50 Best Cocktail Bars near Rockaway Park

“this place was truly phenomenal! the grilled branzino was to die for and the spicy crab linguini was amazing!! i also loved the fried calamari! the spicy crispy tuna could be a bit better tho

the service was so attentive and quick, very caring and sweet staff

perfect way to end the day after a fun day at the beach 🌊“

“My friends and I had a lovely afternoon at The Rockaway Hotel Pool house. We were greeted by a warm and friendly hostess, Isabella, who made us feel so welcomed. Our beautiful table was in the perfect spot to take in all of what the Rockaway Hotel has to offer. The outside bar and Pool house are exquisite. The pool was bustling with excitement. Our waiter, Andrew, was polite and helpful . I highly recommend coming to The Rockaway Hotel because their staff is highly professional and attentive.“

“Williamsburg was largely unimpressive until I tried this place. I was there for breakfast and their French toast is the best I've ever had so far. Not your typical toast where you pour syrup on top. This bread is perfectly moist and sweet and does not require syrup. There is a creme topping you can pour over that made for the perfect combo. There are so many places that claim best pancakes, best French toast, etc. French toast, here, is a must. Now I want to come back and see about the pancakes. For savory, we got the merguez omlette. I am not a huge sausage (the sausage not pork, might have been beef) fan, but this was really flavorful and I would absolutely order again. I am usually not excited about brunch, but this place does it for me. And, the ambiance is excellent. I love the exposed brick and overall decor. I could not stop commenting on how positive the experience was and how much I want to return. And, I am one of those people where virtually every place is forgettable except the ones that are not. This is my current #1 for breakfast/brunch until further notice. Highly recommend for all occasions (and that you make reservations in advance). Definitely going back soon!“

“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.“

“I swear my friends and I could live here. We’ve been coming to Madonna almost since their open… for dinner, for the pregame, for the many of birthdays, for the afters. The staff is a huge part of our experience and why it’s always first on our list. The music is always right, the cocktails are delish beyond belief, and the food… don’t get me started on the truffle fries. Trust!!“

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

“Celebrated my birthday here best experience ever hospitality was amazing“

“We can’t thank Matthew and the team and Bee’s Knees more for helping us to throw the most amazing welcome party for our wedding weekend. They were so accommodating with all of our requests and our guests were raving about the cocktails and the atmosphere. I would 100% book a party here again, they have multiple spaces you can choose from and I found their offering to be so much better and more reasonable than any other venue in the area! Thank you thank you for a wonderful night!“

“Wow! 🔥 This place was absolutely incredible.

The food was beyond delectable—every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. And honestly, the food deserves to be mentioned twice because it was just that good.

The service struck the perfect balance between warm, welcoming hospitality and true professionalism. The atmosphere is the ideal blend of chic and rustic, creating a cozy yet elevated dining experience.

We had a small mix-up with our reservation, but the manager handled it graciously and quickly got everything sorted out, which made an already great experience even better.

Part of me wants to keep this gem a secret, but it’s too good not to share. Then again, I don’t think they’re hurting for customers—they were completely packed on a Monday evening, and after dining here, I can see exactly why.“

“Great, delicious food! Beautiful setting. Great Service.“

“What a treasure! Everything we ate here was amazing, the lightest scallion pancake ever, the spiciest soft shell crab, tea smoked duck that was like the best Carolina barbecue ever. The bean curd with pepper oil. All of it. Cocktails were banging too. And the servers were all fantastic too. Even the ink was top shelf!“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

“Went to Meadowsweet restaurant for dinner with my family. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The staff were so attentive, helpful and nice. The food amazing!recommend this restaurant! We will be returning soon.“

“Delicious food and cocktails“

“Had a group dinner for a friend's birthday and absolutely LOVED the place! The ambiance was so cool and I could have stayed there all nice. Friendly attentive service. Great neighborhood spot!“

“Super unique and delicious maple praline brown butter pancakes! More cake than pancake. The wait was not long to get a table and the service was prompt, professional, courteous, and didn’t leave us in want of anything. All of our needs were met. Food was prepared much quicker than expected and was all very good! I would definitely recommend this!“

“I’d like to start off this review by saying that I am a Latina woman, who has been to Pokito many times and been treated with nothing but kindness and respect - as such, I felt the responsibility to share my personal experience here having read another review below.

This past Friday evening, my sister and I stopped by Pokito for a drink after a concert. We sat up at the bar, and they were quite crowded but to be expected for a Friday night. Unfortunately, there was a super loud group sat at a table behind us that was making it difficult for my sister and I to hear the bartender, or eachother. Having lived in NYC for five plus years now, I’m no stranger to a loud bar - but this was over the top.

