50 Best Bars near Fresh Meadows

“PJ's Bar on Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows is a hidden gem. The modern vibe and warm, attentive service make it the perfect spot to unwind. The real highlight? Live music by Scott Borows—his performances bring an incredible energy that elevates the experience. Great drinks, great tunes, and a cozy atmosphere—what more could you want?“

“Events, webinars, Executive Circle, mentoring program, digital resources, networking, professional development. Lots to love about membership.“

“Great place. Definitely must come back again.“

“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!“

“I was very impressed, moonlighting in the bartender night life for the last 20 years. I normally don’t go out to bars. My sister and myself were down at Lenox hospital for our Dads surgery. One of the desk staff at Franklin Hotel recommended Penrose! The staff, manager and bartender were so friendly. I have to say I was very happy. I will certainly pop over again next time I’m in the area!!!! The drinks and food were top notch… So cheers Penrose to your amazing hospitality ❤️“

“The backyard of the restaurant is great for a summer night out with their open roof. They need to expand the food offerings.“

“Amazing brunch this morning. Excellent and super friendly staff, food was amazing!🙌🏼👍👏“

“Good food and coffee and friendly staff👍👍👍👍👍“

“Beautiful bar and people , I felt at home and am new to the area but enjoy and recommend. I am impressed.“

“Did know what to expect but everything was absolutely delicious. I got the Baba Bowl and added avocado and the apple bottom drink was yummy!“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“This restaurant has the best service I’ve experienced in a long time. Our server was attentive, polite, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. He name is Jamil! They offered helpful suggestions, checked in regularly, and made us feel welcome. The food was also fantastic, and the overall atmosphere was warm and comfortable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for excellent service and a great dining experience.“

“An incredible spot that reminds one of a New York (Brooklyn) that is hard to find these days. Laid back, incredible atmosphere, great people, wonderful music, a brilliant cocktail menu and surprisingly excellent food for such a small kitchen. And no reservations!“

“LOVE this place. I don't come often, but every time I have, I've had a great experience. Chicken fingers are pretty great ?, and bartender Sean (not Shaun or God forbid Shawn ?) is super friendly and makes awesome drinks! I've sat outside, and the service out there is awesome, too! Great vibe, all around. Oh, and the 70's music is outstanding! An extra bonus ? ?“

“Cool place for Beer! The food is good! I had the cheese curds for appetizer and steak & eggs 🍳 All if it was very good! 👌🏽“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“My husband and I are checking off the top 10 East Harlem eateries. The Earls beer and cheese is ranked #5. Their drink and food met lol our high expectations. We had blackberry hard cider and BBQ brisket taco
The Back to Back - fried chicken breast in buffalo sauce with French fries. The services were very outstanding and food were delicious. The place were filled with professionals and rather quite. The back room was very cool👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼“

“I finally checked out this bar after living here on and off for years. Nice and chill spot. Very cute and dimly lit inside with board games and pinball machines to play which I found extremely unique. The highlight of my night was meeting the bartender, Dee. She was adorable and very sweet. She's very welcoming and accomoodating and extremely friendly.“

“Great Experience ~ Nice Atmosphere, Fabulous Food and Staff , we will be back !“

“Seriously one of the best restaurants/bars I’ve been to. The service was unbelievable and the owner actually served us (we later found out he was the owner and were shocked). We told him we were celebrating our anniversary and he helped us so we had a longer reservation.
The live DJ was so good and we shazamed so many songs that he played off of the records.
Such a great date night spot for the atmosphere and the food was amazing. Small menu but every single thing on it was amazing.
The wine was tasty, the drinks different but exciting. Would recommend the sole e vento white wine, the coa de jima drink, and the cold sesame noodles specifically.
There is also a really cute outdoor area with an outdoor bar!
Overall 12/10 and would most definitely return.“

“I tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt. The food is awful. Mozzarella sticks were frozen, Cajun fries, a handful of paprika drowned over the top Today beer that's normally $6 was $8 plus a $4 tip, tax and looking for another tip. Bill should have been $20 it's $30. Live with your wn failure. Don't put it on the customers. Pretty bartenders won't cover incompetence.“

“Great cocktail cool neighborhood vibe“

“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.“

“Solid bar with solid popups. Follow @better_than_porridge and see when she'll show up there if you want food, and real damn good food at that too.

