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
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