Sissy McGinty's is a great bar and I truly wish it was closer to me versus being in Astoria. I had a gingerbread martini which was a seasonal drink part of their HH and it was great- not overbearingly sweet and you could still taste the vermouth. The vibes are great too, seems like a lot of locals come here. read more

Sissy McGinty's - Irish Pub Near Me - Astoria, New York

I ducked into Sissy McGinty's before having dinner across the street. I would go there again. It is what it appears to be: a neighborhood bar with darts. The barkeep as friendly; he made me a half and half, which takes trouble (it's not called a black and tan at Irish pubs, I learned, because of the association of those colors with British forces during the Troubles). read more

I don't believe there's food however there should be. But the Guinness was really good and the amount of dart boards were better. Spencer was an amazing bartender. He is extremely personable and kind... exactly what you expect from someone in the hospitality business. Thank you for the lovely drinks and atmosphere. read more

My favorite Irish bar to relax and enjoy the night, especially on Friday karaoke night. I pass by too on lazy Saturday and Sunday afternoons for Irish coffee. The bartenders are sweet and friendly. The ambiance changes according to the time of day. read more

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One of the best Irish bars in Astoria. Amazing place to play darts. The bar staff are super nice and attentive. Highly recommend ordering "The Velzy" a shot of Tully and a can of beer. read more

What can I say, the finest bar in Astoria. Newly renovated with and new expansive drink & cocktail menu. Bar staff are top notch, can't go wrong. read more

Sissy McGinty's - Mojito - Irish Pub Near Me - Astoria, New York

Super chill spot and neighborhood bar, the bartenders are amazing, the people who frequent the spot are super nice, very good drinks and I enjoyed myself just having a drink and making conversation with total strangers! read more

Stopped in here for a few drinks while on my way to a hookah lounge nearby to meet some friends. (I Should've stayed there) UFC fight was on DJ had a cool reggaeton vibe going on. The bartender was super cool, I'm so sorry I don't remember his name, was willing to replay the fight for me the matches I missed. I will be going back here and they're open late. The only reason I haven't given them 5 stars because I didn't try the food. (yet) read more

I was just here the other night with friends/family! We had a great time and we have been coming to this bar for about over 6 years! It is in the best location (right next to all the hookah lounges) and it is just an amazing bar overall. What makes this bar even more special is that the staff is very welcoming and very sweet. Thank you guys for being awesome and making our night memorable. We love you Sissy McGinty's!! :) read more

Sissy McGinty's - Photo was taken by the awesome bartender! - Irish Pub Near Me - Astoria, New York

Love it here! Came here to play darts and hang out! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a chill switch up and want to play darts and drink! They have 3 dart boards, one in the front and 2 in the back! Glad I went and found this place read more

Best bar on steinway! I come here regularly, whether I want to get drunk or just stop by here for a drink or two. The staff is amazing! They are so friendly and welcoming. The best part about this place is the karaoke that starts after 8pm. Everyone who comes here is extremely friendly and non judgmental, so feel free to get drunk, sing your favorite song and make an absolute fool out of yourself! The drinks are great, and they are a perfect proportion of alcohol to mixer content and they are decently priced! Definitely recommend everyone stop by! read more

