Queens Live Music, Karaoke and Taverna Nights

4.5 (186)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)

27-20 23rd Ave

Pressed tin ceilings, old floors and low light set the mood at this Astoria bar on 23rd Avenue, away from the Ditmars bustle. There are no TVs, bartenders pick the playlists, emerging local musicians take the stage some nights, and the bathroom door is a phone booth.

5.0 (6)

Tue – Thu, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1)

19-79 Steinway Street

Daily karaoke, poetry and board games fill this cozy Astoria cafe bar on Steinway Street. A welcoming owner and bartenders run the room, the kitchen sends out bar bites that turn drinks into dinner, and the evening shifts easily from eating to the mic.

4.5 (589)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

26-02 23rd Ave

This corner taverna on 23rd Avenue pairs old fashioned charm with fresh Greek plates, from tender squid and octopus to grilled branzino and hand cut fries. Tables share a mix of appetizers, the small room gets loud when full, and there is sidewalk seating.

4.5 (720)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1)

32-07 36th Ave

Fourteen craft beers on tap, plenty of Tullamore Dew and free peanuts set up this small Astoria local on 36th Avenue. The kitchen serves oversized burgers, wings, crispy fries and Frito chili pie, TVs carry the games, and bingo nights come around.