Tomorrow is St. Patty's day and that always promises a fun time, especially in Astoria. The weather is supposed to be warm and sunny, offering the perfect opportunity to hop around to different bars and take advantage of various food and drinks specials. Here are my personal suggestions (in alphabetical order):Astoria Brewhouse (fka Indigo) - Always partaking in festivities, Astoria Brewhouse will offer drinks specials as well as an Irish food menu with specialties such as a corned beef sandwich, shepherd's pie, Irish-style fish and chips and more. These specials will run all day tomorrow. 28-50 31st Street, Astoria. 718.728.0050
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden - Although their drinks special is not St. Patrick's Day related (after all, they are a Czech/Slovak establishment), they will feature a 2-for-1 ladies night special all night. 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria. 718.274.4925
Irish Rover - In addition to their already cheap drinks, they'll have live music starting at 8 p.m. as well as trays of complimentary Irish grub. 37-18 28th Avenue, Astoria. 718.278.9372
McCann's Pub - This Irish pub will certainly be celebrating tomorrow's holiday with various beer specials and typical Irish food such as corned beef and cabbage. Drinks are already inexpensive so you won't have to lay out the big bucks. 36-15 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria. 718.278.2621
Mojave - St. Patty's day at a Mexican restaurant? The answer is a clear YES and as a matter of fact, their specials are pretty sweet, including $4 Guinness, $9 Irish car bombs, $5 baby Guiness, $5 appetizers and more. 22-36 31st Street Astoria. 718.545.4100
Sparrow - This darkly-lit speakeasy has a simple, no messing around St. Patty's Day special - $9 Guinness + Jameson shot. Enjoy getting nice and toasty. 24-01 29th Street, Astoria. 718.606.2260
Studio Square Beer Garden - Prepare to sing your heart out at Studio Square's Wednesday night karaoke from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. It's not necessarily St. Patty's Day related but there will be drinks specials all night. 35-33 36th Street, Astoria. 718.383.1001
Sunswick -While drinks specials will be announced tomorrow, there will be a special menu available featuring Irish food such as corned beef and cabbage. And if you're not in the mood for that, Sunswick serves a mean turkey burger. 35-02 35th Street Astoria. 718.752.0620
Sweet Afton - An Irish bar by nature, St. Patty's Day festivities are certainly happening. Classic drinks such as Guinness will be flowing, Irish music will be pumping and their delicious Irish breakfast rolls will be served all day long. Prices will remain as usual. 30-09 34th Street, Astoria. 718.777.2570
The Quays Pub - This neighborhood favorite will feature their already dirt cheap drinks such as $2 Coors Light drafts, PBRs and High Life. Cheers to that! 45-02 30th Avenue, Astoria. 718.204.8435
YOLO - A big party is in store for tomorrow with $5 whiskey shots, $6 pints of stout, festive Irish music and all your favorite Irish nibbles. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and goes on all night. 22-55 31st street, Astoria. 718.777.1177
With the Superbowl this weekend, I'm sure that everyone's plates are looking full. If you're still wondering what to do on this American "holiday," here are my top 10 suggestions. Whatever you end up doing, I hope you eat and drink your hineys off.
