So sad tonight:( I love the ditty! Been coming to Karaoke Mondays for a while but took a drinking break for January. Came out for some dry jan karaoke cause I’ve missed it and found out they cancelled it indefinitely! Great place but super bummed about my fave Monday night activity:/ love the staff love the bar but I’m disappointed:(( Please bring it back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Emmanuel Sosa
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paco is the man. From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, attentive, and knew exactly what to recommend .Great vibes, strong drinks, and friendly bartenders. Music was on point. If you’re looking for a lively late-night spot, this is it. Security and staff kept things smooth and enjoyable all night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Santiago Santos
Ultra load music. Zero respect for the neighborhood. Rude owners and another example of quality of life being ruined.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Santos Leone
Place plays super load music til the middle of the night sometimes 3am. Destroying a once peaceful neighborhood. People outside drunk. Fighting yelling. Disgusting
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Justin Baez
The Ditty Bar — Astoria, Queens The Ditty is a really good neighborhood bar, the kind of place that immediately makes you feel comfortable settling in. It has an easy, familiar energy that works whether you are stopping in for one drink or planning to stay awhile. The Old Fashioned is excellent. It is balanced, thoughtful, and clearly hand crafted rather than rushed. I personally prefer one large cube instead of several smaller ones, but even so, it is one of the better versions you will find in the area and is consistently well made.
The vibe inside is relaxed and welcoming without trying too hard. Cute but not precious, lively but never chaotic. The bartenders know what they are doing and seem genuinely happy to be there, which adds to the overall feel of the place. I have not tried the food yet, but the Cubano empanadas are always tempting and sound like exactly the right pairing with a cocktail.
One detail I really appreciate is that they keep Don Q Coconut in stock. It feels intentional and personal, the kind of choice that tells you someone is paying attention. Their happy hour is another highlight. A ten dollar Old Fashioned that is this well executed is a great deal and an easy reason to stop in regularly.
In the summer, the backyard becomes the main attraction. It feels like the perfect spot for long evenings, easy conversation, and losing track of time in the best way.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Doug Fair
Amazing spot, had the most fun night out with friends. Really awesome staff too, Charlotte and the rest of the crew were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morris Levine
I went there for Jazz night with ten friends from my synoguge and we had alot of fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Feras Hammad
I used to love coming to this bar, the atmosphere and service used to be amazing. Unfortunately, my recent visits have been disappointing. Lately, I’ve noticed two male bartenders (one with glasses and another who ties his hair back) who don’t seem to make drinks properly. Several times, I’ve received cocktails that tasted like they had little or no vodka, which feels like an attempt to get people to order more drinks. Even worse, on two occasions, they added a tip to my bill themselves almost 30% without asking. On my last visit, the bartender with glasses also charged me $42 for something I didn’t order, and when I tried to point it out, he refused to look at the receipt and said, “I don’t want to look.” I really hope management looks into this, because this used to be one of my favorite spots, but the recent service has been unacceptable. I don’t recommend going there, but if you do, be careful and double check your bill.
Service: 1
Mike T.
Terrific service and wonderful food. Quiet on a Thursday evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andres Emilio Soto
Never came here to eat, only to drink and dance. Always a fun time, great DJs, great music, great service and environment.
Michelle and Carlos have good service, they are friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Bernard
We had a private event here at the end of August and couldn't have been happier with every element of the planning and execution of the party. The backyard space comfortably fit our 50 guests and never felt too warm or overcrowded. The staff made sure food and drinks came out on time and quickly, and the food was so good we had to order more! Planning was beyond simple and priced incredibly well - Katie, the manager, made the whole process seamless and worked within the budget we provided for her, and honestly went above and beyond our expectations. 100/10 would host an event here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prasanth Louis
Great food and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
josh michael
Great little dive sorta bar with a cool atrium in the back. Great happy hour options and 5$ bloody Mary’s on the weekend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
miriam jara
Had the worst experience at this bar. To start off a bartender who was wearing a black tank top dismissed me with his hands when I asked for water. Around 330 a short about 5”5 very aggressive security guard was pushing us out. we asked for a few minutes to finish two cocktails we just got at 3:30. If they wanted us out at 3:30 they should stop bar service before we paid for the drinks. In the middle of this discussion a female bartender approached very aggressively asking us to leave along with the security guards. Again, I mentioned that we just got drinks and to let us finish them. We paid for them. There were other people at the bar as well and they didn’t seem to be getting any aggression or pushed to leave. My family and friends were targeted and disrespected. Google has open till 4a.m if that’s not correct management should change that. I hope management takes this hostile behavior from their employees seriously and addresses it. Thats no way to treat customers.
