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LIC Bar

LIC Bar

Beer Garden$$$$
Hunters Point, Queens
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    The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    • The Corcoran Group
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    Arthur L.
    "Every Monday night, live music and free catered dinner starting at 8"(15 Tips)
    JenKudu
    "Live music, dog friendly, outdoor patio and anchor steam on tap"(26 Tips)
    JenKudu
    "Great beer selection, live music and dog friendly :))"(4 Tips)
    The Corcoran Group
    "beautiful stone fireplace"(2 Tips)
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  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJanuary 2, 2014
    While you might not expect a beer garden to be the place to go in the winter, you've thought wrong! This spot boasts a beautiful stone fireplace that we love to sit in front of while enjoying a drink.
  • Gothamist
    GothamistMay 5, 2015
    We've long been fans of the little brick-walled backyard of this Queens pub, with its many tables to relax at during happy hour. Arrive early and settle in for a live music set. Read more
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    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍September 27, 2018
    This is your classic dingy-but-not-really-dingy neighborhood haunt. Pretty earthy, low-key bar with solid beer selection, decent drinks and a great outdoor area in the back
  • IrmaZandl Z.heart icon on user image
    IrmaZandl ZandlSlantAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    LIC bar is a fabulous place to hang out with friends. You can order in pizza etc from other places great backyard. We watched the World Cup there.
  • Kira R.heart icon on user image
    Kira RochaJune 4, 2017
    Sun afternoon good bossa nova band. They even gave us ingredients to make our own michelada. Order food from neighbor restaurant Gantry.
  • Manuel M.heart icon on user image
    Manuel MoralesJune 10, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent backyard. Good beer selection. No food, but you can order in from other neighborhood joints.
  • Kaalan R.
    Kaalan RussellFebruary 16, 2013
    Great local pub. Supposed to be a bit divey, but ridiculously clean, and super cheap. talented local and traveling artists. Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, and outdoor space! Dogs welcome!
  • Ray L.
    Ray LinApril 25, 2014
    A great local spot with a spacious nice outdoor area. Didn't hear a single song on the playlist that I didn't like, which is always a huge bar plus.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupDecember 17, 2011
    Aside from the amazing backyard space in the summer and the reasonable drinks, the best part of this bar is the local musical talent that performs here.
  • Scott S.heart icon on user image
    Scott SklarJuly 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great local spot, live music in the back during summer. Sometimes very good bands. Worth a stop in for great beer.
  • Rachel C.
    Rachel CAugust 13, 2013
    Nice staff, intimate concert venue. There's a free buffet on Mobdays at 9 with REAL food like pasta, potatoes, roast veggies. Great spot!
  • Venera V.heart icon on user image
    Venera VarbanovaJuly 7, 2014
    Live music, outdoors!!!, on Sunday afternoons, need I say more... Very cosy, down-to-earth place. Finding seating may be tricky.
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    HelenSeptember 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beer selection and funky vibes. You can bring your pets during the summertime out onto the patio!
  • Audrey L.
    Audrey LJune 24, 2012
    Great spot for a Sunday afternoon. Sit outside and listen to the great local bands and bring your dog! They also let you order in food..
  • Valerie S.heart icon on user image
    Valerie SAugust 2, 2018
    Fun, unpretentious bar with friendly staff and outdoor seating. Good for groups and dates.
  • Compass
    CompassMay 15, 2014
    The woodsy, tin-ceilinged community watering hole gives way to a shaded, brick patio for mingling (or private partying) under the shade trees out back.
  • Jared N.heart icon on user image
    Jared NicholsOctober 28, 2013
    Once a month the bar hosts ghost stories by fireside. Very cool and unique event with actors putting on old radio show broadcasts.
  • Le L.heart icon on user image
    Le LoOctober 23, 2018
    Still a great local hangout. Giant patio and live music practically every night.
  • Maxwell F.heart icon on user image
    Maxwell FoxmanFebruary 11, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Good place for a cheap beer and to watch a game.