Bartenders are always on their A game and awesome people. Even better - dogs allowed so you can pet everyone else's dogs“

“High expectations, but not impressed with this visit. Wednesday early dinner , 7/23/25, 5pm.
No issue with availability and service, very attentive.
Chicken dish with sauce ok, but asparagus flimsy and green bean sized while mashed potatoes served ice cream scoop and lacking in flavor.
Long awaited favorite of mine, fish and chips.
Fish better than most in area, still lacking in wow factor while the (chips) were a flimsy mess , no crisp or seasoning.
As to beer, Stella was fine but Blue Moon dark and flat.
Better luck next time.“

“This place has everything you could ask for. The food is 10/10, I could tell everything was freshly cooked. They have very friendly and helpful staff members who make me want to revisit. Not to mention their open back patio area is the perfect place for a date or just to relax and read a book/study. I will definitely be revisiting this place, 5 stars doesn’t do it enough justice!“

“Very nice service and selection. I am here 1nce a week or every other week. The Bartender is great and attentive without being overly so. Cheers!!“

“Nice place to unwind and enjoy great service from the awesome bartender's Shorn and Linval. Those drinks are amazing very punching. (Rum Punch)“

“Easily my favorite bar in Brooklyn!
Great vibe, super queer, unique indie games (that are 100% free!!! Barcade could never) and cheap drinks. During happy hour u can get two drinks for like $12-$16.
The hot dogs are a nice touch also, good way to pace ur drinking. The shallot of the colossus tastes like heaven after a couple drinks lol.
I love wonderville, it’s a great place to bring friends or a date. It’s a real gem that I hope thrives forever :)“

“Amazing food! Highly recommended! One of the best food menus in the neighborhood!“

“How nice it is when you get to a bar and after 5 minutes you feel content and familiar to the place and then simply think “ahh, what a good bar”. Happy to discover it, staff were fantastic, looking forward to coming back. One of the better ones for sure“

“Last month we held a surprise birthday party for my daughter there and it was great! The staff was great, the drinks were amazing, and the manager was incredible. She was very accommodating and welcoming. Give her a raise!! I’ll definitely be back! Their double margaritas are LIFE!“

“I got booze and it was good, my liver hurts, let's get naked“

“Came for the all night happy hour. First time visiting & will come again. Love the vibe. Fun, layed back & friendly. They didn't serve food but was able to get pizza from Rosie's and eat it at the bar while enjoying more drinks! Great buy 1 get 1 free... can save your free drink ticket for another day if you want.“

“I went to Jack Jones with a friend last night. First time there we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend the short rib grilled cheese. Carol was exceptional. In addition to being perfectly professional, she was charming and funny! I look forward to returning soon.“

“The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks and the service. We really loved our experience there while visiting our family in Floral Park.“

“Local hangout with tasty drinks!“

“The bartender Pam!!! She makes me want to come back… the people are soo welcoming and the men! Pure GENTLEMEN!! Will def be coming back PAM IS A DOLL AND WILL LOOK OUT FOR THE LADIES!! Thank you Pam she was soo comforting I for one will be back!!!“

“The food is amazing! We had the mussels, Brussels sprouts, artichoke hearts, chicken, shepherd’s pie, fish sandwich, and burger. The drinks were wonderful and the ambiance was so much fun. Really had a laugh at the bathroom with all the googly eyes.“

“Fun indoor/outdoor dining environment and delicious food make for a nice night out!“

“We held a rehearsal dinner for my son and daughter in law at the Silverlight Tavern and everything was absolutely 10 Star Perfect!! The food, the party room, the bartender and the management were all so wonderful and made our event the perfect opening for a fantastic wedding weekend! I can’t thank you enough!!!“

“did the work, bought the shirt! awesome space!!“

“el platillo estrella es el cuy asado al carbón 100% .... exquisita comida típica ecuatoriana 100% recomendable“

“Wow place was amazing, food was delicious , service was excellent. Place is a must come back to for all occasions. music and dancing is also an extra.“

“This is such a cute restaurant that's conveniently located right by the tram and subway at Roosevelt Island. The decor is cozy with whimsical items that reminds you of a fictional granny's house. I've been here twice, once for drinks and brunch. The service was friendly both times, this seems to be a regular spot for people who live on the island. I would definitely recommend coming here if you're visiting Roosevelt Island.“

“Wednesday night’s jam session is the best around. The quality of the musicians who stop by and play a couple of tunes is first class!“

“Was here for a birthday and was a great experience! They had some technical difficulties but it was compensated with an extra hour and with free soju shots. And the issues only lasted a couple min before someone was there. Had ~25 people comfortably in one of the rooms.

Everything was really clean and the staff was really friendly ! Everything was cheap and decently priced for drinks and the room. 10/10 recommend if you don’t want to travel to Ktown for karaoke.“

“Great Lattes, and great service!“

“Lovely staff and great atmosphere“