WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES MAY 25, 2017 23 Celebrate sunshine at these fun Queens rooftop bars and outdoor venues BY SUZANNE MONTEVERDI [email protected]/@SMONT76 Hang up that overcoat, dust off those sunglasses and raise a glass to warmer days at one (or all!) of these great rooft op bars, beer gardens and beach-side hangouts right here in Queens. LEAF BAR & LOUNGE Flushing, 133-42 39th Ave., 10th Floor leafb arandlounge.com Located on the roof of the Hyatt Place Hotel within One Fulton Square, Leaf Bar & Lounge features vivid views of downtown Flushing and the Manhattan skyline, along with a craft cocktail bar and a menu of Taiwanese inspired small plates from Chef Henry Lin, including pork belly buns and molten cheeseburger spring rolls. Stop by any day of the week between 5 and 8 p.m. to take advantage of $6 cocktail specials and $3.50 Naragansett Lagers. BOURBON STREET Bayside, 40-12 Bell Blvd. bourbonstreetny.com Bourbon Street’s Rooft op Bar, which opened in fall 2015, is an al fresco hangout located in the heart of Bayside’s buzzing food and nightlife strip, Bell Boulevard. The 2,000-square-foot rooft op space features a rotating beer and cocktail selection, raw seafood bar and pizza oven. Patrons can saddle up at the bar, at cafe tables or on cozy banquettes at the French Quarter-style outdoor space, which accommodates 140 people. Follow the spot on social media to get the low-down on their daily deals, specials and events. NOWADAYS Ridgewood, 56-06 Cooper Ave. Nowadays.nyc Situated on the Brooklyn-Queens border, this huge seasonal outdoor beer garden is owned by Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin, the DJ duo behind the popular local dance parties known as Mister Saturday Night and Mister Sunday. The spacious features local brews and a full schedule of events, including outdoor fi lm screenings, live music and dance parties. And, good news: the party can continue yearround at the brand-new Nowadays indoor space. BOHEMIAN HALL & BEER GARDEN Astoria, 29-19 24th Ave. bohemianhall.com With over 100 years in the neighborhood, Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden has stood the test of time — and for good reason. Founded, owned and managed by the Bohemian Citizens’ Benevolent Society of Astoria since 1910, the location hosts an array of cultural events and serves a diverse selection of Czech, Slovak bites and beers. On Monday through Thursday between 5 and 7 p.m., take advantage of $4 mugs and $14 pitchers of beer to accompany your Schnitzel or Goulash. PENTHOUSE 808 AT THE RAVEL HOTEL Long Island City, 8-08 Queens Plaza South Penthouse808rooft op.com Located atop The Ravel Hotel, Penthouse 808 is a 9,500-squarefoot indoor/outdoor space boasting awe-inspiring views of the East River, Queensboro Bridge and Midtown Manhattan. A cocktail-lover’s oasis, the spot has a unique and diverse list of signature mixed drinks, including Volcanic Tikis: super-sized boozy cocktails meant to be shared that are served in Tiki cups. And, if you get hungry, Hawaiian and Asian-inspired dishes served by executive chef Seth Levine, who appeared on season fi ve of the television series “Hell’s Kitchen,” are at your fi ngertips. Bonus: a retractable roof and climate-control means this rooft op spot is open year round. BAY 9 AT RIIS PARK BEACH BAZAAR The Rockaways, 167-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd. riisparkbeachbazaar.com Beach with your brew? Entering its third year in the Rockaways, Riis Park Beach Bazaar is a playground of food, drinks and fun. Visit a “BarZaar” station to pick up a cold brew or wine and, if you’re hungry, visit one of the many indoor, outdoor and pop-up food vendors for a bite to eat. The beachfront hangout will also hold a series of free outdoor concerts, DJ sets and summer-friendly events. Click here for the full schedule. Visit each spot’s website for hours of operation or to learn more. Photo courtesy of Riis Park Beach Bazaar
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