50 Best Dive Bars near Long Island City

“I’ve lived around the corner for years and finally stopped in a couple months ago to watch the Yankees. It’s great! The bartenders are friendly.

The food from here is killer, too. Did not think the bar food would hit the way it did. I’ve now had most things on the menu. It’s all fire.

It’s my go to bar in the neighborhood!“

“Went out for a girls’ night and had such a great time at Dive Bar! The atmosphere was fun, the drinks were good, and the staff was amazing. The manager Jay made us feel so welcomed and made sure we were having a good time throughout the night. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and the service was great. Definitely a good spot in Queens for drinks and a fun night out. We’ll definitely be back!“

“We found Kelly’s with a tip from Sonja’s brother. Totally enjoyed the “Kelly’s scene for the next few years . Drank with the finest people NY has to offer. Memories of Stella flood my mind. God rest her soul. Shout out to Grover, Vivian Jimmy Jam, my girl friend Mary. We all miss Rita. Chris a Steve, yall need to call us. Mahlon & Karen.“

“Definitely a fun bar to hang out in and the staff was very personable. The drinks were decently priced and there were plenty of places to sit and space out between groups. The only drawback is the overly loud music at some points which can make conversation difficult.“

“We stumbled across this place yesterday, we dipped in from the cold for a break and had a pleasant surprise, the staff were so welcoming and made sure we got a seat at the bar... later realised I had read about the bar previously, the hot dogs are a lovely touch and drinks amazing prices. x“

“Jimmy's Corner is a must stop every time we're in NYC! The bar tenders are the best part of this place. We can't wait to go back!“

“So much fun to visit from California! Great locals place, great staff, cool vibes!“

“first trip to NYC. Stayed close by and just happened to walk in to what may be one of the best nights ever! The bar tenders were so nice! I felt like Id known them my entire life. We made new friends at the bar and spent the night singing and laughing. SO. MUCH. FUN“

“A local gem with Drunk Bingo, cold beer, and great hot dogs. The staff is friendly, and they offer hop water for non drinkers. It’s relaxed during the day. I deducted one star because the bathrooms need refreshing, but overall, it’s a fun spot.“

“The music is always good, people are fun, bartenders are friendly, decor is pretty metal and punk oriented, a fun place to go to.“

“Best Bloody Mary! Best Saturday play list! Great bar! ❤️“

“Great place to hangout and always drink specials. Best bartender in town by far.“

“It has always been a pleasure stopping by a great after work place to have a drink or two.☝“

“I work overnights and will sometimes stop in when I get off work. I love this place and have gotten great service every time. So if you’re a degenerate who drinks in the morning like I sometimes do, come check it out. Bonus points if Hank is here.“

“Good neighborhood bar with good service and free food at times. Best deal in town.“

“All of the above, great place for sure!!“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

“Rafe is awesome. What a lovely guy, put up with me and my partner for longer than he should have had to. Made the last day of our first holiday to New York great xx“

“Awesome experience that anyone can enjoy the drinks and food, too! The bartender is really good @ what she does! Way to go!🫶🏽“

“A lovely tavern with jovial staff and delightful libations. The handsome and sweet bartender with interesting hair masterfully guided my wife and I through the extensive drink menu and delivered me to a few tasty cocktails. Cool and quirky atmosphere. I love this bar.“

“great ambiance, lots of different beers. highly recommend.“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“Pubkey is always a great time, I'm here usually two times a month on Mondays. The burger is pricey $20+ but, sometimes it's really worth it, also the regular fries are very very very tasty (I don't like the waffle fries). The regular fries in and of themselves remind of fries you get from a fancy golf club or how delicious BK fries used to be 15 years ago. Idk what they do to them, if it's a certain brand of fries, maybe they're twice fried tossed in cornstarch? Anyway, they're so hard to find anywhere else and here they are!“

“What a great find when we visited NYC! We are already planning our next trip to the city just to come back.“

“Awesome food, environment and great service 😋“

“Great #NewYorkCity #DiveBar #SportsBar with cold 32oz buckets of beer and sports enriched entertainment. They have amazing parties throughout the year...the best is the Christmas Buffet and Specials. Overall a good place to crash with friends or to make them!“

“Lovely staff and great atmosphere“

“#AmazingBar #BroadwayDive 🥰“

“Punk for ever! Good beer! Good peoples! 7x24!“

“"Corner Bistro isn't just a bar; it’s the West Village’s North Star. A true Manhattan icon, it remains a masterclass in the art of never changing while the rest of the city chases trends. Between the legendary Bistro Burger and the cold McSorley’s, it’s the soulful, juicy heartbeat of the community. It’s history on a paper plate—unpretentious, timeless, and exactly what New York is supposed to feel like." Next Step: "Would you like to see the current menu or check for peak wait times?"“

