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Aftermath NYC

4.9 (29 reviews)
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Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Najwa G.

I've heard that the Aftermath is a staple bar at Ridgewood & after visiting I can see why. First off, the vinyl records & space itself is very cool. Second, it's a very spacious bar as well. Third, the drinks are great. I didn't get any of the classic cocktails & just got a classic gimlet from the HH menu. However, it was great & I loved that there was a generous amount of fresh lime juice given. I also love that this spot has restaurant pop-ups as it's spreading word about up & coming places.

Brenda F.

Can't rave about this place enough!! Highly recommend! Such a cute small gem in ridgewood and so happy we were able to walk in for a drink. We sat at the bar and the bartender was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and very into his cocktail making. We mainly came in to have a drink and then head out for dinner but we will definitely come back for more bites and drinks in the future. We order the "slutty labubu" and "el Chente" cocktail, both were incredible delicious and refreshing! And because we just wanted to taste something from the menu, we ordered the loaded nachos and omg we loved it ! We were very impressed as this was not a place we were going to go in the first place. I'm so glad I can recommend this place for the future.

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Jacqueline R.

Hubby and I decided to venture from New Jersey to this gem in NYC. They were having an "Eats and Beats" session curated by DJ Eli all on Vinyl. Safe to say, the long trip was well worth it. Great eats, beats and excellent service. I had a Smash Burger with Fries and Hubby had Jerk Chicken Sliders. So, if you're ever in the area. Stop by and have a drink or two. #livelaughlove

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Jessica C.

Aftermath is a newer cozy bar in Ridgewood that has the perfect balance of relaxing ambiance and tasty drinks. My friend and I stopped in yesterday evening for a quick drink and the rosé cider that I chose was absolutely delicious. They play vinyl for the music at this bar which is a big plus, and shoutout to the bartender for putting on a Sade album! It really set the mood. Will definitely be back in the later evening soon to see what it's like at night.

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Alysha J.

A cute neighborhood bar. Stopped in the have a catchup with friends. Very relaxed place with great service. If you are trying to go out and keep a low profile this is the place to be. I didn't not have any food and don't recall them having any.

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Jan P.

Love Bierwax in Brooklyn and this new Queens location doesn't disappoint. Rudy, Ariel and Chris and the crew are super friendly. Full bar and great beers on tap. Always a great selection. SO many albums. Such good music. Always different. Always cool choices. Don't ask for a song lol they do not have the time (or the patience) for requests. Just drink and relax and hang with a cool vibe.

Jamaica Farewell and Deep Purple cocktails
Kimberly G.

Bierwax is a cute spot to hang with friends or meet new ones. The menu had a nice variety of beers and an impressive cocktail list. The Deep Purple cocktail was quite tasty. I loved the retro 70's music (which turned into r&b and hip hop later in the evening) and the extensive record collection that spanned the room. The relaxed vibe of the bar was very welcoming and I was very happy that the music wasn't too loud. If I am in the area, I would definitely make a "bee line" to Bierwax!

Amazing bar! Ive been coming here since before it was aftermath. I love this place and the owners/ bartenders are so kind and talented. Vibes are immaculate and I'm shocked this place isn't more popular yet.

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Great cocktails and they have small plates if you get hungry. Happy hour is till 8pm too!

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Drinks were delicious and well made. Appetizers were also good. Looking forward to going back. Service was a little slow but worth the wait.

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Awesome place. Super friendly bartenders, food is great, drinks are great, vibes are great, space is beautiful.

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Excellent selection of local brews. Great atmosphere. Decent food. The decor is a brilliant homage to deejaying and vinyl collectors.

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Great beers on tap, interesting cocktail list and good music. What more do you need!!!

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“I've been to many bars and none of them can toe the line of having both areas done so well as bierwax queens.”

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I came here on a Monday night around 7:30 PM. I had a martini for $10 and I was chatting with a…read morefriend. We were sitting at the bar and we each got an espresso martini and were not bothered to order more. They had cider and IPAs there all for under $10. When I was heading out, I saw someone with their dog on the couch and they also seem to be some games you could play. The decor is very cool. They also have a TV at the end of the bar. It was playing Hulu while I was there.

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Went on a weekday afternoon during happy hour- food orders are taken in the back, so many yummy…read moreitems. The chicken sandwiches are BIG, and delicious. Ice cold beer. Dive bar feel with plenty of TVs to watch the soccer games.

I live and own a service business around the corner, so I was excited to find a neighborhood spot…read moreto play pool. We stopped in around 4 p.m. on September 25. The table's card reader wasn't working, so we asked how to use it. Paying cash was fine. Buying a drink was fine. The $10 minimum was fine. The bartender's attitude was the problem. She scowled while telling us about the minimum, then said they couldn't break our larger bill. There was no ATM, and she offered no suggestion for where to get cash. I don't need a bartender to entertain me, but offering a menu or pointing someone toward an ATM would have gone a long way. We'd planned to stay, play pool, and order more. Instead, we felt unwelcome enough to leave after one game. I told her to charge whatever she needed to close the tab. She repeated the minimum, charged us over $10 for one seltzer, and then said, "Seriously? You're not gonna tip for one seltzer?" I've worked in service my whole life, from barback to management, in several industries, and I now own and operate a service business nearby. I know people have rough days, but this is no way to treat someone walking in for the first time. I don't know who hurt her, but it wasn't us. I don't think she should be behind that bar if this is how she treats customers. If she told me bartending was just a way to save up before becoming a cop or taking over the lost-luggage desk at JFK, I'd believe her. She's already mastered treating a simple question like a personal offense. Management has the date, approximate time, and my card transaction if they want to know who was working. The other staff members were cool, and I'll absolutely give Aunt Ginny's another shot. I'll just be looking through the window to see who's behind the bar first.

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