Rapture Lounge

(718) 626-8044

34-27 28th Ave (35th Street)
Astoria, NY 11102 40.7673 -73.9174

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Neighborhood: Astoria

Hours:

Daily 5pm-4am

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Lounges

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, After Work

What People Are Saying About Rapture Lounge

Featured Review

Katie Heffernan

Contributor

In Short – Ordering a Sex on the Sofa (or any of the other provocatively named cocktails) could easily cause blushing at this low-lit lounge--its couches are perfect for the deed. The flea market-style chaises are covered in flirty, tactile fabrics, and fill the two-room space in living room-like arrangements. It's almost too much for first dates; more often than not, groups (especially of girls) converge for weekly tarot readings and two-for-one daily happy hours.

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
For those who want some private time, a pillow-strewn alcove is tucked in the back right corner of the bar, curtained off by strings of beads.
Save Money:
Swing by between 5pm and 8pm daily for two-for-one on any drink. Other nightly deals include $5 martinis on Mondays and $5 margaritas on Wednesdays.
What to Drink:
The Mexican Nightmare ($10) is a mixture of tequila, raspberry and peach Schnapps, sours and cranberry juice. Spiked coffees are another specialty.
When to Go:
Go on Tuesday nights to have your tarot cards or palm read (for $20).
What to Eat:
Snack on pita pizzas, jalapeno poppers, empanadas, crepes, sandwiches and salads.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. People are great, staff are incredible, and the atmosphere is lovely.
  2. Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with a sensual taste.
  3. Great staff who always seem in the mood to have fun.
  4. The atmosphere makes you feel at home, the people there are wonderful to be around, and it just makes you want to relax and unwind from a long stressful day.
  5. Cool, laid-back lounge, great atmosphere, good food and fun people.
  6. what a 'cozy', super nice, wilde place!
  7. lots of sitting room, very romantic and shick at the same time!
  8. Great place friendly staff, very cozy place, loved the dark atmosphere & Plush chairs.
  9. great place to hangout and romantic as well.
  10. the decor is nice and trendy.
  11. warm inviting atmosphere, quality (strong) drinks, and some of the best music you'll hear in Queens.
  12. The waitress was attentive; the drinks were delicious and fairly large; the atmosphere was perfect for a group our size (comfy couches and chairs, music at the right volume so we could talk, and table service rather than having to go to the bar every time
  13. Place is cozy with lots of places to sit in comfort.
  14. Service was great, food was great, ambiance was great, and the margaritas were strong and 100% agave.
  15. Did I mention that this place is fun?
  16. The interior is very cozy with great artwork and comfortable sofas and chairs.
  17. There's comfortable seating and good drinks at fair prices.
  18. There are tons of cozy couches and chairs to sit and enjoy one of the many beers and wines (my fave is the Reisling- you don't find it often this side of the river).
  19. We love coming here when we want to be in a super sexy atmosphere eating great apps and having my favorite drink.
drinks
82.2599983215332% positive
  1. colorful lights and spunky bartenders set the mood while their extensive specialty drink menu and "off the hook" drink specials entice you to get wasted.
  2. The bartender was definitely not in perfect form and this led to a long wait-time for drinks service.
  3. There's comfortable seating and good drinks at fair prices.
  4. The drinks are amazing, the people that work there are incredible, they make you feel like you are in your own livingroom.
  5. have a great time whenever I drop into rapture- the tapas are great, and the bartenders don't skimp on the drinks.
  6. Best drinks I've ever had
  7. We love coming here when we want to be in a super sexy atmosphere eating great apps and having my favorite drink.
  8. Also, he did not know how to make some of the drinks listed on the menu and instead came up with some unpleasant concoctions.
  9. warm inviting atmosphere, quality (strong) drinks, and some of the best music you'll hear in Queens.
  10. The food is great and only second to the wonderful cocktails.
  11. The food is always cold and the drinks are weak.
  12. just "anything goes" service with a full bar and a cool local crowd.
  13. great drink menu and more!
  14. There are tons of cozy couches and chairs to sit and enjoy one of the many beers and wines (my fave is the Reisling- you don't find it often this side of the river).
  15. Rapture Lounge is one of those bars where you can chill out with your date or hang out with friends drinking crazy large specialty drinks and meet cool people.
  16. Rapture's a great find in Astoria in general, but I was really impressed by the wine tasting they had.
  17. The drinks are good and their appetizers are good but their customer service is aweful and I wouldn't go back if you paid me!
  18. We haven't been there in a while and I don't know what is going on there but the drinks are weaker and he apps were not as great or the size they used to be?
  19. Also on their website they mention giving free appetizers with drinks, that is such a lie and the bartenders are rude at times!
  20. would highly recommend this place, great place for drinks and conversation.
  21. The crabcakes were the pits but the drinks/wine (Reisling and Boujealois) were really good.
  22. The drinks were great.
  23. It's the only place to go where you can grab a cool candle lit table and listen to good, diverse music while casually drinking cheap drinks and snacking on quality late night food!
  24. Tapas were good and the Martini's are awesome, great drink selection.
  25. This kind of service and special attention to detail is rare in NY and has convinced all of us that Rapture is the best bar in our hood.
  26. The waitress was attentive; the drinks were delicious and fairly large; the atmosphere was perfect for a group our size (comfy couches and chairs, music at the right volume so we could talk, and table service rather than having to go to the bar every time
  27. Do not waste your money on any of the "signature" drinks because they all taste like cold medicine.
  28. what makes Rapture the perfect place for having a drink and enjoy dinner for everyone, even if you are a celebrity.
  29. This was a sad turn of events for us, as we used to go to Rapture often on Saturday nights and get fantastic service with fantastic drinks.
  30. They paired great, interesting international wines with cheeses.
  31. Great place for drinks and conversation
food quality
89.28999900817871% positive
  1. The crowd was a nice mix, music was right, service was friendly and attentive, and the food excellent (chicken tenderscalamari).
  2. It's the only place to go where you can grab a cool candle lit table and listen to good, diverse music while casually drinking cheap drinks and snacking on quality late night food!
  3. This palce is amazing the staff are all exceptional the food delicious the service outstanding , by far the best bartenders in the city Jacob Barbara and April are what you want in bartenders.
  4. Great food, great service and great people
  5. The food is always cold and the drinks are weak.
  6. They serve the full menu till 4am (try cocount shrimp and seasoned garlic fries) and the staff is so cool that you will find yourself sitting with the ecclectic blend of locals till last call.
