50 Best Cocktail Bars near Forest Hills

“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!“

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

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

“La comida riquísima buen servicio“

“great atmosphere and service. The food was amazing!“

“Im at 5 burros always an awesome time. Can you say CHULETA? Chef Jaime has outdone himself.This is the most badass awesome chuleta I have seen in my whole life.“

“Went here for the first time after living in the area for over 7 years. Staff was amazing from the moment we walked in to when we walked out. Bank was such a great help in recommending different dishes that we never experienced, she was absolutely amazing and kind. The food was 10/10 so glad we took one of her recommendations. Will definitely be back again to try some more dishes!“

“Nice Restaurant and people are friendly and very attentive. It’s atmosphere. Will definitely recommend this place.“

“วันนี้ไปทานพนักงานบริการดีน่ารัก อาหารอร่อยมากคุ้มค่าให้เยอะจริง“

“Loved this place! I went with my friend for brunch, and it was a blast! The drinks were perfect, and the food was even better. I had the Eggs Norwegian, and it was amazing. The greens that came with this dish were not generic mesclun mix greens, which I appreciated. They perfectly complemented the dish, this is little but I appreciate the details. Our server was very kind, just enough bubbly and accommodating.“

“Finally able to visit and so happy I did. My drink, Dutch Revival, is my new favorite cocktail. The winter flatbread was delicious. Loved the vibe and hospitality.“

“A chic bar with elegant Gatsby themed vibes throughout.“

“May was amazing to us! She made sure we were well taken care of and made sure we were having a great time. 10/10 place! Will gladly return soon!“

“Delicious fresh food and amazing drinks! Celebrated my friend’s bday there and we had a 12 course menu! Great atmosphere and the DJ was a great touch! Had a great time at Kaizen.“

“I love this place. will join again“

“Last night We came to eat at Mission Ceviche for the first time and we left very happy for the incredible quality of food and service. 100% recommended with a tremendous desire to return soon. Good service and everyone very friendly I had a very wonderful birthday.“

“The food was so delicious (that salad and fish in lettuce wraps were my favorite) and also beautiful. Loved the ambiance and the cocktails too! Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu.“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“We stumbled across the Gem that is The Rum House on our visit to NY 6 years ago… probably the best Old fashioned we have tasted . Great atmosphere , decor and music and on a cold cold night it was fab ❤️“

“lots of food for a good price!“

“5/24 Update, the restaurant invited me back for a meal to redeem their service. To be fair, the restaurant was busy for yellowtail season so understandable.

The food was amazing, we got the scallops rice, salon pasta, Wagyu ribs and the clam soup. I prob would do without the scallop rice for future but everything else hit the spot. Esp my favorite, the clam soup.

Thank you Won and the Capitan of the restaurant for taking care of us! I will definitely be back soon again.

Previous update: Came as a party of one, was seated immediately. Sat and waited for 30mins, no one came to serve me or take my order.

Trendy spot, was excited to try the food, but terrible service.“

“Cannot WAIT to return! To say I was blown away with the professional and kindly approach of the staff, is an understatement. From the super waiter, Mike, to the GM, Matt, and all points in-between, AND adding in the amazing food, drinks, desserts and ambiance.. WOW!! Kudos for the highly memorable evening! Thank you.“

“A+++. If you enjoy and understand cocktail culture and the history then this is a must visit for the weary traveler or enthusiast. I always make it a point to visit for over 10+ years. The hospitality and attention to detail in the art or craft has always been consistent. Salute to the staff and employees of this establishment. May they keep the craft alive for many years to come! Please be respectful and patient for the high demand is eminent. 🥃👌🏼“

“Celebrated my birthday here best experience ever hospitality was amazing“

“Worth a shot to go to! From the host to the server to the bartenders, everyone was friendly and efficient. Many people came by for the first times as well so not alone on that. Ordered Mary Pickford from the Happy Hour Menu and a Sun King from the In The Shallows Menu along with the Warm Cookie Trio. Would I come again? Yes! This time with friends and family.“

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

“Sunday’s can be slow.. Weather can be snails☔️. But between the bartender & my pal, & the other friends who joined..we weren’t thrown in jail? Idk I should’ve wrote this not a 3AM. 5⭐️ experience. I should’ve wrote try the food next visit fs“

“Great place to watch the sunset over NYC! Great drinks and good food! Excellent service.“

“I swear my friends and I could live here. We’ve been coming to Madonna almost since their open… for dinner, for the pregame, for the many of birthdays, for the afters. The staff is a huge part of our experience and why it’s always first on our list. The music is always right, the cocktails are delish beyond belief, and the food… don’t get me started on the truffle fries. Trust!!“

“Strongly recommended! Perfect meal. Every dish was perfect mixed of flavors; and portions. And the service added on the amazingness of this place. We are looking forward to next season’s menu.“

“Absolutely wonderful — hands down one of the best meals of the trip. Every dish we ordered was excellent: the watermelon salad, tuna, mandu, steak and potatoes, tteokbokki, and the sesame bread and butter pudding were all full of flavor and beautifully presented.

