Sweet Afton

The Astoria local, serving craft beers, honest cocktails and the neighborhood’s best burger since 2009.

9 / 10
828
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  • Phone

    (718) 777-2570

  • Website

    sweetaftonbar.com

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  • Type

    Pub

Address

3009 34th St (btwn 30th & 31st Ave) Astoria , NY 11103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 257


Keywords:

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Kathleen Vargas

It's a cute place for date night ! Love their brunch special . Get there fries pickles and there biscuit and gravy . I was in love with their food. Definitely would recommend to others

Ranjanabh Bahukhandi

If you are in mood for great summer and refreshing drink with Ginger candies and Bourbon - The Penicillin is a must try! Pro Tip: It's not always on the menu, but you can still order it!

Russell Hirschorn

Excellent, excellent whiskey list, VERY reasonably priced. Very nice place, gets crowded , service is fast, they turn tables. Got a pickleback w/ four roses and an Akashi White Oak blend

Jennifer J

The fried pickles were amazing, but I had to tell literally everyone I know about the Frozen Peach Cobbler cocktail . Please keep that around because I need to order it about 18405837 more times.

Cole Kennedy

You can’t dislike a neighborhood bar this good. Same owners as a handful of other popular bars , but genuinely great on its own merit.

Gabriel Chung

A very nice bar but can get crowded . Great for singles, mingling, and meeting new people. They serve good drinks and the fried pickles are pretty cool.

Aleson Ho

Many thumbs up for the cocktails . Also, I love any bar that serves bacon mac and cheese , but this one is particularly yummy. I saw they have pickle backs and a pickle cocktail that I want to try!

Gabriel Hayes

Loved the Mac & Cheese . Made with scallions , new york state cheddar , muenster & gruyere . Get the Double Smoked Brooklyn Bacon on it.

New York Habitat

This is a cute after work spot. Try their delicious mac & cheese and their specialty cocktails !

Gothamist

This popular Astoria spot gets crowded as hell on weekend evenings, so it's quite fortuitous that the outdoor garden provides a respite from all the loud-talkers boozing inside. Read more

Kino

Very Williamsburg. Happy Hour $4 drafts . Sweet Afton Breakfast Burger (Pat Lafreida beef , fried egg , & bib lettuce) during brunch (until 6:30pm) is delicious. Mac & Cheese and Fried Pickles are tasty.

rogey_mac

You have to try the deep fried pickles , the ribs , the Afton burger with Gruyere and also, a side of fries with dashings of malt vinegar ! Service here is always awesome, best bar in Astoria ...

Caroline

Get anything with pickles in it (def the martini ). This is a great space with a great menu and service. Very well done.

Basak

Come here for delicious food and four dollar happy hour beer . Definitely try the burger !

Graylyn Roose

Fried pickles are amazing and you have to try the fried chicken sandwich . The fish tacos were very good too. Pretty much anything on the menu is a win.

Asli S

Cozy atmosphere , good for dates . Great cocktail menu . Try the “She’s the One” and fried pickles !

Jereme Bivins

Fantastic beer menu and awesome food -- especially for brunch . Atmosphere is laid back and comfortable , and there's blue-grass/folk music on Monday nights.

Sean Wilkins

I love weekend brunch and afternoon drinks. Mike makes the best cocktails in the Burroughs, and the breakfast burger of chicken and biscuit can't be beat.

Time Out New York

This laid-back Queens gastropub offers an array of reasonably priced suds from craft breweries like Sixpoint, Lagunitas and Captain Lawrence. Complement your brew with beer-battered McClure’s pickles . Read more

Elvis Rodricks

Decent brunch . Had sumtin diff - the tea infused rum cocktail . Reco the beer battered pickle with beer . Avocado Toast was a simple and right execution. Seems g8 for after hours drinks with a group.

Rich Binning

Favorite Astoria bar ! Also, the mushroom burger is the BEST in the city . Any day of the week there is a good crowd. Drinks are great, bartenders awesome, vibe is always fun.

