





These are the 2025 winners for the best bars, cafes, bubble tea and smoothies. Cheers!
(Please note that the winners in LIC are listed alphabetically because of low response.)
ASTORIA
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “Incredible atmosphere. Has its own unique style and feels clean and nice.”
Tootles & French
36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com
Survey says: “Absolutely gorgeous place! Date night, out with friends, parties.”
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com
LIC
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
10-28 46th Ave, (718) 663-2084, fifthhammerbrewing.com
ASTORIA
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “A wide selection of beers.”
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
heart of gold
37-14 31st Ave, (718) 255-6677, heartofgoldnyc.com
Survey says: “The closest thing to Cheers you’re going to get in Astoria.”
LIC
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
10-28 46th Ave, (718) 663-2084, fifthhammerbrewing.com
Focal Point Beer Co
43-50 12th St, (917) 832-6131, focalpoint.beer
This is a great spot with lots of space and tons of beer on tap.
The Greats of Craft
10-15 43rd Ave, (718) 489-9874, greatsofcraft.com
There is a very comfortable and laid-back vibe in this multi-floor spot in a former warehouse.
ASTORIA
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “They have their own unique options, Espresso Martini is a MUST TRY.”
Survey says: “From Hot Toddies to Frisky Whisky’s, this place rocks.”
Mosaic
25-19 24th Ave, (718) 728-0708, mosaicastoria.com
Tootles & French
36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com
Mar’s
34-21 34th Ave, (718) 685-2480, lifeatmars.com
Rosalie’s Bar
33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com
LIC
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Ave, (718) 383-2724, dutchkillsbar.com
This place introduced us to the Queen’s Park Swizzle. It was so delicious that we’ve ordered it on repeat occasions. The mixologists here are the best we’ve seen.
ASTORIA
Rosalie’s Bar
33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com
Survey says: “Great variety, great people. Good atmosphere.”
Honey Fitz
30-09 Broadway, (914) 343-2068, honeyfitzbar.com
Wylies’s Astoria
24-01 29th St, (718) 777-2483, instagram.com
ASTORIA
Rivercrest
33-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 808-7887, rivercrestny.com
Tons of big HDTVs, and the managers are top-notch.
Murphy’s Sports Bar
45-01 23rd Ave, (347) 242-3786, murphysbarastoria.com
Break Bar
32-04 Broadway, (718) 777-5400, break-ny.com
Survey says: “A wide range of sports and a lot of games in the bar.”
LIC
Woodbines
47-10 Vernon Blvd, (718) 361-8488, woodbineslic.com
ASTORIA
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “Paul crushes it every Monday night.”
Survey says: “So much fun, they even do themed trivia nights!”
Trivia is Mondays at 8pm.
The Bonnie
29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com
Survey says: “The best prizes, great food, great drinks, amazing host.”
Survey says: “The host, Zoë, does a phenomenal job of making this a can’t miss event. Even if I never win.”
Trivia is Tuesdays at 8pm.
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
Trivia is Tuesdays at 8pm.
LIC
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
10-28 46th Ave, (718) 663-2084, fifthhammerbrewing.com
Trivia is Tuesdays at 7pm.
THE BARONESS
47-18 Vernon Blvd, (718) 255-1336, thebaronessbar.com
Trivia is Wednesdays at 8pm.
ASTORIA
Tootles & French
36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com
Survey says: “Most amazing wine list and staff gives expert recommendations.”
