Dutch Kills

"We can’t comment on the official legality of drinking on the streets of Long Island City while you walk your pug, Cynthia. But we can tell you that Dutch Kills Bar has a to-go window for beer, wine, daily-changing frozen specials, and $12 cocktails. If you don’t want to wait for your drink, pre-order one (or several) by emailing dutchkillsparties@gmail.com or texting the owner Chris at 347-764-5205." - hannah albertine

"If you’ve ever looked down at your drink and realized you can see your coaster right through the ice, you can likely thank this Long Island City bar: It’s been at the forefront of the clear-ice movement since opening in 2009. But while Dutch Kills now supplies the see-through stuff to other places via its own ice company, it’s so dark inside this long, memorabilia-filled bar that you'll barely be able to make out the color of your drink, let alone what's in it. That hardly matters when the house cocktails are stiff, perfectly balanced, and discounted during Happy Hour. The seasonal drinks are great too, and we’d recommend starting with anything whiskey-based. Sit in a booth with friends, or at the back bar if you’re solo, and order a sandwich when you need a bite." - bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, willa moore

"Created by late cocktail visionary Sasha Petraske, Dutch Kills is still one of the top places to go for original cocktails. Request a specialty cocktail based on liquor and taste preferences or order off the menu with cocktails like the Tiger Chilled Coffee, made with rum, cold brew, absinthe, and a float of sweet whipped cream." - Eater Staff

"Gomberg shares that Long Island City’s Dutch Kills bar has been a client for around ten years, and he also delivers bubbles to spots like Juliana’s Pizza in Dumbo and steakhouse St. Anselm in Williamsburg." - Emma Orlow

"Don't let the name frighten you; it's merely a reference to the neighborhood in which this bar is located ("kills" means "creek" and "Dutch," of course, is a nod to the colonists of "New Amsterdam "). When it opened, it attracted only locals in the know; it was on a block where there wasn't much happening, especially at night. In the years since, it's become a destination bar, drawing drinkers from all over the city who come to work their way through the oft-changing, short but sweet cocktail menu, or to share their preferences with a mixologist who will craft a drink just for them. The scene is dark, Prohibition-era. Booths are somewhat uncomfortable, but this spot is so happening and the drinks are so fantastic that you might not even notice."