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BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2021 17 BEST CRAFT BEER BREWERY PO’BOY BREWERY 200 Wilson St Unit E3, Port Jefferson Station (631) 828-1131 www.poboybrewery.com Po’Boy Brewery, located in Port Jefferson Station, boasts a beautiful and cozy taproom and welcoming staff. Most have called us a pleasant and fun place to unwind and get together with friends and family. We are one of the few places in the country that is identified as a Brewery and a Cidery! We rotate our taps regularly so that you can experience a new flavor and style weekly! The Tasting Room and Sour Patch have over 20 varieties of beer and cider to sample flights and to order pints from. Growlers can be filled and four-packs can be purchased for off-premise consumption as well. Several food options to choose from, special events and celebrations, live music on specified nights, and we also offer options of all varieties for hosting your special event. It has been a pure joy to grow, expand and define our unique, innovative approach to craft beer and we have had a damn good time doing it! Thank you for your support and for voting us the BEST on Long Island! We will see you on the other side of the bar! BEST DISTILLERY LIV VODKA 2182 Sound Ave, Baiting Hollow (631) 630-9322 www.lispirits.com It seems that craft distilleries may be the next evolution of the craft beer boom that has seen dozens of breweries pop up on Long Island over the past decade. The distillers at Long Island Spirits may not have quite as much competition—there are still only a handful of craft distilleries on the island— but that doesn’t stop them from putting their heart and soul into every sustainably distilled bottle of LiV vodka. Owners and childhood friends Rich Stabile and Dan Pollicino use 100% locally grown russet potatoes to triple distill the award-winning gluten-free spirit. Mix it with orange juice, tonic, club soda, or have it on the rocks. No matter how it’s served, the spirit of Long Island lives in every sip. BEST HAPPY HOUR SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr, Rocky Point (631) 744-4100 www.spiroslounge.com At Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rocky Point, happy hour happens twice a day! You read that correctly — twice a day! It is known for having Long Island’s top happy hour selection for a reason. If you miss the first happy hour which runs from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, you don’t have to wait until the next day to take advantage of Spiro’s food and drink specials. The second one runs until midnight seven days a week. Once you go inside, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a glass or two of your favorite margarita or dark and stormy cocktail. BEST IRISH BAR SHANDON COURT 115 E Main St, East Islip (631) 581-5678 www.shandoncourt.net At Shandon Court, the sweetest memories are made to last a lifetime. From the moment you step inside the premises, you’re immediately transported to the pubs in Ireland where the bartenders greet you with a wave and smile. Shandon Court serves traditional favorites such as shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage along with pub food items. Top off your experience with a pint or two of your favorite Guinness or beer option while listening to live music that’ll have you nodding your head and tapping your fingers to the beat in no time. Whether you’re enjoying a casual dinner or booked a private event, the staff at Shandon Court will help make every moment a happy one! BEST LIQUOR STORE WHEATLEY HILLS DISCOUNT WINE & SPIRITS 193 Post Ave, Westbury (516) 333-1110 www. wheatleywineandspirits.com Whether you want to throw a party, celebrate an anniversary or need a nice bottle of red to help you unwind after a long day at work, Wheatley Hills Discount Wine & Spirits has got you covered. The family-operated business has been serving Long Island since 1994 and offers an extensive selection of wines and spirits from around the world. For a truly immersive shopping experience, the staff — which has a combined 50 years in the wine and liquor industry — are happy to help you find what you’re looking for and will order any item they don’t normally carry in-store. At Wheatley’s, you never have to worry about missing out on the bottle of your choice! BEST LOCAL WINERY PINDAR VINEYARDS 37645 Main Rd Rte 25, Peconic (631) 734-6200 www.pindar.net At Pindar Vineyards, they know that a good wine is like a great poem. Enjoying a glass can be an uplifting experience, delighting the senses as it satisfies the soul. Since Pindar’s founding