50 Best Cocktail Bars in Queens

“Fantastic food, twist on classic Americana. Great drinks and service“

“a speakeasy-kinda spot hidden inside a Taiwanese restaurant! i've bookmarked this place for awhile and finally got to try it recently.

the place had great ambience and they played a lot of Jolin Tsai and Jay Chou while i was there. the menu is fun in that the drinks are named after classic CPop songs. i got the "most familiar stranger" (because, shoutouts to Elva Hsiao!!!) and my companion tried "a smoking poet". my drink was complex and well balanced, the soy milk + soy sauce maple foam was DELICIOUS. it reminded me of the cream foam top in bobas. we also tried the sweet potato fries and plum powder and that was good too.

overall, it was a well-executed concept and i had a great time. i'd love to come back!“

“Delicious fresh food and amazing drinks! Celebrated my friend’s bday there and we had a 12 course menu! Great atmosphere and the DJ was a great touch! Had a great time at Kaizen.“

“Great Hotel and location. Very nice and knowledgeable staff. Thank you!“

“I definitely recommend ! Perfect spot to hangout with family and friends ! Thank you abhi for a very fun weekend“

“Wonderful Italian restaurant near the water in Long Island City. Definitely recommend setting a reservation as this place does fill up. The restaurant staff show great professionalism They were warm, attentive, and welcoming, providing prompt service. The cocktails were strong but both tasty and refreshing. From the pizza to the tartare to the pasta, everything was freshly prepared and full of flavor. It’s literally nothing like authentic, freshly prepared pasta and they nailed it. Definitely high on my list of top Italian spots I have experienced.“

“Excellent and attentive service, delicious food, in a lovely restaurant with cozy decor. A surprising little gem close to the beach.

Vegetarian options: Had vegetarian options across the menu, the server was knowledgeable and able to make great recommendations on a meal. The home made pasta was excellent and the desserts were to die for.“

“la comida deliciosa y la atencionmiy buena“

“Meimei is such a great server. She's kind and attentive. She always remembers what my go-to drink is! The food is really great. I recommend their wagyu burger. Their drinks menu is great and their cocktails are tasty. I'm always more than I plan to drink. This place is truly a hidden gem~“

“I love this place! I’ve told all my friends about it. The music is 10/10. Drinks are 10/10. Service 10/10. I had such a GREAT time. My man and I literally danced all night. The manager gave us shots because it was our birthday. So sweet!

Food is 4/10. They don’t have much on the food menu so I recommend eating beforehand and enjoying their cocktails cause they’re bomb!

The vibe is so open & free people just want to have a good time! And the aesthetic is so cute. Can’t wait to visit again!“

“Great place to watch the sunset over NYC! Great drinks and good food! Excellent service.“

“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“

“Decided to treat myself to dinner and went to check out this place. Came in during a dinner rush and was seated right away. A nice dark atmosphere. I ordered the NY strip steak and I gotta say it was amazing. Cooked to perfection, melted in my mouth. Cooked like a real steak a perfect medium rare. So good on its own and didn't any sauce but it came with a delicious arbol chilli salsa. Great service with friendly staff. I can't wait to come back and try the lamb tacos amongst other things. I highly recommend a lovely dinner here“

“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!“

“If you’re craving Chinese food, it hits the spot. I don’t think anything was standout but the portions are big because it’s family style. The dan dan noodles could have more meat in comparison to the amount of noodles it had. Some of the other dishes felt doused in a bit too much sauce. What was nice is you can ask to adjust the spice level for the food. Price seems about right and food came out really fast.