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
Rosalie’s Bar
33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com
Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar
21-02 30th Ave, (718) 545-5550, vestavino.com
LIC
On The 7 – Where Manhattan Meets LIC
50-04 Vernon Blvd, (718) 784-2350, onthe7lic.com
ASTORIA
Tea and Milk
32-02 34th Ave, (917) 294-0450, teaandmilk.com
Kung Fu Tea
30-10 34th St, (917) 396-1734, kungfutea.com
The Teapsy
33-17 30th Ave, (917) 396-1734, theteapsy.com
LIC
Möge Tee
42-32 Crescent St, (518) 418-0137, mogeteeusa.com
ASTORIA
Under Pressure Coffee
30-19 31st Ave, (718) 433-9380, underpressurecoffee.com
Little Flower Cafe
25-35 36th Ave, (917) 832-6101, instagram.com
LIC
Café Henri
10-10 50th Ave, (718) 729-5794, cafehenrilic.com
Overflow Coffee
46-36 Vernon Blvd, (201) 701-1633, overflowcoffee.nyc
Nice space, good lighting, comfortable setup. Lots of people work or study here. Also, the coffee is really good.
ASTORIA
Under Pressure Coffee
30-19 31st Ave, (718) 433-9380, underpressurecoffee.com
Mighty Oak Roasters
28-01 24th Ave, (718) 777-9663, mightyoakroasters.com
Balancero
30-95 37th St, (347) 507-0279, instagram.com
OK Café
22-04 33rd St, (718) 440-8789, instagram.com
LIC
Overflow Coffee
46-36 Vernon Blvd, (201) 701-1633, overflowcoffee.nyc
We appreciate that they put care into every coffee or espresso drink they make. It’s not cheap, by money or quality, so at this place, you get what you pay for.
ASTORIA
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “$2 off everything until 7 each day – simple, easy, effective.”
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
Rosalie’s Bar
33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com
ASTORIA
Martha’s Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com
They have many unique flavors, such as Nutella, Peanut Butter, spicy Mexican, and festive Red Velvet.
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
ASTORIA
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave, (718) 274-4925, bohemianhall.com
LIC
Focal Point Beer Co
43-50 12th St, (917) 832-6131, focalpoint.beer
ASTORIA
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave, (718) 274-4925, bohemianhall.com
Survey says: “Great open space, with great food and beer selection.”
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Pig Beach BBQ Queens
35-37 36th St, (718) 362-6111, pigbeachnyc.com
LIC
Focal Point Beer Co
43-50 12th St, (917) 832-6131, focalpoint.beer
There are lots of picnic benches, so it’s a great place to hang out with some beverages in warmer weather.
LIC Bar
45-58 Vernon Blvd, (718) 786-5400, licbar.com
There’s a nice patio area in the back.
ASTORIA
Create
36-03 30th Ave, (718) 204-0333, createastoria.com; 29-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 777-0504, singleplatform.com
LIC
Foodcellar Market
4-85 47th Rd, (718) 606-9786, foodcellarmarket.com
Prestige Marketplace
45-45 Center Blvd, (347) 507-1010, grubhub.com
ASTORIA
Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “Great bartenders, atmosphere, and drink selection. Truly love this bar.”
Judy & Punch
34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com
Rosalie’s Bar
33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com
LIC
Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
10-28 46th Ave, (718) 663-2084, fifthhammerbrewing.com
ASTORIA
Best Bartenders, Best Cocktail (Thompson’s Pass) and Best Espresso Martini: Maggie Hall’s
34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com
Survey says: “Espresso martini! Maggie Hall’s!!!”
Best Dog-Friendly Cafe: Château le Woof
31-01 Vernon Blvd, (718) 626-9663, chateaulewoof.com
Best Guinness Overall: Honey Fitz
30-09 Broadway, (914) 343-2068, honeyfitzbar.com
Best Guinness Pour: Irish Rover
37-18 28th Ave, (718) 278-9372, instagram.com
Best Irish Pub: Honey Fitz and Irish Rover (tie)
30-09 Broadway, (914) 343-2068, honeyfitzbar.com; 37-18 28th Ave, (718) 278-9372, instagram.com
Survey results from December 2025. Click here for the results from December 2024, December 2023, December 2022, December 2021, December 2020, December 2019, December 2018, December 2017, December 2016, January 2016, July 2015, January 2015.
