From Empanadas to Waterfront Bands
Begin with savory pastries before choosing pool or darts, then settle on a waterfront deck for oysters, crab cakes, and cocktails. Early bakery opening, variable pastry freshness, and late weekend service shape when and where to stop.
Bites, Games, and Decks
Soccer Logos, Early Hours
Blue-and-white tiles and River Plate and Boca Juniors thermoses give Buenos Aires Bakery a distinctly Argentine frame on Roosevelt Avenue. The compact Jackson Heights counter serves baked or fried empanadas plus savory pan de bono and buñuelos alongside coffee. The counter is cash only. Freshness among sweet pastries can vary. Opening hours start at 5:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 6:00 AM Sunday, making this an inexpensive breakfast stop.
Pool, Darts, Open Air
Billiards and dartboards give Bull McCabe's a low-key Irish bar setting at 29 St Marks Place in Manhattan. The outdoor seating area adds a casual option beyond the indoor room. Entry is free. Monday opening begins at 5:00 PM, while Tuesday through Thursday start at 4:00 PM. Friday and Saturday run until 4:00 AM, and Saturday opens at 12:00 PM. The bar is inexpensive, with late hours for an evening stop.
Bay Scene, Oyster Plates, Bands
At the foot of the Crossbay Bridge, Bungalow Bar & Restaurant sets outdoor deck seating beside the Rockaway Park waterfront. The raw bar serves oysters and crab cakes. The tiki bar mixes cocktails. Thursday nights bring live bands, and Friday and Saturday hours run until 3:00 AM. This year-round restaurant opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends. Only service dogs wearing vests are permitted.
