The best bars & nightlife in Queens
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Manolo Tapas
NightlifeHot & cold tapas plus Spanish classics all served with sangria & wine in a relaxed cafe setting.
Manolo Tapas
NightlifePretty Toni's Cafe
NightlifePretty Toni's Cafe keeps it cozy and local with soul food classics like chicken and waffles, fresh-ingredients brunch, and happy hour…
Pretty Toni's Cafe
NightlifeLe Chéile
NightlifeEclectic establishment with an Irish theme, many beers & a menu of pub grub & New American entrees.
Le Chéile
NightlifeBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
NightlifeFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
NightlifeTGI Fridays
NightlifeCasual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
TGI Fridays
NightlifePizza Station
NightlifeThin-stretched dough, a screaming-hot oven, and no gimmicks... Pizza Station turns out pies with crispy-chewy crusts, balanced sauce, and…
Pizza Station
NightlifeKismat
NightlifeSamosas, madras dishes & other Indian fare served in a small, low-key storefront space.
Kismat
NightlifeKomfort Kocktails
NightlifeKomfort Kocktails brings weekly curated events, signature cocktails, and shareable small bites to Valley Stream with a stylish crowd and…
Komfort Kocktails
NightlifeSugar Monk
NightlifeSkip the midweek monotony and slip to Sugar Monk, where creative cocktails meet an art-filled room. Expect wild-foraged botanicals from…
Sugar Monk
NightlifeThe Owl's Tail
NightlifeWhether you’re craving a briny spritz, a sunny old fashioned vibe, or a tequila-passion fruit sipper, The Owl’s Tail shakes up seasonally…
The Owl's Tail
NightlifeRaines Law Room at The William
NightlifeBespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel.
Raines Law Room at The William
NightlifeEvil Twin Brewing NYC
NightlifeWith 20 rotating taps brewed on-site, cocktails, natural wines, NYS ciders, and a beer garden-slash-greenhouse hang, Evil Twin Brewing NYC…
Evil Twin Brewing NYC
Nightlife8th Street Winecellar
NightlifeWhether you're plotting a low key date or catching up with friends, 8th Street Winecellar is that Village spot with an extensive list by…
8th Street Winecellar
NightlifeBridge and Tunnel Brewery
NightlifeFamily-run and self-built since 2012, Bridge and Tunnel Brewery keeps 16 taps flowing with chewy stouts, hazy IPAs, crisp pilsners and the…
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
NightlifeRaines Law Room Chelsea
NightlifeA semi-secret entrance (ring bell) leads to this plush lounge crafting Prohibition-era cocktails.
Raines Law Room Chelsea
NightlifeCocteleria Perla Negra
NightlifeTrendy cocktail bar offering Latin American and new world flavors, plus happy-hour specials.
Cocteleria Perla Negra
NightlifeBar B
NightlifeFrom the folks behind Basta Pasta, Bar B is a compact, standing-room hang that nails the Italian wine-by-the-glass thing alongside…
Bar B
NightlifeTwist Bar
NightlifeCocktail bar offering a menu of classic and original drinks, along with a relaxed, stylish, intimate atmosphere.
Twist Bar
NightlifeThe Honey Well
NightlifeCraft cocktails & bar bites are offered in a low-lit, subterranean setting with a cozy vibe.
The Honey Well
NightlifeMadame George
NightlifeSpeakeasy vibes, a dim glow, and vintage flourishes make Madame George the kind of cocktail lounge you slip into for conversation and a…
Madame George
NightlifeOyster Bay Brewing Company
NightlifeOyster Bay Brewing Company keeps the taps lively with Honey Ale, Barn Rocker, a tangerine-leaning Alexa Double IPA, and seasonal sips like…
Oyster Bay Brewing Company
NightlifeDa Capo
NightlifeDa Capo nails the sweet spot between relaxed neighborhood vibes and serious drinks, with meticulously crafted cocktails, a deep spirits…
Da Capo
NightlifeSogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
NightlifePizzas and pasta from scratch and other Italian staples offered in a chill space with outdoor seating.
Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
NightlifeNobody Told Me
NightlifeA playful craft cocktail list is paired with elevated, global snacks & mains in a casual setting.
