Harry's At Water Taxi Beach
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone:
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 2nd Street
- Directions:
- 7 at Vernon Ave; G at 21st St
- Specialties:
- Outdoor Bar
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 6pm-10pm, Wed-Fri 4pm-close, Sat 12pm-close, Sun 1pm-10pm
Message from Harry's At Water Taxi Beach
New Yorks #1 Beach Party is Open for the season
- Summer fun on the beach
- Bbq, Beer, & Volleyball
- DJs spinning all night long!
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Editorial Review for Harry's At Water Taxi Beach – by Katie Heffernan
In Short
This riverfront beach basks in man-made glory. With a fenced-in plot of sand (hauled in from Jersey) packing a volleyball net, palm trees and picnic tables, this is where Manhattanites escape to California--or their closest attempt at it--if only for an afternoon. Tropical cocktail blends, and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers are the brainchild of Brooklyn's Schnack owner. Beach chairs--but not coolers or pets--are welcome.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyNew in 2007 are cover charges. Admission is usually free before 8pm, but in July and August, there's a $3 to $5 fee on Fridays and Saturdays after 8pm, as well as on some holidays. On Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend), there will be a $5 cover.
Know Before You GoHopping on the water taxi is the easiest way to get there--it's right next to the Hunter's Point ferry stop. From Manhattan, your fastest route is from the 34th Street dock, and the ride costs $5.50. Beach attire is perfectly acceptable.
The ExtrasFor shade from a strong sun or shelter from a passing thunderstorm, there's a giant tent located at one end of the beach.
User Reviews for Harry's At Water Taxi Beach
09/09/2008 Posted by grnptgrl
Everything that everyone says. Laughably serious security (they take their jobs so seriously it actually made me laugh out loud which made the guy really mad), rude bartenders and management (an entire drink transaction without a word uttered on their side) and the feeling that you are just not welcome. What is going on here? Great view, great set-up, drinks, games - yet no matter what - a truly awful experience. The only hope for this place is if they sell it and new management takes over. And come on - the "security" is so over the top. I tell everyone I know who mentions going here to avoid at all costs!
Pros: View.
Cons: Everything else, but mostly every single person who works there.
08/29/2008 Posted by TomasNYC
The Water Taxi Beach is a great summer venue and a great way for the company to showcase their water taxi fleet. However, the security company they hired has too many unprofessional staff who miscommunicate their 'security policies' with promotors and event organizers and intentionally throw people out of the venue. Very scary and makes the whole experience unenjoyable. I will never be going back there.
Pros: large space, late night outdoor parties, food, bar
Cons: security
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