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Chill out this summer at these Queens outdoor bars
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com
@QNS
As we head toward summer, restaurants
and bars across Queens will be turning up
the air conditioning inside. While many
will be seeking refuge from the hot summer
days, there are plenty of options for
those who want to enjoy a drink outside
before the cold air returns this fall.
Pass on the chilly air conditioning and
enjoy a cold drink in the warm summer
air at one of these outdoor bars in Queens.
Bay 9 at Riis Park Beach Bazaar, 167-
02 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Th e Rockaways
How about a beer on the beach? From
Memorial Day through Labor Day,
Riis Park Beach Bazaar off ers a number
of great food and drink options.
Th e beachfront hangout will also host
many free outdoor concerts, DJ sets and
summer-friendly events in the coming
weeks.
Nowadays, 56-06 Cooper
Ave., Ridgewood
What’s a night out without a few games
to play? Nowadays is the place to be this
summer. On top of having a delicious
food and drink menu, they have a bocce
ball set, chess, checkers and backgammon
sets with the playing boards painted
directly onto the picnic tables and a pingpong
table for customers to use.
Bourbon Street, 40-12
Bell Blvd., Bayside
Situated on Bayside’s Bell Boulevard,
Bourbon Street off ers a rooft op space to
enjoy a drink during the warm summer
months. Plus, in addition to their rotating
selection of beer and cocktails, the roof
has a raw seafood bar and pizza oven, or
you can order from Bourbon Street’s full
menu.
Cobblestones Pub, 117-18
Queens Blvd., Forest Hills
Cobblestone Pub’s mural-covered patio,
dubbed the “Forest Hills Biergarten,”
off ers a spacious picnic experience that
anyone will enjoy. Cozy up at the bar or at
a picnic table and choose from a rotating
selection of draft s, wine and cocktails and
German and American fare.
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden,
29-19 24th Ave., Astoria
Astoria’s Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
has stood the test of time — and for good
reason. Since 1910, they’ve been serving
up a diverse selection of Czech and Slovak
bites and beers and hosting a variety of
cultural events. Swing by during Happy
Hour (5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday,
plus another hour from 10 to 11 p.m. on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays) and
grab a seat outside to enjoy a night out
with your friends.
A+ Roof Bar, 39-16 College
Point Blvd., Flushing
Drinks on the roof, anyone? A+ Roof
Bar sits on top of Th e Parc Hotel and
off ers stunning views of the Manhattan
skyline while you sip on your favorite
summer cocktails.
Jack’s Fire Department, 39-46
Skillman Ave., Sunnyside
Sometimes you just want char-grilled
wings and loaded fries with your drink. At
Jack’s Fire Department, patrons can enjoy
their cozy outdoor space while enjoying
classic bar food menu and brews.
Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar, 81-15
Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
What could be better than enjoying
great food and wine outside? Whether
you’re coming for brunch, dinner or
happy hour, Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar
off ers a comfortable outdoor drinking
experience complete with giant umbrellas
for shade.
One Station Plaza, 213-
10 41st Ave., Bayside
Whether you’re looking for a cool place
to hang with friends or want a delicious
outdoor meal to enjoy with your brew,
One Station Plaza in Bayside is a great
option. With menu items such as fried
avocado chips and barbecue short rib sliders
plus a full bar to choose from, One
Station Plaza takes traditional pub food to
the next level.
Jägerhaus Gastropub &
Biergarten, 15-16 149th
St., Whitestone
Get a taste of Germany and Austria
right in northeast Queens. Sip on a
pint or two in the eatery’s traditional
Bavarian biergarten, which features long
picnic tables that allow you and your
group to have plenty of space to settle
in, while enjoying traditional dishes
like schnitzel, kielbasa and Bavarian
pretzels.
Editor’s note: Th e preceding is for informational
purposes only; the locations were
chosen at random by the author.
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