A local bar with a bit of a divey feel along with an ambiance of a specialty cocktail joint. Great cocktail list here and bartenders who really know how to craft a drink. They have an outdoor seating area but it was cold out so we grabbed a high top table inside for the four of us. Seemed like a popular joint as it was very busy the night we were here. Worth a drop in when close by. read more

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One of my absolute favorite bars. Convenient location on 31st Ave in Astoria. One of the Astoria places that has a surprise large backyard space that you can't see from the street. Great cocktails and bartenders, can bring in outside food (and there is PLENTY of great food walking distance). Only downside is it gets crowded during the colder days when it's not comfortable to sot outdoors. read more

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Excellent cocktails & great mocktail subs for most of them! Patio area has lots of seating, love coming here for a post work hh

Someone recently called this a gay bar for straight people, and I have no better way to describe the vibe than that. Diamond Dogs has been a staple since I moved here over a decade ago. A true neighborhood gem that makes Astoria feel like its own special place, because it is. The ultimate combination in my opinion is starting here for drinks, then going next door to Milkflower for a few pies (or ordering to go and eating them at Diamond Dogs). On nice days the backyard is open for additional seating if you're dining al fresco. They do have a happy hour during the week where cocktails are a few bucks cheaper than they normally are, but for what you're getting I feel like these cocktails are decently priced. The bartenders here are true mixologists, Pat makes the best Times of Grace in my opinion. If you're not big into cocktails they also have a solid beer offering here, so something for everyone. This place does get packed on the weekends, so be aware of that if you're going here wanting to definitely have a seat or some breathing room. read more

Wanted to grab a few drinks with a friend to catch up. We stopped by on a weekday and it got busy around 7pm. We ordered at the bar and service was quick. They have a solid drinks menu and decent prices. The cocktails are strong and taste good- not too sweet which I appreciated. Would recommend if you're in the area and want to grab a decent drink! read more

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Stopped in for a drink with some friends - they have an extensive cocktail menu, but the drinks were hit or miss. I had the wind parade and was pretty disappointed, as was my friend who had the Sister Nancy, but the rest of the group was happy with their drinks. read more

Good beer, good happy hour, nice backyard. Would be 5 stars if not for all the smokers in the backyard. In theory there were smoking and non-smoking sections, in practice there were people chain smoking at both ends of the yard and it was hard to escape. I suppose the smokers need their spots too, so if that's your jam this is for you, but if I had known I would have gone elsewhere. If I went back it would only be at a quieter time to avoid this. read more

Definitely more of a local bar. Feels sort of divey with still a nice ambiance to it. We snagged a high top and had a cocktail which was good but required a bit of a wait. It definitely gets crowded and they check IDs at the door. Everybody knew everybody here so we felt a bit out of place but still a decent spot to grab a drink! read more

A solid local bar in Astoria! I came here on a weekday and it ended up getting crowded by 9pm. There is a huge outdoor space which is really nice. It had a low key but fun vibe to it and you can tell that it is the spot that locals love. They have good cocktails! read more

What a perfect spot.. I love a great cocktail and I surely was not dissapointed. Sweetheart is that BUD lite type of guy and the bartender(which if whom is also the owner) was more than helpful to assist in suiting his palate.The bathroom was nice and clean.I loved the decor and look very closely at the wall paper!We definitely will be stoping back in when we voyage to the city!I can only imagine how fun this bar is at night! read more

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You may have difficulty finding Diamond Dogs, as there's no signage and it's got black curtains by the front, but just look for the block number and head in! Inside, you'll find such a chill little bar with the greatest outdoor patio farther back. I hung out there with a group of about ten and we got there around 5pm to lock down a table for a few hours. It gets busy, so if you're a big group, plan accordingly! And if the forecast predicts rain, head for the table with the umbrella! Bar atmosphere, but kid-friendly! The bartenders are super friendly and chill. John kept coming out to clean up our table and even share some of our snacks! Of course, the big benefit is BYOF. The bar doesn't have food itself. So get some food for the gang and relax, because if you can't do that here, you can't do that anywhere! read more

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A nice chill spot to just relax and enjoy some great cocktails. Definitely a downlow metal head bar. ( the vibe I got )

