What Should You Order at Long Island City Cocktail Bars?

5.0 (316)

Fri – Sat, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1)

10-15 43rd Ave 2nd Fl

Friday and Saturday are the only nights this second-floor bar opens, 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Classic cocktails, wine and amari come with Italian-American warmth, inspired by family gatherings and nights that linger.

4.9 (63)

Wed – Thu, Sun, 18:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)

21-38 44th Rd

Blue cheese turns up in the time-themed cocktails at this LIC speakeasy, where the menu follows the hours of the night. Look for a chocolate ube martini and a Chinese gin citrus refresher, set to nostalgic music.

4.7 (360)

Tue, 09:00 – 21:00; Wed, 09:00 – 22:00; Thu, 09:00 – 23:00; Fri, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 20:00

10-15 43rd Ave

Coffee by day and craft beer by night run through this warehouse, with a covered rooftop facing the Queensboro Bridge. The rotating beer list is small, the food menu is short, and the venue is closed Mondays.

4.5 (1,312)

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

27-24 Jackson Avenue

Hand-carved ice from a dedicated block-ice machine has shaped the craft cocktails here from the 2009 opening. Bartenders build custom off-menu drinks around your taste, and Debbie's upstairs hosts live music.

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

Themed bathrooms extend the hunter decor at this whiskey and wings bar, where board games, karaoke and big-screen sports share the room. There is no happy hour, and margaritas and wings are mid-priced.

4.0 (436)

Mon, 07:00 – 18:00; Tue – Wed, 07:00 – 21:00; Thu, 07:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 07:00 – 01:30 (+1); Sat, 08:00 – 01:30 (+1); Sun, 08:00 – 21:00

23-08 44th Dr

Matcha lattes with fresh fruit puree, in flavors like strawberry and pink peach, lead the drinks at this cafe, bistro and bar. Plates run from brunch to Cajun pork belly, with doors open until 1:30 AM Friday and Saturday.