BEST DISTILLERY
LIV VODKA
2182 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow
631-630-9322 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,
as 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 spiroslounge.com
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Everyone loves to hit
up happy hour for a good after-work drink, and
Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge is the place to do
just that. The bar has an extensive list of offerings
from wine and beer to spirits and cocktails, so
there’s something for everyone, and Spiro’s
always has amazing and affordable options
during happy hour as well. The bar is the perfect
spot to meet up with your besties for a night out
or to go with coworkers after hours and unwind
from the day you just had at the office. When you
think of happy hour, you ‘ought to be thinking
about Spiro’s, and when you finally go there and
see for yourself, you’ll understand why.
BEST IRISH BAR
TRINITY RESTAURANT AND BAR
190 Jericho Tpke., Floral Park
516-358-5584 trinityrestaurant.com
Come for one of the loveliest pours of Guinness
you’ll find outside of Ireland, stay for the
hospitality. From the second you walk into
Trinity Restaurant in Floral Park, you’ll be
greeted by the kind staff with a warm smile. The
restaurant carries 17 beer selections, including
Magners Irish Cider and Smithwick’s Premium
Irish Ale, and pub food favorites that include
a hearty shepherds pie and buffalo wings
that are off-the-bone fantastic and game-day
ready. Trinity Restaurant’s warm atmosphere,
attentiveness to detail, and friendliness will
make you feel like you’re in a quaint, lively pub
in Ireland!
BEST LIQUOR STORE
SIP & SAY CRAFT WINE SPIRITS
2067 Merrick Rd., Merrick
516-992-8111 sipsay.com
Sip & Say Craft Wine and Spirits, located in
Merrick, is the place to go for an abundance of
options, as well as free bottle engraving services.
The owner, Adam Schneider, has worked in the
wine industry since 1999, sharpening his skills
as a Sommelier in Napa, Ca. Schneider believes
that every bottle tells a story about the region, the
people, and the experience. He works to create a
space where those stories come to life. Customers
can find an array of wines, spirits, cans, frozen
drinks, and Kosher products. Offering a website
where people can browse stock and order online,
with delivery as an added convenience, customers
enjoy Sip & Say for its selection, as well as
knowledgeable and friendly staff.
BEST LIVE MUSIC
MULCAHY’S PUB AND
CONCERT HALL
3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh
516-783-7500 muls.com
Live music can be so much more than just live
music. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall makes
sure that you have fun from the moment you
walk through the door until you step outside
after your last drink of the night. The staff and
management at Mulcahy’s work hard to make
sure that the experience of visiting their bar,
regardless of whether or not you are there to
listen to music, is one that will keep you coming
back again and again. In fact, you will never
even want to go anywhere else! When you come
see a show at Mulcahy’s, you’ll find yourself
surrounded by great food, attentive service,
and an overall fun night out. It’s the premier
live music venue on Long Island providing an
intimate setting and authentic experience unlike
any other in the area that is proud to support
local bands and artists in the community.
BEST LOCAL WINERY
PINDAR VINEYARDS
37645 Main Rd. (Route 25), Peconic
631-734-6200 pindar.net
Pindar Vineyards consistently produces awardwinning
wines from its vineyards and touts the
largest tasting room on Long Island, with more
than 5,000 square feet of event space. It is one
of the most historic and well-known vineyards
on Long Island. Located on the North Fork,
Pindar has been making wine since 1986, when
the winery was founded by three friends with
an interest in producing premium wines in New
York State. After their first vintage in 1987,
Pindar Vineyards went on to receive abundant
accolades year after year from the likes of Wine
Spectator and the New York Wine Classic, which
awarded Pindar the Governor’s Cup, the top
prize in that contest, last year.
BEST LONG
ISLAND ICED TEA
MERCATO KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
4958 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park
516-308-3582 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 has all the tools needed to
create the perfect Long Island Iced Tea. The fully
stocked bar has a number of different alcohol
brands so you could make a custom 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
GRANDPA TONY’S
101 Althouse Ave., East Rockaway
516-799-8669 grandpatonysli.com
When it comes to Long Island margaritas,
Grandpa Tony’s in East Rockaway has you
covered. While you dine on this family-friendly
Italian restaurant’s delicious pasta and pizza
dishes, you’ll no doubt want a refreshing
alcoholic beverage to go with it, and the
margaritas are some of the Long Island has to
offer. They are the perfect mix of salty and sweet
and come in many different tasty flavors. In the
past, Grandpa Tony’s has had spicy strawberry,
watermelon, passion fruit, and jalapeno-infused
pomegranate margaritas on the menu. Who
knows what delicious margaritas they’ll concoct
next! See for yourself when you visit Grandpa
Tony’s, a winner in 10 different of Long Island
categories this year!
