Always wanted to come here and glad I did. The ambiance is very nice and comfortable, especially on a perfect spring day. The food was amazing BUT the prices were better, 5$ for a really good/solid Bloody Mary! I ordered two and forgot I was driving. Shoutout to the waiter for being creative and helping me take my Bloody Mary home. We ordered the steak & eggs and oh mannnn it was delicious, I didn't want it to end TBH. I will definitely come back for brunch when I'm taking the train LOL read more

The Ditty - Bloody Mary Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I loved The Ditty!! I came to watch Scream with Astoria Horror Club and I ended up really enjoying the vibe and the food. There's a nice backyard that's closed off so there aren't bugs or anything like that. The chicken Crunchwrap was SO GOOD and they had nice crispy fries. I don't live in Astoria so I'll have to make an effort to return but I will be back!! read more

The Ditty - Chicken Crunchwrap, fries, cider - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

My second time at The Ditty, both times with a resident DJ, DJ Esquire. I love this spot! Sound is great, the bar staff are fantastic, fun, & friendly. I love the back part of the bar for live music, the string lights add such a nice touch. Nice place to stand or sit. It's situated in a very happening area in Astoria. read more

Dropped by here as I'm looking for a venue to host an event and seems like a lot of people online have commented frequently on a few places and The Ditty is one of them. Of course, nothing is set in stone until you have a chance to try out their grub so I went there just for that. Came by here to grab some dinner and the food did not disappoint. Ambiance is real chill vibes with the edison bulb lighting going on with games around if you're looking for some entertainment. They have a covered backyard area, but wasn't able to check it out since there was an event going on. Now the food: Old Bay Fries 5/5 - Can't really go wrong with crispy fries and old bay seasoning Mexican style street corn 5/5 - Also a solid choice and pretty straight forward Chicken Crunchwrap 4/5 - Overall pretty good, but chicken itself could use some seasoning or flavor to it since you wont experience much without the side sauces Redneck Korean 4/5 - This was pretty good as well, but what would put it over the top for me is if they dipped the entire fried chicken into a gochugang sauce Overall great space and definitely a spot I'll return to regardless if I'm looking for an event space or just looking for a bite read more

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Yesterday, Carlos didn't want to give us the receipt; he wanted us to pay in cash... we didn't understand why... then he told us the money was for him. I told him no, that he had to give me the receipt. He said he wouldn't charge us for one of the drinks, but I insisted on getting the receipt anyway; he got angry and handed it over. I don't think that's right... you can check the security cameras; I don't think it's fair for him to do that... I've never had something like this happen before. It's basically stealing--he wanted to take cash so he could pocket the money himself... read more

The Ditty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Local Astoria bar with great pours. I was just there for happy hour and honestly did not get the bartender's name however she was very gracious and professional. Drinks all came out on point though I was not able to try any food. Im sure the bar bites is equally impressive. Definitely a great local watering hole. read more

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It was a vibe!!! I'm not usually a bar goer but we found ourselves wanting to go out for a bit and I've always heard the best things about the ditty so I recommended we should try it out. The mocktail options were good, if only there was maybe 1 or 2 more options. But for those who do drink, the options were plentiful. The menu was the perfect size for food options and could make anyone happy. The bartender was so nice and attentive. Loved our experience here. read more

The Ditty - Shishito Peppers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

I love this place! I've been here a handful of times pretty late. The kitchen is open late! I had a burger before and I enjoyed it. I had the fried chicken sandwich another time. It wasn't my favorite it was too salty and hard. Not a light crisp. Can you tell we love the espresso martinis. One of the few bartenders that don't make a face when you order an espresso martini. Their signature one is so good! Not too sweet and perfect. The bartenders have all been really nice and attentive. They got that Trader Joe's training. read more

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The bartender was drunk and kept looking at me at the bar without taking my order for 20 minutes. I had to ask the waitress for help, and she also had a negative attitude. They continued taking orders from people around me without taking mine, even though I arrived before everyone else read more

