The Quays Pub

If I lived in Astoria, I would likely be here like every day.  Seriously this place is awesome - it has everything from a halfway decent beer selection, decent prices, a chill vibe, and live music!  We happened to go on a Thursday night, and even then it was pretty packed, but not uncomfortably so.  When we made our way over, it just so happened to be like a Stony Brook reunion... like all of the musicians and half the patrons... not a necessity for a good time, but interesting nonetheless.  After meeting and talking with a couple of random people there, it seems like The Quays is a popular joint among local Astoria(n?)s as well.  Compared to some of the other bars I've been to in Astoria, many of which seem to attract the "Astoria Bro", this place is strikingly normal(relatively amazing).  Ipso facto, this bar is awesome.

This a really great pub in Astoria, above Steinway. Come here on a spring or summer day and enjoy the open bar atmosphere. The whole place opens up on the front and the side through sliding doors. Pints are reasonable and they often have have live music. I would just mention that they don't have pitchers, but a great place to enjoy a pint. Beyond this it's a great place to check out on St. Patrick's day if the weather is good. They don't serve food, but have corn beef and cabbage for this occasion, and its the best I've ever had. Not sure who provides the cb and c, but its really good.

I really, really liked it here.

Went here on Saturday night for a friends birthday.  It is kinda off the beaten path, not in the typical hub-bub of all of the other bars.  Its a little small and narrow but opens up as you get to the back.  

In the back the tables are all wood and the walls are lined with books and there is one little juke box that has a very random selection of music.  Be careful though because the first time I put in a dollar it ate my money and only played one song (youre supposed to get 2 for a dollar lol.)  The drinks are very cheap, about $5 a piece and everyone was saying that you get your third drink free although I didnt make it to that because I am a lightweight lol.  

Overall, this bar had an extremely chill, relaxed atmosphere.  My favorite part was how clean the bathroom was.  Extremely unexpected for a dive bar. Dress casual.