Last Updated: 9 days ago
Phone: (718) 274-4925
Address: 2919 24 AVENUE 11102
NYC's oldest beer garden! Massive outdoor space, 100+ picnic tables, classic Czech & German eats & great beer. Perfect for groups & day drinking.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, a historic Astoria beer garden ideal for large groups and day drinking, offering a vast outdoor space and a variety of beers and classic bar food.
Step into a piece of history at this expansive, century-old beer garden in Astoria, perfect for day drinking and large gatherings. With over 100 outdoor picnic tables and a lively atmosphere, it's an ideal spot to soak up the sun with a stein of beer. Enjoy classic bar fare like bratwurst and pretzels in a setting that's been a neighborhood fixture for over a decade.
This Czech and German beer garden offers classic bar food, with bratwurst and pretzels being frequently recommended. While the beer selection is a highlight, some past customers have noted slow service and less impressive food quality compared to the vibrant atmosphere.
"The bratwurst and pretzels are recommended as classic bar food accompaniments to the wide selection of Czech beers available."
Customers praise the historic atmosphere and vast outdoor space, ideal for groups and day drinking, though some reviews mention slow service and mixed experiences with specific dishes.
Important Note
One user reported a negative interaction with owners during Oktoberfest, and another noted the place can sometimes feel like a 'daycare'. While popular for its atmosphere and beer, food quality has received mixed reviews.
"Bohemian Beer Hall is the oldest beer garden in NYC, offering a large space suitable for children to roam. While the food quality is described as not great, the atmosphere and historical aspect are appealing."
Neutral"This beer hall/garden in Astoria is noted as being unique for NYC, though not specifically a food recommendation."
Neutral"The user included Bohemian Beer Garden (Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden) in a list of recommended classic Queens spots."
Neutral"The original poster acknowledged the suggestion for Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, noting it was already on their list."
Neutral"A user mentioned Bohemian Hall (Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden) is on the same block as Elias Corner and noted its historical significance, having been built in 1910."
Neutral"The user suggested Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in the LIC/Astoria/Woodside area as a classic spot over 10 years old."
Neutral"Responding to a recommendation, another user agreed Bohemian Hall & Biergarten is fun but noted it sometimes turns into a daycare."
Neutral"A user recommended Bohemian Hall & Biergarten."
Positive"Defends the place (implied Bohemian Beer Garden) against negative rumors like spitting in food. Calls it great with spectacular, hardworking staff."
Positive"Recounts a negative experience where owners reacted poorly to the commenter wearing lederhosen during Oktoberfest. They haven't returned since."
Negative"Recommends Bohemian Beer Hall & Garden."
Positive"Praises the great Czech beer on tap. While not as good as in the Czech Republic, it satisfies a Central European beer craving."
Positive"Corrects a previous comment stating the spitting incident at Bohemian Beer Garden involved a burger, not sausages. Claims the sausages are spit-free."
Neutral"Negative review citing a past spitting incident (later corrected to involve a burger), incorrect tip charges, and very slow service (45 min wait for schnitzel). Recommends Koliba instead."
Negative"Strongly agrees that Bohemian Beer Garden is the correct recommendation."
Positive"Adds that Bohemian Beer Garden plays good music on the weekends."
Positive"Recommends Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria. Although it's Czech, it should meet the user's request for sausages, pretzels, and beer."
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