50 Best Bars near Fresh Meadows

“The Sunday brunch skillet“

“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?“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

“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!“

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

“157 Tavern has been a staple in the area for 10 years and is an excellent choice for parties or group gatherings. You can simply provide them with your budget, and they will curate the menu for you, which makes the planning process very convenient.

Regarding the food:

Grilled Spanish Octopus: Highly recommended. The potato pave is delicious, and the octopus is tender with a perfect charred exterior.

Short Rib with Bone Marrow: The meat is very tender and falls apart at the touch of a fork, though I wish the portion of bone marrow was a bit larger.

King Salmon: Quite tender.

Burrata Cheese: Standard/average.

Caramel Flan: Delicious and beautifully presented.

Overall, it is a great spot for a nice dinner.“

“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 ❤️“

“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!“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“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.“

“This place has become a fixture in my life. I had my last beer here before my son was born. I've held receptions here for the passing of family members. They've always come through. Super friendly staff. The food is a cut above bar food (this isn't a white cloth place), and it's unique and excellent. They also keep a pretty exciting rotation of beers. Love this place!“

“Do not miss this place! Great food, great energy, thoughtful and kind staff, delicious wines and araks from the Levant, creative flavors, authentic food but with unexpected twists that made everything stand out. I would eat here again and again if we lived nearby. Good energy and vibes even on a weeknight.“

“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.“

“Delicious food, cooked perfectly! Top notch waitstaff, and wonderful atmosphere! Two thumbs up! Perfect place for a special occasion!“

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

“Great atmosphere, great service, and good drinks.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Three for dinner. We split all dishes so tried a nice section of the mention. Everything was at least very good, and some dishes rose to great. It’s all very classic Italian, so the thrill is how platonically ideal each dish was. The arancini salad and chicken parm were the least successful to our group; not bad, very tasty, but not the best version of parm, and not the best salad with savory crunch. The lobster diavola was more iconic. Just delicious, no complaints. The steak was also just right. Long beans were a great side, although not really Italian, not really south Asian.. We shared a great and very reasonably priced bottle of wine. Definitely will be back,“

“The best bartender Kert welcomed us to New York in the best way!!!!. We moved to the city from Virginia and the amount of emotions we as a group were experiencing from the move were vast. We needed a place to cool down and feel welcomed. Kert DID IT!!!!! BEST DRINKS IVE HAD IN A LONG TIME!!!!!“

“this is a very cute karaoke bar with good food options and lots of drink options. The service was great. I really enjoyed my time here. I also love the private room. They aren’t too expensive as well as the food prices. I recommend coming for a happy hour as they are really cheap as well would come again.“

“Birthday celebration for a friend and 13 others . Will be back again. Customer service outstanding. Atmosphere great. Had a wonderful time.“

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

“Food was great! And bonus, the husband/wife team at Concrete were so welcoming and made you feel like they had you over for dinner.“

“It’s great place with very delicious pasta and artesanal pizza! 🍝🍕“

“Absolutely fantastic, touching documentary.“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“Love L&V! The natural wine list is awesome, lots of orange wine and other fun options I'd never tried. The bartender walked us through a few different wines without being precious about it. The cocktail list is great, too. Space has such a good vibe and it never felt stuffy even though the wine knowledge runs deep. I'm already planning to bring friends back. Best wine bar in Greenpoint, hands down.“

“As soon as I walk in, I got automatically seated at the bar by the host and Megan, my bartender gave me the menu (dinner and happy hour) with her warming customer service hospitality.

The interior of the bar is so dope with the neon light with television for sports. They also have a DJ booth for music. I will recommend people to check this place and enjoy their time in the scenery!“

“This is hands down one of the most special places in Brooklyn, maybe all of NYC. Something about Barzakh inherently feels like home from the second you walk in the door. Every time I’ve been here, the vibe has been unique. At night, it feels exciting, and carries an element of alternative nightlife. During the day, it’s analog, cozy, like your own back yard, and during community events, it’s a place for folks from every background to come together and appreciate a new form of art they may not have been exposed to before. This cafe is everything life in NYC should be—community driven, exciting, familiar in some ways, foreign in others.

Special shoutout to the owner and the staff. Some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.“

“great place..attention to customers is second to none!“

“This cozy restaurant has left me with the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious food. It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming.“

“Best menu- Delish good and ambience! Had the best time tonight!!!! Been customers for almost nine years and we love our staples💕💕💕“

“I really loved this place. It has a nice indoor and maybe an even nicer outdoor area. The staff was very kind too. I came here with a mission. 😎 I’m a huge fan of tripa so of course i tried the TRIPA taco and i chose ASADA too with steak. I really loved both, the textures, the flavours, everything was great. I loved the texture of the tripa tha most!!! Oh and the texture of the tortilla… wow, i loved that too. 😋“

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

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

“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 ? ?“

“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!!!“

“Excellent food, nice selection of snd beer and dessert was outstanding. Will definitely revisit.“

“Went there to see a show this weekend and was very impressed. For such a small space, it was p handicapped accessible (I’m in a wheelchair). I actually met the owner Stephanie (really lovely) who asked for feedback and I gave her minor notes, but she took them v seriously. Def go see a show here!!!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“The space is small and cozy but full of character and vibes. Doing it via IG and loved the idea of the DJ playing vinyls while the patrons jammed over drinks and signature wings. Invitation accepted!

Bae and I pulled up on a Wed around 6:30 and it was way too soon as we were practically the only people there. We wasted no time in getting to the heart of the matter: wings and drinks. I had the Blueberry Mule a nonalcoholic spritzer with a ginger beer base, blueberries and lime with fresh rosemary. It was so refreshing I could’ve had 6. He had the Bust It Baby Bourbon with rye, grenadine, pineapple, orange, lemon, Demerara, angostura. He loved it! I ordered the Brown Butter Buffalo wings and he had lemon pepper. We shared an order of fries hot out the deep fryer with light seasoning and he added mozzarella sticks. We were happy to big back down everything but the mozzarella sticks which had no pull and were very dry.
The service was immaculate. Our order was timely, drinks made to perfection and we got what we went there for . Good eats, great music and vibes.

We had errands to run so we left and then came back shortly after 9:00 and could barely get on it was so packed.

Overall, there’s only one way to sum this place up- think Cheers but black-owned. Everyone knows each other by name and gives hugs and there appears to be a strong sense of community amongst staff and patrons. I’ll be back real soon.“

“Had a small birthday celebration for a friend here, got a snug corner table and spent a few hours :) music was good, varying, nice vibes. Birthday cake was enough for 5 people and they comped it (thanks!) + got free shots for KNICKS IN FIVE :):):)“