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Bohemian Hall Beer Garden

29-19 24th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
Phone: (718) 274-4925
Bohemian Hall Beer Garden
Cross Street:
Between 29th Street and 31st Street
Directions:
N, W at Astoria Blvd
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Outdoor Bar 2005
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 12pm-3am

Message from Bohemian Hall Beer Garden

Bohemian Hall Beer Garden

Traditional European Beer Garden

  • Bar and Restaurant
  • Dining Hall and Catering
  • Czech School

The Bohemian Hall is a part of New York City history. It boasts the last remaining beer garden in all New York City where once there were hundreds. Bohemian Hall is run and managed by the Bohemian Citizens Benevolent Society, a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving this precious piece of history.

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Editorial Review for Bohemian Hall Beer Garden – by Steven Stern

The Scene
Inside is a charming old dive bar--the walls are hung with signs in Czech and a jukebox often plays, unaccountably, Prince. Outside is another world: A green, spacious expanse Manhattanites only dream of, with picnic tables under trees and a small bandshell where polka bands play. A night under the stars with a pitcher of pilsner is the cheapest European vacation around.

The Draw
Patrons are mostly locals, but in this neighborhood that means bohemians of all sorts--from old Czech guys to nouveau-outer-borough hipsters. There's a full bar, of course, but the only thing to get is beer. There are several great Czech and German beers on tap (Pilsner Urquell, Starapromen and Spaten dark), and many more bottled. Watch for occasional special kegs of hard-to-find imports, like the rich and complex dark beer, Gambrinus. The heft of the chunky mugs alone inspires Old-World fantasies.

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Know Before You Go

You can use your credit card in the restaurant. But if you're just drinking, you'll have to fork out cash.

The Extras

The single downstairs bathrooms are, thankfully, not the only ones--instead, head upstairs to the virtually unknown restrooms with more stalls, shorter waits and less mess.

Look Good

The Bohemian Hall can host a party for 50 or more people. Call for more information.

User Reviews for Bohemian Hall Beer Garden

Citysearch (39), Judy's Book (2 ), All (41)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/13/2008 Posted by amolsarva

On a warm night, there is no better place to take a group of friends. Wide open, boisterous, friendly, fun.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/25/2008 Posted by smithra12

I've never not had fun at this place, and I kind of doubt it's possible. You know about the huge drinking playground and reasonable prices, but what really makes this place special is the cross-section of people who hang out here. On any given night, you'll run into college kids, school teachers (me, for example) corporate types getting to know their colleagues better, huge Eastern European families, and maybe even your favorite great-aunt. The shared seating at picnic tables guarantees that you will mingle with them all. So, wear whatever you want, get to the ATM, snag your table early, and prepare for something different and more fun than you'd imagine.

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Editor's Review

The last of its kind, this old Astoria landmark beer garden soldiers on.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

You can use your credit card in the restaurant. But if you're just drinking, you'll have to fork out cash.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Permitted

Atmospheres

  • Food Served
  • Beer Garden
  • Smoking Permitted
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Bars

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 5pm-2am
  • Fri-Sat 12pm-3am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Recognition for Bohemian Hall Beer Garden

2005 Audience Winner - Outdoor Bar

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