I'm not sure you can find a place like diamond dogs in manhattan. My friend hosted a bday party here on a Friday night and it was perfect. The indoor bar area was spacious, and it was crowded but not packed. The back patio had a relaxed vibe with multiple tables, benches, and chairs. There was great lighting too. There were 2 kind bartenders serving drinks and oddly all the bar staff were wearing fernet shirts so naturally I had a fernet sour. Favorite drink of the night! All cocktails and were $12, and the bar served PBR which is a classic. When i closed my tab at the end of the night, the bartender told me comped one of my drinks! It was a great night. read more

Cool spot, it can get packed later on at night. But they have sole solid drinks and cool bartenders. cant wait time come back here and try some of the other cocktails! read more

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This is my favorite cocktail bar in New York City. Ridiculously tasty, generous, affordable drinks. Great vibes all around. Friendly bartenders. No notes. read more

I've always been curious about the unmarked, dimly-lit bar that is Diamond Dogs. We came here last night and it was quite packed. They had an outdoor space but it was just a little bit too cold to sit outside last night. Thankfully the tables were turning over fast enough. They have happy hour until 8 which we just made! They have a speakeasy vibe but they're a little too easy to find. They're also a bit more affordable. I'd classify them more as a "subtle dive bar." They don't serve food but they allow you bring it in. Since we were on a hot apple cider theme last night, we ordered the spiced one that they offered. It was delicious, and very spicy! I'm not sick but I'm sure I knocked out whatever preliminary germs I may have had. They offer an array of cocktails and draft brews. I would definitely like to return when it's a little more quiet so I can absorb the dark ambiance a bit better. I'm glad I can finally remove Diamond Dogs from my bookmarks now. read more

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Cool bar in Queens with a great selection of local beers on tap / and in bottles. Open late so you can wet your whistle well into the night. Dark, woody environment with a decent amount of sitting/ standing area even for NYC standards. Service here is excellent - don't recall having to ask for my glass to be refilled. read more

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I'm a huge Bowie fan and I have been going to Diamond Dogs ever since they opened. I love the bartenders here and the inventive cocktails. I particularly enjoy the silk kimono but they also have fun seasonal drinks, like the frozen "peni-chillin". You can bring your own food as well, and I highly recommend grabbing a pie from Milkflower next door and enjoy with a stiff mixed drink. They have a well-stocked bar with fine whiskey, gin, and more exotic spirits so you can always ask for something custom and they are more than happy to oblige. They just want people to come and enjoy hanging out at a local spot sipping on whatever they like, no judgment. Plus, for Dry January, they always have a warm crock pot of non-alcoholic apple cider. Yum! read more

Great Astoria cocktail spot. Drinks are affordable and bartenders know their stuff from the several times I've been here.

In a perfect world all bars would be like Diamond Dogs. This place defines what it means to be a neighborhood gem. Day drinking, night drinking, heavy drinking, light drinking (that rhymes!!!), it caters to all your alcoholic needs. The bartenders are awesome, there's an outdoor patio in the back, the vibe is chill and relaxed, prices are cheap compared to other bars, and the best part...it's BYOF. Bring. Your. Own. Food. Seamless restaurants deliver there, people bring their own homemade noshes, it's PERFECT. read more

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Love the amount of lighting in here where it's not too dark that you can't see in front of you but not too bright for a drink. However every drink I tried here was delicious, I could taste the alcohol but it wasn't overpowering, it wasn't too sweet that I could taste the hangover. Every part of each cocktail I tried was in harmony read more

Such a great spot to just chill out. Whether it be at the bar, the tables nearby the bar, or the outdoor patio. Love it. Love it.

