Four Rockaway Bars From Jamaica Bay Sunsets to Pub Darts

4.6 (49)

Wed, 16:00 – 23:05; Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 01:01 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 22:00

111-30 Beach Channel Dr

Steps from the Rockaway ferry, this tiny waterfront stop pours coffee and craft beer with sunset views over Jamaica Bay. Pastries sit on the counter, vinyl records and odds and ends sell out of a van, and the owner is known to customize orders.

4.8 (315)

Mon – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00; Sun, 11:30 – 21:00

129-18 Newport Ave

A warm fireplace and a classic U-shaped bar anchor this Rockaway Park staple on Newport Avenue. French onion soup, shepherd's pie and thumbits sandwiches lead the pub menu, the homemade coleslaw draws praise, and the staff keep an easygoing pace.

4.4 (144)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

108-07 Rockaway Beach Dr

Locals gather for drinks, darts and jukebox tunes at this cash-only pub on Rockaway Beach Drive. Low tables sit up front and high tables in the back, buy-backs are part of the service, and no food is served, so eat first.

4.6 (169)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 04:00 (+1)

2-05 Beach 116th St

Part tavern and part hotel, Rogers on Beach 116th Street pours Guinness with classic pub fare downstairs and keeps guest rooms upstairs. A friendly local crowd and live music fill the bar, and the place works as a base for catching the ferry.