Food was a little above average for a brunch menu. Potions were a nice size served in small like cake plates not very appealing Cocktails were unique and very tasty. Beers on tap were craft and served in warm glasses Bartender Bruno was very friendly and helpful with the menu and the events happening in the coming times. Music at a very nice volume and pretty up to date. Very comfortable space with a very inviting atmosphere in the backyard. Will try that maybe on their Tuesday evening movie night. Suggested to get there early first come first seated. Check out schedule for what movies are playing Very open to couples of all genders and a feel good atmosphere. 1st dates sure check it out. It could be a place to just chill at. read more

They say that every neighborhood should have a bar/pub to unwind. The Ditty is that bar... As soon as you walk in there is that old school bar vibe. My friend and I stopped by for a cocktail and a beer. The Ditty has some great drinks created by some awesome mixologist. I so enjoyed the music too! The DJ was rockin' some old school disco - I couldn't help but start grooving in my booth !!! We tried the Old Bay Fries and they were cooked to perfection. We devoured the whole basket. Push the door to leave, push it real good! Long Live The Ditty - You need a sign "I am Ditmars Boulevard" !!! (Entourage) read more

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The biggest thing about The Ditty is, this is one of 2 places in Astoria whose kitchen stays open until 4am. (Every day. No delivery however) So if you find yourself in the situation where you missed kitchen last call from all other Astoria restaurants, this is the place for you. And their food is actually pretty good. Red Neck Korean is one of my favorites and I definitely recommend it. It does have kumchee in it instead of the regular lettuce or cabbage but it's not spicy at all so if that's your concern, you have nothing to worry about. You should get that with fries, make sure to use the white sauce though since you might find those too salty without it Service is good. On weekend nights, this place pretty much turns into a nightclub (food still available) with DJ and all. So you'd get pretty much what you need no matter when you go, depending on day and time. Jazz night every Wednesday. read more

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Great spot to hang with friends or a small crew. Lots of board games available or you can bring your own. Great music to vibe to. Pretty decent drink list. Waiters are very attentive. Beautiful interior with the string lights. Also has a back patio for events or just to hang around. read more

The Ditty - people sitting at a bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Okay we've been here many times and usually have a decent experience but I just have to say it's so weird in terms of security, staff, whatever. We have been uncomfortable here with men being aggressive and security does nothing even if we complain, but if a girl is being louder or dancing suddenly then there's security to kick people out. It feels like this place is on a power trip or something. As girls it just feels targeted. We are so disappointed and hurt honestly. We want to like this spot but the vibes are rancid. Be careful. :( read more

Always a fun time with rnb, rap, hip hop on saturday nights (which is sometimes hard to find.) The steak toast was also soooo amazing. I love coming here :) read more

Came here with some friends on a Saturday night and absolutely loved the drinks and the vibe! Sat at the bar and loved the board game options - they have all the classics and some other newer games as well, which were a blast. The drinks were good - even the "mocktails" my friend who's doing dry January had. The beer menu is a bit small, so if beer is your thing, this might not be the place for you. The music was the perfect playlist of 80s/90s/00s hits that you couldn't help but sing along to. The food was serviceable - we had the Buffalo cauliflower and old bay fries - nothing to write home about but got the job done. The bartenders were friendly and helpful with recommendations. A new go-to bar in Astoria read more

The Ditty - Buffalo Cauliflower - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I was looking for a practically last minute venue for my best friend's bridal shower and came across The Ditty. From the initial email to the end of the party, they were so sweet and accommodating. Katie, the woman I emailed back and forth with, was great the day of the event and made sure we all had everything we wanted and that the event ran smoothly. The drinks and food were so yummy. Such a fan of the yogurt, Smashburger sliders and shrimp and polenta. While I loved the sangria, I wasn't a fan of the rosé but others liked it. Space wise, it was very large and held our party of almost 30 people comfortably. We had space for a dessert table, a diy'd photobooth corner, a bouquet bar, and a gifts table. The space could have held a little more guests I think. The space was very bright and the high ceilings were impressive. I was told by multiple people that it was "the best shower" they've EVER been to. I'm so glad I came across The Ditty and will recommend it to everyone I know :) read more

