18 Cate gories
BEST Bar
BEST Barte nders
BEST Bee r Dist ributor
BEST bee r se lection
BEST Cigar Shop
BEST Craft Be r Brewery
BEST Happy Hour
BEST Irish Bar
BEST Liquor Store
BEST Local Winery
BEST Long Is land Ice Tea
BEST Margarita
BEST Martini
BEST Mojito
BEST Nightclub
BEST Singles Spot
BEST Sports Bar
BEST Wine Bar or Ce llar
NIGHTLIFE
AND SPIRITS
BESTOFLONGISLAND.com /// WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 63
Best Bar
BrickHouse Brewery &
Restaurant
67 W. Main St., Patchogue. 631-447-2337.
brickhousebrewery.com
Housed in a building that dates back to 1850,
BrickHouse Brewery & Restaurant, there’s a lot
of history surrounding this consistent ‘Best Of’
honoree. Its home’s foundation was built from
a ship ballast, and during the Civil War, the
place was a stop on the Underground Railroad!
Old-time locals say it’s predecessor, Shand’s,
had just about everything, which is fitting, since
voters undoubtedly recognize the same thing
about BrickHouse. Whether it’s BrickHouse’s
phenomenal food, exceptional home brews,
friendly staff, beautiful local artwork,
amazing vibes, or extraordinary live musical
performances and events, Long Islanders agree:
BrickHouse Brewery & Restaurant is the Best
Bar on Long Island!
Best Bartenders
Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge
4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point.
631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com
A great bartender not only knows how to
prepare exceptional drinks, but how to set the
customer’s mind at ease, too. A great bartender
is an open ear who will listen to you, a trusted
confidante, and a caring friend. Spiro’s, which
consistently ranks atop a number of categories
in this competitive contest, is not only home to
phenomenal food and drinks, but extraordinary
bartenders, too! They’re masters of mixology, as
well as extraordinary people, who genuinely care
about each and every customer. No wonder why
Long Islanders declare Spiro’s fantastic team the
Best Bartenders on Long Island!
Best Beer
Distrib utor
Hicksvile Beer & Soda
70 Woodbury Rd., Hicksville.
516-931-3040. facebook.com/
HicksvilleBeer
With a huge selection, competitive prices
and great service, Hicksville Beer & Soda has
garnered the honors as the Best Beer Distributor
on Long Island. One of the premier members
of the Big Beverage retail chain, the Hicksville
venue serves the best beers, ales and soft drinks
around. They also offer ice by the bag or by the
block, as well as kegs, taps, barrels, growlers,
snacks and party supplies to make sure that
their customers have the best beverage-shopping
experience imaginable. Whether it’s Bud or
Coors or micro-brews you’ve never heard
of, you’re in good hands when you come to
Hicksville Beer & Soda.
Best Beer
Sele cti on
Croxley’s Ale House & Eatery
Multiple Locations. croxley.com
They really know how to pour it on at Croxley’s
Ale House, a Long Island original that’s grown
in popularity and appreciation. Its venue in
Smithtown features 80 taps! But don’t forsake
its other locations: 68 taps at Farmingdale, 60
taps at Franklin Square and 50 taps at Rockville
Centre. Add them all up and they’re tops in
taps! They’ve got a whole lot of quality brews
sure to satisfy everyone. No thirst remains
unquenchable at Croxley’s, thanks to its wide
assortment of craft beer, imports and specialties.
These mugs come with a hug, too!
17