Loved this cutie little wine bar in Ridgewood. I loved their spritzes (sucker for a good aperol…read morespritz) and their focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey (I believe). They have both bar seating and tables for larger groups, so any party can definitely be accommodated. The staff is also super sweet and made me feel so welcome :)

What a lovey local wine bar! Having grown up in this neighborhood, I've seen it go through so many…read morechanges and this is definitely one for the better. Situated on the ground floor of a corner building, the interior is warm and welcoming with high ceilings and a beautiful slab of marble for the bar. Excellent wine selection, eclectic but delicious menu and wonderful staff. Looking forward to returning

I had been wanting to check this place out for some time. We decided to have a birthday brunch for…read moremy husband. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! I was very impressed. The place is small but quaint. It felt very cozy. The service was great. We were greeted right away upon entering. They were family friendly and had options for my little one. Overall great experience. Seriously dreaming of that breakfast we had!

This place is always packed for brunch and for a good reason. The food is delicious, I try…read moresomething new each time and my picky self loves it. The cocktails are crafted well and the staff is kind.

According to the Internet, this is the #1 bar in Ridgewood, so I decided to check it out with BF…read moreafter dinner at Rolo's. The bar is a bit on the smaller side in terms of seating, but it has a TON of personality. I loved the eclectic decorations and knickknacks around the seating areas and the bar. The bartender had the TV tuned in to Jeopardy, so my inner (or extremely obvious?) nerd was beaming. In terms of the drinks themselves, I tried the cocoa orange whiskey (?) infusion on the rocks, and my BF had the chipotle paloma. We would both say they were solid, definitely not at "craft cocktail" level, but decent. This bar has a fun + dive-y feel - the kind of place where you get a beer, a plate of chicken nuggets, and watch trash tv with your neighborhood crew (I think they actually do have people who have a weekly Bachelorette viewing during the week). Definitely worth checking out if you're already in the area and looking for ~vibes.~

I've spent a decent amount of time in Ridgewood and unsurprisingly, much of that time has been here…read moreat The Bad Old Days. I've had a number of drinks here and it's been a great meeting spot for late night occasions, especially ones that revolve around a good drink. No doubt it's one of the more underrated nightlife venues in the borough. The setup feels like something out of a Brooklyn type bar - pseudo hipster vibe, casual environment with the whole board games and stacks of books all within a space that is well divided to give a different feel in each corner of the small'ish interior. Like a living room extension but with adult company. Of course, the bar is the most prominent thing in the room and it's a great place to chill as a solo patron. Groups can congregate in the lounge-y areas but the feel is remarkably different depending on where one choses to hang. On a beverage front, there is no shortage of quality drinks to be had. The cocktails are well made and not expensive; the bartenders do a good job of making sure each drink carries a certain kind of potency before leaving the bar. The happy hours are lovely as well, combined with a good deals ($5 shot + beer special, $5 cocktails, etc.) and even better hours (2-8pm!). Lastly, I appreciate a good name. Bad Old Days can be interpreted in many facets, but I think this establishment prides itself on good company and somehow rewards us with simple, good drinks. Bring a friend or three, enjoy the random movies that get projected onto the wall, and enjoy a late night capper in a quiet part of an emerging part of Queens.

I love when I just stumble upon a restaurant and it becomes a perfect night. I saw a movie in the…read morearea and my husband and I were hungry so we searched for a near by restaurant and this happened to be it. We made a quick reservation but didn't need to at all. They immediately brought bread to the table and it was yummy! Because we were the last people to leave we ended up taking home extra bread and I've been eating it with my breakfast. So this was the meal that kept giving. We got the tricolore salad, fresh and simple. We then got the branzino and lasagna bolognese. Both were cooked perfectly. I never order lasagna but this was great! Branzino was fresh and flaky. We had this with a carafe of Chianti. I love that they have all 3 options for per glass, carafe and bottle! All of this wasn't too expensive either! Highly recommend if you're in this beautiful area.