10. Dillinger's Pub & Grill - While they're not having specific drink specials, the game will most certainly be on, the food will be plentiful, and you'll have opportunities to win some fun give-aways. 46-19 30th Avenue, Astoria. 718.956.5601
9. Irish Rover - The game will be star of this show, and as always, their cheap drinks bring in the fun crowd. Draft beers $4-$5, bottled beers $4-$4.50, liquor $4.50 except for premium. Enjoy and drink up! 37-18 28th Avenue, Astoria. 718.278.9372
8. YOLO - If you haven't seen Yolo's modern space, now is a good opportunity. Their big screen totally rocks and will make great football watching. Specials will include pitchers and pizza pie combos. The party starts at 5 p.m. 22-55 31st Street, Astoria. 718. 777.1177
7. Gleason's - While their Superbowl plans are still in progess, they will have a gametime menu with wings and pitchers. The wings are a must, as they're meaty and delicious - I recommend the honey mustard, which are slightly sweet and tangy. 33-08 Broadway, Astoria. 718.626.5393
6. The Quays Pub - This low-key Irish pub is partying it up with plenty of food and booze - as in DIRT CHEAP brew. $2 pints of Coors, High Life, PBR and more - this special speaks for itself. 45-02 30th Avenue, Astoria. 718.204.8435
5. Testaccio - An Italian newbie, they'll feature a special Superbowl menu as well as additional flat screen TVs in the main dining room to watch the game. I recommend their stone oven pizza and the cheesy rice croquettes. 47-30 Vernon Blvd, LIC. 718.937.2900
4. LIC Bar - Happy hour deals will be extended on this special night with $3 Miller Light drafts, well drinks and shots. A 6-for-$20 domestic beer special will also be in effect - that's just over $3 a pop, which is hard to pass up. 45-58 Vernon Blvd, LIC. 718.786.5400
3. Astoria Brewhouse - In their customary fashion, Astoria Brewhouse (previously Indigo) will host a Superbowl party with $13 domestic pitchers, 20-for-$10 wings and even chances to win a 32" flat screen TV. The space is nice and boasts plenty of TVs to watch the big game. 28-50 31st Street, Astoria. 718.728.0050
2. Studio Square Beer Garden - Now this is a proper party that will no doubt quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger. For $25 per person, you'll get 5 hours of open bar (beer & wine only) as well as Studio Square's classic buffet. The party starts at 6 p.m. 35-33 36th Street, Astoria. 718.383.1001
1. Vesta - Vesta's Superbowl party promises a great time. In addition to a special Superbowl menu with sandwiches, meatballs and pizza, you can win plenty of fun prizes including a dinner with me! 21-02 30th Avenue, Astoria. 718.545.5550
Tomorrow's St. Patty's Day promises to be a fun celebration in the neighborhood, as many Irish and non-Irish bars/restaurants are having a multitude of specials. Check them out for both drinks and Irish-style grub.
Dillinger's Pub and Grill - Although their menu isn't final yet, they'll serve traditional dishes such as corned beef, shepherd's pie and even fish and chips. Drinks will be priced as usual. 46-19 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103. 718.267.0900
Il Bambino - Don't be fooled by its Italian-sounding name, the owners of this great paninoteca are actually Irish. They'll feature a special cabbage and corned beef soup to celebrate St. Patty's Day. 34-08 31st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106. 718.626.0087Blackbird's - The partying will start at noon and won't be over until late into the evening. They'll serve complimentary corned beef sandwiches from 1pm - 7pm and a plethora of drink specials such as $4 Guiness pints, $3 Bud Light and green beer pints as well as Irish whiskey shots for $4. 41-19 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103. 718.943.6899The Quays Pub - A quaint Irish pub on 30th Avenue, they'll offer authentic Irish music, $2 pints of Coors Light and Irish food such as bacon, cabbage and potatoes. 45-02 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11102. 718.204.8864Cronin and Phelan - Although the drinks will be priced regularly, they're featuring a special Celtic menu with all the irresistibles such as Irish lamb stew, corned beef on rye, shepherd's pie and much more. 38-14 Broadway, Astoria NY 11103. 718.545.8999Sunswick - Lots of partying will be going on here til late evening hours with Irish dishes such as shepherd's pie, cabbage and cheap beers. 35-02 35th Street Astoria, NY 11106. 718.752.0620
Irish Rover - Who would've thought that with a name like that, there would be absolutely no specials going on here. They didn't seem happy to speak to me so I guess that it won't be a Happy St. Patty's Day for them. Try it if you're still so inclined. 37-18 28th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103. 718.278.9372
Stove - Known for delicious Irish grub, you could always hit this place up for killer fish and chips and shepherd's pie. Not sure yet if there will be drink specials but like any good Irish establishment, they serve Guiness. 45-17 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103. 718.956.0372Beer Garden - Although far from Irish, the Beer Garden will be celebrating St. Patty's Day with $3 beers, shot specials and green beer. Nazdravie! 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria NY 11102. 718.274.4925Fatty's - Again, not an Irish establishment but they'll serve Jameson and Guiness at $5 a pop. Enjoy their yummy grub while there - it's not Irish but it's still delicious. 25-01 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105. 718.267.7071
Happy St. Patty's Day Astoria!
