50 Best Cocktail Bars near Arverne

“A small and cozy restaurant with a little bar. There aren't a lot of large tables so it might be hard to come here with a big group. The vibe of the place is fun and there is plenty of interesting decor. The Poke Bowl was below average. I'd try something different if I come back here again. The staff were friendly.“

“Sometimes you’re just looking for a little beach time and some great BBQ – and Batesy's BBQ delivered on both! We were in town helping another G-FORCE location with an Amazon project, so naturally, we took a break to explore the local food scene. First Impressions: We kicked off with the Deviled Eggs – the jalapeño added a nice little kick while the bacon... well, it was bacon – crispy and delicious. Next up were the House Pickles – sweet, vinegary, and unexpectedly tasty. Who knew pickles could be this good? The Mains: Harry went with the Pulled Pork – packed with flavor, moist, and paired with an excellent sauce. The Potato Salad stood out with just the right-sized chunks, and the Cornbread? Perfectly crispy on the outside. Steve opted for the BBQ Chicken – tender and juicy, coated with that same outstanding house sauce. And the Kielbasa? This place might not be Polish, but they nailed it – full of flavor and definitely a surprise hit! The Potato Salad reminded us of Grandma’s homemade classic, and the Collards had a unique twist that, honestly, we didn’t hate. The rest of the table didn’t hold back either – from the Burger to the Mac and Cheese and, of course, more Pulled Pork, it was all a hit! No complaints across the board – Batesy's BBQ is definitely a must-stop if you’re in Rockaway Beach. #BBQLovers #PaintAndPlateCrew #GForceOnTheGo #FoodieFinds #WinWithVSB“

“Fantastic food, twist on classic Americana. Great drinks and service“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

“Birthday Dinner at Margie’s Was a Vibe!
My daughter took me to Margie’s for my birthday, and we had such a wonderful experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm, upbeat, and full of great energy.

A special shoutout to our waitress, Carla, who made the experience even better! She was friendly, welcoming, attentive, and made sure our meals came out in a timely manner. Her energy was amazing, and she truly made us feel taken care of.
Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and beautiful birthday memories. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great food, drinks and ambiance though music was pretty loud. Went for dinner and DJ was spinning good r&b and old school hip hop. Every dish we got was amazing. Muhammara was nutty and sweet, with a lot of depth. Labneh was simple and fresh. The focaccia for the dips came out cold and was doused in oil- so that could have been much better. The grilled chicken skewers were amazing, perfectly tender. And the lamb dish was very flavorful. Overall, had a lovely experience and would come again.“

“Such delicious food and great service! I ordered the kabob koobideh with a sharbat to drink and it was the perfect meal and pairing! My only complaint would be how noisy the dining areas are- it's a popular place so it's always packed, and the subway tile on the walls bounces the voices and noise. It's also hard to get a table, and reservations are competitive, but it is worth it!“

“Wowoww 🥹🎀💗 the food was SO delicious I genuinely almost cried 😭✨ The salmon & tuna avocado were absolute perfection, and the gyozaaaaa 🥟💞 literally obsessed. And the butterfly pea yuzu lemonade?? So pretty and refreshing 🦋🍋💙 Everything was perfect 🩵🩵🩵 already dreaming about ordering from tora 🎀✨“

“Be sure to check out karaoke on Mondays. The karaoke system they use is Karafun. It has a wide selection of songs. The karaoke mics are a little faulty, meaning they will go in and out during your songs.
All the Bartenders are no-nonsense, so it does feel pretty strict, but I'd rather that bartenders who chat too much with their friends and always take smoke breaks...
Drinks are reasonably priced, and the alcohol pour is sometimes too weak.“

“My friends and I had a lovely afternoon at The Rockaway Hotel Pool house. We were greeted by a warm and friendly hostess, Isabella, who made us feel so welcomed. Our beautiful table was in the perfect spot to take in all of what the Rockaway Hotel has to offer. The outside bar and Pool house are exquisite. The pool was bustling with excitement. Our waiter, Andrew, was polite and helpful . I highly recommend coming to The Rockaway Hotel because their staff is highly professional and attentive.“