  7. The food is great and only second to the wonderful cocktails.
  8. Cool, laid-back lounge, great atmosphere, good food and fun people.
  9. The waitress was attentive; the drinks were delicious and fairly large; the atmosphere was perfect for a group our size (comfy couches and chairs, music at the right volume so we could talk, and table service rather than having to go to the bar every time
  10. have my birthday party @ Rapture and I have a great time the owner give me a bottle of champagne on the house and all my friends have a great time there, the service was great and the food was exellent
  11. The food was great.
  12. Service was great, food was great, ambiance was great, and the margaritas were strong and 100% agave.
  13. guess every night has a different special but all seem generous and the food is impressive.
  14. good food.
menu variety
72.22000122070312% positive
  1. Also, he did not know how to make some of the drinks listed on the menu and instead came up with some unpleasant concoctions.
  2. made at 3 a.m. (they were still serving their full menu) and turned out to be a recurring favorite!
  3. It's the only place to go where you can grab a cool candle lit table and listen to good, diverse music while casually drinking cheap drinks and snacking on quality late night food!
  4. great drink menu and more!
  5. colorful lights and spunky bartenders set the mood while their extensive specialty drink menu and "off the hook" drink specials entice you to get wasted.
  6. The snack menu is good and has everything you could want to supplement your drinking.
  7. The cocktail menu is awesome and they seem to always have a really good special going on like happy hour or something.
  8. Tapas were good and the Martini's are awesome, great drink selection.
  9. They serve the full menu till 4am (try cocount shrimp and seasoned garlic fries) and the staff is so cool that you will find yourself sitting with the ecclectic blend of locals till last call.
overall
93.75% positive
  1. was there Friday the 13th, and I have a great time, the place was full and the service was great, me and my friends where there before for the happy hour (is a great deal) 2 x 1 from 5 to 8 pm.
  2. Rapture Lounge is a great place to chill.
  3. great place to hangout and romantic as well.
  4. If you are looking for a great place in Astoria just go to Rapture.
  5. what a 'cozy', super nice, wilde place!
  6. great place.
  7. would highly recommend this place, great place for drinks and conversation.
  8. great place
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. The music was great and I will come back every weekend.
  2. The drinks are good and their appetizers are good but their customer service is aweful and I wouldn't go back if you paid me!
service
87.1399974822998% positive
  1. The staff is friendly, not pushy and the guy bartender in particular is soooo dreamy!
  2. We were in there for happy hour but the service was so slow we really didn't get much out of it.
  3. The atmosphere makes you feel at home, the people there are wonderful to be around, and it just makes you want to relax and unwind from a long stressful day.
  4. Great place friendly staff, very cozy place, loved the dark atmosphere & Plush chairs.
  5. The drinks are amazing, the people that work there are incredible, they make you feel like you are in your own livingroom.
  6. This was a sad turn of events for us, as we used to go to Rapture often on Saturday nights and get fantastic service with fantastic drinks.
  7. service is great and the music is just right.
  8. Also on their website they mention giving free appetizers with drinks, that is such a lie and the bartenders are rude at times!
  9. People are great, staff are incredible, and the atmosphere is lovely.
  10. They serve the full menu till 4am (try cocount shrimp and seasoned garlic fries) and the staff is so cool that you will find yourself sitting with the ecclectic blend of locals till last call.
  11. Cool, laid-back lounge, great atmosphere, good food and fun people.
  12. We loved this place, but the other night we were extremely disappointed with the bartending service.
  13. great experience, service was excellent.
  14. Rapture Lounge is one of those bars where you can chill out with your date or hang out with friends drinking crazy large specialty drinks and meet cool people.
  15. Cozy lounge with attentive waitstaff.
  16. have a great time whenever I drop into rapture- the tapas are great, and the bartenders don't skimp on the drinks.
  17. everyone gets the same great service and respect.
  18. have my birthday party @ Rapture and I have a great time the owner give me a bottle of champagne on the house and all my friends have a great time there, the service was great and the food was exellent
  19. friendly staff.
  20. good crowd, awesome staff!
  21. This kind of service and special attention to detail is rare in NY and has convinced all of us that Rapture is the best bar in our hood.
  22. The crowd was a nice mix, music was right, service was friendly and attentive, and the food excellent (chicken tenderscalamari).
  23. just "anything goes" service with a full bar and a cool local crowd.
  24. This palce is amazing the staff are all exceptional the food delicious the service outstanding , by far the best bartenders in the city Jacob Barbara and April are what you want in bartenders.
  25. colorful lights and spunky bartenders set the mood while their extensive specialty drink menu and "off the hook" drink specials entice you to get wasted.
  26. was there Friday the 13th, and I have a great time, the place was full and the service was great, me and my friends where there before for the happy hour (is a great deal) 2 x 1 from 5 to 8 pm.
  27. The bartender was definitely not in perfect form and this led to a long wait-time for drinks service.
  28. Do not go there horrible service!
  29. Cool lounge that's gay friendly!
  30. Great staff who always seem in the mood to have fun.
  31. The waitress was attentive; the drinks were delicious and fairly large; the atmosphere was perfect for a group our size (comfy couches and chairs, music at the right volume so we could talk, and table service rather than having to go to the bar every time
  32. Service is good, only had one waitress but she was very attentive to everyone Great date spot.
  33. The service and staff are equally amazing.
  34. Great food, great service and great people
  35. The drinks are good and their appetizers are good but their customer service is aweful and I wouldn't go back if you paid me!
value
80.0% positive
  1. It's the only place to go where you can grab a cool candle lit table and listen to good, diverse music while casually drinking cheap drinks and snacking on quality late night food!
  2. guess every night has a different special but all seem generous and the food is impressive.
  3. There's comfortable seating and good drinks at fair prices.
  4. the prices were also reasonable which surprised all of my friends!
  5. Do not waste your money on any of the "signature" drinks because they all taste like cold medicine.
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. The bartender was definitely not in perfect form and this led to a long wait-time for drinks service.
  2. We were in there for happy hour but the service was so slow we really didn't get much out of it.
  3. The atmosphere makes you feel at home, the people there are wonderful to be around, and it just makes you want to relax and unwind from a long stressful day.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/09/11