At one point, someone screamed so loud that it startled my sister and I, and we turned to look over our shoulders to see what was going on - It had escalated to the point that my sister and I couldn’t have a conversation a few inches from each other because this group was yelling so loudly. At one point we made eye contact with the loudest person at the table - their review says they apologized to other bar patrons for their noisiness, but they certainly didn’t apologize or acknowledge their behavior to us.

So we felt relief when management asked the group to quiet down. We thanked the bartender for helping make the environment more comfortable so we could carry on our conversations together. Turns out, the bartender was Latino (like my sister and I), so we chatted for a bit. The manager was also behind the bar, who also identifies as a person of color, and was nothing but kind and lovely.

At one point, as the noisy group were leaving, one of them came up to the bartender and had what looked to be a defensive conversation. My sister and I didn’t engage, but I did check reviews because it seemed like they were heated - so when I found their review below claiming that their treatment felt discriminatory, I felt compelled to share my experience as well.

As a Latina woman, I’m all too aware that we live in a world where discrimination runs rampant, and I will be the first to come to someone’s defense. That said, I can wholeheartedly say that this was NOT the case at Pokito when the loud group was kindly asked to leave. It’s a very dangerous and loaded accusation to suggest that a business owner - let alone another bipoc person - is somehow prejudiced towards their customers. After my discussion with the bartender and management, I see them as very fair and warm people, who seek to create a comfortable and welcoming experience for all of their guests.

So long story short - if you are a person of color considering going to Pokito, I would like to reassure you that you will be treated with nothing but kindness and respect by staff (of whom many are also people of color!). That said, if you are loud / inconsiderate/ drunk / obnoxious and infringe on others’ experiences at Pokito, then management may exercise their right to ask you to be respectful for the sake of other guests :)“

“Can’t believe this place doesn’t have 6 stars. Favorite new spot in the neighborhood.

Vibes vibes vibes. Truly a vibe wondeful spot to be.

Food and drinks are unique and fantastic. Portions are small, but like, very much by design? Like that’s what they’re going for shareable plates. Especially liked the 30 slices of beef skewer.

Loved every cocktail I got. Milk punch and the caipariniha riff (can’t remember the name). Just lovely, tasty, unique drinks.

Staff was so welcoming and warm. You feel like you’re a guest in the home of the people who work there and they all live together.

Music did seem a little loud when I walked in, but then I didn’t notice it. Didn’t have trouble hearing, and great music.

I will be back many times.“

“Neighborhood gem. Great decor, homey, comfortable but well appointed. I have dined here alone and with family, both times it was a good atmosphere. GM Michael is really good and runs a good staff. The food is delicious- good for all types of diet restrictions. Fresh ingredients well prepared. Last but not least also great cocktails. Host and server were friendly and attentive. I will for sure be coming back here!“

“Un ambiente super divertido y familiar 🗽🍾🇺🇸🎆“

“Such delicious food and great service! I ordered the kabob koobideh with a sharbat to drink and it was the perfect meal and pairing! My only complaint would be how noisy the dining areas are- it's a popular place so it's always packed, and the subway tile on the walls bounces the voices and noise. It's also hard to get a table, and reservations are competitive, but it is worth it!“

“A beautiful bar in Broadway,Brooklyn, love the vibe, decoration and style, a great place for a date or looking for a fancy drink experience.

Only had the oyster from the happy hour, as they are a good deal for $1 each, but the rest of the menu looked quite varied and interesting. The drink menu was great, in particular if you like Martinis the variation is quite good. Had the Deux Chats as it was the $13 option, it was great gin martini with nice celery hints. The Pomme Fumee is an interesting martini with scotch and a touch of apple. Martini Jardin was a cool tomato and herbal experience, even if you pop the tomato cherry garnish on yourself! Battle of Puebla had the Mezcal and hibiscus salt working well in synergy.

The staff was nice, professional, and efficient. The music selection was on point, with lighting, furniture and decor added to the overall experience. Prices are standard for any upper tier bar, although the happy hour prices are a great value. Give it a look if you are near!“

“Always have to stop here when visiting family in Brooklyn. This place has some of the best Thai food & all of the staff members are so kind and attentive.“

“Great food, music and ambience.“

“A warm welcoming place offering French Creole cuisine from Reunion island. A compact menu offering very reasonably priced apps and mains, and a lot of lentil and rice. Ordered the sampler though a few items we wanted were out. Tender coconut shrimp and beef Bourguignon entrees were excellent. We were well taken care of by the staff.“

“My 2 friends and i came on a Friday night at 915pm and were able to get an outdoor table fairly quickly. They sat my friend who was there by herself before we got there which was nice. We ordered the labne, sweet potato, hummus, short rib with hummus and the half chicken. And that was enough to split between the three of us. We got a second order of pita. And we each got a drink. The total came out to about 50 bucks per person. Definitely a little expensive but very delicious. Our server was amazing.“

“Be sure to check out karaoke on Mondays. The karaoke system they use is Karafun. It has a wide selection of songs. The karaoke mics are a little faulty, meaning they will go in and out during your songs.
All the Bartenders are no-nonsense, so it does feel pretty strict, but I'd rather that bartenders who chat too much with their friends and always take smoke breaks...
Drinks are reasonably priced, and the alcohol pour is sometimes too weak.“

“I stopped by Blinky’s last October OB a long walk I took from Manhattan to Bedford-Stuyvesant. Place looked cool from the outside I decided to give it a shot. It was a bit elevated compared to your typical NYC dive bar, with some cool lighting, a really clean interior, a nice tap list, and friendly staff.