So sad tonight:( I love the ditty! Been coming to Karaoke Mondays for a while but took a drinking break for January. Came out for some dry jan karaoke cause I’ve missed it and found out they cancelled it indefinitely! Great place but super bummed about my fave Monday night activity:/ love the staff love the bar but I’m disappointed:(( Please bring it back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Paco is the man. From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, attentive, and knew exactly what to recommend .Great vibes, strong drinks, and friendly bartenders. Music was on point. If you’re looking for a lively late-night spot, this is it. Security and staff kept things smooth and enjoyable all night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ultra load music. Zero respect for the neighborhood. Rude owners and another example of quality of life being ruined.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Place plays super load music til the middle of the night sometimes 3am. Destroying a once peaceful neighborhood. People outside drunk. Fighting yelling. Disgusting
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Ditty Bar — Astoria, Queens
The Ditty is a really good neighborhood bar, the kind of place that immediately makes you feel comfortable settling in. It has an easy, familiar energy that works whether you are stopping in for one drink or planning to stay awhile. The Old Fashioned is excellent. It is balanced, thoughtful, and clearly hand crafted rather than rushed. I personally prefer one large cube instead of several smaller ones, but even so, it is one of the better versions you will find in the area and is consistently well made.
The vibe inside is relaxed and welcoming without trying too hard. Cute but not precious, lively but never chaotic. The bartenders know what they are doing and seem genuinely happy to be there, which adds to the overall feel of the place. I have not tried the food yet, but the Cubano empanadas are always tempting and sound like exactly the right pairing with a cocktail.
One detail I really appreciate is that they keep Don Q Coconut in stock. It feels intentional and personal, the kind of choice that tells you someone is paying attention. Their happy hour is another highlight. A ten dollar Old Fashioned that is this well executed is a great deal and an easy reason to stop in regularly.
In the summer, the backyard becomes the main attraction. It feels like the perfect spot for long evenings, easy conversation, and losing track of time in the best way.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing spot, had the most fun night out with friends. Really awesome staff too, Charlotte and the rest of the crew were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went there for Jazz night with ten friends from my synoguge and we had alot of fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to love coming to this bar, the atmosphere and service used to be amazing. Unfortunately, my recent visits have been disappointing.
Lately, I’ve noticed two male bartenders (one with glasses and another who ties his hair back) who don’t seem to make drinks properly. Several times, I’ve received cocktails that tasted like they had little or no vodka, which feels like an attempt to get people to order more drinks.
Even worse, on two occasions, they added a tip to my bill themselves almost 30% without asking. On my last visit, the bartender with glasses also charged me $42 for something I didn’t order, and when I tried to point it out, he refused to look at the receipt and said, “I don’t want to look.”
I really hope management looks into this, because this used to be one of my favorite spots, but the recent service has been unacceptable.
I don’t recommend going there, but if you do, be careful and double check your bill.
Service: 1
Terrific service and wonderful food. Quiet on a Thursday evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Never came here to eat, only to drink and dance. Always a fun time, great DJs, great music, great service and environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Michelle and Carlos have good service, they are friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We had a private event here at the end of August and couldn't have been happier with every element of the planning and execution of the party. The backyard space comfortably fit our 50 guests and never felt too warm or overcrowded. The staff made sure food and drinks came out on time and quickly, and the food was so good we had to order more! Planning was beyond simple and priced incredibly well - Katie, the manager, made the whole process seamless and worked within the budget we provided for her, and honestly went above and beyond our expectations. 100/10 would host an event here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little dive sorta bar with a cool atrium in the back. Great happy hour options and 5$ bloody Mary’s on the weekend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the worst experience at this bar. To start off a bartender who was wearing a black tank top dismissed me with his hands when I asked for water.
Around 330 a short about 5”5 very aggressive security guard was pushing us out. we asked for a few minutes to finish two cocktails we just got at 3:30. If they wanted us out at 3:30 they should stop bar service before we paid for the drinks. In the middle of this discussion a female bartender approached very aggressively asking us to leave along with the security guards. Again, I mentioned that we just got drinks and to let us finish them. We paid for them. There were other people at the bar as well and they didn’t seem to be getting any aggression or pushed to leave. My family and friends were targeted and disrespected. Google has open till 4a.m if that’s not correct management should change that. I hope management takes this hostile behavior from their employees seriously and addresses it. Thats no way to treat customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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