50 Best Bars near Holtsville

“Happy to be back here missed this place so much“

“Excellent Service and atmosphere 🙂“

“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Tap Room (Patchogue) (specifically the Patchogue location). We were invited to a family party, buffet-style. I reached out to the restaurant via email, because I wanted to make sure they could accommodate my daughters food allergies -- eggs, soy, sunflower seeds, tree nuts and peanuts, or I would plan ahead and pack snacks she could safely eat instead. The Culinary Director, Joseph Walsh, called me the next day. He spoke to me for awhile, went over her food allergies, made some suggestions, and assured me that he would come up with something she could safely eat. The morning of the party, he sent me an email to confirm we were coming and his suggestions for a safe meal (rice and beans sauteed with bell peppers, chicken cutlet w/ no egg, and a mixed fruit salad). I emailed him back that just rice and beans and the fruit salad would be fine, because she doesn't eat chicken. He emailed me back, concerned that rice and beans and a fruit salad wouldn't be enough, but I assured him it would be fine because she's only 7 and has anxiety over trying new foods at restaurants (understandably), so sticking with rice and beans and fruit salad, which she's comfortable with, would be perfect. At the event, Joseph told my relative that he wanted to talk to us, and when we arrived, he came to introduce himself, told me that he was making sure everything was prepared separately and would be ready for her shortly. Absolutely fantastic service. We truly, truly appreciated all his care and effort, because that's sadly not the norm most of the time when we try to eat out. Thank you Joseph at the Tap Room in Patchogue!“

“Good food nice people.!!!!“

“The happiest place with good prices, great food and the warmest owners and staff... everyone is welcome at Tara's!“

“Best brewery ever. The Adams family makes the best! Accept no substitutions. This is THE place!“

“Friendly crowd, fun music, great time!“

“The owners are simply phenomenal. The $10 entry with a free drink is the absolute best deal in town. The entertainment at Eleanor's is second to none, especially the DJs! Okay, maybe I'm a biased DJ there... LoL“

“Round 2 is the best bar in the area! Just great vibes, great people and cold drinks what more can you ask for.“

“Wonderful experience last night ! Food was delicious!“

“Great food and Beer selection! Go with the #6 ! And the Darby wings 🤗“

“Eddie always greets us with a smile and knows our cocktails! Always a great crowd and a friendly opponent available for a game of pool. 10/10 🍻“

“My fiance and I went there for the first time and walked in saying we'll just have one drink and many drinks later we were still there, bartenders were great, the whole crowd was super friendly and the owner was so nice and talkative. Will def be back there.“

“Lived near this place and drove past it a million times for 10 yrs now... never went in. My hubby has with friends a few times. Wanted to get a bite so I suggested going there... glad we did! The food was fantastic! Lots of friendly faces behind and at the bar. This just turned into our new go to!“

“Great atmosphere and friendly people“

“I go there when Priscilla is there because the 1st time I went there she was amazing and made me feel like one of their own right away. I gave 5 stars for food because they let you order in and theres free food most of the time on fridays when I go. When i stay late theres always a good band or DJ. Definitely worth checking out!!“

“Had a great time and the bartender Jason was friendly! Will definitely be back again!“

“Good music in a no knucklehead environment. Great beer selection.“

“We are from Illinois and came here to watch the bears game. Food was good. Service was awesome. Waitress and bartender were totally awesome. I believe there names were Lauren and shalean ?“

“While traveling for my son’s baseball tournament in Yaphank, NY my family and friends stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant!! Everything from the food to the staff is incredible!! I highly recommend this place and so did everyone else we went with (we brought 15 people with us). Everyone cleaned their plate and these are not small portions! The food is extremely fresh and there is a great sense of pride in their product. We loved our experience here and we will absolutely return when we come back in August!!“

“Remember Cheers where "everybody knows your name"? Snips is Cheers on steroids!! The bartenders are the BEST! The vibe is ELECTRIC and the back deck overlooking the picturesque lake is awe inspiring! The owners, Chris and Cari, know how to keep a crowd coming back!! They have become part of my extended family! Stop by..."kick the tires" and you'll thank me later! Snips is an oasis strategically place in the, proverbial, desert! You're welcome!!😎🥂🎵💥💥💥“

“The food is geat. The staff is amazing, I was there last night for my son's bday and they had a fundraiser and the staff worked so hard to serve everyone as quickly as they could.“

“Love Ira and the bowling game everyone is friendly“

“Lost for words.Welconed from the moment I walked in and opened my mouth.Being from Liverpool UK. The conversation went from music to history and everything in-between. Th customers here are far from beyond exceptional.Bobby fhe maintenance, bouncer, plumber, bar attended helper. The guy with a heart of stone. He knows a bot about everything and a gem in a pub for visitors. Thana you.Mario is another gem, bit of a wild card, not a cig, and he will make you laugh all night. He's a loud character and so nice to know.This is a great pub.LCF game“