Nobody Told Me
NightlifeSingleCut Beersmiths QNS
NightlifeSingleCut Beersmiths QNS pours award-winning, distinctive year-round beers in an industrial chic Astoria taproom with serious music vibes.…
SingleCut Beersmiths QNS
NightlifeMosaic
NightlifeMosaic is a stylish yet relaxed neighborhood bar with signature cocktails, a deep craft beer lineup, and a solid wine list, plus small…
Mosaic
NightlifeMadame Bonté Wine Bar
NightlifeCozy wine bar with an 84th Street location, serving small plates, beer, and cocktails.
Madame Bonté Wine Bar
NightlifeBar Goyana
NightlifeCozy Brazilian spot offering small plates and cocktails, such as caipirinhas.
Bar Goyana
NightlifeCity Winery New York City
NightlifeWhether you're craving an easy weeknight plan or a low-key date, City Winery New York City pairs intimate live shows with a legit food menu…
City Winery New York City
NightlifeTootles & French
NightlifeTootles & French is an Astoria wine bar flexing 20 by-the-glass pours and over 300 bottles, all small-batch and family-made. Pair a…
Tootles & French
NightlifeCork Wine Bar (Seaport)
NightlifeCraving a low key night that still feels a little special? Cork Wine Bar (Seaport) nails the vibe with an extensive wine list, thoughtful…
Cork Wine Bar (Seaport)
NightlifeSerafina Tribeca
NightlifeWhether you’re escaping the week or rewarding yourself for surviving it, Serafina Tribeca delivers the good stuff... think Pizza di Sofia,…
Serafina Tribeca
NightlifeHard to Explain
NightlifeRelaxed, cozy bar featuring sake cocktails, beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
Hard to Explain
NightlifeBroadway Comedy Club
NightlifePopular comedy club with 2 large showrooms featuring American & international comedians.
Broadway Comedy Club
NightlifeClaret Wine Bar
NightlifeClaret Wine Bar keeps it fun, not fussy, with a rotating wine list, balanced cocktails, and local brews, plus tapas, thin-crust pizzas…
Claret Wine Bar
NightlifeCarlota
NightlifeCarlota rethinks classic Spanish tapas with a distinctly NYC sensibility, turning shareable bites into little flavor flexes alongside…
Carlota
NightlifeTanner Smith's
NightlifeWatering hole with a Prohibition theme serving craft cocktails, beer, wine & bar bites.
Tanner Smith's
NightlifeMaison Premiere
NightlifeMaison Premiere does oysters like a religion, with over thirty varieties and frank, at-hand advice, plus a showstopping absinthe service…
Maison Premiere
NightlifeDutch Kills
NightlifeDutch Kills is the kind of spot that treats cocktails like a craft project, with classic and signature pours built over a superior caliber…
Dutch Kills
NightlifeAftermath NYC
NightlifeRidgewood’s Aftermath NYC keeps things easygoing with inventive cocktails like the roasted-corn riff George "The Package" Constanza and an…
Aftermath NYC
NightlifeThe Purple Tongue Wine Bar
NightlifeThe Purple Tongue Wine Bar nails that cozy, unpretentious vibe with Mediterranean-inspired bites, an abundant wine list, and playful sake…
The Purple Tongue Wine Bar
Nightlife3 Sheets
NightlifeNext time you're in the Village, 3 Sheets is a sports bar with a copper-topped bar, 24 screens for the big stuff, and an upstairs Lido Deck…
3 Sheets
NightlifeRoute 66 Smokehouse
NightlifeLively eatery with exposed brick & outdoor seating, pairing BBQ fare with cocktails & craft beer.
Route 66 Smokehouse
NightlifeJohn Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen
NightlifeRelaxed pub with a rustic vibe & patio offering craft beers, New American small plates & sandwiches.
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen
NightlifeLe Vin Coeur
NightlifeCozy wine-bar eatery with an at-home feel and laid-back vibe, plus light bites and friendly service.
Le Vin Coeur
NightlifeBibliotheque
NightlifeNeed a cozy reset this week? Bibliotheque is a bookstore-café by day, wine bar by night, a literary lounge where you can flip through the…
Bibliotheque
NightlifeBibi Wine Bar
NightlifeFor a low-key date or a catch-up that doesn’t require shouting, Bibi Wine Bar delivers a tightly curated list, generous pours, and wine…
Bibi Wine Bar
NightlifeThe Junction
NightlifeMidtown residents and Grand Central commuters frequent this sports bar for casual beers & pub food.
