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Dutch Kills

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$

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Dutch Kills

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Ranked #1 for cocktail bars in Queens
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"Certainly the best cocktail bar in Queens."(4 Tips)
"Ask for the bartender's choice!"(6 Tips)
"Excellent drinks.. Great service.. Very chic.. True speak easy."(17 Tips)
"They are very amenable to you going off menu."(6 Tips)

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Marc SchneebergerNovember 20, 2016
Very good spot near MoMA Ps1 to have great cocktails at a quite cheap price for nyc. Ask for the bartenders choice. He is great at choosing drinks.
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Ray EsperanzateJune 24, 2017
Great cocktails ! Just tell the bartender what you're into and they'll make you something special. Also, the sandwiches are awesome. Make sure you ask what the special is.
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Untapped CitiesNovember 11, 2015
In a non-descript two floor brick building between a transmission shop and a taxi lot, Dutch Kills is an unmarked gem, save for a neon BAR sign. The vibe has always been deliberately divey and fun. Read more
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Marius WatzMay 30, 2016
Much awe, very love. These cocktails are worth the trip to LIC, in a stylish intimate venue that is dark enough for both dates and indiscretion. 3 inch ice cubes and metal straws keep it classy.
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Theresa RoldanAugust 25, 2018
Beautiful space...apparently packed at night, but it was relatively empty on Sunday @ 5p. Can’t go wrong with their classic cocktails
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Flint SpencerAugust 16, 2013
Been here 100+ times
If you ever want an amazing place to drink or even take a date this is your place amazing drinks superb bartenders that creat drinks that fit the needs, taste, likes or want of any guest a must go
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Ethan JJuly 14, 2016
I love this place. Great cocktails and food is amazing. Looks like a dive bar from the outside, but inside is great. Definitely stop by. The Monkey Business cocktail with him and banana liquor rocks.
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Jess SpinosaSeptember 30, 2018
Favorite bar in the city. Cool ice. Love every drink I’ve ever tried here, so you really can’t go wrong.
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Victoria U.March 9, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great vibe, incredibly chill. All of the drinks are too easy to drink. That's the best compliment I can give.
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Rose MayoSeptember 17, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Hands down, my favorite bar in the city. Perfect for a quiet date or low-key drinks with a friend; there's often live music, too! Ask the staff for drink recommendations-they don't disappoint.
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Lauren DJanuary 23, 2017
Their cocktails are delicious, and on the off chance you can't fond something on the menu that you want, the bartender will make you something specially catered to your tastes!
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Andreas KleinerFebruary 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best cocktails in LIC. Experienced mixologists that always seems to be able to whip up something amazing for your daily mood. Absolutely packed on Saturdays.Try something with ginger. It's amazeballs.
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Angelica YoungDecember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great bartenders here that'll fix you a drink with your choice of ingredients. The old time speakeasy feel also makes for a nice date spot. Easily one of the best bars around Astoria/LIC
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JakeJuly 1, 2016
Great cocktails. They are very amenable to you going off menu. Just describe some ideas and voilà! Meat pies are delicious but definitely 1.5 per person if you want a meal.
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Nic WernerOctober 10, 2021
Don’t debate, choose the first cocktail that catches your eye. Can’t go wrong.
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Erik CintronDecember 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The places front like a speak easy looks some hole in the wall but once there a mixologist will make a personalized drink and if hungry get a menu from the area and order the food will come there
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Derek WallbankJuly 3, 2017
Amazing cocktails crafted to order. Hint: trust your bartender and go off menu. Just tell them the ballpark of what you like and they'll get you there.
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Ms HeleneNovember 18, 2015
Expertly mixed cocktails in speakeasy style booths and bar. Florodonda & Queens Park Swizzle!
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Marius WatzNovember 14, 2016
Wonderful speakeasy in an odd location, with some of the best cocktails I've had in NYC. Dark and intimate.
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Lane RettigJuly 31, 2015
This place is amazing. Great vibe, attentive service, truly amazing cocktails. The dishes aren't bad either. The house made beef jerky with sriracha is a wonderful drink snack.
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Ross WSSeptember 5, 2016
Dark, wooden rectangular panels enclose one of NYC’s favourite spots for serious drinking. With a tilt to brown spirits and classics, this bar has twice been among the top 50.
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DoubleDeuceAugust 15, 2014
Like any cocktail bar, tell the concoctionist a few of your favorite ingredients and ask for something fresh and in season. Then sip and be merry!
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Michelle ChanFebruary 17, 2013
LICs hidden speakeasy, unpretentious atmosphere. Can get a little crowded, but try and get a table! Bartenders are awesome as well. If your hungry try their grilled cheese or steak sandwich!
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Robin BrunelleDecember 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Certainly the best cocktail bar in Queens. Reasonably priced, too. Come early on a weeknight for a quiet, delicious experience. Come late on the weekend for party town.
