Queens Bars for Cocktails and Late Nights

4.8 (22)

Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

80-60 Cooper Avenue

Sip frozen margaritas in a quiet outdoor setting in Glendale. Al pastor tacos give this beer garden a food focus, while service can vary between visits.

4.8 (80)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)

64-02 68th Ave

Inexpensive drinks and weekend live music anchor this Ridgewood honky tonk. Bar pretzels accompany the drinks, and Friday and Saturday hours extend to 4:00 AM.

3.7 (83)

Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 04:00 (+1); Fri, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 23:00 – 04:00 (+1)

104-07 Liberty Ave

Music and drinks set the pace at this Ozone Park bar and grill. Saturday hours run from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM. A weekend cover charge applies.

4.2 (1,034)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 15:30 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 15:30 – 02:00 (+1)

95-32 Queens Blvd

Order tropical cocktails at this mid-priced Rego Park lounge, where DJ sets and a crowded dance floor shape the night. Speakers can be loud. Choose it for group celebrations rather than quiet conversation.