This place is just weird. The outside is grimey, the inside is grimey. It feels gross inside. The staff and ownership make everyone feel uncomfortable. The drinks are nothing to write home about. Just a hard pass overall. read more

Others here provide much more detailed stories, but just chiming in with my 4 stars. It's good and the prices are reasonable for what you get. They also don't get mad if you ask if they can invent something for you, if you give them some idea of what you like. (That annoys some bartenders.) I.e., they seem to actually like mixology. read more

I would have completely passed this place by because having spent the day drinking I was kind of tapped out. However, after telling my friend visiting from Chicago that I'd never seen this place before and the sign out front that said BYO-Food ("BYO-Food, hahaha. Let's check this place out.") We walked into a pretty nice new bar. The place had that 'newly opened' smell and you could tell with a bar that wasn't even broken in yet. The beer list is a good size and pretty well organized so we all got beers-which during happy hour made it pretty affordable. We sat outside in their huge back space and drank and then went inside and drank; both of the experiences were great and it was nice to be in a just a nice laid back, hole in the wall, neighborhood type place. Bonus points for the cross stitched sign in their bathroom. read more

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While the name Diamond Dogs will always remind me first of David Bowie, it is also the name of an unassuming bar on 31st ave of almost 3 years young. This place makes great cocktails, has a nice beer selection, including the local brewery SingleCut and is BYOF. Yes, you read it right: Great booze and Bring Your Own Food! Without much signage, Diamond Dogs is a dim, low key bar with casual seating and backyard access. One of the bartenders was actually the owner himself, Nick, who was amicable and welcomed us being first timers at the bar. We tried a few of their cocktails and they are solid and well crafted, which were nicely priced around $10-13 each. Holy Mountain, made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, walnut bitters and becherovka (a herbal bitter/liquor) reminded me of an Old Fashion. The Neighborhood Threat, a mescal cocktail with lemon, pineapple, cardamon bitter and demerara syrup (turbinado sugar) was very interesting. The cardamon bitter was quite memorable since it made the drink herbal and a kick of spices for me. There are very few excuses to not check this place out if you are in the neighborhood. 4.25 stars read more

Spectacular service and great drinks and music, great neighborhood spot and a must try

Update: That one bartender is no longer perpetually in a funky mood. Absolutely love this place and will forever be a patron. Shout out to Willie!! read more

Diamond Dogs is a quality cocktail bar with a neighborhood feel and a charming back patio space that is painted all white and replete with strands of lights. Perfect for those fleeting few months in which New Yorkers can actually enjoy outdoor spaces (I am already mourning you, summer). We visited on a Saturday night, and the vibe was pretty lively with an eclectic crowd. I tried three cocktails, which were super reasonably priced at $10-11: -Serious Moonlight: (pisco, Green Chartreuse, lemon, honey, egg white, Bitterman's Burlesque bitters): The Chartreuse and Burlesque bitters add a floral touch to a pisco sour. It wasn't my favorite drink of the night, but it was balanced and understated, and who doesn't like a pisco sour-type beverage? -Boulevardier (bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth): I had heard of this classic cocktail but had shied away from it because my tastebuds are sensitive to the extremely bitter Campari. I'm really glad that I finally tried it, because although it was quite bitter for me, the excellent bourbon and the sweetness of the vermouth tempered that bitterness. All of the ingredients were obviously top-notch and it was overall an enjoyable, bad-ass sort of cocktail. -Sister Nancy (rum, all spice liqueur, amaro, lime, pineapple, passion fruit syrup): I don't know Sister Nancy, but she seems delicious. This is a go-to type of cocktail for all spice liqueur, but I thought this version was particularly good and well-rounded. There is such a depth of sumptuous flavors here that is hard to describe; the closest thing I can think of is like a sweet version of umami. "Sweet umami", maybe. The guys behind the bar are really nice. I had a quick discussion about the bitterness of the Boulevardier with one of them and he offered to make me something else if I didn't like it. While that ultimately wasn't necessary, it was a nice gesture. read more

I love this bar so much. The ambiance and cocktails are exactly what I would do if I owned a bar. This review is super subjective cause I'm truly in love. read more

I love the idea of this cool bar that offers BYOF. So if you're hungry, feel free to bring a pie of pizza or Thai appetizers here. The vibe is cool. The bartender is friendly. The beer selection is alright, but the patio makes up for it though. read more

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Nice spot! The interior is cute and comfortable with some nice mood lighting, patio area is basic. Just tables over a bunch of rocks nothing too amazing. They had the cider I wanted, and their cocktails were delicious as well. I've gone twice and had the same bartender, he seemed kind of miserable to be there and wasn't the most friendly guy, but at least he wasn't an asshole I guess. I'd probably come back. read more