The Junction
NightlifeFifth Hammer Brewing Company
NightlifeFifth Hammer Brewing Company keeps a rotating tap list that swings from crisp lagers to big hop bombs, plus guest wines, ciders and…
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
NightlifeDrinkology NYC
NightlifeCozy cocktail bar fixing up creative drinks, along with food offerings.
Drinkology NYC
NightlifeHoops Cabaret
NightlifeHoops Cabaret is a sports bar-meets-adult cabaret in midtown where fight nights, local games, and three levels of entertainment keep the…
Hoops Cabaret
NightlifeRockaway Brewing Company
NightlifeHip microbrewery open on weekends, with experimental tastings & personal & party-size growlers.
Rockaway Brewing Company
NightlifeAlbert’s Bar
NightlifeHandsome and expansive bar with a chill vibe dishing up dry-aged burgers, steaks, and cocktails, plus live music.
Albert’s Bar
NightlifeBohemian Hall & Beer Garden
NightlifeSince 1910, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden has kept Queens clinking with Czech and Slovak beers plus hearty bites. Grab a table with friends,…
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
NightlifeUpstairs Cocktail Bar
NightlifeTucked above the cluck, Upstairs Cocktail Bar keeps things cozy with seasonal signatures like CUKES ON THE 7, ROSÉ ROYALE, and a Blue…
Upstairs Cocktail Bar
NightlifeOtway
NightlifeIn-house butchery and baking go into American bistro dishes in a bright, stylish space.
Otway
NightlifePocket Bar NYC
NightlifeWhen you want a tiny, charming, slightly quirky hangout without the fuss, Pocket Bar NYC pours great beer and wine with real hospitality.…
Pocket Bar NYC
Nightlife124 Old Rabbit Club
NightlifeAccessed by pressing a buzzer, this skinny cellar pub features a long list of mostly European beers.
124 Old Rabbit Club
NightlifeBreak Bar
NightlifeMetropolitan bar with black & white art & a 'throwing range' to smash glasses & electronic items.
Break Bar
NightlifeSomm Time
NightlifeCozy wine bar with a seasonal menu, knowledgeable staff, and happy hour deals.
Somm Time
NightlifeLeyla
NightlifeCraving something beyond your usual takeout, slide into Leyla for Turkish rustic-haute vibes, shareable plates, hand-crafted cocktails,…
Leyla
NightlifeThe Warren
NightlifeThe Warren nails that New American sweet spot with briny-fresh oysters, a proper burger, and steaks that make midweek feel celebratory.…
The Warren
NightlifeMaggie Hall's
NightlifeVintage vibes, proper cocktails, and a craft beer lineup make Maggie Hall's the kind of Astoria spot that turns a quick drink into a whole…
Maggie Hall's
NightlifeVanguard Wine Bar (Midtown West)
NightlifeRelaxed spot for wines from around the world and tapas-sized dishes.
Vanguard Wine Bar (Midtown West)
NightlifeThe Attic
NightlifeThe Attic is a speakeasy oyster and cocktail bar in downtown Flushing serving craft concoctions and briny beauties in an intimate, classic…
The Attic
NightlifeThe Three Monkeys
NightlifeSports bar with more than 30 draft brews, lots of flat-screen TVs & a second-floor outdoor deck.
The Three Monkeys
NightlifeTeddy's Bar & Grill
NightlifeFeeling nostalgic for actual Old New York vibes? Established in 1887 and one of the oldest bars in Brooklyn, with many original touches…
Teddy's Bar & Grill
NightlifeBo Peep Cocktail and Highball Store
NightlifeDimly lit basement cocktail bar featuring vintage-inspired decor, plush banquettes & live piano.
Bo Peep Cocktail and Highball Store
NightlifeWhiskey Tavern
NightlifeLocal saloon chasing whiskies with pickle juice & other drinks in a laid-back space.
Whiskey Tavern
NightlifeGotham Comedy Club NYC
NightlifeWhether you want to catch rising comics or established names, Gotham Comedy Club NYC keeps the calendar stacked with The Gotham All-Stars,…
Gotham Comedy Club NYC
NightlifeTipsy Nomad
NightlifeWhen you crave a lively spot with craft cocktails, premium spirits, and elevated bites that go beyond basic bar grub, Tipsy Nomad delivers.…
Tipsy Nomad
NightlifeJG Melon
NightlifeJG Melon keeps things simple in the best way, with a comfy room, laid-back neighborhood crowd, and a burger Manhattan folks swear by. When…
JG Melon
NightlifeFoxy John's Bar & Kitchen
NightlifeClubby hangout with new American eats & handcrafted cocktails, plus TVs showing sports.
