NIGHTLIFE & BARS
BEST BAR
KATCH ASTORIA
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230 www.katchastoria.com
Katch Astoria is a stunning 2,000-squarefoot
establishment that includes a first class
bar with 50 taps, a banquette space, high
top tables, over 70 TVs and a beer garden
culminating in the ultimate drinking and
dining experience. Offering weekly food
and drink specials, trivia nights, weekend
bottomless brunch, themed event parties,
happy hour specials, a place to watch the
big game and live performances, the lively
atmosphere at Katch never dies down.
BEST BAR WITH LIVE
MUSIC
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Enjoy a night of live music at the lounge
at Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay where a
unique dining experience awaits you. Vetro
is guaranteed to change the landscape of
fine dining from their exquisite cuisine and
expansive wine cellar to their private rooftop
lounge – all with the exemplary service of
any Russo’s Brand. As a restaurant, lounge
and catering venue, Vetro offers a modern,
elegant setting for all of your event occasions.
Most importantly, you and your guests will
be treated like royalty during your visit, from
your first moment of contact with one of their
experienced and capable servers all the way
through to dessert and after dinner drinks at
the bar.
BEST BARTENDER
KATCH ASTORIA
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230 www.katchastoria.com
Katch Astoria is a gastropub and eatery known
for their huge bar that contains over 70 TVs,
making it the perfect place to watch a big game
or spend time with friends. Offering weekly
food and drink specials, trivia nights, weekend
bottomless brunch, themed event parties,
happy hour specials and live performances of
local artists and entertainers, there is always
something happening at Katch and their
bartenders are there to make your experience
a memorable one.
BEST BEER DISTRIBUTOR
69TH STREET BEER DISTRIBUTOR
5507 69th St, Maspeth
(718) 478-5493
Looking for some of the finest selection of craft
beer in the area? 69th Street Beer Distributor
in Maspeth has what you need. The huge
walk-in fridge keeps the beer cold and crisp
for you to enjoy at any occasion. Kegs of all
sizes and ice tubs are also available for your
next party at prices you can’t find at other beer
distributor locations in the borough. Locals
say 69th Street Beer Distributor is a hidden
gem where the employees are smart, friendly
and the seasonal selections will have you
coming on foot, bus or bike all year round.
BEST BEER GARDEN/
HALL
BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN
29-19 24th Ave, Astoria
(718) 274-4925–www.bohemianhall.com
As one of the biggest drinking venues in New
York City, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden has
a long tradition in the Astoria neighborhood.
The beer garden traces its history back to
1910 when the Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent
Society purchased two lots of a farm, which
was the first step towards Bohemian Hall’s
now 100-year dedication to carrying on the
traditions of the Czech people in the local
community. Today, the hall has multiple
food and drink menus, including a Czech
Favorites section and is open to private events.
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden also features a
hall for cocktail affairs, a meeting room, a VIP
balcony and a cellar cafe, making it the perfect
spot for a wide array of occasions!
BEST BEER SELECTION
KATCH ASTORIA
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230–www.katchastoria.com
If Katch Astoria doesn’t have the beer you
want, chances are it’s a beer you don’t need.
The gastropub boasts an amazing 50 beer taps
with everything from well known beers to local
brews including Grimm, Finback, Gun Hill,
Big Alice, Transmitter, Other Half, Rockaway
and more. Katch Astoria offers weekly food
and drink specials, trivia nights, weekend
bottomless brunch, themed event parties,
happy hour specials and live performances of
local artists. They have a large space complete
with a banquette area, beer garden and more
than 70 TVs. Grab a cold one at Katch; they
won’t let you down!
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BEST BREWERY
ROCKAWAY BREWING COMPANY
46-01 5th St, Long Island City
(718) 482-6528–www.rockawaybrewco.com
Rockaway Brewing Company’s founders
started homebrewing in their Far Rockaway
backyards years ago. Now, they still handcraft
all of their batches with fresh ingredients for
residents, and their beers are located all over
Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. Come in
for a refreshing pint, jam out to some reggae,
and even tour the brewery! Live music is also
featured in their Long Island City taproom.
If you can’t make it into either of Rockaway
Brewing Company’s two locations, you can
get ahold of their beers in stores! Rockaway
Brewing Company now even offers a shuttle,
The Brew Cruiser, from their Long Island City
location to their newer Rockaway location!
BEST CIGAR SHOP
HARRY’S HABANA HUT
214-9 41st Ave, Bayside
(718) 423-5059–www.harryshabanahut.com
Harry’s Habana Hut, formerly known as
Habana Hut, is Bayside’s premier cigar
lounge. Offering a wide selection of premium
cigars and cigar accessories, it’s no secret that
Harry’s is the place to go for a good smoke.
Located in the heart of Bayside right off Bell
Boulevard, Harry’s is the perfect home away
from home for the cigar smoker, young and
old. Complete with comfy couches and some
60” flat screen televisions, Harry’s is the
perfect place to sit back, relax and light up in
Queens.
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