Jackson Heights Cocktail Bars, From Lamplight to DJ Sets
Three Queens cocktail bars from Jackson Heights to Elmhurst: Jia's lamplit lower level, Upstairs Cocktail Bar above Roosevelt Avenue, and late DJ sets at MB Bar Boutique.
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Jia: A Lamplit Room on Roosevelt Avenue
Brass lamps and glowing pendants light Jia's round tables and patterned plates. Music accompanies a room suited to quiet conversation. The bar sits below UFC on Roosevelt Avenue. Nepalese-inspired ingredients shape the cocktail list. Check alcohol-free options directly with the bar before ordering. Jia opens only Thursday through Sunday from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM. For the full three-stop evening, plan for Thursday through Saturday, when all three bars are open.
Upstairs Cocktail Bar: Above Roosevelt Avenue
Entry is free at Upstairs Cocktail Bar. Pay with cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App. Credit cards are not accepted for payment. The second-floor space in Jackson Heights has a living room setting. Zero-proof cocktails offer an alcohol-free order. Weekly Salon Wednesdays bring neighborhood programming to the lounge. Monthly LGBTQ+ gatherings also feature on the calendar. Guests can open a tab by leaving a major credit card or government ID.
MB Bar Boutique: Elmhurst Music Past Midnight
At the third stop, MB Bar Boutique brings a high-energy room and late-night DJ sets. Latin American dishes are part of the offering. Food is served only after a certain time. Ask staff about current availability before ordering. The bar opens daily at 5:00 PM. It closes at 4:00 AM the next day. Daily happy hour is part of the offer. Reviews also record occasional complaints about security staff behavior. Use this Elmhurst stop for the late-night finish.