I went to Sissy McGinty's to meet up with some friends. Walking down the street I noticed that McGinty's was probably the only non-hooka bar in the area. Hooka Hooka Hooka Hooka Halal Halal Hooka, Sissy McGinty's is how it went. My friend David told me that even though McGinty's was a bit out of place considering the local flavor, it was a genuine Irish pub. The bartender was quick to confirm that with her thick Irish accent. I was pleasantly surprised. Once inside I quickly found out that it was karaoke night. This might be a negative for some, but I love karaoke so I thought it was awesome. Unlike most karaoke, you didn't really have to wait long before having a turn at the mic. Big bonus points there. Sure everyone is drinking and out of tune, but who cares... it's all in good fun. So there are the good points of McGinty's, but there were some not so great things as well. First of all they don't have anything in the way of food. No wings, no burgers, no fries, no cheap microwavable pizza. Ok no problem, I think. I was noshing on some popcorn and chips they had in a bowl. When the bartender told me that they didn't have food I asked her about snacks. She said they don't have snacks at all. I thought about asking her about the bowl of popcorn i was just eating (she dumped out the hard kernels that were left at the bottom) , but let it slide. At the end of the night when I settled the tab, she had charged me for two rounds when it was only suppose to be one (my friend got the second round.) Again I just let it slide knowing that the extra three beers won't break me and that I wouldn't be patroning the bar again. All in all if you're in the market for a Irish bar in Astoria, you might have to go to McGinty's, just make sure you eat before going and keep an eye on your tab. read more

Always a favorite when I'm in Astoria! Pool tables and darts are available in the back. Best out of 21 over a couple of beers while watching people dance to the music. Just keep in mind that the dart board seems to be everyone's favorite so expect a couple of minutes wait. (Our wait time was 15 min). There's also a live DJ and juke box you can pay to play the music your heart desires. I'm not sure if the juke box works when there's a live DJ but you can always ask. Open mic nights are every Fridays where you can sing to your heart's content and nobody will judge. Crowd's inviting - everybody's just therr to have a good time. The bartender's also friendly and conversational- good for the times you're bar hopping alone. Drinks are cheap - $6 for beers. We had a party of 6 and all had Stella's. Beer wasn't watered down so no complaints there. Give this place a try! You can always bring in food from outside, especially when you have so many variety to choose from in the heart of Little Middle East. read more

a group of us went to get a shot of tequila. the bartender gave us sour mix & said its tequila. charged us 60$ for sour mix shot! then we complained & they kicked us out. please dont go there! read more

Excellent service , kept very clean , attentive hosts Johnny & Donald .. 1st time there Friday Aug 7/ 20 and it won't be the last.. The hosts there were kind enough to call an excellent car service for me as well.. thank u gentleman.. see u guys hopefully again.. Terry read more

I've been meaning to leave this review for a while. The bartenders are always friendly and so are the customers. The second time I went there, the bartender (Donal?) remembered my name AND what I did for a living. Little things like that matter. It's a perfect local hangout bar. Beer prices are very reasonable too. I highly recommend Sissy McGinty's. read more

One of my favorite local bars! Awesome dart setup and a great family! All of the bartenders are as welcoming as can be regardless of who you are! Love this place! read more

The best bar I've been to in New York City. Katie makes the best green tea shots. Donal makes the best margarita and Johnny makes a great old fashioned. I come to this spot everytime I wanted a drink although I live far from there. If you do visit on Friday's karaoke night, leave the third table for me, that's my spot. read more

My favorite neighborhood bar! Friendliest staff ever! I feel like I'm in "Cheers" when I go there. You feel like you're family when you're there. They also have a large private room in the back where you can play darts and pool. The bartenders are so nice and social. Great bar for any day/time of the week! read more

Sissy McGinty's has done some aesthetic upgrades over the last six months that have finally raised the ambiance to match the attitude they've always had- warm, welcoming, and unpretentious. The management has clearly realized what side their bread is buttered on (I think they like it on top) and is putting a fresh focus on the needs of their diverse crowd of regulars by offering a solid selection of reasonably priced beers and cocktails, good music, and fabulous service. You could come here on a weeknight for a lazy chat with a few friends or show up at 11pm on a Saturday ready to blow the roof off the place and the playful, friendly vibe is always the same. I give all of the credit to their amazing bartenders Mary, Nora and Charlotte. And the real reason McGinty's is head and shoulders above other neighborhood bars - the ladies' room is always clean! read more

I was supposed to go to a different bar to celebrate my birthday, but it was overcrowded so a friend recommended this place on the fly. We LOVED it. The pitchers were very well priced, the crowd was nice mixed friendly crowd, and the place was charming. One of my social orgs is doing a mixer here in March, and I will def. be there because of what I experienced at my birthday. read more

