These are the winners for the best bars, cafes, beer gardens, and coffee shops. Grab a drink!
Mosaic Craft Beer, Cocktail & Wine Bar
25-19 24th Ave, (718) 728-0708, mosaicastoria.com
This bar is literally cozy, as the lighting is dimmed and there are comfortable couches to relax on as you enjoy your wine or beer of choice. (They have a ton of both.)
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.
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 Astor Room
35-11 35th Ave, (718) 255-1947, astorroom.com
The cocktails here present 21st-century takes on the classics, as well as carefully-crafted originals.
William Hallet
36-10 30th Ave, (718) 269-3443, williamhallet.com
Some options include Grounds for Divorce, Rose’s Pearthyme, and Guava Lemonade.
Flo Lounge Restaurant
37-20 30th Ave, (718) 204-6096, flocafeny.com
Fan of the Mojito or Sangria? They have Classic Mojito and Fig Mojito, and Red Sangria as well as Pink Sangria. Go ahead and try them all. We won’t judge!
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.
Mad Donkey Beer Bar & Grill
32-07 36th Ave, (718) 204-2070, maddonkeyny.com
Survey says: “16 craft beers on tap at amazing prices. (Free Peanuts)”
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.
Sweet Spot
22-72 31st St, (718) 777-7475, sweetspotastoria.com
43 HDTVs ranging from 80″ in the main dining room to to 27″ screens in the restrooms means you won’t miss a minute of the game!
Oliver’s Astoria
37-19 Broadway, (718) 806-1476, oliversastoria.com
Enough big HDTVs to keep any sports fan happy.
Sunswick 35/35
35-02 35th St, (718) 752-0620, sunswick3535bar.com
The trivia is every Wednesday at 8pm.
Sek’end Sun
32-11 Broadway, (917) 832-6414, sekendsun.com
Trivia is every Monday at 8pm.
Zbar Astoria
26-12 Hoyt Ave S, (347) 612-4762, zbarastoria.com
Trivia Night here is Tuesday at 8pm.
Crescent & Vine
25-03 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 204-4774, crescentandvine.com
Survey says: “An intimte environment that occasionally has live music. Astoria’s own You Bred Raptors rock!”
Winegasm Bar & Eatery
31-86 37th St, (718) 932-3331, winegasmeatery.com
Their focus is natural, organic, bio-dynamic, sustainable and local wines, and they are also known for their fondue.
Mosaic Craft Beer, Cocktail & Wine Bar
25-19 24th Ave, (718) 728-0708, mosaicastoria.com
Like red wine? They have 10 options. Prefer white? They have eight of those. There’s also sake, bubbles, and ports & dessert wine.
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave, (718) 274-4925, bohemianhall.com
Survey says: “Nothing like the original!”
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.
Grand Cafe
37-01 30th Ave, (718) 777-7321, grandcafelounge.com
Survey says: “They have good brunch, lunch, and dinner options. A good, dependable option!”
60 Beans
36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 967-3994, 60beanskitchen.com
Survey says: “Check out the sign in the bathroom for a very cool explanation of the cafe’s name.”
OK Cafe
36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 967-3994, loc8nearme.com
This small but intimate coffee shop serves organic coffee, tea, and milk, and offers a variety of vegan and gluten-free sweets.
60 Beans
36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 967-3994, 60beanskitchen.com
Survey says: “Good coffee, great atmosphere, and they even serve beer!”
Astoria Coffee
30-04 30th St, (347) 410-7399, astoriacoffeeny.com
Survey says: “The Twitter feed is amazing and the coffee is even better!”
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
29-08 23rd Ave, (718) 728-9500; 40-05 Broadway, (718) 728-9511, nycbch.com
One of our favorite teas is the Hot Cinnamon Spice at NYCBCH, and we haven’t found a similar one yet.
The Astor Room
35-11 35th Ave, (718) 255-1947, astorroom.com
Tuesdays through Sundays from 4-7pm there’s $8 signature cocktails or craft beer, and there’s often live music playing as well. The Happy Hour also includes $1 oysters and two-for-one select wine and beer.
Zbar Astoria
30-09 34th St, (718) 777-2570, zbarastoria.com
The 5-8pm Happy Hour includes $5 wells and wines, $5 Brooklyn Lager, and $2 Jello Shots.
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.
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 know that the music is loud and it can get crowded on Friday and Saturday nights (like popular bars tend to do).
Best Outdoor Space: Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st Ave, (929) 522-0061, instagram.com/diamonddogsnyc
One unique aspect of this bar is that it encourages you to BYOF (bring your own food).
Survey results from December 2016. Click here for the results from January 2016, July 2015, January 2015.