Queens Bars for Cocktails and Casual Rounds

4.5 (1,312)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)

27-24 Jackson Avenue

Custom cocktails built around personal flavor preferences anchor this dark lounge. Hand carved ice and a throwback setting shape the experience, with live music and events in the upstairs space.

4.6 (802)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

42-51 27th St

Brick and wood frame a bar for cocktails and charcuterie, with live music and DJ sets. Indoor and outdoor seating give a choice of settings, though the room can feel crowded.

4.7 (274)

Mon – Thu, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

42-45 27th St

Japanese pop icons inspire cocktails made with Japanese ingredients. Vintage City Pop and Japanese pop from the 1990s and 2000s set the soundtrack in this Long Island City bar.

4.3 (706)

Mon, 16:00 – 23:00; Tue, 15:00 – 23:00; Wed – Thu, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

24-03 41st Ave

The hunter theme carries through a tavern serving whiskey, craft beer, and wings. Board games and quieter tables offer an alternative to sports screens and karaoke.