Maggie Hall’s
Tootles & French
Focal Point Beer Co
Rivercrest
Overflow Coffee
Dutch Kills
DRINK

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.)

Best Bar for Atmosphere

ASTORIA

1st 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.”

2nd Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Absolutely gorgeous place! Date night, out with friends, parties.”

3rd Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com

3rd 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

Best Bar for Beer

ASTORIA

1st Maggie Hall’s

34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com

Survey says: “A wide selection of beers.”

2nd Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com

3rd 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.

Best Bar for Cocktails

ASTORIA

1st 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.”

2nd Mosaic

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

2nd Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

3rd Mar’s

34-21 34th Ave, (718) 685-2480, lifeatmars.com

3rd 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.

Best New Bar

ASTORIA

1st Rosalie’s Bar

33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com

Survey says: “Great variety, great people. Good atmosphere.”

2nd Honey Fitz

30-09 Broadway, (914) 343-2068, honeyfitzbar.com

2nd Wylies’s Astoria

24-01 29th St, (718) 777-2483, instagram.com

Best Bar for Sports

ASTORIA

1st Rivercrest

33-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 808-7887, rivercrestny.com

Tons of big HDTVs, and the managers are top-notch.

2nd Murphy’s Sports Bar

45-01 23rd Ave, (347) 242-3786, murphysbarastoria.com

3rd 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

Best Bar for Trivia Night

ASTORIA

1st 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.

2nd 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.

3rd 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.

Best Bar for Wine

ASTORIA

1st Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Most amazing wine list and staff gives expert recommendations.”

2nd Maggie Hall’s

34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com

3rd Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com

3rd Rosalie’s Bar

33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com

3rd 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

Best Bubble Tea

ASTORIA

1st Tea and Milk

32-02 34th Ave, (917) 294-0450, teaandmilk.com

2nd Kung Fu Tea

30-10 34th St, (917) 396-1734, kungfutea.com

2nd The Teapsy

33-17 30th Ave, (917) 396-1734, theteapsy.com


LIC

Möge Tee

42-32 Crescent St, (518) 418-0137, mogeteeusa.com

Best Cafe

ASTORIA

1st Under Pressure Coffee

30-19 31st Ave, (718) 433-9380, underpressurecoffee.com

2nd 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.

Best Coffee and Tea

ASTORIA

1st Under Pressure Coffee

30-19 31st Ave, (718) 433-9380, underpressurecoffee.com

1st Mighty Oak Roasters

28-01 24th Ave, (718) 777-9663, mightyoakroasters.com

2nd Balancero

30-95 37th St, (347) 507-0279, instagram.com

3rd 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.

Best Happy Hour

ASTORIA

1st Maggie Hall’s

34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com

Survey says: “$2 off everything until 7 each day – simple, easy, effective.”

2nd Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com

3rd Rosalie’s Bar

33-07 Broadway, (347) 612-4366, rosaliesastoria.com

Best Hot Chocolate

ASTORIA

1st 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.

1st Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com

Best Kid-Friendly Drinking Spot

ASTORIA

1st 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

Best Outdoor Drinking

ASTORIA

1st Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

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

Survey says: “Great open space, with great food and beer selection.”

2nd Maggie Hall’s

34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com

3rd 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.

Best Smoothie

ASTORIA

1st 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

Best Place to Drink Overall

ASTORIA

1st Maggie Hall’s

34-06 30th Ave, (917) 832-6131, maggiehalls.com

Survey says: “Great bartenders, atmosphere, and drink selection. Truly love this bar.”

2nd Judy & Punch

34-08 30th Ave, (718) 626-3100, judyandpunch.com

3rd 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

DRINK Write-in

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.