Humayun Rashid

Probably one of the best bars in Queens. Serious cocktails that are all surprisingly priced under 10 bucks. Always a packed house with tons of fun!

Gothamist

There's not much space here, but what's offered up is a lovely stone-walled cloister complete with wreaths and hanging plants, a perfect spot for imbibing cocktails .

Chris Battias

Best thing on the menu is the Bua Fried Chicken Sandwich . Get a side of spicy mayo with it. The ribs and burger are ok. The fried pickles are so-so at best IMHO. Breading to pickle ratio is off.

Adam Thompson

Happy hour brunch ! I will order for you: Burger medium rare with gruyere and bacon . Black coffee . Brown ale . Yes it was delicious. You're welcome.

Sean Smith

Comfort pub food and great tap list . I love the sauce that comes with the fried pickles !

Tyler Caine

A great authentic bat spot with a solid menu and creative beverage list. Atmosphere is excellent with a solid local crowd .

Magdalena Holland

Fantastic pub ! Always friendly staff , and very solid drinks/fare. We need a place like that in Brooklyn. ????

Megan Paolone

Love the environment here, though it can get crowded in the evening and on the weekends. Check out the back porch if the weather's good.

Tony Xerri

Enough with the fried pickle tips. We get it. When you're here, get yourself a Rootbeer Cocktail . If you're hungry, share the Mac and Cheese . If you're feeling frisky, talk to the girl at the bar .

Escape Cardona

Awesome place to grab a drink. It gets crowded but the good kind of crowded . The drinks are pretty good. The atmosphere is great.

jon ferrer

the burger is great. it's even better during brunch when it's served with an egg on top. excellent fried pickles too.

Roger R

Mac and cheese and the pork sliders are off the hook

Selena Frederick

Everyone talks a big game about the mac and cheese , but don't forget to try the ribs . Also, their brunch Grilled Cheese with gruyere is amazing. Agree with the red lemonade , though. Mmmm.

Jase Eng

Irish pub that has a wonderful menu of drinks and food. No TVs so you can actually have a conversation. Cute and cozy .

Demetrius Bagley

BBQ “Bacon Cheese Burger ” is a new vegan menu item per We Heart Astoria

Beer Goggins Goggin

Pickles , fried or no, are fantastic. They've also got a decent beer selection . In the summer, go in the afternoon and take a seat out back. Not the biggest patio but it's relaxing.

Lauren Docktor

The french toast sticks and chorizo hash ????! Plus any cocktail ...

David

Delicious pickle martinis and fried pickles - usually with a bluegrass band on Mondays. One of the best bars in Astoria .

Vince Frisina

The cocktails are outstanding. I had the Upstate with my brunch and went back for a second round.

Morgan Polotan

Has some of the best cocktails in Astoria, and their kale Cobb salad is delicious. Good whisky selection .

Laura Boutwell

The fried pickles are the best in town , and the music is usually really good, too. And of course always tasty beers .

Scott M

Solid spot. Great staff , beer of the month, fried pickles , grilled cheese ... The mac n cheese is a pretty big deal, my sugg is to split it w someone, its a lot of cheese (but yes its good)

Kristi

Afton Punch is really good. Fried pickles were also surprisingly good too. Great atmosphere, perfect for catching up with old friends.

Danny Garcia

Hipster haven in Astoria. Seriously though, good beer selection . Tends to run crowded as the hours wane on. The mac and cheese is ridonkulous. That is all.

Anish

I absolutely recommend the cocktails . I've tried most of them and they are all amazing!

Aj Narohna

seriously you should try fried pickles and mac and cheese with bacon holy shit yum yum yum and ask Mike (bartender ) for a spl drink called dark and stormy

DR G

Wonderful laid-back bar . Easy to meet and chat with people even on a busy Saturday night.

Serious Eats

"A dozen beers on tap and as many bottles, supported by a menu of pub fare that promotes local ingredients ."

Chris Banuchi

The "Sweet Afton Punch" is one of the best cocktails I've had. TERRIFIC.

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