Historic Queens Tavern With a 150 Year Old Bar and Live Jazz
Drink at a historic Queens tavern from 1829, where the original draught system still pours and burgers lead the menu.
🍺 Pints From the Original Taps
Pints still flow through the original draught beer system at Neir's Tavern, a historic Queens tavern that opened in 1829. The 150 year old bar is the place to settle in, and owner Loycent Gordon shares the story with guests.
That story runs deep. A young Mae West once spent time here, and film fans can track down the sliding glass door tied to the Lufthansa heist planning scene from Goodfellas. The kitchen leans on highly praised burgers and specialty drinks, with the Wise Guy cocktail as the house pour to try first. Live jazz and comedy fill the calendar regularly, and a call to 718 296 0600 confirms what is on.
Neighborhood families share early dinners here beside date night regulars. The tavern sits at 87-48 78th St, about a ten minute walk from the J train. Hours run 2 PM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday, and noon to 11 PM Friday through Sunday.