This place is my mistress. My dirty, drunken Irish mistress. Oh my! She's cleaned herself up a bit recently. She's shined her shoes (painted the walls) put on some rouge (got some new beers) combed her hair (decorated a bit) and bought some new jewelry (got a Wii and flat screen TVs). Ah my precious mistress. She's a bit more high class these days. But she can still get dirty when I need her too. Oh yeah, and the Saturday night bartender has got great tits. ;) read more

this is my pit stop irish pub on steinway when i have about 30 minutes to spare and the yankee game is on during the afternoon . friendly bartenders , long spacious bar , plenty of tvs all around for clear view, drinks are priced right , diverse civil crowd and its not loud and crowded but thats cause i never visited at night but if i did i still will enjoy hanging out here. have not been here since football season and with baseball still dark due to coronavirus i will wait till july or august till i can enjoy a cold one (diet coke), shoot some pool , or just hang out with my boys . a old school irish bar on steinway that is void of all the bells &whistles of never bars and thats just the way many folks like it and that includes me. read more

Dropped in on a random Thursday to grab a few drinks. Usually I'm very aware of the the specials and drink prices. This particular night I didn't at all. I just wanted to grab a few drinks with a friend. Two hours later and 9-10 drinks in total (with a buy back each) our bill came out to $44....not to shabby at all. The bartender was super nice and went out of her way to make us feel very comfortable asking us if we wanted a specific game on tv. I met a few of the local patrons and I can tell this bar has it's fair share of characters. Definitely looking forward to going again. read more

Was in queens and came across McGinty. All I can say is what an experience, Conner is truly amazing. He made my crew and I laugh the entire time we were there. Thanks for dealing with our silly tipsyness!!! read more

We've been coming to McGinty's for... gosh... four years. It's our local neighborhood bar and we've watched it transition from Irish pseudo-dive to fabulous gay-friendly destination (due in large part to our friends being a bunch of raging homos and spending every weekend there). I emphasize that it is NOT a gay bar alone, but a very open and accepting establishment. They have Wii, they have karaoke, they have bottles of Draak, they have super awesome friendly bartenders. They have a room in the back for parties. I almost don't want to tell you to go, because then it will be more crowded for us. WE LOVE YOU, MCGINTY'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

THIS IS NOT A GAY BAR BUY ITS A GOOD BAR! Lol just FYI! We came and thought we would hear Cher but heard Sinead. Soooo just remember lol

3.75 stars. Nice enough place, drinks were fairly priced, nice people, and flat screen televisions at every table. It is a decent spot to stop for a drink in between sessions at the alcohol free hookah bars that line steinway. I see that in the categories section this place is listed as an irish pub and a gay bar, which is a tad confusing for someone who has never been there...but upon arrival, it made sense (I guess). Its a pub and there were some gay men, but, at least on the night I went, it was just a warm and friendly neighborhood bar, and everyone felt welcomed - gay, straight or otherwise. read more

I freaking love this place. I come here often, especially Friday nights and I love meeting and singing with the regulars! Like this one guy that always sings Titanium or another woman who sings Chandelier! The drinks are perfect too. I love this place so much. Thank you Sissy's!!! read more

Sissy McGinty's - An angry orchard and blue moon - Irish Pub Near Me - Astoria, New York

There aren't too many bars in the area that aren't Hookah bars. I really despise Hookah bars because they are usually filled with either teenagers or creepy old men. My roommate and I have been living in the area for quite some time and we were always scepticle about Sissy McGintys beacause of it's "off the path" location, it definatly doesn't belong. We finally decided to try it because we were too cold to go anywhere else. It was a great time! The bartenders are super friendly. They asked us for our names and remembered them for the whole night. The drinks are reasonably priced. There is a small pool table and even a Wii. There are some local drunks sitting at the bar, but what neighborhood pub doesn't have that? Bottom line- fun casual Irish Pub. read more