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This is such a great local bar! It has everything. During week nights, the bar has a casual atmosphere where you can bring a date or grab a drink with friends. It's dimly lit and the string lights hanging up above offer an intimate and cozy glow. During certain time of year the host events, such as a weekly movie nights throughout the winter. On weekends, typically after 10 you'll find a dj and a packed bar area. If loud bars with lots of people is your late night going out jam, the ditty is a great one to add to your list. If you're like me and that's not your scene, opt for a week night or before 10/11 on a weekend. My one area of improvement for the ditty is their cocktail list. They don't offer a huge variety and it feels like the kind of bar that should. If they added 3-5 more craft cocktails to their menu I think it would be a huge improvement. read more

The Ditty - Inside bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

The Ditty is a consistent and great bar on Ditmars! There are so many bars in the area that are nice, but when you walk in, the music playing make you feel as if you are in some Honkey Tonk sitcom. Luckily, I have never had that problem at the Ditty. Consistent food and drink. There is great value in that. read more

This place is amazing, I brought my girlfriend here for date night and I couldn't have picked a better place. I got the double smash burger and it was exactly how I wanted it cooked and my girlfriend got the chicken Crunchwrap. That was so good we had to get another one to go! After dinner we decided to hit the bar for a little bit, and when I say you need to get the Head Hancho.. u need to get it!!!!! 10/10 drink, couldn't even tell u how many I had! Haha My gf got the white negroni & tonic and she loved it. Matt was our bartender and he was incredible, great service, felt like everyone in there was my friend. I highly recommend coming here, & I will be back soon, that's for sure!! Great service, great atmosphere, great food, and drinks. read more

Our favorite bar in Ditmars!!! Love the ambience, the music, the vibe. The burger and fries are sooooo freaking addictive and the kitchen's open til 3am! We also love Sebastian and Palco they're so amazing! read more

I found this bar through GiveMeAstoria's post for the Prohibition Comedy show that's held on the last Thursday of every month. We arrived early as we were pretty hungry and had the Chicken Crunchwrap and Shrimp Po'Boy and 2 drinks each. I enjoyed my Crunchwrap and my boyfriend liked the Shrimp but wished they had an option of a Hawaiian roll for the bun. The bartender and server were both super helpful and got the drinks out fast for the amount of people there. Our food and 2 drinks each came out to $60 + tip. Onto the comedy - I can't believe the tickets were only $5! The lineup was fantastic and comparable to the city where I typically spend $100+ at these shows including drinks. The outdoor area was super cozy and I can't wait to come back in the summer when it is warmer out. It's truly a perfect affordable date night without leaving Astoria! read more

The Ditty - Cranberry Vodka & Genessee Cream Ale - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Such a fun spot to go to in Astoria. Can get very tight so beware to stand! Got lucky to get a table in the back (not many tables) for my group of like 8! Waiter was attentive even in the crowd! Music however was wackkkkk idk who the dj was! But they were obsessed with 50, drake and bad bunny and did horrible transitions. Killed our buzz and we had to leave. Didn't try the food read more

Cute spot to grab drinks during the week. Friendly service. Cocktails were tasty too. Would come back!