I had two pints of beer over the course of about 45 minutes of hanging out—one IPA and one Pilsner, though for the life of me I can’t recall the brewery names that went with each. The beer was crisp and cool, served in clean glasses. Vibes were on point, beer wasn’t priced in the stratosphere, and overall it was a chill pit stop. I’d recommend checking it out!“

“Amazing service and food. Kevin was great and can pour a great pint of Guinness. My girlfriend has celiac and everything we ordered was delicious and safe for her to eat. The Owner’s sister had celiac as well, so they’re really on top of it. Super cool vibe in the restaurant as well.“

“This is honestly one of the best Japanese restaurant in NYC! As a raw fish lover, I’m always looking for places that serve truly high quality fish, and this place absolutely delivers. Super fresh fish, and an amazing dining experiences!“

“I ordered the 3 piece fried chicken,cole slaw and biscuits.Overall the food was ok.The chicken wasn't the juiciest and didn't have much flavor.The coating was fried dark but little to no flavor.
The biscuits were ok but I didn't see option for butter or honey.The slaw was basic.“

“The food was good. I had a E-Classic“

“Absolutely spectacular cuisine 😍“

“the place is phenomenal the pizza is outstanding you get treated with love like family once you walk through those doors the cocktails are creative and delicious Caesar salad oh my God but the pizza unbelievable I recommend this place to the world🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕“

“Fantabulous Ambience. Lively and lovely staff. Great food. Loved everything.“

“One word DIABLO !!!🙏❤️ Frost Beer was ice cold !!!“

“Love this spot so much. The staff is so friendly and the cocktails are unique and delicious. I spent my birthday there and reserved the high top tables. I was nervous about our group size, but the staff was so accommodating & patient with us and made the experience seamless & special. Thank you, Kissa Kissa!“

“Great service and food. Great view of the bay. Parking in easy.“

“best truffle fries and yummy sauces for the burgers. Great people i will come back to this place with more friends“

“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!“

“Beautiful people and beautiful service… in town to see Ellie Goulding. Decided to stop for a go-home drink and the bartender put Ellie on to keep us on our happy high… thank you! 🫶🫶🫶“

“I’ve now stopped by Dead Letter No. 9 three times this year, twice for my friends’ 8it food industry event Paella Rave with chef Ed Cuenca, each time joined by a different special guest chef to add a little something to his already gourmet quality paella; and another time for a family friend’s baby announcement / one woman act performance.

I guess the only time I’ve come by DLN9 that wasn’t for an event was when I stayed after one of the Paella Rave’s to watch the Knicks win Game 5 of the NBA Finals last weekend.

That’s when you could say I saw the bar on a regular night although that was far from it. Every time I come I’m impressed by the service of the whole staff from the friendly managers to the bartenders and rest of the crew. There’s an area towards the front with a dance floor and dj set up if you feel like shaking a tail feather.

Everyone seems to work as a team, support each other and pick up the slack. Plus, if those bao buns are part of the regular menu, the food slaps too. Thanks to the whole team that continues to welcome me like home. Those types of spaces are important in any city but especially a city like New York where it can be easy to get lost in the sauce.“

“我會給你這個頁面，優質的內容，更多的力量，強力淨化你的魔羅。 上帝保佑你！“

“I absolutely love Masquerade. It’s a home away from home and their SAG Eclipse cocktail is one of my all-time favorites.

Their menu has changed through the years but I’d say right now their food is great! I love their Tahchin and Chicken (the tomato and onion on the side is delightful).

On top of all this, their staff are kind and friendly. What else could you want?“

“great wait staff.. even better food“

“Had a celebration of 30+ people at their back patio. Our group was well tended too for both drinks and food. They even provided us with some bluetooth speakers to play our own music on. Would definitely choose them again if another occasion arose.“

“Such an incredible experience . Tasting menu was amazing !“

“Cocktail Bedstuy is an Amazing Gem
The Cocktails Were Fenomenal
You can tell they were thoughtfully created
Oscar was the best bartender/host You can imagine very knowledgeable in his craft. If I was a local I wouldnt stop coming here!!“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

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