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Abner AcevesNovember 27, 2019
Been here 10+ times
One of the best Micheladas I’ve ever had. If you’re there on Fridays or Sunday’s ask for Elijah, he will never do you wrong
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RamsenFebruary 1, 2015
Consistently great drinks and vibe here. Gets busy pretty early, like 7pm on weekends. I'm not gonna recommend a drink cause they're all good depending on what your fave liquor is.
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DinaApril 24, 2014
Possibly the best cocktails in NY. Understated, unpretentious place. Best is to talk with the bartender and he will make you what you want. Worth the trip to Queens.
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s vJune 7, 2017
(Thrillist tip) Dutch Kills’ classic-leaning cocktails -- not to mention the kickass bar food from M. Wells, and an $8 Monday-through-Thursday happy hour -- make any amount of jostling worthwhile.
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Brian ParkJuly 28, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Best drinking experience I've ever had in NYC. Excellent drinks, friendly bartending, and absolutely amazing bar food, courtesy of M. Wells. What more do you need?!
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JenKuduApril 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Order the African flower! Its kne od the smoothest drinks ive ever tasted. For food, the chicken and also steak sandwiches are very big and hearty. Definitely a step up from usual pub fare.
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Olga StrachnaSeptember 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Cozy cocktail bar on the queens side of things. Come earlier on weekends to get a seat. Also nice venue for a romantic date.
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Brian MooreJune 15, 2016
The place is difficult to find due to a purposeful shortage of signage. The happy hour whiskey sour for $8 was excellent.
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Nicholas BeckJuly 17, 2013
There Will Be Blood-style cocktail saloon by trailblazing Milk & Honey a hit, and Boccato went on to open the fun LES tiki bar PKNY guys. Feel of a timeless classic from the moment it opened.
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Efe SevinJanuary 20, 2017
Great cocktail bar! The dimly-lit environment makes it impossible to read the menu for the elderly (cough- me- cough). So carry a flashlight or decide on your order before coming in.
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Uber NYCMarch 21, 2013
Dutch Kills is Uber NYC HQ's favorite bar for extremely well-made cocktails after work. A few of our favorites: The Moscow Mule, the michelada, and cider with rye.
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PUNCHSeptember 23, 2015
This modern day saloon is outfitted with bartenders who can handle a crowd with gruff endearment while also creating some of the most delicately garnished drinks this side of the East River. Read more
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Ray LinMarch 13, 2015
If the "bar" sign is unlit, you might walk by and miss this cozy cocktail bar. Great wooden booths make this LIC's worthy sister bar to Black Rabbit.
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Jc QSeptember 16, 2014
Great cocktails and awesome bar & space. If you're not in Queens, Dutch Kills definitely merits the quick trip across the bridge. Hands down my favorite bar in Queens.
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Aislinn SmithAugust 24, 2013
Possibly the best NYC bar I've been to. Tell the bartenders what you're in the mood for and they'll whip up the most scrumptious concoction you've ever tasted.
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Ahmed EnanyMarch 23, 2012
Coolest Bar we almost never visited! I'm both happy and sad that it's gaining immense popularity. It's too packed on the weekends. This bar is one of the best though - hands down and up...
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RoJanuary 28, 2016
This is a wonderful bar with really inventive, tasty drinks. I strongly believe they would benefit from a short but solid food menu.
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jon ferrerAugust 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Lovely upscale cocktail bar in a "hidden" spot in LIC. order one round for yourself and go with bartenders choice for your next round.
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Humayun RashidDecember 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
My go to neighborhood bar. Its got the vibes of a speakeasy with crafted cocktails to match. Old Fashioned and Sazerac are worth getting.
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Dana PadillaJuly 28, 2013
Amazing place. The folks behind the bar make some fantastic creations. Small food menu included beef jerky, mac n cheese and some cheese plates
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Nate SAugust 5, 2014
Best bar in Queens. Definitely one of the top 10 bars in NYC. If you're in LIC you must stop by for a drink or two.
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Christina CacioppoDecember 7, 2011
a bartender's choice, rather than any prepared drink, is the way to go. we asked for two spicy drinks; one came with jalapeño and the other with pepper. both were fantastic.
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Ana PatriciaJune 18, 2016
Any fresh lemon mix drink is delicious. Bartenders are quite skilled too, especially when you ask them to make you something off menu.
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Michael ChanAugust 8, 2014
Far in long island city. But the mixologists can mix anything you want based on the ingredient you fancy. Great selection of absinthe and tequila.
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SamanthaNovember 18, 2012
Very relaxed atmosphere with great bartenders. I had a mojito (perfectly fresh mint) and they gave it a fantastic twist because it was my birthday. Delicious.
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Kathryn YuAugust 12, 2011
Try a Stay Up Later (pisco, mezcal, añejo rum, lemon, and seltzer), a Stepping Razor Blade (rum, lemon, orgeat, and cayenne), or a Bicycle Thief (gin, Campari, grapefruit, lemon, and seltzer).
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