“the place is phenomenal the pizza is outstanding you get treated with love like family once you walk through those doors the cocktails are creative and delicious Caesar salad oh my God but the pizza unbelievable I recommend this place to the world🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕“

“Great service and food. Great view of the bay. Parking in easy.“

“Saturday night and we wanted to have something good and different to eat. Google helped to make it ! A great experience ( the service was great) and delicious food ( steak sandwich SUPERBLY DELICIOUS and the chicken one on the second place! But when a dessert time comes it was from another planet!! The most tasty and amazingly delicious handmade vanilla bean ice cream (the one with coconut and some kind of liquor) was the cherry on top of the night. 100 % recommended restaurant“

“Love this place to pieces! Invited all my girls for sing-a-long Saturday and every single person had a blast here. The food is delicious and the vibes are immaculate. Service could be improved but overall the experience is always a 10/10 here. Such an affordable spot to have a fun get together with friends. Will come back again and again!“

“excelente 👌 el servicio es de lo mejor la música la comida y el ambiente“

“Crazy that I never reviewed this spot! One of my favorite places in the Stuy, great staff, good food, and perfect cocktails. One of the only spots out here that has my favorite Gin -- there's something for everyone here, would definitely recommend.“

“food is amazing and cocktails even more so. highly recommend!“

“Had an amazing time. The staff were super nice. Would definitely recommend and go back.“

“Cocktail Bedstuy is an Amazing Gem
The Cocktails Were Fenomenal
You can tell they were thoughtfully created
Oscar was the best bartender/host You can imagine very knowledgeable in his craft. If I was a local I wouldnt stop coming here!!“

“Always a great time at Skytown !!!“

“Wonderful food in a beautiful garden setting ( indoor seating also French cozy)“

“Came here in for a quick drink while I was waiting for a show and couldn’t be happier. Friendly staff, great drinks and a very relaxing atmosphere. If you are looking to unwind after a long day with a perfectly crafted drink this is the place to go. Austin was my bartender and I had the Gentlemen Buck.“

“everything was delicious, atmosphere was fantastic, service was great. Highly recommended!“

“unos delos mejores restaurantes en la cuidad de long island la comida es espectacular con sabor criollo ..el ambiente muy familiar“

“Great little place with amazing ambiance and delicious food. Can't wait to come back.“

“Super great Cocktailbar! And great performances!“

“I tried the Wandering Barman's collection of cocktails over the weekend, and I must say that they exceeded all expectations! These handcrafted drinks were fresh and tasted better than if a professional bartender had just made them. I can't wait until they are available in Washington, they will be a staple in my home bar! Cheers!“

“I recommend everyone that requires excellent pallet for their dining pleasure, service that is second to none and great mixology, then Have It Haviland’s Way“

“We had an absolute blast! If you are looking for a spot with incredible live music and a fantastic vibe, this is it.
The bands were phenomenal, they were absolutely working the room, bringing so much energy, and playing amazing sets. Kept the whole place alive.
The drinks were excellent and expertly made, and we had a lot of fun sharing a bunch of delicious appetizers. It’s the perfect recipe for a great night out in Brooklyn. We will definitely be back for more live music soon!“

“Insane burger. Insane honey tater tots. Incredible rice cheese cakes like a blended Big Mac.“

“Dropped in on a whim since parking was available out front. Manager said under new operations and building a new tapas style menu. Food was delicious, steak slightly overcooked but not inedible. Service was good and attentive. Late dinner on weekday, place was empty with only a few of what appeared like friends of staff hanging out at bar. Will not hesitate to visit again and see their progress, seems like they are making the attempt to have a nice resteraunt.“

“From the moment I walked in, I felt right at home. The welcome was warm, genuine, and inviting. The atmosphere made me feel like family from the start. And the food? Absolutely amazing! Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and prepared with love. You can truly tell that they take pride in both their service and their food. I highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to come back!“

“Exceptionally friendly staff — almost surprisingly so for NYC. Feels like a family run business! We felt very welcome and the drinks were pretty reasonable.