- five st ars for drinking on the old cable car I thought that was quite cool - The whisky slushy was good - The rum slushy was god in the beginning, but got too sweet in the end - I have to go back and try the food, it looked delish read more

The security tonight was a loose cannon. I don't know if he was drunk or just power-tripping, but it got aggressive fast--and for no good reason. I've been coming here for years, but tonight felt unsafe. Management needs to get control of this, or someone's going to get hurt. Visit at our own risk. read more

Definitely was the hot spot of my birthday weekend . Great bartenders , amazing vibes , I loved the open door , to ventilate the place and also very inviting . Astoria gem for sure . read more

The Ditty - Screwdriver - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Easily the best bar on Ditmars. Great drinks, great food, and an even better vibe. Their backyard is heated and open year round AND they have board games! Sorry, Monopoly, Battleship, etc. I had a mule and two ciders and the mule was made perfectly. For dinner I shared the crab dip, fried chicken, and falafel. The falafel was legit, comparable to falafel in Israel. The fried chicken was probably the weakest dish but it was still good (if you want better fried chicken go to The Pomeroy). Overall, awesome spot with great service. I'll be back. They have movie nights on Tuesdays! read more

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In the Spring of 2021 my wife and I were turned away at the entrance for failure to produce a particular ID card that was "required" for indoor dining during this shameful period. We were hungry and just there for some bar bites after being turned down for the same reason successively at Kilo (now closed), The Boutique (now closed), and Nino's AQ (barely open). We will never return. Good riddance to us, or good riddance to them, and shame on each and every establishment that complied with this lunacy. read more

I hosted a birthday event at the Ditty back in February and everything was perfect!!! I coordinated the event with Katie and she was great in communicating all of the packages the Ditty offered and was very helpful with any special accommodations we requested for dietary restrictions, special cocktail offerings, and decorations for the space. The backyard space of the bar was perfect for my event of about 20-25 people. Everyone fit very comfortably and we were able to play our own music through our laptop and had a projector to show picture slideshows. They even had a special custom menu for the event which was a nice touch! The service during the event was also spectacular and servers regularly took drink orders for all the guests. I would highly recommend the Ditty for any private events you would like to host if you are in the NYC area! read more

I came here for my boyfriend's 30th birthday party on a Saturday night and it was a great experience. We got there around 9 and automatically went to the backyard section which I recommend because it's way less crowded than the inside. We got two picnic tables together and the server came to us to give us our drinks. The atmosphere was so nice with string lights and cute decor. They played all type of music which was good for the group we had. The prices were decent if you just go regularly. I tried to inquire about reserving a section and they wanted to charge so much money but I got the same service for free by going early! Be patient with the bathrooms because they only have two for the whole place. The service was excellent and I would definitely recommend this place. Thank you to the Ditty who hooked it up on my mans birthday! read more

So I had this place bookmarked and I had a chance to check it out before going to a music festival in the area. Parking can be tricky- street and metered. Parking lot is located about a block away as well This place has a very " local bar" feel to it. Not very big inside . You have the bar and then there is limited seating around the area. Thank God it wasn't that busy when I went . I was able to perch up at the bar. There is a lil outside patio on the back but no one was there when I went. Menu is small. Bartender was cool but seemed that maybe another bartender should have been there to help tend. I asked for a drink that was on an old menu called " safe word" and I enjoyed it. I would have tried someone off the new menu but I didn't have much time. I had my heart set on trying the buffalo cauliflower app and it was pretty good. I also tried their chicken - came with 3-4 pieces and was boneless :) it was also very good. Crispy and with a sweet Thai like taste. I'd come back here again when I'm in the area read more

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Awesome spot for a sunny Sunday Funday beer or weekend night out! The music creates an awesome ambiance and the back patio is very cute. Great staff and location. read more

This bar is popular amongst my friend group and I come here often whenever I'm in Astoria. I absolutely love the vibe of this place! On Friday/Saturday nights, they always have good music which consist of old school pop and r&b, good food, and nice people. Bar food is highly rated and not just "mediocre". Drinks are great as always Coming here for brunch is also great too. Staff is attentive and food is great. I got the shakshuka, avocado toast, and an egg dish (forgot what it was called), and they were both delicious. read more

