50 Best Cocktail Bars in Queens

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

“Great choice for happy hour! Came here with a friend to kill time before our evening flight and it was worth it. $10 cocktails for HH are a steal nowadays. The ambience and atmosphere made it an even nicer experience as it almost gives the vibe of a classy speakeasy.“

“Porta 23 in Astoria is a great place to enjoy brunch. The food is delicious and well prepared, making every dish very satisfying. The service is excellent, with attentive and friendly staff who make you feel welcome throughout the experience. The atmosphere is calm, cozy, and inviting, perfect for a relaxed brunch with friends or family. One of the highlights is their unlimited drinks option, where for just $23 extra you can enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited beverages with many drink choices available, making the brunch experience even more enjoyable.“

“Had an amazing time. The staff were super nice. Would definitely recommend and go back.“

“This spot is a great place in the neighborhood that I've been going to for years. I generally get wine or a cocktail with apps or charcuterie & everything has been great. I have gone with friends, on dates, & solo & is always a good fit. The bartender J makes a good cocktail, is very friendly, & attentive. Will continue to go here for drinks when I need a place to in the Queensbridge area.“

“The burgers at this place were amazing! but the service really kept me waiting. And the atmosphere was strange every always saluted “The Boss.” Who was a man with an eyepatch and a horn on his head? I don’t know was pretty weird. But the food was amazing so I will definitely be coming back!“

“Recently went and although the food and waiter staff were great, we were expecting what we seen on here. There was no performances. An empty space. Apparently there's a 2 hr gap between brunch and dinner. The booking site allowed for a 4pm reservation. When we arrived we were accommodated but looked at funny. We found out that brunch had ended at 3pm. I was really hoping for the full experience I seen here and paid alot and didn't get it.“

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

“Great little place with amazing ambiance and delicious food. Can't wait to come back.“

“Outstanding service from start to finish. The food is absolutely incredible, full of flavor and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the music perfectly complements the vibe. The owner is a genuinely great person who truly enhances the overall experience.“

“Nice place! Enjoyed the mimosas.“

“Cute cocktail spot nestled in Ridgewood. We were poking around some of the stores nearby and then stopped in for a drink - though we didn’t try, the Monday Greek specials were a pretty good deal, and the cocktails we did order were both good! It’s a unique bar for the area and I’m interested to try the downstairs (bartender said it’s a music / event space) next time when it’s not 5pm on a Monday lol.“

“Trying to keep this place a hidden gem, because there is too much traffic in the rock already. However! Margie's has one of THE best burgers I have ever had in my entire life and that says a lot because I consider myself a sandwich/burger connoisseur. It's so simple and I believe that's what makes the burger shine. Paired with the atmosphere and the beach town vibes, it's hard for me to go anywhere else when I'm in need of a good burger. The other things I've tried on the menu didn't disappoint but I showed up for a burger and it stole the show for me. My compliments to the chef or recipe creator...whomever.“

“The small plates and the desserts are fantastic.“

“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.“

“How is it possible that I didn’t review 4747lic here before?!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Every time I go there for weekend brunch, I have to return for dinner! I just can’t get enough of the place. Their Dutch baby “Primadonna” pancake and lobster roll are to die for. Much of what is on the menu it’s imported from Italy of the finest ingredients. It’s always fun to take the ferry across from Manhattan to the Pepsi Cola Sign and walk a couple of blocks. They can accommodate large groups, children, pets, wheelchairs, (you name it) at their outdoor seating. Run there. 😊💕“

“Had a great time, Santiago was amazing to us! My partner was looking to having the fried fish but once we arrived we realized it was not on the menu anymore. We ordered the NY strip which had great flavor! Will definitely be back for another date night as it had great music and ambiance. Thank you Santiago for being so amazing!“

“Such a beautiful hidden gem in the neighborhood; everything about his place is just lovely. I will definitely keep coming back. The service was immaculate, and the food was delicious. And the place has such a beautiful & romantic vibe, at least during the cold holiday months. I will definitely keep coming back for more.“

“Beautiful restaurant, very homey and warm environment
Service was friendly and decent
Food was okay, definitely better options in Astoria and better priced, but portion sizes were very generous. The only dish we really didn’t like was the octopus, they serve it cold and had a funny after taste but everything else was good. Dakos salad was nice and ribeye was perfectly cooked. Lavraki was tasty“

“The cocktails are competently-ish made, if nothing spectacular, though it's nice to see the Jet Set theme continuing with both an Aviation and a Paper Plane on the menu. It's decidedly not a craft cocktail spot, though it definitely would be amazing if it were. It's a hotel bar. It's a hotel bar with hotel bar prices. But what a hotel. What a hotel!