four decades ago, it has become one of Long Island’s best-known wineries. Nestled on 500 acres on the East End, it grows 17 varieties of grapes, carefully crafting them into some 23 varietals and proprietary blends. Each year, it produces about 70,000 cases. But it’s never forgotten its roots, nor its family tradition. At its flagship vineyard, wine lovers can tour the production facility, and taste great wines from the barrel! BEST LONG ISLAND ICE TEA MERCATO KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 4958 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park (516) 308-3582 www.mercatokitchen.com The Long Island Iced Tea is a drink that is just as complex as the drink’s namesake. With a blend of vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola, it takes a skilled bartender to create the perfect mix. At Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails, the staff have all the tools needed to create the perfec t Long Island Iced Tea. The fully stocked bar has a number of different alcohol brands so you could make a custom Long Island Iced Tea blend by swapping in some of your favorite labels. Be sure to order one of Mercato’s delicious menu items to munch on while you sip your Long Island Iced Tea. BEST MARGARITA BESITO MEXICAN - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Multiple Locations besitomexican.com Whether you’re looking to pair your tacos or chips and homemade guac with the perfect drink or just looking for the best selection of margaritas around, Besito Mexican is the perfect location – whichever one of its four locations on the Island you choose. There are nine margarita options on the menu to choose from, all with fresh-squeezed lime, with or without salt on the rim, including the Besito Patrón Margarita made with Besito Barrel Select Patrón Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, fresh pomegranate and tangerine juices, as well as the frozen La Casa Margarita. Other options include grapefruit, mango and watermelon varieties. You can also opt for the old standby: A Classic Margarita with Premium Blanco Tequila and triple sec. Make reservations online or by phone today! BEST MARTINI SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr, Rocky Point (631) 744-4100 www.spiroslounge.com There’s nothing like a strong margarita after a long day, and Spiro’s in Rocky Point makes the best one in Long Island. Any bar can mix gin with vermouth and plop and olive in it, but Spiro’s has found the perfect blend of ingredients that makes its martini known far and wide. Spiros’ bartenders concoct a drink that drives patron’s tastebuds wild while giving them the perfect buzz. Once you start feeling good, you’ll inevitably want to pair your delightful beverage with some eats. This acclaimed eatery has a menu that will compliment your marg perfectly, featuring apps like citrus tuna tartare and cherry pepper calamari as well as entrees such as filet mignon, rack of lamb, and stuffed salmon. Come see what everyone is raving about; try the perfect martini and more at Spiros! BEST MOJITO SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr, Rocky Point (631) 744-4100 www.spiroslounge.com The perfect mojito is refreshing, packs the right amount of mint and makes you want to lay on a tropical beach. Mojitos are the specialty at Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge! You can never go wrong with the original style, or you can mix it up with its extensive mojito options from blueberry to coconut to strawberry. This beloved eatery offers a food menu that will compliment your marg perfectly, featuring apps like scallops wrapped in bacon and shrimp pita along with entrees like as the 24oz New York Strip and surf n turf. The fabulous bartenders at Spiro’s are there to make your mojito drinking experience as delicious and pleasant as you’ll get on the island! BEST NIGHTCLUB MULCAHY’S PUB & CONCERT HALL 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh (631) 783-7500 www.muls.com If you’re looking for a hot spot for you and your friends to enjoy a night on the town, you have to swing by Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall in Wantagh. Mulcahy’s has shows playing all year round, so you are guaranteed to have the night of your life. The club boasts plenty of room to roam plus a food and drink menu to choose from when you come by and stop by the pub. The dress code is smart casual, so you don’t have to dress to the nines just to walk through the door. At Mulcahy’s, the staff will ensure that you have the time of your life. BEST ROOFTOP BAR* RHUM 13 East Main Street, Patchogue (631) 569-5944 