Live DJ on a Friday night but it wasn’t too loud for us to chat at a table. We had a lovely night out with a group of almost ten.“

“Great concept. Drinks were on point, bartender was on top of things. Quick serve cocktails with complexity that would take 10x the time to build from scratch . Small quaint space, an expansion is in smart move in the future.“

“Cute cocktail spot nestled in Ridgewood. We were poking around some of the stores nearby and then stopped in for a drink - though we didn’t try, the Monday Greek specials were a pretty good deal, and the cocktails we did order were both good! It’s a unique bar for the area and I’m interested to try the downstairs (bartender said it’s a music / event space) next time when it’s not 5pm on a Monday lol.“

“Great, fun space! Has a shuffleboard inside. Food was good: the pickled onions are yummy but the fries are mid.

Hope to be back again, found out they do host comedy shows monthly.

Update: they no longer have shuffleboard and I am not sure about the comedy shows BUT their Chicken Cheese Nachos is BANGING!“

“The second time here... Very nice atmosphere, "real chill"... Very good music. People are kind.... And the girl who works here is so kind and polite. She is awsome. ❤️“

“If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Lilli is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with a warm, sophisticated atmosphere that sets the stage for something special.
The menu is a masterclass in flavor and presentation. Every dish we tried was crafted with obvious care, using fresh, high-quality ingredients that really allowed the natural flavors to shine. The balance of textures and the creativity behind the flavor profiles were genuinely impressive—it’s rare to find a place that hits the mark on every single course.
What really elevates the experience, though, is the service. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our waitress made us feel genuinely welcome and provided excellent recommendations that perfectly complemented our meal. The manager even came over and greeted us showing how much their guests are appreciated. Big shout out to the staff the experience was indeed memorable.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a top-tier meal, Lilli delivers on every front. It’s rare to find a spot that combines such high-level culinary execution with such a comfortable, inviting vibe. I’m already looking forward to my next visit! Thank you for an exceptional 1st time experience.
PS - my nephew is already asking to come back lol before he leaves to go back to his country. See you soon.“

“Love this place . Nice drinks and beautiful environment . Very cute bartenders. Lindo demais . ❤️😎“

“The service and food is amazing. Highly recommend.“

“Nice cozy neighborhood spot good for drinks and appetizers and food great ambiance“

“Rad dudes, Rad spot! Great cocktails, Great tunes!“

“Was passing trough the neighborhood and found this gem online! It's a nice sized space not large or very tiny. It did start to fill up as we dined. The server did a great job with recommendations! She even informed us that they extended happy hour which included apps until 4pm that Saturday. Overall food was delicious and I will definitely be back. Loved their style of my favorite dessert tres leches cake!“

“My experience at this place has always been remarkable very congenial awesome staff overall excellent food no matter what and I can’t wait to come back sincerely, LindaC“

“Awesome environment!! Soso, the Manager, made it extra special and made it very accommodating! Good vibes, fantastic food, and just overall “wow!” Katie at the bar was phenomenal, too. Will definitely be back!“

“Unique drinks and sandwiches, great prices“

“Great staff! Lots of options to choose from and elderly and kid friendly!“

“This place is beautiful awesome playlist. I went on a Sunday and there was plenty of parking but I am sure it would be more difficult on a weekday until after 6pm when street parking becomes available. The burger and fries very solid, the el mensajero drink was excellent, I had some toast with ricotta, honey and almonds that was really good as well. It wasnt very crowded but the space is awesome I would like to go back on one of their event days. Overall good experience will come back for sure.“

“This a great place to spend with family and friends, very efficient and very comfortable service, Johanna and Laydi two people I meet since I arrived to the place leyes very efficient on her job to provide us a table and service Johanna the waitress checking us every time, very nice music different country in the house babyyyyyy… very nice ambient 😇I just love it and recommend it. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻“