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4.2 (141 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Jazmin C.

Such a classy venue Grown and Sexy VYBES. The sound system is amazing !!! It's the perfect listening room, they have 1000s of Vynls. The space is a nice medium size, not too big it can still be intimate. They have a gorgeous bar and excellent cocktail program. We tried the Strawberry Fields and Espresso Martini and both were DELICIOUS. Quality is They close around 1-2 am so it's the perfect early night for those 25-35 Service was immaculate and fast, they do have small plates- French fries and chicken sliders etc. they do bottle service as well. This would make a nice date spot on a weekday and a good place to go dancing with the girls. Definitely dress up when coming here because you will want pictures :) I'll 100% be back and I 100% recommend to everyone

Constance L.

Great drinks, great atmosphere, great music. It's pretty loud inside so not conducive for any extended conversations, but great for just enjoying the vibes with girlfriends or a date! Staff are also friendly and frequently clear tables. Especially love the location here right on the LIC waterfront. Perfect for a stroll and view of Manhattan sparkling in the distance after a fun evening :)

Morlene C.

I had high hopes for this place, which purported to be a vinyl listening bar with amazing handcraft cocktails. But unless you go for a specific event, if you go on a regular night you'll just find yourself at any ol bar with music playing from the speakers. It's fun that the place is hidden behind a coffee shop and the seating area does feel like you're in someone's fancy living room, but it didn't feel conducive for community building, with each group sequestered in their own space. I am relatively easy to appease when it comes to cocktails, but I will say I was wholly unimpressed by my drinks here. I got the Beware of the Boys with tequila, mango, tea, and the Hotel Nacional with rum, pineapple, apricot, and citrus and both hit one, flat note. $17 is not terribly expensive though, but they would have to redo their drink program for me to recommend. R&B nights on Tuesdays are hard to get into but is a fun vibe with a fashionable crowd.

Christina M.

I had such a great experience at Record Room in Long Island City. The vibe is exactly what you'd hope for -- stylish but still laid-back, with early 2000's music that keeps the energy just right. The staff was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the drinks were on point. I had the Barbie Tingz and stuck with it the entire night. It felt like one of those places you can go for a fun night out with friends but also feel comfortable just hanging back and soaking it all in. Definitely one of my new favorites in LIC.

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Courtney G.

RACHET!! Came here for my girlfriends bday and one of the wall panels fell on my girls head. The manger was unapologetic didn't even offer a water . We were coming in & getting a table . Even the owner Jeff was unhelpful. If your looking for a drinks / vibes go to Mira Mediterranean & Hookah Lounge.

Peta W.

Loved the ambiance. Upon entry there a whole show cause of vinyl covers of the greats. Through a dim-lit passage way you enter the main room. Wall covered in more photos of greats. The ambiance is hip ans lively, a Dj spinning, music is great and it's all good vibes. There's a bar area and a main floor with seats, comfy couches etc. The service is good, timely, bar staff is pleasant. The red light radiating from the sign adds a certain je nais sais quoi to the whole ambiance. I especially showed up to see my friend spinning on Vinyl. Good times.

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Antonia D.

The record room is a great place to go to on a week night or weekend. I would deff go if you like old school R&B. The drinks were great and the DJ was playing classics. Deff would recommend, make sure to have a reservation!

Brandi B.

A nice Queens gem!! This speakeasy will easily become a favorite. The DJ keeps the jams flowing and the drinks are amazing. If you're in Queens - be sure to make a reservation or you'll be standing!

Sam G.

Interesting and Intimate spot. I lived for the DJ playing all the 90's bops with some of today's hits. He kept my friends dancing all night long. The bartenders made some fabulous drinks. The bathroom was kept clean as they have an attendant and we didn't have to worry about our coats (they have a coat check) The decor was cool I would go here again. I love that it wasn't overly packed like some of the other spots. It was perfect to me.

Amber K.

This was such a unique experience coming from Cali! I heard the food is amazing but They had a limited menu. I got the chicken sandwich and it was SO GOOD. The vibes were amazing. They only spin records here and the music was nostalgic and sooooo fun!! They played all kinds of music and the people who throw this event are soooo kind and fun. The DJs were amazing!! Dj Mustafa and another DJ were spinning and it was AMAZING!!

Michael B.

Very few places get the hype that this place does and the lives up to it. I'm here to tell you to believe in it. Came on a Saturday night around 930pm. It was still early in the night but it was packed. There are limited walk in spaces and so getting on the VIP list or booking a reservation and booking it wayyyy in advance. Aside from it being great vibes and energy. Dope music. And just all love. What makes this place dope is that it feels like you're having a jam session at home with the homies. Everything and everyone is just living their best life. Chilling. Grooving. And sipping on strong drinks. Their drink menu is more artisan cocktails and so what you won't find on the menu is your staples (although they do exist). Which means you can be open to new adventures and twists to your drinks. Kitchen closes at 10pm. Food menu is limited but includes truffle fries, sliders, calamari and skewers. I had the sliders for 18 dollars and it was pretty good. Was happy with the flavor. Won't fill you up if you eat like I eat but it was nice to get additional things in my stomach with how heavy I thought the pour was. The wifi password was: notaspeakeasy but I couldn't get connected to it. Inside didn't have great cell service so be prepared to be disconnected from society for a while. Because it was packed, dancing wasn't the easiest but you make it work. I ended up drinking half my drink each time to make sure that when I get bumped, it wouldn't go spilling. There is a coat check available and it's free of charge.

Geraldine E.

This is a speakeasy in Long Island City in Queens. Tuesdays is a must visit where DJ only plays R &B music and have the crowd singing their hearts out reminiscing about their past loved ones. We had Dis Love Guava Island Dance Yourself Clean So Fresh and So Clean Ring the Alarm On and On MOCKTAIL with tequila Record Room vibes were on point--DJ spinning classics, truffle fries thick and tasty, but some cocktails came with a twist thanks to our server suggested but we should've kept for the original.The 'So Fresh and So Clean' was refreshing with cucumber, but the 'Guava Island' tequila switch was unexpected, keep it as mezcal. Chicken skewers needed a flavor boost, but we dipped them in sauce. Perfect for a girls' night or date, just make sure to snag a reservation--90-minute seating goes fast as the night gets packed. You can even grab a vinyl on your way out for purchase!

Jessy L.

I was here for the first time the other night for a friend's birthday celebration. The entire room was packed by 8:30 pm and continued to get crowded as the night went on. The music played is 100% nostalgic from hip hop and r&b. I love that the songs are played in it's entirety. We were seated for our reservation after about 10 minutes. The seating is very limited and where we were, I was sitting on a stool chair in the passageway of people going back and forth from section to section. I kept on getting bumped and knocked into which was quite frustrating. Although the wifi password was provided, the service was still very spotty. I had the beef sliders and truffle fries out of the 4 food item options. They both were pretty good and it was nice and hot. I had about 2/3 glasses of the Rose wine and my friend ordered a bottle of Presseco. Alcohol for the most part isn't an issue here. However, someone at our party requested a Long Island Iced tea and he was told that they didn't make that drink. I was also hoping to get the " Beware of Boys" drink but unfortunately it wasn't available. The establishment physically holds your card on file. It was my card that was held so I was anxious that thet would either misplace my card or ultimately forget to return it like what happened with my friend. I rather them just swipe your card to open a tab as opposed to having to take your card. The bathroom line gets long and tends to move relatively slow. I was relieved that the manager took some people including myself across the street at their sister restaurant to use the restroom there. All in all, this a trendy place that you try out once or twice. Great vibes overall but I just feel like there are tons of other places and activities that's more worth your time and money.

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Great music, great ambience, amazing location, good looking millennial and xennial crowd, and amazing drinks!

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It was an amazing experience and good vibes. Will definitely be back!! Ambience was great, DJ little bites

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Always a great time at record room, would highly recommend this place for a night out! Just make sure to get a reservation.

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4.5(41 reviews)
0.9 mi•Long Island City

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

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4.4(239 reviews)
0.2 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City
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Came back to R40 to finally try their dinner menu, and overall it was super delicious! Just a…read moreheads-up that portions are on the smaller side, we came with a group of 6, but this spot feels much better suited for groups of 2 to 4. Tuna Tartare ($28) | 5/5: this was refreshing with a delicious citrusy tang Arugula Pesto Gnocchi ($26) | 4.5/5: Loved this! The gnocchi was thinly sliced and cooked perfectly, and the zucchini slices were a highlight. Arroz Negro ($24) | 4.5/5: Rich and creamy with a great depth of squid ink flavor. The crispy fried calamari topped it off nicely. Calabrian Pork Ragu ($26) | 4.25/5: Had a slight gamey note, but overall a solid pasta dish Skirt Steak ($60) | 4.25/5: R40 is known for their steaks, and this was definitely way better than the dry aged, though I've had better before. El Classico Empanada ($8) | 4.25/5: Loved how meaty, flaky, and savory this was. Crab & Shrimp Empanada ($9) | 4/5: Appreciated how large the empanada was, but it could've used more crab and shrimp filling Red Snapper ($56) | 4/5: Perfectly cooked fried snapper, loved that it was boneless and easy to share 30-Day Dry-Aged NY Strip ($96) | 3/5: Pretty disappointing for a dry-aged steak. It felt overcooked for medium-rare and was quite tough/rough.

First off the ambiance is vibey and cute for a date night. I love the open concept with the…read morekitchen. And the service is just ayce!! The staff and everyone was just INCREDIBLE. So personable and friendly. Between each course (appetizer, main, dessert) they clean ur table and gave fresh utensils and plates. Which I feel is a rare thing to do (at least back at home in CA). Now the food, AMAZING. We've been here in NY and had our fair share of vibey restaurants and hole in the walls. But this place serves vibes and actually lives up to the food. Usually you get one or the other but man I would def come back!! Check the pics for the food (: cheers!

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3.9(96 reviews)
0.4 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City

Whenever we plan work events, I usually take lead. For this particular outing, our entire team was…read morelooking to hold a celebration for achieving a major milestone. The biggest question then became, where to go? We needed a place that was relatively easy to get to that would hold close to 100 people. Jungly was a contender for several reasons - it's location, size, vibe, and menu all seemed to check off. It also helped that I had done business with the owner previously at one of his other spots. It seemed like the natural choice, so I went ahead with the booking. Jungly is located in LIC - it's a pretty convenient spot as its close to the LIRR and the subway. Parking can be a challenge, but luckily I found a spot only a block away. The space itself is nicely set up - walking in you're immediately greeted by the bar area with dining areas both to the left and the right. Due to our size, they closed the place to the public and we were able to freely roam the bar area and one of the dining rooms. In addition to standard tables, they have some lounge space and high tops by the bar. The vibe is somewhat modern - a black/grey color scheme paired with neon and golds. It looks like the space could easily be converted to a club-like atmosphere. Since we were here for a private event, the food was set up buffet style - we chose three apps, four mains, and two sides. Ultimately, for apps we chose pita bread with dips, steak tacos, and shrimp tacos. For mains we chose fried chicken sliders, smashed beef sliders, cacio e pepe, and roasted chicken. For sides, we got fries and Brussels sprouts. In general, all of the food was tasty; the strongest dishes were the tacos, fries, and the chicken tacos. The tacos were generously filled, the fries were the crispy skin style, and the chicken sliders were nice and crispy. The weakest for me was the cacio e pepe - not much flavor and just not really a standout IMO. My communication with management to set up the event were a little staccato, though in the end everything worked out. For the most part, my communication with them was consistent in the days leading up to the event. Service the night of the event was overall good - they were very accessible but I found that they could have replenished the food a little faster in response to the rate it was being taken from the buffet. The bar, on the other hand, was great - both in service and variety of liquor available. Overall, we had a great event at Jungly. They were professional, fair, and delivered on the goods. I would definitely consider hosting another event there, or dine here on my own.

Went there yesterday for brunch and it was pretty empty. Joined my friends at the table and it took…read moreus awhile before the waiter came to check on us. It was crazy that they only had 1 waiter to handle everything, they should've at least had 2. We placed our orders and he was pleasant and apologized for being slow. The music was good, it wasn't loud, we were able to have conversations and not yell; it's a pretty place. Was a bit disappointed at their "buffet" it's your basic continental breakfast, it wasn't worth it. The steak and eggs was delicious.

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4.3(95 reviews)
0.2 mi•Hunters Point, Long Island City

Had a really pleasant dinner at 4747 LIC. The food was delicious and the vibe was great. We sat…read moreoutside and enjoyed the nice weather, which made the experience even better. Our server was polite, though I wish they checked in on us a bit more--but it didn't take away from the overall atmosphere. We ordered the clams with white sauce from the specials--absolutely on point, and the toasted bread gave it an extra kick. We also tried the lobster roll, which was a bit pricey, but still very good. The Branzino we had was also fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a great night out with a couple of drinks. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Came here with a friend for weekend brunch. They do have $28 bottomless mimosas but we don't drink…read moremuch so deferred from it but probably something to consider if you like mimosas. We got a few things and felt like they were mostly just ok. Not bad! But not the best we have ever had. The French toast was covered with a healthy amount of whipped cream. Sweet but on the denser side - not very airy. The burrata was nice. My friend seemed to like it a lot especially with the red wine reduction. I think it was fine. The lobster roll was also fine. The lobster pieces seemed to be on the tougher side. Overall, convenient and nice spot for brunch if you're in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to try it, but the service is nice and relatively quick at least when we were here. You can opt to sit in our outside.

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4.2(63 reviews)
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Great cocktails! Great menu, very nice experience. Really kool bartenders and beautiful crowd,…read morelovely place.

Not only does this place have a creative title that makes you shake with curiosity, the drinks were…read moremade so swiftly with an appealing decoration. For instance, my first drink was named Red Velvet, and it has a piece of dried beef jerky on it with one giant ice cube. It had a beet as an ingredient but it tasted interesting and smooth. I came here with two of my coworkers and they also enjoyed their butter old fashioned, decorated with a dark chocolate piece of candy, and trix on you (white pale drink) that was creamy to the taste. Between our rounds of cocktails, we also ordered some spicy popcorn shrimp (not pictured) that came fast and hot. it was fresh and they provided us chopsticks which was interesting. The waiters were quite attentive and they were checking in on us quite constantly but not too much that it felt like they were asking us to leave. The second round of drinks was also captivating to the eye. My second cocktail was called lavender mist that was in a tall narrow glass that had foam on top with a bird couple design that I thought was adorable. It was fun to drink the foam around it and it had bits of fruit in it as well. It was much fruitier than the first drink but I wasn't mad about it. I wanted to note that the drinks menu were divided by "types" such as "medium flavor, light flavor, etc so that you know exactly what you're ordering with the ingredients clearly listed along with the designs of what the drinks are going to look like. The atmosphere was lively with a mix of classy. I would come back again to try the sushi rolls! I didn't get a chance.

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