Sek’end Sun

32-11 Broadway, (917) 832-6414, sekendsun.com

Have you seen that neon “QUEENS” sign? It’s here, in the back.

The Letlove Inn

27-20 23rd Ave, (718) 777-5683, letloveinn.com

Google says: “Great ambiance, good drinks, cool crowd… Live music early in the week, so good!”

The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

The Bonnie has a nice outdoor area (when weather allows) and has been a great addition to the 23rd Ave area.

Diamond Dogs

34-04 31st Ave, (929) 522-0061, facebook.com

You have to know where to go because the bar is unmarked—very mysterious indeed.

Sweet Afton

30-09 34th St, (718) 777-2570, sweetaftonbar.com

11 cocktails on the menu, plus another four in the Modern & Classic section. You will not get bored with the selection.

The Last Word

31-30 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 440-3378, tlwastoria.com

Survey says: “They no longer have the hardware store front (boo) but it’s beautiful inside.”

Sek’end Sun

32-11 Broadway, (917) 832-6414, sekendsun.com

Cocktails here are tasty and strong.

Sunswick 35/35

35-02 35th St, (718) 752-0620, sunswick3535bar.com

Great neighborhood bar with nice craft beer list to boot. Come here to get a drink or two of something good before/after heading to your movie or museum outing nearby.

Astoria Bier & Cheese

34-14 Broadway, (718) 545-5588; 35-11 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 255-6982, astoriabierandcheese.com

A wonderful place to pick out a couple of unique craft beers and smelly cheeses to bring home and eat, or sit and enjoy a flight with a sandwich or cheese plate.

Raven’s Head Public House

38-04 Broadway, (718) 777-7565, ravensheadpublichouse.com

If you’re looking for a wide variety of beers, look no further. A ton of beers on draught, and more in bottles.

Break Bar and Billiards

32-04 Broadway, (718) 777-5400, break-ny.com

Break boasts having 10 HDTVs with state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities.

Katch Astoria

31-19 Newtown Ave, (718) 777-2230, katchastoria.com

Katch has impressive numbers: 70 HDTVs and 50 taps. They keep their beer list quirky and you can count on Game Day specials.

Oliver’s Astoria

37-19 Broadway, (718) 806-1476, oliversastoria.com

Enough big HDTVs to keep any sports fan happy.

Sek’end Sun

32-11 Broadway, (917) 832-6414, sekendsun.com

Trivia is every Monday at 8pm.

Sunswick 35/35

35-02 35th St, (718) 752-0620, sunswick3535bar.com

Trivia every Wednesday at 8pm.
Survey says: “It’s a tight space, but the food is great (love that Tuna Burger) and atmoshere is fun.”

The Strand Smokehouse

25-27 Broadway, (718) 440-3231, thestrandsmokehouse.com

Trivia is every Tuesday at 8pm.

Mosaic

25-19 24th Ave, (718) 728-0708, www.mosaicastoria.com

Like red wine? They have 10 options. Prefer white? They have eight of those. There’s also sake, bubbles, ports and dessert wine.

Vite Bar

25-07 Broadway, (347) 813-4702, vitebar.com

Google says: “Great wine bar with excellent staff and an ample wine selection.”

Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar

21-02 30th Ave, (718) 545-5550, vestavino.com

Enjoy their wine by the shot, glass or bottle!

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

29-19 24th Ave, (718) 274-4925, bohemianhall.com

Survey says: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This is THE iconic Astoria beer garden.”

Studio Square NYC

35-37 36th St, (718) 383-1001, studiosquarenyc.com

Two indoor areas, and one huge outdoor courtyard make this spot a popular destination any time of the year. When the weather is warm, televised sports events are projected onto a huge screen outside.

The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

Although small, The Bonnie’s outdoor area can be considered a beer garden, and in warm weather, it’s a wonderful space.

Queen’s Room

36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 987-3994, queensroomnyc.com

We went here on a weekday afternoon, and could have easily stayed a long time. The vibe is chill and relaxed (chillaxed?) and the music is mellow, but not so much that it puts you to sleep—great for chatting or doing work. There’s food served for all three meals, so it could also be considered a bistro. Also, the coffee here is magical. One of the BOAST team members was tempted to drink it black. And he never drinks coffee black! It’s that good.

Gossip Coffee

37-04 30th Ave, (718) 440-8792, gossipcoffee.com

Nice, comfortable space. There’s wi-fi here, so it’s a good place to update your Instagram with the beautiful lattes.

Astoria Coffee

30-04 30th St, (347) 410-7399, astoriacoffeeny.com

Survey says: “The Twitter feed is amazing and the coffee is even better!”

Madame Sousou Cafe

31-05 33rd St, (718) 710-6577, facebook.com

A small space, but excellent coffee, and great pastries, including Doughnut Plant donuts. And the decorations around the cafe, even in the restroom, are A+.

Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626–3101, judyandpunch.com

This hip bars boasts 15 rotating drafts, unique cocktails, and free popcorn. It’s a cool place to hang out with friends, but keep in mind that the music is loud and it can get crowded on Friday and Saturday nights (like popular bars tend to do).

Sek’end Sun

32-11 Broadway, (917) 832-6414, sekendsun.com

The happy hour is 5-8pm, and the special is $2 off draft beer and wine. There is also a late night happy hour on Monday through Wednesday from 10pm till close, for all those night owls out there.

William Hallet

36-10 30th Ave, (718) 269-3443, williamhallet.com

Monday to Friday, 4–7pm, some drinks are $5. A very good deal!

Leli’s Bakery & Pastry Shop

35-14 30th Ave, (718) 626-8090, website.com

Survey says: “Delicious baked goods and a great spot for coffee and a pastry with friends!”

Martha’s Country Bakery

36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com

Survey says: “Still the best – selection, atmosphere, and taste are all top notch.”

Queen’s Room

36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 987-3994, queensroomnyc.com

The coffee here is the bomb, and the hot chocolate is too.

The Highwater

34-20 Broadway, (917) 745-0407, facebook.com

Google says: “The decor, the vibe, the staff, the drinks were all stellar.”

The Letlove Inn

27-20 23rd Ave, (718) 777-5683, letloveinn.com

Live music Mondays at 8pm, Tuesdays at 9pm, and DJ’s on Friday and Saturday nights. Doesn’t hurt that it has a cool ambiance as well.

Blend Astoria

37-17 30th Ave, (718) 606-6383, blendastoria.com

Google says: “It’s definitely a lively, cool place with great staff and a funky atmosphere.”

Best New Cafe: Swick2

35-04 35th St, (718) 786-6096, swick2go.com

Same ownership as Sunswick 35/35 next door, so if you need to sober up, coffee is just a few feet away.

Best Pub: Passage Irish Bar and Kitchen

40-11 30th Ave, (917) 832-6680, passageastoria.com

Drinks from Ireland and authentic pub fare in wood-paneled interior.

Best Bar for Playing Pool: Break Bar and Billiards

32-04 Broadway, (718) 777-5400, break-ny.com

Tons of pool tables here, along with lots of other games (Giant Jenga, ping-pong, air hockey, arcades) to make the time pass quickly.

Most Fun Bar: The Ditty

35-03 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 617-1747, thedittybar.com

Good drinks, tasty food, catchy tunes, and tons of board games. Yes, we agree it’s very fun.