Cool and buzzy nightlife spot and speakeasy in LIC! I didn't have too much trouble getting in on a…read moreSaturday night, though it was pretty popular. Went upstairs to Debbie's where there is a tiki themed bar and live music. Drinks were impeccable with good service from the bartender. They also have non-alc beer options or mocktails if you'd prefer. Really enjoyed the ambiance and am glad this is in the neighborhood.

Hadn't been here in over 15 years, since the area has changed so much I didn't even know it was…read morestill around. Needless to say it's a little gem in the middle of LIC. The bar itself is very nice and accommodating, good ambience, extremely friendly bartenders and hostess as well as the Mexican barback who was so nice. The drink itself was delicious and strong. Def a nice place to bring a date.

I always love myself a good Japanese-themed speakeasy bar, and the drinks here are also really…read moregood. I came with a friend and got seated quickly. Staff was also friendly and happy to recommend drinks to first-timers (me). I would definitely take more friends here if we wanted to chill to city pop and sip on drinks.

Came to support a friend whose drink just got added to the menu! It's been a year since my last…read morevisit + the menu changed quite a bit. My favorites are still on the menu, but I know a crowd one (Pika Pika) was lost. One I saw there was no crowd (on a Sunday night ~8PM) + they started playing "First Love" by Hikaru Utada, I knew it was gonna be a good night. The place did fill up starting at 9:30PM until almost closing at 11:30PM. *recommended What we ordered: - Agumon (Hojicha version): not quite an espresso martini, but similar vibe with slight sweetness, nuttiness (according to my other friend) + the orange garnish gave great balance - Agumon (off-menu matcha version): the matcha's astringency added more acidity + with no garnish the whiskey was much more prominent - Tokyo Banana*: genuinely tastes like banana + not in the artificial banana milk way - Yurie*: refreshing balance of sweet + sour - Strawberry Daifuku*: love a sweet drink, misleading name tho (only strawberry in the daifuku garnish) - Mala Fries: super crispy + not overly spicy, pricey for fries tho

Really enjoyed happy hour and charcuterie at The Beast Next Door! They have HH every day from…read more4-7pm, including $1 oysters. Went with a friend for a glass of wine and to share an order of potato croquettes and a cheese board. The charcuterie boards are BYO and come with a small side of olives, grapes, but plenty of crostini. We chose 3 cheeses and added honey. With the croquettes, we were both full by the end. They also have a selection of meats but neither of us were feeling like it. The olives on the side were very tasty - they seemed slightly picked vs being just pure salty. I wish the charcuterie came with more olives on the side tbh! The waiter was incredible: personable, confident, and attentive. His vibe + the woodsy ambiance + delicious bites made the evening feel really cozy and elevated. Would recommend for a date, girls night, or catching up with friends. Next time, we want to get a group together to make a big board so we can try everything on the charcuterie menu!

Excellent bar with stellar service. Ordered a Mezcal cocktail which was well balanced, and…read moreaccompanied it with potato croquettes which were so crispy and creamy and delicious - highly recommend. Ambiance is cozy and has a warm vibe to it.

We walked in on a Friday night and snagged lucky bar seats. Drinks were tasty and strong! Loved the…read morepino a lot. Monterrey bay super strong, cured my cold. Great ambiance for a girls night out or a date! Big fan of the tiramisu

This Italian American cocktail lounge in LIC is hidden behind a discreet door to the right of…read moreGreats of Craft. Named after the owner's Italian grandfather, this cocktail bar feels like a Sicilian speakeasy from another era with green velvet banquettes and nostalgic Italian postcards on the walls. The cocktail menu features imported Italian gins and spritzes. The bosco d'inverno was aromatic and warm with white rum, cinnamon, and chocolate bitters. Their tiramisu is to die for with a dreamy blend of espresso mascarpone cream and cocoa dusted sponge cake. Molto buono!

LIC...yours speakeasy game has been on POINT. Imagine, a swanky men's boutique, and in the boutique…read morethere's a hidden door that leads to the most boss bar. I did a side glance while walking through the store, but too be honest this stuff looked too cool for hubs (no offense to him), but I definitely need to get a better look next time. I had time to kill before a networking event so I tried to find this tiny bar that had such rave reviews (literally 4.5 stars). I popped my head into Extra Butter, the aforementioned store, and I asked where I can find this spot. They lead me through a door on the side of the store and there I was. A very tiny spot with a super sleek bar. You can maybe fit 25 people in the whole spot, but not mad about it. It makes it a very intimate bar and I like that. Its so much more exclusive. Like I'm in on a secret spot. Shoot, I just let the secret out! You know your girl loves bourbon drank. And after some back and forth I decided to do the Rebirth of Slick. It was kind of like a refreshing old fashioned with turmeric syrup, bitters and lemon. I could have sat there and drank them all night. I convinced my friend to come early and meet me before the event, and when she finally arrived she had just as much as fun as I did. Finally, PJ was the most gracious host. Being there right when the bar first opened and having to wait on my friend, he chatted with me about the bar itself and food around the Queens area. He also informed me that some of the cocktails are his creation. They are fun and unique cocktails and I can't wait to come by and try others.

I'm between 3 and 4 but I always round up. For all the hubbub LIC gets for its restaurant, food,…read moreand nightlife scene, with a few exceptions I have found the average bar lacking. They are the sort of spots one would find exciting in 2010 NYC, or perhaps 2025 Asheville. There's certainly a scene, but the green neon sign that reads "We Be the Infamous," and their commitment to their speakeasy hidden behind another business bit makes me immediately want to run the other way. But I ordered a couple of drinks for the full experience. I got a cocktail with mezcal and pineapple syrup and an espresso martini because no other drinks really called to me. One great thing about Queens bars is that places are still inexpensive, so I'm not mad at only spending $17 on these drinks, but the creativity isn't matching the likes of Dutch Kills or 56709 up the avenue. It's totally serviceable and it seems others have a great time here, but I found the experience wholly forgettable.