Went on a Thursday night and there was plenty of seating with no wait.“

“I’m a local Astorian , came upon this place one night with a friend , definitely a chill place and nice atmosphere, staff is friendly ! The owner George is a stand up guy . Also a fellow Astorian . I recommend this place if you wanna a nice relaxed vibe. With good music ! Check it out“

“Amazing experience! We found this speakeasy and is a hidden gem! The ambiance is enchanting, the food is very delicious and the drink are fantastic! Specially the martinis. Our waiter was Maria, she was outstanding , super friendly and accommodating. A must visit for a memorable night out! Ask for Maria if you have a chance!“

“Amazingly romantic vibe…..fantastic food and ambience. Service was 5 stars.“

“I came for a karaoke night. The bartender was nice even while being busy. The karaoke hosts were awesome. Good vibes talented singers but no pressure for those who don’t necessarily sing. I planned on staying an hour but ended up staying almost the entire night. The song selection was great as well.

The upstairs ambience is very nice as well.“

“Food was phenomenal, loved everything, one of the best places I’ve ever eaten at“

“The small plates and the desserts are fantastic.“

“AMAZING wine bar ! Must check it out!!“

“Last weekend I had a baby shower for my daughter at Adrienne’s. Everything was amazing. The food was delicious (even prepared a special meal for a vegan guest) Service outstanding. The staff was amazing. Very attentive to our guests and especially to the Mommy to be. Even the weather was perfect. All of our guests couldn’t stop talking about the food and atmosphere. Chris responded quickly with any questions or concerns I had. We will definitely be going back for dinner or brunch.“

“Riccardo & his team are simply amazing! Their hospitality, ambience, & food is truly unmatched!

We held a private event a couple of weeks ago & I have received nothing but compliments raving about the service & the food. People are still messaging me “thinking of the food from your event”

Thank you, Figlia!“

“Great addition to the neighborhood. Perfect for a date night. Delicious and inventive food and cocktails. The cocktails are soju based. We came for the a la carte menu and the standout dishes for us were the longgonisa, the momo, the trout, and number one was the pork belly. The rice it comes with is insanely good; I think you can order just the rice as a side. Get the rice and thank me later. Will definitely be returning for the tasting menu“

“This is definitely an out of the ordinary ramen restaurant. To start with, you have a remote hostess ? then you are encouraged to order and pre-pay your food from your table. Fortunately, the restaurant was not full and the waiter had the consideration to take our order ?

The food was good ? I ordered a black mountain ramen, which had an earthy pleasant taste. We also ordered edamame, and gyozas ? everything was good

The ambience was spacious and nice and the service was also good ?“

“great food and great service, a great place for a family get together ❤️“

“If you want authentic great Mexican Food & Drink.. Ruta Oaxaca is the best ! Great service , friendly staff and great variety.“

“Great staff! Lots of options to choose from and elderly and kid friendly!“

“Delicious food and drinks! Friendly host/server. Highly recommend the fish curry and chana masala. We also had a couple of the bar bites (okra, chile paneer, cauliflower - all delicious). Small place with cute bar seating and a nice outdoor patio. Easy for takeout as well.“

“Delicious authentic Mexican food, beautiful decor, sophisticated chic ambiance, mood lighting, friendly service, and live Salsa music on Thursdays.

What's not to love?!

Reccos: their mocktails and specialty drinks; corn ribs; enchiladas, chicken, and fish entrees. So far we've loved everything we've tried.

Please let the staff know of any allergies and they will assist accordingly.“

“Continuing to try out new spots to eat in the neighborhood. Since we had the pup, we took the outdoor seating. Great atmosphere. Shielded by bushes from the sidewalk. The steak nachos were superb. Every bite was flavorful at the same time unique. Best way to describe it was I cleaned the plate. Paired with two glasses of the white sangria.
Service was very attentive almost white glove. Cleaned the table after each course. New napkins, took the old. Water always half full.
Birrio tacos for me. Chicken quesidilla for the lady w/ salsa verde.
Besides being very wet. Both were delicious.“

“I never knew there was such a cool bar on Roosevelt Ave of all places! I live further east of here in Queens so now I do not have to go all the way to Astoria. The owner Lee is super cool and so are the other patrons. I ended up chatting with strangers and we all had a great time“