“Great little bar, nice beers on tap and the fresh pretzels are a great bar snack. We didn’t order anything off the kitchen menu so can’t comment but the employee behind the bar gave great service and kept everyone’s drinks topped up.“

“Great local place with very good entertainment. Love the bartenders!“

“#ItsallboutLOVE ...! The best most awesome place to be in destin florida... great atmosphere! Great music � great vibes ....;)) � also the crews really go out of their ways ... to make sure your experience at #Duckduck is an amazing time you will hold your special memories forever.... !“

“Great local Irish bar. I was staying a week at a nearby hotel and this place had the exact Irish bar feel I needed. I instantly felt like a regular they were glad to see, coming and going. Proper for an Irish place. Good pours on the beers. I was here for the first 2016 Presidential Debates and there was a lot of opinions, but in true NYC style, nobody got bent, no matter how much of a (&%$g idiot the other person was.“

“Un buen lugar para tomarse unos tragos y disfrutar, un ambiente tranquilo , excelente atención“

“Cool neighborhood bar. This is a very spacious bar. They have a pool table and some games. The service is good. The prices are great. It's a laid back atmosphere. You can order food in the back. I didn't try the food so I can't rate it. Maybe next time I go I'll try it.“

“A great, cozy neighborhood bar. No frills, no food but they let you take in outside food and there's no shortage of options nearby. Usually a mix of folks of varied ages. I've gone in several times over the years and there are always nice staff working behind the bar. A handy spot to stop in for a pint when you get off the train at Roosevelt Ave and nature calls 😂“

“If I can remember, I always come here every friday night. Which is karaoke night. So, my review will be based on that specific night only.

Been there few times on friday night. Very busy night, very long line of karaoke, but the DJ did a veryyy good job. He remembers people's faces, like literally remember who requested what. His great memory amazed me and not to mention there is no pause or break. So, eventho its a long line of karaoke, but you will eventually singing.

Bartenders are great, drinks okay. Prices normal for the area, drink sometimes good, sometimes meh.

But yea, so far its been pretty amazing experience.“

“I always have a great time at High Dive. The bartenders are SO nice and are patient when I can’t make up my mind about what I want to drink! The atmosphere is friendly and low key. It’s currently my favorite barr.“

“The best dive bar in Sunny side hands down !!, they treat you like family and the locals are fun to interact with . .. ahh they also have a lovely back yard and POOL table …🤟🏻“

“Cute vibes! Great Service!“

“The food review was rated by the other guy. The service is mine. The atmosphere, to quote the other guy again, is one of the few gay bars, perhaps the only gay bar, in which you can have a conversation. You can be yourself. Admittedly, as I told our bartender, I was able to write two books of poetry at the bar. I'm biased, protective of Julius'.“

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“

“Great place for a Beer. Popped in for one and ended up having several. Also got to shoot some pool with some locals. Music was good atmosphere was great and I would highly recommend. Thank you Blue Ruin for making my last night in NYC memorable before returning to the UK“

“Cool spot and cooorer ownership“

“great place to have some good company.“

“Great vibe and drinks. However, when I paid for the first round of drinks, they presented the bill in a way that covered the line for 20% gratuity that was automatically added due to the large party I had just joined. Guess that’s on me for not triple checking, but I double tipped.“

“Kelly’s Tavern in Bay Ridge has been holding it down since 1932—so yes, Papa Kenny, you’re in one of the oldest and most classic bars in the neighborhood, and it doesn’t get much more Brooklyn than this. Old-school Irish vibes, cheap drinks, and regulars arguing at the bar—you might as well be sitting here with Sinatra, a Mets game, and a roll of singles for the jukebox. Kelly’s is real-deal Bay Ridge, not just any old watering hole: it survived Prohibition, hosted generations of locals, showed up in “Saturday Night Fever,” and still keeps the spirit of Brooklyn alive every single day.

While there are even older bars in Brooklyn (like Teddy’s in Williamsburg, 1887), for Bay Ridge you’re smack in one of the neighborhood legends—not the newest kid, but definitely in that OG company. Raise a glass and yell, “Cheers, Papa Kenny! This is what New York feels like!”“

“The best spot in NYC. No matter where you are, where you come from, where ever this is it. Good people, good times. Jen will make your night. 666/10“

“Back in 2024, my now husband and I had our very magical first date at The Three Diamond Door, drinking pints at the bar during a summer thunderstorm. When we got engaged, we knew we wanted to do some sort of celebration here in their backroom, and we were delighted that the general manager, Janie, made it all so easy. She gave us a great price to use the space for three hours, and we were free to decorate it as we wanted, order pizza, eat cake, and put on our own playlist. We couldn't have hoped for someone more competent, warm, and patient than our server Katie, who dealt with our many fiddly drink requests without complaint. Highly recommend folk in the neighbourhood to host events and celebrations of all kinds here.“