I work not 10 minutes from here but sometimes I forget that I have such a delightful place a short…read morewalk from the office. I like this location for many reasons: it's convenient to a lot of transit, the beer is good, the space is nice (although it can get crowded) and the service is great. Please don't be like me....keep this place at top of mind. With craft beer places disappearing from our streets, we need to support those who are still carrying the torch for delicious local beer!

So I've been to their other location in deep queens. I didn't realize they were so close to Queens…read moreplaza! I came here for one drink, their sour wasn't all that great. I did appreciate the space and the noise level. ::bathroom alert:" Just a regular bathroom. Thankfully there was enough soap. I appreciate it wasn't a stall. It would be a great place for a group. The acoustics in the spot were amazing. I love the industrial feel to it. For a Friday night it wasn't packed. The prices werent bad either. They also have a special wifi and password you can use.

This place is a gem for sure. It sits in an old prewar building on the 1st floor. I had no idea…read morethis place existed to be honest. I don't know why I thought it was closer to astoria. As soon as you walk in you get that speak easy vibe with hip hop, real hip hop. The lights are so fun with hanging candles. It was giving Harry potter vibes. :::bathroom alert::: Look as soon as I went into the elden ring bathroom I lost my mind. If you're a gamer you know what I am talking about. Fans of game of thrones, boy oh boy do they have a treat for you! A throne toliet, geeze I wish I had to poop at that point, lol. I went to the second bano to see what it was, I was not disappointed. For the wings, I wasnt too impressed to he honest. Very bready with white sauce, I've had better. The service was really fast, very pleased with that. My friends indulged the whiskey flight, it looked really fun. I wanted to partake but thats too much whiskey for me. The peach and cream sour was delicious! I could see myself coming back. Had a great time and loved the space.

I live next door, so I thought I'd give this place a try. The fries and burger came out and they…read morelooked great, but to my dismay the fries were WAY too salty. I thought it was just one a one off thing, but it turns out their burger is insanely salty too. It seems like they pre-salt their burger patties since the texture is kind of gummy? The alternative is to salt the patties during cooking to retain the structure and feel of a beef patty. The overall meal was a disappointment. I'll have to try it again the future. Maybe theres a different cook in the back. For the value of $18, it's not bad, but not great on the tastebuds.

I never knew a bar was in this area to be honest. I remember Queens plaza being all strip clubs…read moreand bodegas back in the day. This place is a wonderful hole in the wall. The bartenders were very pretty. When we walked in spanish music was blasting, you know I was ready and dancing. Did I mention we walked in on bad bunny music!!!!! We ordered special shots and modelo. It was a pricey tequila. For 3 people it was $72!!!! I feel like the name of the place fits the bar. It was the first of many for the night. It isn't a spot you make for the whole night.

Convenient location at a major transfer point for the bus/train in queens plaza south. Bartenders…read moreare definitely attractive and are friendly and attentive. I generally stop in around 6pm on the commute home from. The bar / finger food is bar quality . Other reviews may be a little harsh. Gratuity and service charges are added a lot of places in nyc post covid. They are not the only one's. This is not a cocktail bar for a first date... this is a rush hour , blue collar, commuter and late night type of bar. The music is always good!

I had a pretty good time here. At 10:30pm they were packing up. Then stopped serving hard liquor at…read more10:45pm. The tap didn't wanna work. We had no choice but to use the bottles. Love the bar stools at this place tho, they have backs and the chair is cushioned! I appreciate a good back to a barstool. I ended up coming a few days later and the vibe was much better. The bartenders must have just been tired from their previous shift that one Thursday. They were really great on a Saturday. The happy hour is pretty nice $5 for shot and $10 for a marg. ::bathroom alert::: Very inconvenient when you're at the bar. It's like a maze getting down there. The bathroom is clear tho, I'll give them that. They were playing live music for like 90 minutes. There was literally no one at this bar on a Thursday night, so much for thirsty Thursday. Theres a section off to the left that has a pool table and connect four. On a Saturday night they are playing Spanish music, most people know Spanish music and drinking is super fun!! I can totally see why this place doesn't have a lot of pictures. I don't see how a lot of people wouldn't it is cozy. At the end of the day this places prices are reasonable for this area. They get the five stars because the music was good and the prices were good. $7 for an ipa isn't so bad.

Small bar inside aloft hotel. Friendly servers. Convenient after a day of exploring NYC.read more

Came back and ordered the chicken Khao soi and the panang Duck curry again. These will be two…read morestaples moving forward here. We also tried the chu chee shrimp, and it was decent but too little meat for my liking. They are big but wasn't good enough to justify the price although I appreciated that the sauce was good and different from the other two dishes. The tom yum seafood Hotspot was a nice refreshing dish, less salty and spicy compared to the others. We did get this medium vs spicy. Not a must-do but a good offset. The kana kana veggies dish was very good, with the sauce being savory. I'd get this as a good side.

The place was very nice. My husband and I went for our anniversary and they even wrote us a happy…read moreanniversary card which made our day. The food was a 10/10, everything was very flavorful and unique in taste. The food was also presented very beautifully. The food service was very fast, I believe we only waited 15 minutes or less. I gave it 4 stars only because of the seating arrangement. I wish there had been more space between the tables. We were seated very close to the tables on both sides of us, which didn't provide much privacy for our conversations.