“What can i say is this is a friendly local pub with great people inside . Steve is a wonderful gentleman who is loved by his patrons simply because he cares about you ❤️.Kim behind the bar is a warm and charming lady who again makes you feel at home.I recommend this place based on the people who patronize the place and people who work there.Karoke is the bomb every Thursday night you wont be disappointed !!!!!!“

“I have to say I love this place Food is so good and fresh The people are so nice and welcoming If your looking for a nice bar with great food at a good price I highly recommend Bartenders are wonderful“

“a small intimate locals bar... lots of fun on weekends! small pool table in back drinks are great and Dave the bartender works Saturday nightsz let's just say I drive from farmingdale after work and pass 100 bars on the way but I drive all the way to hometown because of Dave ! 😉 yass bzxztcch“

“Swan and Jeff are AMAZING! The staff is welcoming and fun. They are VERY ACCOMMODATING with any event ❤️“

“The quintessential neighborhood bar. Lot's of regulars that work in the trades/union members. Good-natured banter all around.As a woman in a predominantly male bar, I was included in the conversation, and had a great time. The bartender went out of her way to recommend good places to eat and she felt like an old friend. Love her!“

“Our wedding at The Wharf in Oakdale was everything we dreamed of and more! This isn’t your typical ballroom venue—it has a laid-back, summer-on-the-water vibe that feels like the best kind of outdoor party you’d have with all your favorite people. Think string lights, dockside breezes, and that perfect mix of casual and magical.

Even with the rain, the party never skipped a beat. The staff handled everything flawlessly and made sure our day was seamless from start to finish. A huge shoutout to Holly, Justin, and Emily—they were absolute pros. Every detail was taken care of, every question answered, and every moment managed with care and enthusiasm. They made us feel at ease and let us fully enjoy our day without a single worry. Not to mention they are just the nicest, most genuine people ever.

Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had and how beautiful everything looked, rain and all. I can’t wait to update this review with photos from the photographer. If you're looking for a venue that delivers not only a fun setting but also an exceptional team to support your vision, The Wharf is it.

Forever grateful!

Oh and BEST spicy margarita ever!!!“

“Amazing drinks music is awesome vibe is so great“

“Love the kratom, kava, and cbd drinks. Also really cool trivia games, seating area, & chess & checkers. Great place to go alone or with some friends & unwind.“

“Omg I just had the most amazing wings ever if you ever want to hold an event or a fundraiser I 💯 highly recommend then bartenders are fabulous the wings amazing and delicious they are sooooo accommodating“

“The owner's are fantastic people!“

“Great place! Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.“

“Great place to catch a game! Delicious food and drinks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The best place in Long Island ny 🏝️“

“Came here on a whim the other night and had an amazing time. The people here were so friendly and kind. The bartender Sue (lol idk how to spell it) she was a gem helped me feel really comfortable. The drinks were reasonably priced. The people here take pool seriously though so bring your game face. Parking was easy & I suggest paying & tipping with cash. Oh and most importantly the bathroom was clean!!“

“Went last night. 6 of us. We loved everything. Food and drinks were delicious. Our server was great! Can't wait to return.“

“If your looking for spot with great drinks and looking to hang out with great people, DI is the spot for you! Bartenders will make you smile and serve drinks quickly Managnement is top of the line. MY WEEK IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT A TRIP TO THE DI!!“

“Went with gf had great time from the pretzel croissant to the amazing flowerless cake everything was delicious. Has great view of port Jeff. Staff is friendly Deff going back. And offer seasonal menu“

“10/10 beautiful place, love the whole vibe of it there!! Went there for costume bingo night with 106.1 bli ally ali and had a wonderful time!! Foods delicious and love that they have games there and scenery is beautiful!! Will be coming back again!!“

“Great food and great staff“

“As a musician who has played so many bars all over NY state I must say the environment at Tailgsters is so incredibly special. First, they treat the bands with love and respect. It should be the norm but sadly it’s not always the case. They go above and beyond. From the ownership to every single enologee that works there, it’s impossible not to absolutely love every person associated with this bar. The crowd is great and super friendly and safe and I genuinely look forward to playing there again. They treat their customers, staff; and performers like family. Really like family. I am so grateful that we’ve played there twice and I’m already looking to playing there again. Michelle behind the bar is a genuinely great person and makes awesome drinks, but every single person there is so approachable and engaging. I can recommend Tailgsters as a genuinely fun environment that treats everyone like family. I look forward to just visiting when I’m not playing. Impressed is a huge understatement. Thank you so much for treating our band the way you did. Truly an Awsome night and the staff and crowd at Tailgatets made our night extra special. Thank you for being genuine and amazing people. They’re doing it right!!! Beyond grateful for an awesome night!!! Thank you!!!!“

“Always a Great time here! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights & Saturday days with Maria bartending is Always a Blast!“

“Yes!, but I have been there a few times all have been great but this last time. The food was salty. I mean every dish. We spoke to manager who was extremely nice. Apologize and did the right thing. But I will go back for sure“