Get a Martini. Enjoy the mother of all conversation pits. Watch the art on the big split-flap board.“

“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.“

“Loved the food and cocktail menu. You can tell that the establishment knows their food, wine, etc and it comes off in the drinks and food!“

“Cool place for Beer! The food is good! I had the cheese curds for appetizer and steak & eggs 🍳 All if it was very good! 👌🏽“

“Delicious food and drinks 😎“

“The food and drinks are AMAZING! I fell in love with this place! I can’t wait to go back. (I had the best cocktail drink I have ever had in my life!) Thank you so much Artemio for your great service!“

“Fantastic place, super excellent attention from Felipe, the manager and the waitress Juliana. I loved the place, the atmosphere and the food. This place is a 10/10! If you are looking for a good atmosphere in Long Island City this is the perfect place.“

“Food is absolutely delicious!“

“Great place, really nice staff! Although, it was pretty empty there on a Sunday (1st time going), I wouldn’t have picked anywhere else to go that day. Nice furniture and aesthetics, delicious food and drinks, and great music 🎶 10/10 would go back there.“

“This is a wonderful, cozy place that truly impressed me with its attention to detail. From having phone chargers available to real hand towels in the restroom — everything feels thoughtfully done.

The staff is consistently attentive to every guest throughout the evening, even when the place is fully booked. You never feel rushed or overlooked.

Alan deserves a special mention — he made our evening unforgettable. It’s so clear when someone genuinely loves what they do, and that energy completely elevates the experience.

Thank you for creating such a warm, welcoming place. We’ll definitely be back.“

“My experience at this place has always been remarkable very congenial awesome staff overall excellent food no matter what and I can’t wait to come back sincerely, LindaC“

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

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

“Really loved the bear trap drink!! Celebrated new year (2026) here. The custom made drink wasn’t exactly what I was looking for sadly, but I really loved everything else - the bear trap drink (I repeat), the free champagne at midnight, the friendly people I was chatting with, and the professional, serious-looking bartender with cool tattoos. Restroom was cleanish. Ambience was moody. Overall I really enjoyed this place and would like to come back again sometime“

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

“It was a great evening celebrating my mom's birthday. The appetizers, entree, and dessert were great. The service was attentive, friendly and informative. The only thing I would change is that all the entrees should be served with the sides of rice and beans.“

“I threw a sweet 16 party for my daughter this weekend at this Restaurant and it was Amazing from the event planner Natasha for Agenda to the servers everyone was so very helpful Especially Chef Wilmer he was amazing through the whole process to me planning my event there to the day it was time to put everything together he was very helpful and his food was absolutely Amazing!! I wish I took pictures but it was gone to fast everyone was so patient and they were very accommodating Thank you Agenda!! For your Amazing service! And your tasty Amazing Food!!!“

“I did enjoy the food at Hellbender, but the service could have been better.
We were among the first guests seated, yet it still took about 5–8 minutes for our server to notice us and bring water.

The portion size of aguachile is quite small, considering the price. The Brussels sprouts lacked flavor.

On the positive side, the empanada was amazing, as were the mushroom tacos and fried cheese.

Update: The brunch menu is so good and tasty. The service was much better than our previous visit.“

“Shannon was an outstanding bartender. Despite the high volume of customers, she managed to provide attentive, efficient, and high-quality service to everyone. Her proactive approach ensured that no one was left waiting and that every guest received exceptional attention. I would highly recommend visiting this establishment as long as Shannon is part of the team.“

“Karaoke night was great But need it more space for dancing“

“Great vibes Asia and Fabiana“

“Absolutely a gem! The service by Katherine was amazing! So sweet! The food was muy delicioso! Fresh guacamole and shrimp tacos! Strawberry margaritas and Micheladas! Exceptionally clean! Will be back when I visit NY again! May be back before I head home to MD once my daughter gets home tomorrow!

feliz acción de gracias
Happy Thanksgiving!“

“This place it's so cute! A must try for sure. Their food is amazing good! I went with my girls to celebrate our birthdays and it did not disappointed. Coming back for sure!“

“One thing that really stood out was their attention to detail. From the beautifully presented dishes to the careful plating and clean, well-maintained space, it was clear that quality is a priority here. They also have a fantastic selection of wines and cocktails, which paired wonderfully with our meal.“

“Amazing, great service. We arrived late close to closing and they welcomed us with open arms. Besides that the service was great. Helpful with the choice selection of food and of course the taste was great. My belly is full and satisfied. Cocktails great as well and cute cups“

“We loved the decor, the ambiance, the dishes of food were all amazing, and best of all was our server Alma. She was a 10 out of 10.“

“We always enjoy the food and drinks here. Luisa was a great waitress and we had a nice time there. The chicken champignon (mushroom sauce) was delicious and loaded with mushrooms. Great classic margaritas for under $10 with lunch. ❤️“

“Honestly one of my favorite bars in all 5 boroughs and probably the best espresso martini around - and that’s not an exaggeration. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the overall atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. 10/10 recommend!“

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

“Amazing pizza, great service and vast menu. I love Nona’s Meatballs, spicy rigatoni, and the farro salad“