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Enjoy great times in cold weather at these 10 Queens hot spots
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com
@QNS
As the temperature continues to fall, going
out and facing the cold may not be the most
appealing. Luckily, there are plenty of places
around Queens were you can stay warm
while hanging out deep into the night.
Here’s a look at 10 places in Queens
where you can enjoy a night of fun without
freezing in the cold.
Nowadays – 56-06 Wyckoff
Ave., Ridgewood
While Nowadays is usually a popular
spot for drinks and games in the warmer
months, they’ve stepped up their game as
the temperature drops. Th ey’ve put up a
mobile sauna on Saturdays and Sundays,
plus space heaters, fi re pits and blankets
(not to mention a 20-person heated yurt)
are available for a night of fun. And of
course, their indoor space is always available
for guests.
Forest Hills Station House –
106-11 71st Ave., Forest Hills
If you’re looking for a place that brings
a creative outlook to the food and bar
scene, Forest Hills Station House is one
to check out. Th eir modern industrial
atmosphere provides a great space to
enjoy a round of drinks and appetizers
with your friends. Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Th ursdays feature a new craft brew, a
featured whiskey and a cocktail challenge,
respectively, so there’s always something
fun to experience.
Harmony Karaoke KTV
– 41-13 150th St., Flushing
Sing to your heart’s content with a night
of karaoke in Flushing. At Harmony
Karaoke KTV, you can enjoy delicious
appetizers while choosing from a number
of tracks that you can belt at the top
of your lungs. Th ey also have complimentary
board and table games to enjoy
when you feel like adding a healthy dose
of competition to your night.
Bourbon Street – 40-12
Bell Blvd., Bayside
Located right on Bell Boulevard,
Bourbon Street will make you feel as if
you’ve been sent to New Orleans for a
night of fun. Th eir rooft op bar is heated,
so you don’t have to sacrifi ce a bright, fun
atmosphere for the sake of being warm.
Maggie Mae’s – 41-15
Queens Blvd., Sunnyside
Classic brews, specialty cocktails and a
rustic, Instagram-worthy atmosphere —
what else could you need? Maggie Mae’s
in Sunnyside off ers diff erent drink specials
every night. Plus, they’re open until
4 a.m., so you can literally hang all night
long if you so desire.
Neir’s Tavern – 87-48
78th St., Woodhaven
Featured in “Goodfellas” and
Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts
Unknown,” Neir’s Tavern has been a
local favorite for 180 years. Their rich
history and delicious fare has night
owls coming back multiple times. Be
sure to swing by on Tuesday nights
and test your knowledge during Trivia
Night!
Bierocracy – 12–23 Jackson
Ave., Long Island City
Bierocracy is not your average gastropub.
Th e sprawling modern beer hall
with old-world charm off ers an extensive
and rotating bottled beer selection
spanning European and stateside styles.
On a self-declared mission to be a “gastrobierhall”
raising the standards of beer
halls the world over, the food — including
a namesake burger and giant Bavarian
pretzel — is above and beyond standard
pub grub.
Blue Storm Billiard Lounge –
135-41 37th Ave., Flushing
If billiards is your game, head down to
downtown Flushing for a night at Blue
Storm Billiard Lounge. Th e lounge eff ortless
blends a relaxed atmosphere with
classy bar off erings, making for a great
night of fun with friends plus the potential
to meet new people over a game of
pool.
La Sala – 32-05 Crescent
St., Astoria
Astoria’s La Sala is a great cozy space
to enjoy a night out. Th e main room
is like a fancy living room with tons of
comfortable seating, making it a great
place to hang during these chilly winter
months.
Donovan’s Pub – 57-24
Roosevelt Ave., Woodside
With live music, delicious food and
a number of beers to choose from,
Donovan’s Pub is another local favorite
for Woodside residents. Th eir classic Irish
experience will have you coming back
regularly for a fun night.
Editor’s note: Th e preceding is for informational
purposes only; the locations
were chosen at random by the author.
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