this policy on the menu o...
Good for
- Beer enthusiasts looking for a wide variety of choices
- Watching sports games with groups
- Grabbing a drink or bite near Times Square and Port Authority
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet, intimate environment for conversation
- You are on a strict budget
- You expect consistently fast table service
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| May ’23 | 38 | 3 |
| Jun ’23 | 47 | 2 |
| Jul ’23 | 35 | 1 |
| Aug ’23 | 36 | 2 |
| Sep ’23 | 45 | 1 |
| Oct ’23 | 42 | 1 |
| Nov ’23 | 52 | 2 |
| Dec ’23 | 36 | 1 |
| Jan ’24 | 30 | 3 |
| Feb ’24 | 27 | 0 |
| Mar ’24 | 30 | 1 |
| Apr ’24 | 27 | 2 |
| May ’24 | 28 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 24 | 2 |
| Jul ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 28 | 3 |
| Sep ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Oct ’24 | 41 | 2 |
| Nov ’24 | 32 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 27 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 24 | 3 |
| Feb ’25 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 22 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 13 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 19 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 17 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 18 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 10 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 15 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 22 | 3 |
| Nov ’25 | 26 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 12 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 17 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 11 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 14 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 15 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 19 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 23 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 8 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 45 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 3 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 48 flagged reviews.
Kevin Olivas
673 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-06-22
There I am. Grippin' a cold one. And I'm thinking, "You talkin' to me or are talkin' ta him?" Then it hits me. I almost never say the letter "r." Fugheddaboudit. Ba-bang. Ova here.
Nani Guevara
116 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-11-12
Derrel Johnson
24 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-04-22
Great beer selection, great drinks as well and the food is good and there is a diverse menu
Richard Cedron
1 review
★★★★★
2023-05-21
P H
1 review
★★★★★
2023-06-09
We held a semi private party and it was absolutely wonderful! The service and management were incredible. The food was spectacular. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend
Kei Hatano
1 review
★★★★★
2023-06-14
Milla Maria
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-07-09
We were automatically charged 18% gratuity FOR A PARTY OF 2. And then taxed on top of it?? And when we asked the staff everyone acted dumb. Maybe there's one waitress just giving herself automatic tips. When we adjusted the receipt, they still charged us for the 18% gratuity according to my bank. No...
Laura Vunderink
1 review
★★★★★
2023-08-23
Gustavo valadao
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-10-10
Ross obrien
1 review
★★★★★
2023-11-20
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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