I just met Johnny and Shohn and they tok care of the whoe bar, without anyone needing to take more than 30seconds to place an order. These guys did so well, and the karaoke crowd was hypped as well. If you didnt know, this bar slays. The dj has a great mix of music of different genres, so I wanted him to get a shout out too. Thanks for the fun Friday night out, got to meet some locals who treated me to a few drinks! Fun! read more

Best bar in Astoria hands down. Family run business with authentic Irish drinks. Customer service exemplary..! If you say "Up the Rossies" when you walk in you get a free drink. Don't ask me why.!! read more

What can I say about Sissy McGinty's that probably hasn't been said a half dozen times already? Well, screw it, I'll say it again. I love this bar. Let me repeat that. I. LOVE. This. Bar. I fell in love with it before I even moved to Astoria, and then once finding out it was around the block from my apartment, well, it's now become my usual. The crowd is always friendly, no matter what night of the week. This bar is for everyone and welcomes everyone no matter what. You will feel at home within minutes of walking into this place. Charlotte, Shohn, Mary, all of the staff are amazingly friendly, and will make you feel like family. Drinks are cheap, and unlike some other bars in the area, they know how to treat the customers (buybacks, etc.). Thursday night is Karaoke night, always a good time! read more

Friendliest bar in queens easily. All types of people come to gather. Many nights I have been lit here !

This place is interesting. I went with my boyfriend and it was kind of dead inside when we arrived but as we were on the hunt for a cheap bar in the area we stayed due to the reasonable prices. The bar kind of cleared out but the bartender kept the place fun. I can't remember his name but he's from Ireland. How did he keep it fun? Well, he kept telling us great stories while the bar was dead but he made sure even when new customers were in to keep talking with us and checking on us. We just met the bartender but he already felt like a friend. When we paid we realize he even comped a few of our drinks. Even if we didn't have the free drinks, this place still would have come out ahead in the ratings. read more

Quiet and irish pub. SO fab. The bartenders are wonderful and fabulous and buy rounds sometimes and it was a great place. Highly recommend checking it out if your in the area! read more

Friendly staff and an optimum setting for a group of five or six. Like Aaron R. said, it's cheap and dirty in a good way. The drawback to this otherwise likable dive bar is the music. I don't expect overtly Irish pubs to be cranking bag pipes and sorrowful ballads about guys killed by the drink (or the war, take your pick), but I had to bail after a beer because the idiot pop/R&B was destroying the mood. The place had a lot of collegiate types, so if you are old and ornery and hate the young, take note. I'd go back if the bartender let me plug in my i-pod. read more

I live close by and have come to this bar more often the past year since the start of Astoria Plays Darts. I play for Sissy McGintys on Monday nights and think it has the best darts setup in all of Astoria! Drink prices are okay, and the bartenders are really great! The bar is always clean, and has space for events and functions. A nice back room that sometimes goes unnoticed. Karaoke with DJ Simon is always fun. Glad to see Sissys has gotten some more buzz recently with darts and karaoke, and proud to have my name immortalized on a plaque that will go up commemorating the inaugural 2014 fall darts championship for Sissys! read more

Went here for the first time last night to say goodbye to a friend and I must say, I loved this place. An Irish bar that stands out in the rest of the block is exactly how it felt - but more that the place itself was welcoming and friendly. The bartenders are awesome and there is room in the back for parties. I also like the gay-friendly atmosphere and the fact that the drinks were the right price and the right taste. Many of my friends practically live here, so I will most definitely be going back soon. read more

One of my favorite bars/pubs in Queens! Whenever I visit friends in Astoria we always drop in for a few beers, shoot pool, and watch a game. Ambiance is rather upscale for a pub, it's small but has that homey feel to it. Very clean, from the bar to the bathrooms. Waitresses are cool as shit, quick with orders, there's karaoke night (forget what day but its a blast!) prices are very reasonable- an all around solid bar! read more