My spot

by kellyYaheensen

My neighborhood spot.

Whatever I say about this place would not do it justice...The owner and the vast majority of the people who work here are super friendly and courteous.

And the House Rules absolutely Rule!

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/03/10

Go elsewhere

by emiller8080

This place used to be good, but it has totally gone down the toilet over the last year. The food is always cold and the drinks are weak. Do not waste your money on any of the "signature" drinks because they all taste like cold medicine. Also, they now do karaoke, which it so out of place and cheesy in this bar. Try another joint on 31st ave. You will be better off.

  • Pros: None left
  • Cons: Bad service, weak drinks, cold food
3 Star Rating: Average

01/03/10

Bad drinks

by Bobble

Myself and two female friends went, expecting a good time (b/c the reviews were good) but were disapointed. There are couches spread between two rooms, and the music is okay, but this place is not for dancing at all. The drinks tasted like cough medicine, and were non-returnable after a sip...Never going back, atleast not for drinks.

  • Pros: Good food and affordable
  • Cons: Drinks made with house liquor
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/21/09

Intimate sexy vibe

by madleah

Oh yes, the coconut shrimp and the green lantern is the winning combination!

Rapture has a special place in my heart, its where my boyfriend and I had our first date but its continued to impress since then.We love coming here when we want to be in a super sexy atmosphere eating great apps and having my favorite drink. I'd definitely recommend this as a date spot if you want to impress.

  • Pros: drinks, atmosphere, service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/17/09

The Coolest Spot to Chill

by mblackford

We love this place! The cocktail menu is awesome and they seem to always have a really good special going on like happy hour or something. The snack menu is good and has everything you could want to supplement your drinking. There is hip music, a flat screen, board games (our favorite is clue) and vintage sofas to pile on to with your group of friends. This is our sunday evening routine and we love it! Great staff who always seem in the mood to have fun. Go Rapture!

  • Pros: Crazy Drink menu, crazy drink specials and a groovy vibe
  • Cons: when its too crowded to get a barstool

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  • great apps
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