  • Gothamist
    GothamistAugust 1, 2014
    Park yourself near the stone hearth for maximum warming effect and down a few pints of Raddeberger; you'll be toasted in no time. Read more
  • Emily K.
    Emily KDecember 29, 2012
    Friday night DJ plays a mix of 90s jams--between the geriatrics young folk range in crowd it's quite an eclectic dance scene
  • Mike W.
    Mike WimsattMarch 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Good beers. Friendly staff. Outdoor space. Live music on Sundays. Intimate nook up front. Perfect. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Kimmie O.
    Plenty of seating here. There is a designated smoking area for the outdoor seating.
  • Dana O.
    Dana OMalleyAugust 22, 2012
    Gorgeous back patio! AND music for kids on Sundays in the Summer (while the parents get slightly hammered, obviously).
  • Benjamin P.
    Benjamin PeryerOctober 1, 2011
    Locals only, please, for a $3 Miller High Life in the courtyard under a weeping willow tree, or inside the saloon-like bar with a dude playing a ukelele.
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherApril 11, 2016
    Nice bar with cool outside space and a small music spot
  • Kimmie O.
    The bartender has a heavy hand with liquor for margaritas. This place does not serve food
  • HPY48
    HPY48January 8
    I like this easygoing vibe here. Very cozy and warm.
  • JenKuduheart icon on user image
    JenKuduSeptember 26, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Live music, dog friendly, outdoor patio and anchor steam on tap
  • J R.
    J RoMay 3, 2014
    really cool outdoor space that's covered and open. dog friendly. woof.
  • josh z.
    josh zweigMay 15, 2010
    My friend ordered a jameson chilled to which the Irish Bartender said "thats sacrelige where I come from" so we proceeded with unchilled shots. THE ISSUE WAS that the shots were WATERED DOWN, along wi
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SchneiderSeptember 16, 2014
    Great margaritas and outdoor space. Dogs allowed!
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    ArjunJune 27, 2019
    Live music, outdoor seating, and air conditioning.
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GFebruary 6, 2015
    BYO food or order from the copious collection of delivery menus!
  • Pennylane Y.
    Pennylane YilmazSeptember 27, 2011
    Trivia night Thursday nights, + garden in the back for those lovely summer evenings
  • Deepak S.heart icon on user image
    Deepak ShrivastavaAugust 26, 2014
    Live music and great beer. Local fanfare takes the cake.
  • Erica S.heart icon on user image
    Erica SklarJuly 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great outdoor seating and live music!
  • Kevin F.heart icon on user image
    Kevin FinnAugust 7, 2014
    Good local bar, gets crowded for happy hour after work
  • Mauricio G.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio GameroMay 18, 2013
    Staff is super friendly and crowd is down to earth!
  • Jane F.
    Jane FerrickNovember 16, 2010
    Great atmosphere. Looking forward to going back in the warmer months for the outdoor seating.
  • Bob U.
    Bob UddinAugust 16, 2014
    There isn't any shade from trees in the backyard. There may have been in the past but none now.
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel SalinasFebruary 22, 2016
    Nice outdoor patio and cheap beer.
  • Peter V.
    Peter VidevAugust 28, 2013
    Nice neighborhood spot with an outdoor terrace...
  • jamie m.heart icon on user image
    jamie mccullaghOctober 26, 2015
    Great live music Sunday afternoons.
  • Pedro J.heart icon on user image
    Pedro JimenezDecember 13, 2017
    Irish Mule
  • Nora G.
    Nora GomezDecember 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fireplace AND outdoor space. Great Queens bar for all seasons.
  • JenKuduheart icon on user image
    JenKuduApril 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beer selection, live music and dog friendly :))
  • Jason H.
    Jason HallDecember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    LIC's most dog-friendly bar. Great for summertime daydrinking.
  • jim w.
    jim walshMay 20, 2012
    bring cash. there's a 20 dollar minimum if you buy drinks with a card.
  • Stevie C.
    Stevie CaldarolaJanuary 31, 2010
    Checkpoint #3 for Idiotarod 2010. Great bar, picnic tables inside and a nice outdoor patio. Would be great in warmer weather.
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