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?“

“The Sunday brunch skillet“

“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.“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

“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!“

“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.“

“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👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“i love lise & vito! i rented out a section of the bar for new year’s eve and had the best time with my friends. the drinks are great and i absolutely love the jell-o shots. communicating with the owner was seamless. the interior is such a fun vibe.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“Absolutely fantastic, touching documentary.“

“Eavesdrop is an incredible cocktail bar located in Greenpoint, centered around live dj sets with an emphasis on analog (viny) - but it’s more than just the music there and the drink - but the people as well. The entire eavesdrop staff is nothing short of a class, incredible service from the moment you walk in and you’re greeted by Levi. Okay, you already know it’s about to be a great night when you have someone like Levi greeting you. Then I am ushered by Tiffany, warmest greeting on the planet, and she explained what the space was about, the concept, even going into deep detail about the cocktail menu, curated by the brilliant minds of Nick and Dan. You can tell this place has heart, everything is done intentionally to the best of its abilities. Beyond the immensely impressive cocktail menu made by the best bartenders I’ve ever laid eyes on, the food is AMAZING. Seriously greatest food I’ve ever had, thank you John. So for my evening, I was delighted when I was ushered to the backyard, amazing ambiance.

Chris was out there working the drinks, man what a guy, he made me something called a Cuba libre and it was so nice, and then he made me one of the signature cocktails on the menu. Okay let’s talk about the music, whosever doing the booking over there and curating the night is doing an incredible job, the dj set by Cosmo was proper - no crumbs left.

Definitely top 5 places to catch a vibe in the entire state of New York.

Thank you! DEFINITELY coming back very very soon“

“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.“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“Unique drinks and sandwiches, great prices“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Stopped for a cocktail after a day of museums and dumplings and walking, they were perfect. I loved my mule and the milk punch was great too. We got to try a cucumber cocktail as well, so good. Liz was behind the bar, very attentive and helpful and made a solid cocktail! We’ll have to come back to try the food. Get the mule!“

“I've been to many different private karaoke spots in the city and tried out 233 Star for the first time last night. Great value, great staff, and overall great vibe! Will definitely come back! Excited to see the song selection continue to expand.“

“This place is the real deal 10/10
My Boyfriend and I celebrated his birthday at Jr & Sons. We sat at the bar and had the most wonderful experience with the bartenders Max and Brenda. The host JJ was also incredibly friendly and checked on us as we were sitting close to her at the end of the bar.
The food was Phenomenal! We went all out with the Big Ice which is a beautiful array of different raw bar items. The broiled octopus was absolute perfection.
We then moved to the burrata ravioli which were like little cheesy pillows with crispy prosciutto on top.
Then the whole Branzino arrived and we truly COULD NOT STOP EATING IT! I knew we had to have dessert and the staff pick seemed to be the chocolate pistachio sundae. It knocked our socks off, I don't know what magical sorcery is in that ice cream but it will keep us coming back. Thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful evening and we will be sure to comeback to our favorite new restaurant in Williamsburg!“

“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!!!“

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

“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!!“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“Local hangout with tasty drinks!“

“best spot to host a large group event!
had my birthday party here—the staff handled 40+ people with grace. space was awesome, drinks were great and music was top tier. kiara was organized and on top of managing the space. you guys showed us an amazing time, can’t say enough good things. will be back soon 🫶 much love“

“Went to Double with my girlfriend to watch the Knicks game and had a really fabulous time. The food was great; drinks were very good and the atmosphere was perfect for the game. Loved the New York crowd and the Bartenders treated us really well. Great spot in general for a relaxed date night.“

“Just a great neighborhood pub.“

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

“It’s such a vibe here! Their happy hour is fire and super affordable. The food is good. And their beef empanadas are a 10/10. The slider and fries were a much bigger portion than I thought it would be so that’s another plus. For a Sunday, I didn’t expect a dj and great music but here they had both!“

“came for trivia night on a Tuesday. Bar staff/the atmosphere was very friendly and chill. Trivia however was painstakingly slow and I could barely hear the host who was not even reading the questions clearly but like rambling about any context she could think of. Every question was insanely niche. Been to tons of trivia nights in nyc and this one was easily the most bizarre. Leaving 5 stars since I don’t want to fault the bar but definitely not coming back on a Tuesday night.“

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