www.rhumpatchogue.com Enjoy Island Time with a visit to the rooftop at RHUM – delivering some of the most delectable rum-based concoctions north of the Caribbean. With Island-inspired cuisine, and the first rooftop experience in Patchogue, you’ll want to get there fast…then take it slow. Open daily year-round, RHUM offers lunch and dinner daily, along with family meals to go, weekly specials like Taco Tuesday and Thursday, Margarita and Mojito Monday, weekday happy hour, and more, including its RHUM Punch Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm and on- and off-site catering options. Visit RhumPatchogue.com to make a reservation on the rooftop! BEST SIGNATURE COCKTAIL* ALIBI SPEAKEASY & LOUNGE 230 Main St, Farmingdale (516) 586-8622 alibifarmingdale.com Come check out The Alibi Speakeasy & Lounge in Farmingdale and prepare to step back in time to the Prohibition Era, when relaxing with a cocktail could get you locked up! The Alibi is truly a unique way to spend a night out, with its list of more than two dozen Prohibition-themed signature cocktails such as The Eliot Ness, a mix of light and dark rums and passionfruit juice or The Lucky Luciano made with bourbon, orange juice and vanilla. Need some munchies? Check out the Alibi’s eats from apps like pot stickers and mozzarella sticks to homemade paninis, 10-inch bar pizzas and decadent desserts like molten lava cake or black and white cookies. You never need an excuse to hang out at The Alibi! BEST SINGLES SPOT THE REFUGE 515 Broadhollow Rd, Melville (631) 577-4444 refuge110.com Long Island singles looking for a good time and magnificent food and drink options can take ‘refuge’ at The Refuge in Melville. It offers a modern twist on Italian and Latin cuisine with a nod to the classics such as mussels and veal chops. Nothing alleviates first date jitters and meet-cutes from across the restaurant quite like a sharable meat and cheese board filled with cured meats and artisanal cheeses while sipping on a “sucker punch” cocktail or a sangria. The Refuge is appropriately named for its reputation for providing a comfortable and engaging environment where you can eat something good and simultaneously sip something sinful whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, relaxing dinner or indulging in brunch! BEST SPORTS BAR MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Multiple Locations millersalehouse.com Looking for a great sports bar to watch the game? With multiple locations throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties, Miller’s Ale House is the place where Long Islanders gather to watch the big game, regardless of which sports season is happening. Miller’s offers a comfortable bar experience, making it an ideal spot for you and your friends to post up and watch. There are huge televisions throughout the restaurant, so there’s not a bad seat in the house. Plus, the bar is fully stocked with lots of draft beer options (and your necessary bar offerings, of course) to whet your whistle while you are cheering for your team. Be sure to order a plate of the bar’s signature Zingers while you watch! BEST WHISKEY BAR ALIBI SPEAKEASY & LOUNGE 230 Main St, Farmingdale (516) 586-8622 alibifarmingdale.com Visit The Alibi Speakeasy & Lounge in Farmingdale and prepare to step back in time to the Prohibition Era, when grabbing a whiskey was more than a way to blow off steam after work...it could get you a few days in jail! The Alibi is a unique way to spend a night out, with its list of more than eight top-shelf whiskeys such as Jameson, Jack Daniels, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey or Dunsmore Irish Whiskey. If you need some munchies to go with those great whiskeys, check out the Alibi’s eats from apps like pot stickers and mozzarella sticks to homemade paninis, 10-inch bar pizzas and decadent desserts like molten lava cake or black and white cookies. You never need an excuse to hang out at The Alibi. BEST WINE BAR OR CELLAR IL POZZO WINE BAR & KITCHEN 46 Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook (516) 596-7870 www.ilpozzowinebar.com A casual Wine Bar and Kitchen in walking distance from the railroad in lovely Lynbrook Village you may go in for a glass of homemade sangria or a classic wine to pair with American cuisine. The vibe here is intimate and casual, a gem in town whose owner is attentive and makes sure his establishment is laid back and relaxing. Large windows allow you to watch walkers-by outside and you can share small bites here or order a larger meal and share that too if you like. 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