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
- 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
06/23/2008 Posted by tadgh
So i have been to this taxi beach a few times this summer now and i have to say i do enjoy it. The location is the best when even i have friends in town i will always bring them there for the day or some drinks before heading out to the city. The security, i get the rules and i understand but there is a way to treat people i guess you dont get it ( even though some people are nuts). The Music is not that bad, the bar staff ,wow the blond older lady is out of her mind relax lady there are a few good bartenders the order guys & sean & jim the irish guy i think. The food i love the burger what ever sauce goes on there love it. Prices well lets look at it $6.00 for a beer not a bad price in the new york area. As for the cover charge i never like surprises like the rest of you. Its a fun place and take it for what it is. See you there this weekend.
Pros: Location
Cons: Security
06/19/2008 Posted by RAParker
Went to FoodMovie Festival there last nightome great movies. But I had the same id entry problems as others (I'm over 60 but they insisted as if they had the No Fly list to check me against), this from some rude, unidentifed, amateur-night security kid. That was on the way in. Later after sampling a food item, I had a severe allergic reaction (counldn't breath) and obtained water from the bar and then tried to leave the place. No, I couldnt leave with my little cup of water in hand. There I am weezing and gasping for breath and some kid moron security guy was swearing at me about his liability if I left with a cup in my hand. The best name for this place would be knucklehead beach. They should lose their franchise and somebody with a degree of professionalism should take over the wonderful location. I will write to Water Taxi to complain about these people.
Pros: Great location
Cons: Awful staff.
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