Food: The food was absolutely delicious! Knowing that all of the ingredients are sourced from local…read moreneighborhood stores made the experience feel even more wholesome and authentic. Every dish was beautifully presented and served in generous portions, making the meal both satisfying and memorable. The pasta dishes and pork chops were especially outstanding. And the espresso martini was hands down the best I've ever had! Service: The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our server was happy to explain menu items and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. Ambiance: The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. It's a smaller, more intimate space, which adds to its charm, but I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I can't wait to repeat!

Sooo packed and the music is deafening on the rooftop. Interior ambiance is nice might come back…read morewhen it's more calm

Came here post dinner and had a decent experience…read more Sat on the rooftop which had a nice view at night. I'm not sure if the bar upstairs has less selection compared to the inside bar downstairs, but there wasn't as many options to choose from as I would have though. Service was decent but friendly.

Absolutely amazing and authentic pizza. Getting a few pieces of properly fermented bread with olive…read moreoil complimentary is just plus. Great service. I will be back if I am able ver in town again.

Stopped by around 5:15pm on a Friday and it was super empty, only 2 other people in the restaurant…read morewith no line. Staff were so friendly and helpful! The texture of the pizza is fantastic! Fluffy, thin, and crispy. The pizza was great but did not have enough mozzarella sadly. There a couple slices that barely had any cheese and was mostly just tomato sauce. It would've been amazing with a little more cheese. We also got the butter beans as a small plate but those were sooo disappointing. It felt like they had just opened a can of beans and put some salt and pepper on top?? Please do not get these. Especially for $15. Beans are the reason the rating is a 3 not a 4.

Loved the ten bells Brooklyn location, so much better than the city location, the happy hour menu…read moreis fantastic, wait staff was super accommodating, and the house wines were better than I was expecting. They of course have a far more extensive wine list but I was ballin on a budget

Came on a weekday for happy hour. There was indoor and outdoor seating (both in front and out…read moreback). Sat out back which was nice. Got wine which was good and guest got tequila. Oysters were $1 each which was great price however, they were not the best or worth ordering again in my opinion. Wings were also not something my guest enjoyed. Service wasn't bad but always wasn't super busy. Staff were attentive though. Not sure I'd want to return to try more but maybe experience might be different for others.

great find! garden outside, pool table in back, and seating/standing in front. fun crowd, we met a…read morelot of cool people who were playing/watching pool. bartender was very friendly and let us stay past closing to finish our game.

This place is awesome. Great wine list (I asked for the driest on the menu and the Pais I got was…read moreperfection), and they had a food pop-up when we went and do them pretty regularly. If they do, go early! They'll sell out. Still delish though. They're playing The Smiths and Air, they have a pool table and cool people crowded around it, it's like the definition of a cool bar. But it's not pretentious, and they have sweet little frog details everywhere you look, frosted on the wine glasses, on shelves, in the window. They have an identity, but also the classic features of a bustling bar where you don't exactly have enough room to hang your coat and bag without invading your neighbor's space, but it's fine. It's cozy and you're having a good time. I glimpsed a lovely back patio and apparently they have live music sometimes next door at the Tadpole, so I'll be back soon.

Obsessed! Vinyls line the walls while the bartender darns suspenders and I'm instantly transported…read moreto another time. I'm glad I got to see the bar striped down, and before I came in for a themed night. I got to see it in its full form. It's gothic charm is mysterious and inviting. I wanted to stay there all night, but I was only there for two drinks. The first one was the "Fancy Tin Cookie" and it tasted like dessert. There was literally a cookie in this whiskey based cocktail. My next beverage was a creation by the bartender which was a pineapple rum cocktail. This was exactly what I was looking for. Something light, refreshing, but not too sweet. This was a lovely experience, and I look forward to coming back for sure.

I've heard that the Aftermath is a staple bar at Ridgewood & after visiting I can see why. First…read moreoff, the vinyl records & space itself is very cool. Second, it's a very spacious bar as well. Third, the drinks are great. I didn't get any of the classic cocktails & just got a classic gimlet from the HH menu. However, it was great & I loved that there was a generous amount of fresh lime juice given. I also love that this spot has restaurant pop-ups as it's spreading word about up & coming places.