Foxy John's Bar & Kitchen
NightlifeGrimm Artisanal Ales
NightlifeGrimm Artisanal Ales keeps Brooklyn beer nerds happy with medal-winning IPAs, sours, lagers, and more, plus a breezy rooftop and Lala’s…
Grimm Artisanal Ales
NightlifeThe Standard Grill
NightlifeTrendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.
The Standard Grill
NightlifeThe Standard Biergarten
NightlifeUnder the High Line, The Standard Biergarten is a bustling, street-level beer garden serving German sausages, pretzels, beer and ping-pong,…
The Standard Biergarten
NightlifeArdesia Wine Bar
NightlifeOver 30 wines by the glass are available along with homemade NY pretzels & hand-crafted cheeses.
Ardesia Wine Bar
NightlifeBrickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar
NightlifeFor game days that actually feel like an event, Brickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar says it has NYC's longest bar table and 10 video walls, plus…
Brickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar
NightlifePennsylvania 6
NightlifeAmerican restaurant with comfort fare, a raw bar & cocktails in a space with red-leather banquettes.
Pennsylvania 6
NightlifeThe Last Word
NightlifeThe Last Word brings Astoria speakeasy vibes without the fuss, turning seasonal ingredients and high end liquors into polished classics…
The Last Word
NightlifeSorso'
NightlifeIntimate eatery whipping up Italian-inspired small plates and wines sourced from Italy.
Sorso'
NightlifeLa Compagnie, Flatiron
NightlifeSophisticated-feeling bar, known for its wine list and small-plate menu, as well as friendly service.
La Compagnie, Flatiron
NightlifeGreenwich Village Comedy Club
NightlifeCozy underground vibe, up-and-comers testing sharp material, and themed shows that actually rotate. Greenwich Village Comedy Club runs open…
Greenwich Village Comedy Club
NightlifeShake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
NightlifeNYC’s longest-running all-request rock n roll party, Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos turns your shout-outs into raucous…
Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
NightlifeDutch Fred's
NightlifeSib of Tanner Smith's for beer & cocktails in a space with a long bar, tiled floors & flat-screens.
Dutch Fred's
NightlifeOsamil
NightlifeOsamil is a modern Korean gastropub serving contemporary bites and well-made cocktails, plus a weekend brunch that actually feels like a…
Osamil
NightlifeTropix Bar & Lounge
NightlifeTropical vibes, festive cocktails, and wings worth texting about make Tropix Bar & Lounge a reliable Rego Park fix for weekly karaoke, big…
Tropix Bar & Lounge
NightlifeStout NYC
NightlifeBi-level bar with long beer list (yes, many stouts) & TVs near Penn Station & Madison Square Garden.
Stout NYC
NightlifeWine:30
NightlifeStylish wine bar with a patio & a menu of cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta & New American entrees.
Wine:30
NightlifeHops Hill
NightlifeHops Hill nails the industrial-chic vibe with a serious craft beer lineup, proper cocktails, and bar snacks and sandwiches you’ll actually…
Hops Hill
NightlifeResorts World New York City
NightlifeNYC’s only casino, Resorts World New York City mixes a wall of slots, electronic action, and live dealer table games with legit dining like…
Resorts World New York City
NightlifeWine Escape
NightlifeThis brick-walled wine bar with a menu of charcuterie, cheese & tapas offers an intimate atmosphere.
Wine Escape
NightlifeIYKYK
NightlifeCozy speakeasy offering cocktails, burgers and grilled oysters.
IYKYK
NightlifeBack Pocket Bar
NightlifeThink of Back Pocket Bar as your easy hop across the tunnel when you want beer, wine, or cider without the fuss. This small Hell's Kitchen…
Back Pocket Bar
NightlifeTransmitter Brewing
NightlifeWhether you're after something bright and characterful or just a well-made pint, Transmitter Brewing is an informal tasting room from a…
Transmitter Brewing
NightlifeSofia Wine Bar
NightlifePizzas, pastas & small plates with dozens of Old & New World wines by the bottle or glass.
