Drinks after a long day at work are a must — especially when the day is rough (which is often, unfortunately). It’s always convenient to go somewhere right by the office, but if you have the time and the means of transportation, try out a different place with a host of Happy Hour specials. This year, allow us to suggest the home of the Best Happy Hour in Queens where the clock will never get you down.
2024: Queens Voted Maggie Mae’s Best Happy Hour! (Tie)
Maggie Mae’s
41-15 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside
(718) 433-3067 – maggiemaesbar.com
The right happy hour spot can make or break a neighborhood. Lucky for Queens, there are plenty to choose from. Weeknights 4-6 p.m., you’ll find Queens’ favorite happy hour at the Best of the Boro winner for Best Happy Hour, Maggie Mae’s. Grab a discounted cocktail (or a few), so you can sample the innovative creations on the menu. Twizzler lemonade, maple old fashioned and black cherry negroni are just a few highlights on a drink list that put a modern twist on cocktail classics. Bring the co-workers (or escape them) on a weeknight as you sip on a jalapeño margarita, or keep an eye out for events and parties. No matter what hour you stop by Maggie Mae’s, it’s bound to be happy.
2024: Queens Voted O’Neill’s Best Happy Hour! (Tie)
O’Neill’s
64-21 53rd Dr, Maspeth
(718) 672-9696 – oneillsmaspethny.com
The day Prohibition ended, December 5, 1933, O’Neills opened its doors. Now, after more than 90 years, O’Neill’s is still family-owned and operated, and it’s still a neighborhood institution in our post-Prohibition world. That’s why Queens residents voted it Best Happy Hour Bar in the Best of the Boro contest. The prices are wallet-friendly, the staff treats everyone like family and community spirit flows as freely as the spirits behind the bar. O’Neill’s prioritizes being a part of the community, and so the community comes to O’Neill’s. And not just for happy hour. It’s a popular site for celebrations of types, with five catering rooms available as well as sit down and buffet options.
2023: Queens Voted The Jar Bar Best Happy Hour!
The Jar Bar
4506 48th Ave, Sunnyside
(718) 784-9616 – nyjarbar.com
If you’re looking to enjoy happy hour, consider visiting The Jar Bar in Sunnyside, Queens. Established in 1927, this bar is known for its atmosphere and the many games and other forms of entertainment it offers. It is also renowned for its Happy Hour which features delicious drinks at reasonable rates. All of the bartenders are highly trained and skilled in the art of mixing drinks to perfection. For generations, this bar has served as a place for people to come to relax and escape from the world for a few hours. It features an outdoor dining area, games, big-screen television, and more.
2022: Queens Voted Katch Astoria Best Happy Hour!
Katch Astoria
31-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230 – katchastoria.com
What are you doing when you’re finished at work? How about enjoying a wing night and all night happy hour Mondays at Katch just a block from the subway in Astoria, a great way to wind down the first work weekday. The gastropub has terrific food you can sample and most customers go in and find ample seating inside or out. There are plenty of TVs to watch some sports or friendly bar-staff that will enjoy having you there. The eatery is known for its extensive wine list and craft beers. A Katch happy hour is the perfect opportunity to get to know about the establishment that might be part of your new repertoire at your favorite time of day. Mondays or any day, relish in the bright atmosphere and stay as long as you like.
2021: Queens Voted Maggie Mae’s Best Happy Hour!
Maggie Mae’s
41-15 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside
(718) 433-3067 – www.maggiemaesbar.com
Come for the happy hour, stay for the incredible service. Maggie Mae’s has perfected the concept of the happy hour by keeping Queens residents on their toes with delicious cocktail options that’ll bring them to life. Whether you’re sipping on a jalapeño margarita, Twizzler lemonade or a Jameson Mule, each drink is made with only the best and freshest ingredients! Not sure what to drink? Allow the bartenders at Maggie Mae’s make you something you’ll enjoy for the rest of your visit and beyond! At Maggie Mae’s, all happy hour visits with friends or co-workers are fun visits!
2020: Queens Voted Katch Astoria Best Happy Hour!
Katch Astoria
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230 – www.katchastoria.com
There’s no better place to unwind after a hard day of work than at Katch Astoria. With 50 taps available, they have 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 drinks specials, trivia nights, weekend bottomless brunch, themed event parties and live performances of local artists. They have a large space complete with a banquette area, beer garden and more than 70 TVs. Come in to Katch for great drinks, great food and a great time in a fun, high energy atmosphere.
2019: Queens Voted Katch Astoria Best Happy Hour!
Katch Astoria
33-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230 – www.katchastoria.com
There’s no better place to unwind after a hard day of work than at Katch Astoria. At their bar with 50 taps, they have everything from well known beers to local brews including Grimm, Finback, Gun Hill, Big Alice, Transmitter, Other Half, Rockaway and many more. Katch Astoria offers weekly food and drink specials, trivia nights, weekend bottomless brunch, themed event parties and live performances of local artists. They have a large space complete with a banquette area, beer garden and more than 70 TVs. Come in to Katch for great drinks, great food and a great time in a fun, high energy atmosphere.
2018: Queens Voted Tap House Best Happy Hour!
Tap House
72-07 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 997-0500
A sports bar and restaurant, The Tap House has been a Forest Hills institution almost since its birth. Under new ownership, the bar has a new menu and a host of plans for the future to continue delivering the atmosphere and service that makes it a popular day and nighttime spot for food, beverages, and great times.
2017: Queens Voted Bourbon Street Best Happy Hour!
Bourbon Street
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
718-224-2200
Who doesn’t love a good happy hour? Queens sure does. Bayside’s New Orleans-inspired watering hole Bourbon Street offers the happiest of happy hours. Stop by the French Quarter-esque bar, smack dab on Bell Boulevard, any Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to enjoy two-for-one appetizers and unbeatable drink specials that the team at Bourbon Street promises will “make all of your worries just melt away.”
