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The Sparrow Tavern

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

Astoria

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The Sparrow Tavern

8.7^/10

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Ranked #8 for cocktails in Queens
The experts at Serious Eats and Food Network recommend this place
"Herb fries."(4 Tips)
"Brunch it up with speck & eggs and a chipotle Bloody Mary!"(3 Tips)
"Great beer selection, and try the grilled cheese or veggie burger."(8 Tips)
"The Saffron Sour is the best drink you'll ever order."(3 Tips)

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GothamistMay 23, 2017
Two bloody Mary choices (one with smoked chipotle pepper) and a rum maple egg cream, an adult spin on the classic beverage with spiced rum and McClure’s maple syrup. Read more
Nicholas BeckJuly 17, 2013
specialty cocktails like the Blueberry Lavender Mojito and Saffron Sour that would feel at home in a more upscale environment, but taste even better in the bar's relaxed setting.
Village VoiceApril 3, 2015
This bar is an ideal spot for solo diners to hunker down and enjoy elevated pub food — like the swiss chard quesadilla, or a grass-fed beef burger and herbed fries. Read more
Sanders KeelMarch 27, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Best bartenders and staff around. Very friendly atmosphere and top notch food not expected in a bar. Not for the hip, just the real. Also go by brunch as it is great!
Magdalena HollandAugust 20, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Grilled Cheese sandwich and beer on tap! Also say hi to Nicci!
Robin BrunelleFebruary 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Cozy and laidback complement to the expansive Bohemian beer garden across the street. Spend the bright afternoon there with your large group then come here for a casual meal with your closest pal(s).
cat cajiJuly 25, 2016
charred quesadilla and spiced tater tots were dope. cowabunga cocktail should have been better but not a lot of spice or tamarind flavor. overall, excellent time.
Matthew ChungJune 2, 2013
In the land of Greek food and Beer Gardens this gastro pub does it well; and it's less pretentious then a similar place in Brooklyn would be. Indication of food quality: even the veg-burger is good.
Leah EvansJanuary 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The food is wonderful though a bit pricey with smaller portions but it's all the quality of what's going into it. Sweet potatoe fries and dipping sauce are amazing. The staff = The best of any bar.
thewandering1February 16, 2014
Great food, great bartenders. Sidle up to the bat and get a smoked chipotle Bloody Mary with any of the amazing egg sandwiches for brunch.
Food NetworkAugust 17, 2011
Host Guy Fieri, of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, checks out The Sparrow Tavern, a dive bar dishing out slow-roasted lamb ribs and raisin-sweetened cole slaw. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
Josh M.September 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If you're in the mood for something a little sweet yet strong, ask for a Dirty Dude, aka the Dirty Scotsman. An homage to The Dude made with scotch. Perfect sweet note to end on.
C LoMay 19, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The veggie burger and tater tots are the best. I dream about this veggie burger.
Erik CintronApril 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The place looks like ur local dive bar and would never guess the food is amazing everything I ordered was good the fries are a must great selection of beers too
Rory ParnessOctober 12, 2014
Excellent brunch. The caramelized onion jam in the prosciutto and brie omelette adds a nice touch of savory sweetness
Shinta PradaniJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The coolest place in the neighborhood. Once featured on Food Network for Diners Drive In & Dive! Food is excellent. Ribs apps and veggie burger are a must :)
Charles .August 14, 2013
Everything was amazing. Saffron sour,strawberry jalapeño mojito,corn on cob,wings,chilled apple carrot soup,lamb ribs,veggie burger.
Will SchollAugust 26, 2014
Good burger with meat from the nearby butcher. Friendly service. Waitress was cheerful and attentive. Nice beer specials.
Jms DnnsAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I eat the egg & brie sandwich almost every Saturday. It's that good.
maura johnstonAugust 28, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The corn on the cob, coated in cheese and paprika and cilantro, is amazing. (The pork tacos are sadly a bit overseasoned; the pork marinade is more BBQ-appropriate.) good strawberry-basil daiquiri too
Time Out New YorkFebruary 1, 2012
Down some beers while garage rock plays at this low-key neighborhood pub. Join the locals chilling at the bar over an American or international brew. Read more
Dave GershgornOctober 26, 2017
The chicken wings are amazing, good music, $4 beer and $5 well drinks for happy hour.
Keith KerrJanuary 7, 2018
They cook the eggs in the bacon 👌. Their side salad is great!
NoniShaney @missversatileJanuary 13, 2013
My favorite bar in Astoria. Great drinks, awesome people and amazingly helpful staff-food is a good buy too.
Christopher LebronAugust 25, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Brie and egg sandwich at brunch is super tasty. They also do a pretty great espresso.
VIJune 9, 2010
love this place!! The pulled pork-when they have it so so good and the only place i can find my Duvel beer. This is a place if POE was alive, we would have hung out and had beer together!! Read more
Serious EatsMarch 7, 2013
A popular neighborhood gastropub with a seasonal cocktail list more enterprising than you'd expect
Pax WhitfieldDecember 2, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Three great Bloody Mary options, rotating menu of largely delightful food explorations!
Nora GomezFebruary 23, 2012
Great beer selection. They play great music most of the time. I have to admit I miss living a few blocks away.
Humberto MartinezJuly 11, 2011
Hip little place in Queens that reeks of Seattle. If they're serving Tröegs Java Head Stout, you MUST try it. Amazing coffee beer.
Constantine LeonardosMarch 29, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Good...good. Drinks.....tasty. Staff....fantabulous. Great place to birth a hangover and treat it later.
Chuck MonsantoFebruary 19, 2012
Might be the best veggie burger I ever had! The fries are off the hook! Try the smoked Bloody Mary!!
Greg RazzanoMarch 28, 2015
Chicken wings...spicy and delicious. They play great rock n' roll here.
Douglas CajasMarch 23, 2014
Chicken tinga is quite nice as is the veggie burger. Burn provecho!
mgsweetenFebruary 28, 2015
Burgers great, tater tots an old skool fave, and always good specials!
Danny GarciaMay 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I can't recommend the food here enough. By sheer random happenstance (not really) the drinks can and will pair perfectly with the entrees. Mix it up!
James GreenAugust 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Brunch burger is awesome. Try the Rum Maple Egg Creme.
Manasa VedulaJune 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Things to order: egg and cilantro sammie, grilled cheese and herb fries. A great neighborhood haunt.
Marissa StuartMarch 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Amazing cocktail and beer list! Always get dessert.
Suhas SreedharAugust 3, 2013
The Saffron Sour is the best drink you'll ever order.
Michaela TFebruary 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The corn on the cob is freaking delicious. Also, the Swiss chard sandwich is a yummy veg option
Michael ShapiroDecember 4, 2016
Best fish and chips I've had in NYC.
Ryan GallagherNovember 11, 2019
Good bar with better than expected food. Wish the beer list was better.
Andre RibeiroJune 2, 2013
What a great sidecar. Make sure to ask Tommy if you need a drink with a special touch.
Victoria U.February 26, 2015
Great mixes drinks and good pub food. Loud but romantic.
Jason Baughman-OpricăMay 6, 2019
Really good bar food. Herb fries. Yum!
ᴡ KrishnanOctober 1, 2015
The olives and the hummus. The cocktails are great!
Joe SobelMarch 17, 2012
Great beer selection, and try the grilled cheese or veggie burger. It's worth the stop.
Tracy SolorzanoJanuary 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Food is good and cheap but the place is small so lots of bumping into etc
Sean SmithJanuary 24, 2015
Tasty food and super friendly staff as this neighborhood hole in the wall.

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