It's the D the I the T the T the Y The D the I the T It's Ditty, (Hold Up) It's Ditty (That's crazy) It's the D the I the T the T the Y The D the I the T It's Ditty, (Hold Up), It's Ditty (Say What!) - to the tune "Diddy" (feat. Neptunes) C'mon let's sing out our praises to the Ditty! Yes kids, it's your favorite, intimate, neighborhood spot in Astoria. I like the low light in this place. Great beer and drink selection (Has food, but I didn't try it) - I had the Keegan's Mother Milk Stout and some Tecate to lighten things up a bit. Stylish cans of Schoffenhofer Grapefruit Bier also seemed very popular here seeing quite a few ordering. They have someone behind the bar and someone else that takes care of the tables so you don't need to interrupt your flow to order more drinks. The server was always around to make sure our glasses were full or a beer in hand! Board games are there for the borrowing and even an old school Nintendo where some folks were playing Duck Hunt. An enclosed heated back yard was open, but empty when I was there. Clean unisex bathrooms. An awesome music mix of classic tunes playing. All in all a great spot to spend some time, which I recommend. read more

The Ditty - Beautiful enclosed back - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is definitely a local hangout, been here for Halloween a few years ago and the other day. The outdoor seating has big ceiling windows - not sure of any outside air ventilation. Prices were great especially with happy hour even on Saturday. Not too clear on the rules for masking/vaxx status but nice down to earth environment. read more

I rarely leave Brooklyn or Manhattan to party, however I had a great time and the The Ditty and plan to visit Astoria more often. The drinks were reasonably priced, the DJ played great music and the old bay fries and Redneck Korean sandwich was A1. It is a cool diverse neighborhood bar with good vibes and energy. If you're ever in Queens or you want to try a new bar, visit The Diddy. read more

Delicious and relaxing. This place is very well-priced for the hustle & bustle of the surrounding neighborhood. The staff is pleasant and efficient. The menu is limited and interesting and most importantly, fresh and not conventional. This is a solid brunch spot for a lazy, sunny sunday. Best enjoyed with friends, especially friends who don't mind being cozy with smaller tables or the laughter of kids and family board games. The food is simple and hits the spot. It's not amazingly unique or decadent or bougie--and that's the intention. You come here for the ease of a diner with the pomp & circumstance of a vibrant, quirk hipster sensibility. It's a tough balance to find but the Ditty does well straddling fun & affordable. The things I enjoyed most are not common sides on the menu but were too delightful not to mention -- a side of rustic sourdough bread as toast with butter and a small plate of fresh blueberries with a generous dollop of lemon cream! I am eager to come back and curious to experience how this place shifts across each season. read more

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The ditty was great. It wasn't great that it took the waiter a long time to come over but it was Sunday Funday and there were a lot of people at the bar so. Anyway we sat at a table closer to the front window in perfect view of the whole place and played a few board and card games.! I asked the waiter to surprise me with a drink but he literally had no idea so nI just ordered the vodka Collins and it was fine. As a tequila lover, my friend ordered the Paloma and was obsessed do much we ended up getting 3 more during our visit. On to the food... I had a bit of an attitude because I could've sworn in previous reviews there was a lot more food offerings. However when we got there it was about 8-9 things. But I got the dirty dog w/ a side of fries and when it came and I had a bite I regretted the doubt I had against it. That dang hotdog was soo good and the fries with the house made dips were too. This place exceeded my bar food expectations. read more

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Have only visited once for early Friday drinks, but had a great impression. Service was very friendly and not overcrowding, appreciated that. The space is great, the back patio, with a partial partition open, left a great breeze. A great space for a gathering/event. Cocktail menu was quite limited, with 5 options. Perhaps expected more choice as their website describes itself as a cocktail bar. But they do have a full bar. Was plenty of room from about 5-7pm on a Friday, then quickly got crowded for what seemed like a few unofficial gatherings. Have not tried the food, would definitely return, especially for the back patio. read more

The Ditty - Sidewalk train car outdoor seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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