BEST MARTINI
SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point
631-744-4100 spiroslounge.com
There’s nothing like a strong martini after a
long day, and Spiro’s in Rocky Point makes the
one on 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 such as 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 Spiro’s!
BEST MOJITO
MARIA’S MEXICAN &
LATIN CUISINE
211 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset
631-979-7724 marias211.com
A splash of rum here, some sugar and lime juice
there; Long Islanders love their mojitos, and
they know that the mojito on Long Island is
served at Maria’s Mexican & Latin Cuisine! Its
mojito is a unique concoction that has drawn
countless customers from miles around. No
matter what the weather is doing outside, the
time is always right for a marvelous mojito at
Maria’s!
BEST NIGHTCLUB
BARNUM BALLROOM
4060 Austin Blvd., Island Park
516-238-7326 barnumballroom.com
Dubbed the “Great American Showplace,” Island
Park’s Barnum Ballroom is known for putting on
a good show. Hosting bands, tributes, and DJs,
the 5,500 square-foot ballroom provides plenty
of room to dance. With two floors in the venue,
customers say they enjoy going upstairs to listen
to the live music and venturing downstairs to
play pool and other games. Performers also
love Barnum Ballroom for its lighting, sound,
inviting club setting, and circus-like atmosphere.
Plus, customers say the food and liquor are
reasonably priced. With great music, food,
drinks, and games, what more could Long
Islanders need for a fun night out?
BEST ROOFTOP BAR
RHUM
13 E Main St., Patchogue
631-569-5944 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 yearround,
RHUM offers lunch and dinner daily,
along with family meals to go, weekly specials
such as Taco Tuesday and Thursday, Margarita
and Mojito Monday, weekday happy hour, and
more, including its RHUM Punch Brunch every
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
on- and off-site catering options.
BEST SIGNATURE
COCKTAIL
SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point
631-744-4100 spiroslounge.com
You can walk into any bar and get a drink,
but a signature cocktail is something that sets
restaurants and bars apart from one another.
At Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge, you are in for
a real treat when you check out the specialty
cocktail menu. Right off the bat you are greeted
by a selection of unique cocktails that tantalize
your taste buds when they get to the table. The
drinks pull you in with the names alone, such
as the Route 25A, the Jamaican Me Thirsty,
and the BLT, just to name a few. The menu also
includes many seasonal cocktails that you’ll
only find at certain times of the year, such as
the Candy Cane Martini and the All I Want for
Christmas is You Sangria, so you can always find
new signature cocktails to try.
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BEST SINGLES SPOT
MICHAEL’S BILLIARDS
4060 Austin Blvd., Island Park
516-548-7707 michaelsbilliardsny.com
Michael’s Billiards has everything you need to
meet someone new and exciting, whether you’re
looking for love or just want to find some fun
people to hang out with this weekend. Why?
Because it offers plenty of ways to socialize and
connect with others. Whether you’re looking
to get out of the house more often or just want
an excuse to flirt with someone new, Michael’s
Billiards has you covered. Billiards and single
people – two great tastes that taste great
together! If you live in Long Island and are
single, then make your way over to Michael’s
Billiards as soon as you can! Michael’s Billiards
has everything you need to mingle with new
people and have a good time – so it’s the spot on
Long Island to meet other singles.
BEST SPORTS BAR
RUDI’S BAR AND GRILL
554 NY-112, Patchogue
631-627-6726 rudrudisbarandgrill.com
Whether you’re a die-hard Giants or Jet fan or
just looking to compliment your sports viewing
experience over a pint, Rudi’s Bar and Grill has
got you covered. Rudi’s prides it’s on live sports
events that accented by good food, good drinks
and good music. With a kitchen that’s open until
the early hours and dining options from brunch
to dinner, a night at Rudi’s is a home run. Try
the signature Rudis sauce or familiarize your
taste buds with their assortment of dry rubs.
And non-sports fans can get in on the fun with
a cavalcade of on-site games such as pool and
Skee-Ball.
BEST WHISKEY BAR
ALIBI SPEAKEASY & LOUNGE
230 Main St., Farmingdale
516-644-7460 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 including pot stickers and mozzarella
sticks to homemade paninis, 10-inch bar pizzas,
and decadent desserts, such as 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 ilpozzowinebar.com
A casual wine bar and kitchen located just steps
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.
The lounge has a cozy area with a couch. Large
windows allow you to watch walkers-by outside
as you munch on small bites or order a larger
meal to share. Order from a sturdy menu that
includes fried artichokes and three-cheese
shells, prime NY steak, and lamb burger, among
other savory options.
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