Awesome bar, cool vibe doesn't feel like Astoria, super cool bartenders, and great drinks (love the glassware). Was here on a late Sunday afternoon ...closer to evening. Don't know what the crowds are like on weekend evenings but it was super chill. Will def be back to this spot if I'm in the area. read more

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Diamond Dogs has a great beer garden out back. There are about ten tables with plenty of space and seating. It's a smoking friendly crowd. They have about ten drafts on beer. All of them are craft options with some locals mixed in such as Captain Lawrence. read more

Every time I come here, it's too loud and crowded. Brick walls don't generally make for great acoustics, but Diamond Dogs worsens the experience by blaring music at full volume. It's a shame because the drinks are pretty great. Skip this and go to one of the many better (and quieter) bars in the area. read more

I live really close to this speakeasy-ish bar and my first visit was during their first week of being open. I really love their interior look and feel. Their wallpaper has a classy vintage pattern, they have some neat artwork on the walls adorning the actual bar and their light fixtures...GOD, I AM OBSESSED WITH THEIR LIGHT FIXTURES. Other things that make Diamond Dogs a sweet, sweet neighborhood bar is their awesome outdoor space. Their backyard is well maintained, cleaned and stocked with tables and seats for small-medium sized groups and coupley couples alike. The beer list here is pretty good...but not stellar. I think their menu rotates, but my last couple of trips I've seen the same beers. I look forward to the fall though...it IS after all the season of craft beer lovin' champions. They're also BYOF (Bring your own food) which is awesome considering that they are nestled in a mecca of really fantastic food options. I've even called for delivery from their bar counter. The bartenders here also all super friendly, efficient and fun to chat with (shout out to Dustin!). My boyfriend and I have had several conversations with the owner here as well and they've spoken about some creative/filmmaking projects n' stuff. They also don't blast crazy music but more mature tunes at a volume that actually promotes communication amongst adults and not bro-ey bros. Neato. Prices here are decent. Their cocktails are $10 and beers are $7-8...but again, they have a pretty good craft beer selection and their cocktails are fantastic. In all, I really like this bar a lot and it's a welcomed addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Bartender said "apple martini? What is this the 90s? I cant make that". This bar also plays 80s and 90s music just FYI.

For a hot summers night, this backyard garden was busy.... Not packed tight that you couldn't find a seat, but it was comfortably full. The bartender was attentive & nice. Orders were made fairly quickly & generous. I had a cocktail with tequila which was delicious. Great new spot that isn't annoyingly crowded or loud. You can bring your own food as well:) read more

Reasonably'ish priced cocktails in Astoria. $11 A few good beers An Irish gin A few whiskeys BYO food Nice staff Outside area In back. Picnic tables and some chairs and tables. Sometimes closes earlier cuz of neighbors and noise. Drinks vary by bartender. Could be a little stronger in general but overall nice and good size Wine glasses are served in these like small bowls or something. So stemless FYI Handy drink shelf to the left of the door going outside to the garden read more

I REALLY should have taken a photo of the cocktail menu last night because I don't remember any of them today (damn you forty year old brain!). I do remember loving all of them though and for $11 per drink, they have some really good cocktails. My first drink was their one and only mezcal drink with cardamom bitters and a bunch of other stuff. I THINK it was called "The Neighborhood Boy". Loved it. I also tried both their tequila cocktails. They are one of the very few tequila cocktails I have had where I didn't actually taste the agave - which is not as easy task to pull off, and they did it without making the drink weak. One of the tequila cocktails (the one with Campari in it) would make for an excellent summer time drink. Neither my wife nor I like Campari but it was subtle in this drink because the Citrus took center stage. I also had a sip of my friend's rye cocktail which was very similar to an old fashioned and mixed very well. The diversity of their bitters was very impressive. We loved the low key set up and best of all, it was BYOF. Yep - bring your own food. So there we were having our cocktails while wolfing down some shrimp mei fun that we got from a nearby Chinese joint. Could not have worked out better. read more