“I was there at Jian Nan Syosset, Long Island. Everything went great!! But, those took the orders needed to be more educated to understand each dishes. We were a fairly larger group than standard party size. Some dished were small and some dim sum served with small quantities, like 3 or 4. Those who order for the large group, should give suggestion to order multiple orders for the same dish. So, each one in the group can have at least one.“

“Food is absolutely delicious!“

“Contacted the Queens Room for a party of 15 the day before a memorial at St. Michael's and the owner, Antonia hooked us up. The service was on point and the food was delicious. She suggested pre-ordering appetizers for our guests which came out promptly after our drink orders were in. Antonia made herself available via email and phone just in case we had a change in plans which was comforting on a day that was difficult. We had a vegan, vegetarian and a gluten free guest and there were filling options for all of them. I highly recommend The Queens Room for the service and food. This will be my family go to from now on.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian all had options and delicious food.

Kid-friendliness: We had a four year old and a 2 year old and we were given a high chair and the kids enjoyed their meals.“

“The best empanadas outside Argentina. The steaks are truly amazing. Great wine list and wonderful cocktails. Very friendly and attentive wait staff.“

“Buena música! buena comida y bebidas!“

“I love this place! Perfect for any occasion. I’ve come here to just read or work, and then have come for a nice dinner. My fiancé have done many hours of wedding planning here as well. Delicious coffee drinks- their matcha is so good! Food is good. Staff is nice. Environment is top notch.“

“Very nice well deinks, amazing service and the food was good“

“The bartenders, who I found out later were also the owners, were great hosts. They kept the orders moving while still taking the time to chat with all of the guests. Food portions for price are a liiiiittle on the small side but the quality is solid so I was super happy with the guac and empanadas.“

“I was visiting family and we came to this restaurant, the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The overall atmosphere was comfortable yet classy. Our food was prepared and displayed perfectly and the portion sizes were just right. The owner even came over and talked to us to make sure that we were happy and that we were enjoying ourselves. Definitely would come back, I highly recommend Porta 23.“

“Winf here recently with friends, thought we’d give it a try. Cute little place with a nice menu and good drink selections. Tacos were absolutely delicious as were the guacamole and chips and the brussels sprouts out of this world. Definitely going back yo this place another try to try some more selections !“

“Muy bueno y elegante lugar.“

“Lovely interior, great drinks! We tried some cheeses and the oysters, both were pleasant for the eyes and taste buds. Next time, when I ask for some butter (for the toasted bread which came with the cheese), I'd be grateful to get some. ,,We don't have butter" doesn't sound right. Anyway, it is still a place I hope to visit again.“

“I love everything about Diamond Dogs and everyone there except for Pat!!! 😭😭😭 i dont know why they put Pat on for weekends now, when Pat gives rude and snarky service, preferential treatment to their friends, and generally has an unpleasant attitude and is always ready to try to make you feel like you’re stupid and annoying for wanting to come to the bar. Pat likes to act like patrons are all immediately stupid and drunk nuisances. Every other bartender has is great/normal and treats patrons with respect and kindness. I tried to avoid DD if I could spot Pat working there, but it’s difficult since they’ve been on weekends there now.“

“This place is a whole vibe!!! The drinks, food, and staff are all top tier. I came here for a bday dinner and came back 3 times within 2 weeks. Our waitress Stephanie was amazing. She took some very cinematic videos and awesome pics for us. She’s def the host that does the most lol. The berry smash is my go to!!“

“Nice place! Enjoyed the mimosas.“

“I have eaten there many times and have always been happy with the food. The staff is very helpful and the restaurant is very relaxing .“

“GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT, CHILL/FUN VIBE!

What a fun and amazing vibe, our server MARIA was incredibly friendly and down to earth. The burger - WOW holy sh!t was that good. Juicy and Yum, I want that secret sauce! We will come back for sure. Good music too, really cool song choices.“