I loved the Korean-fusion small-plates concept — creative, shareable and really well executed. The cocktails were also excellent.

We sat at the bar for a 5 p.m. dinner before a 7 p.m. show, and the timing was perfect. Service was sharp, everything came out at just the right pace, and the bar had such a lively, engaging atmosphere with great conversation from the team.

Fun, flavorful, beautifully plated and full of energy. Would absolutely come back.“

“Great, delicious food! Beautiful setting. Great Service.“

“Wow! 🔥 This place was absolutely incredible.

The food was beyond delectable—every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. And honestly, the food deserves to be mentioned twice because it was just that good.

The service struck the perfect balance between warm, welcoming hospitality and true professionalism. The atmosphere is the ideal blend of chic and rustic, creating a cozy yet elevated dining experience.

We had a small mix-up with our reservation, but the manager handled it graciously and quickly got everything sorted out, which made an already great experience even better.

Part of me wants to keep this gem a secret, but it’s too good not to share. Then again, I don’t think they’re hurting for customers—they were completely packed on a Monday evening, and after dining here, I can see exactly why.“

“Had such a nice experience at The Terrace! Annie was our waitress and she was so sweet, attentive, and had such a good attitude. She definitely made the experience even better. The food was really good too, I just wish the portions were a little bigger because I was definitely left wanting more 😂 Overall, good food, great service, and shoutout to Annie for taking care of us!“

“This is such a cute place and the food was delicious! I came here for dinner with a friend and I got the Crispy and Spicy Sesame Chicken Donburi which was divine. The decor inside is super cute and cozy plus the service is excellent — they were so welcoming and efficient. Didn’t try the ramen this time but my friend did and it looked amazing. I will absolutely be coming back so maybe next time! Anyways, definitely recommend if you’re in the area“

“Consistently good service! Our server Christian was great.“

“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.“

“Fab place, great service, amazing cocktails“

“Amazing people, really good energy and memorable cocktails 🍸“

“Great atmosphere!! Food was amazing!!! Niamh was fantastic so friendly and helpful! The best espresso martinis EVER!!!!“

“Clemente Bar continues to deliver an exceptional experience across food, service, and atmosphere. Chef Ichimura’s precision and artistry made every course delicate and visually stunning, while Chef Joe brought wonderful energy, care, and seamless support to the service. The pacing was flawless, with every dish arriving as both a piece of art and a standout course. What makes Clemente Bar truly special is how it pairs elevated, world-class dining with such an intimate, welcoming vibe; you genuinely feel like you’re sharing a meal among close friends, even when surrounded by strangers.“

“Un ambiente super divertido y familiar 🗽🍾🇺🇸🎆“

“Great presentation. Great drinks. Great service. Overall great experience 😎“

“Solid Mexican-inspired bar with a fun vibe. The guacamole was fresh and the mezcal cocktails were excellent. Prices are a bit steep ($60+ per person with drinks) but the quality is good. Parking nearby is practically impossible so we took the F train to 2nd Ave. Would come back for happy hour on a weekday when it's less crowded.“

“One of the best hostess in New York, had such a fun time with good energy. I’ve been here for 4 years, countless bars across the world. On a random Wednesday this bar would make it to one of the fun experiences of going out on a night. Shoutout to Mia!“

“An absolute neighborhood gem! Me and my friends have been big fans for years. Great location, vibes, and ambiance. And food is delicious -- but usually only go for oysters and fries admittedly (but the meat bread is yummy too). Strongly recommend this place and it's nice they have outdoor seating too.“

“good thai food and great service. easy to get a res or walk in. we got the crab curry with vermicelli, mango salad, spicy cucumbers and chicken and crab dumplings. the best was the mango salad. the crab curry was cold and had an odd flavor and the cabbage wasn’t super fresh. i would like to give it another shot cause the people were great.“

“Loved the ambience in this great little find! Having traveled to Sichuan province, I can attest that the food really has authentic flavors (albeit kinder to the American palette). The Juju cocktail is outstanding. Would definitely come back to this place try other dishes.“

“Excellent!!! Food, service, atmosphere 👍👍“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“