Sofia Wine Bar
NightlifeChâteau 49 French Bistro
NightlifeChâteau 49 French Bistro pairs a deep, French-leaning wine list with the kind of comforting menu you want right now, from petit plates like…
Château 49 French Bistro
NightlifeOscar Wilde
NightlifeElaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites.
Oscar Wilde
NightlifeRooftop eatery (Margaritaville Resort) for beer, cocktails and bar snacks with spectacular city views.
The Great Georgiana
NightlifeWhen you want a real-deal neighborhood bar with actual dinner, The Great Georgiana keeps the vibes easy and the pours honest. Think…
The Great Georgiana
NightlifeAldo Sohm Wine Bar
NightlifeCasually chic wine bar from Le Bernardin's master sommelier with charcuterie, French fare & lunch.
Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
NightlifeMuse Paintbar - Tribeca
NightlifeIf your week needs a low-stakes creative reset, Muse Paintbar - Tribeca runs guided paint sessions with wine and beer available, from…
Muse Paintbar - Tribeca
NightlifeBushwick Comedy Club
NightlifeBushwick Comedy Club is a comedian-owned, Brooklyn's only BYOB comedy club with rotating Friday and Saturday showcases and a chaotic Comedy…
Bushwick Comedy Club
NightlifeM J Smith's Food & Spirits
NightlifeCozy spot with a refined vibe & traditional wood decor offering classic pub fare & a full bar.
M J Smith's Food & Spirits
NightlifeCork Wine Bar (Soho)
NightlifeSometimes you just need a mellow night with a great pour and good conversation. Cork Wine Bar (SoHo) nails it with an extensive wine list…
Cork Wine Bar (Soho)
NightlifeTartinery Café - Bar | Grand Central
NightlifeTartinery Café - Bar | Grand Central does the French tartine thing right, plus bountiful salads, grain bowls, pastries, and craft coffee by…
Tartinery Café - Bar | Grand Central
NightlifePuffy's Tavern
NightlifePuffy’s Tavern is that rare Tribeca spot where the vibe is 1940s relaxed, the happy hour hums, and proper dart lanes still exist. Pair a…
Puffy's Tavern
NightlifeDiWine Natural Wine Bar & Restaurant
NightlifeWine bar with gourmet sharing plates, pizzas, charcuterie & cheese trays & infused cocktails.
DiWine Natural Wine Bar & Restaurant
NightlifeGreat Jones Distilling Co
NightlifeManhattan's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, Great Jones Distilling Co pairs craft cocktails and a polished restaurant with…
Great Jones Distilling Co
NightlifePeculier Pub
NightlifeMore than 300 international brews await at this long-standing, cash-only pub with pewlike seating.
Peculier Pub
NightlifeKeuka Kafe a Wine Bar
NightlifeFashionable fixture serving light seafood fare & gourmet meat/cheese boards along with unique wines.
Keuka Kafe a Wine Bar
NightlifeTribeca Comedy Club
NightlifeClassy, spacious comedy club with an upscale Italian menu, including pizza & cocktails.
Tribeca Comedy Club
NightlifeLe Mistral
NightlifeLe Mistral nails that cozy brasserie vibe with classic French dishes given a modern twist, house-made breads and artisanal pastries, and an…
Le Mistral
NightlifeMusette Wine Bar
NightlifeRelaxed venue offering a French-inspired eatery, a curated list of wines, beers and champagne.
Musette Wine Bar
NightlifeWatermark
NightlifeThis stylish, open-air cocktail spot overlooking the East River features burgers & bar bites.
Watermark
NightlifeThe Green Room PLG
NightlifeSlip into The Green Room PLG this week for an easy neighborhood night where eclectic, globally inspired plates meet an impressive wine list…
The Green Room PLG
NightlifeBayhouse
NightlifeRelaxed bayside tavern with outdoor seats offering American fare including many seafood offerings.
Bayhouse
NightlifeLELABAR
NightlifeCozy nook with oval-shaped bar, global wine list (plus tastings) & charcuterie menu.
LELABAR
NightlifeTarallucci e Vino NoMad
NightlifeEspresso drinks & wines by the glass go with Italian small plates & baked goods at this urbane cafe.
Tarallucci e Vino NoMad
NightlifeTrinity Place Bar & Restaurant
NightlifeAmerican eatery set in a converted bank vault with original vault doors dating to 1904.
Trinity Place Bar & Restaurant
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