Adorable backyard and great beer. Menu is very affordable and I really enjoyed the burnt brussell sprouts. The "Ghost Pepper Challenge" is no joke. When I was there, some silly out of towners (Bostonites!) thought it would be funny to do "shots" of the hot sauce. They then blamed management when they couldn't take the heat. It's ghost pepper, what did people think is going to happen? Management seemed to handle it professionally. My husband, who loves spicy food, tried the ghost pepper grilled cheese and really liked it. I had the grilled chicken sandwich which was good, and we shared the Irish potato skins which were very yummy! Anyway, it's a very cute, affordable, friendly place. Totally recommend particularly for its backyard. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Irish potato skins, grilled chicken sandwich (with salad) and ghost pepper grilled cheese! - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Amazing, friendly bartender! Thanks so much for an awesome lunch time. Two drinks, wings, and a taste of the fire sauce (be careful with the sauce -super spicy!!!) Will come again. Thanks for the eventful lunch time. read more

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After being in the neighborhood for a while but not venturing this far, I decided to finally check this place out. I couldn't be more grateful that I did! The bartender, Amy, was very warm and helpful from the very start. She has a warmness that I haven't seen in bars in a while, and it feels like she genuinely wants to get to know you and be your friend. She's quickly become my favorite bartender in the neighborhood. If you want some fun -- be it darts or watching the game -- Jack's is your spot! read more

Local. Bar - Decent beer options Fun place To hang out Got here at 10 And the kitchen was closed But decent place to hang read more

I had a great time at this bar in the outdoor area. The waitress was extremely attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was great on a weekend night. I saw them handle a group of around 20 with ease. The fire house theme has been done pretty well. The urinal video game was pretty cool. What a great way to ensure people don't miss. I am surprised that you don't see that more often. read more

Amazing local spot. Chill vibe and great drink specials. Ask about the beer / shot special ($5). Has a nice backyard area too. Great for large groups or a solo pop in. One of my local go-to spots when I have company in town. Also, pretty cool to be in the spot that was on "Bar Rescue". read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Liquor - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Awesome service, our bartender Morgan took such good care of my husband and I. We are definitely coming back!! Great ambiance and food was delicious. read more

I stopped by w some friends recently it happen to be on St Patti's. The place itself is not very big but it has a nice size bar w am outdoor area. We chilled by the bar & enjoyed some Green Beer & Sangria pitchers both were good & of course perfect for the occasion. With drinking there's always room to pick on some food , we tried some Fries which were good & Quesadillas also pretty good. Prices were pretty cheap since they had specials for the night, nice atmosphere , good music & service was quick considering it was a crowded night. We enjoyed ourselves , I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

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4$ Stella Pints at 11pm? I'm in. Weeknight late beer with a friend. Nice to have the outdoor patio always open. There was a live band and people singing and some singing into your face. Haha, anyways I enjoyed my time here and especially since it's local its a plus. Would come again. read more

Great food. The outdoor patio is amazing! Fast efficient staff. Hamburgers were phenomenal. Brussel sprout chips were delicious. Fun for kids in the patio before happy hour. Beers were a great selection. Stop by and enjoy a great experience. read more

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Really great service! The food and drinks were spectacular and it was a great place for me to hang out with my friends. Prices were extremely cheap for NYC and I'm so glad I found this hidden gem! read more

I mean.... it's cool, they have a few screens up for games and some drinks (they were out of draft of a few beer selections when I was there) I ordered wings and onion rings and they were pretty standard at best. I think their wings were dry inside if that makes sense, like they've been reheated before. This place is a good back up to have for bar and food but not my first choice with so many other options around. read more

Great food and drinks, friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices - the food is obviously made with care and love - defintely way above average for pub fare - and just down the street from Spaceworks LIC, in an otherwise desolate neighborhood (especially at night) - will defitely be back! read more

Not so good:( Not a good selection for vegetarians or gluten-free eaters. Bar food only. Probably a good place for drinks only.

Could be a decent neighborhood bar to grab a drink outside, but for people who want to subway/uber in to eat at due to bar rescue, I wouldn't. Maybe it was an off night (Thursday at 7PM), but: 1) Music: blasting really intense rap (like lifting weights rap, not light hang out rap), one track blurring into the next and never-ending. oh and BLASTING. 2) Crowd: intimidating dudes staring at everyone as they walk in/out? 3) Food: Wings. Um what??? Yes crispy because they were burnt to a crisp.. completely dry. Whatever cooking method they used should not be used on flimsy, small wings (maybe would have been more appropriate on big, juicy wings). There was barely any meat left to eat after the cook was finished overcooking them! Potato skins: pretty great texture, but I think they can find a different sauce other than thousand island which throws it way off. Originally went to try the burger but glad we didn't. Would have been a waste of $40 and not just $20. Service: girls were very nice. read more

I saw this bar a few months Ago as it's around the block from my brothers...I mentioned to him now nice it was and he let me know it was from Bar Rescue. Full disclosure.... Love that damn show. I want Jon Taffner to come revamp the bar in my house. So Immediately I set out to try it. Tried it out on a Friday early evening. Expecting to find a gimmicky theme bar with people who think they are too cool for school now, I knew I was totally wrong by my first drink. Theme bar, yes. Corny, not one bit. Bartender (I'm so sorry but I forgot her name) was awesome. Took the time to help me pick out a drink and i ended up trying out one from the show. DELICIOUS. Its the kind of drink you can only have one, but amazing. We didn't eat, but food looked and smelled great. I can see into the kitchen and it looked clean and preparing fresh not frozen burgers. Outdoor area was so nice, clean and packed with a fundraiser. Here is their one downfall. The bar is in the middle of nowhere. A good 3 blocks from the 7 and not near anything else. All in all great local place, that I will def be back. Mr. Taffner would be proud! read more

I'm surprised there haven't been that many reviews of Jack's since the remodel/menu revamp! Jack's has recently been a nice go-to whenever I've got guests over, and they've always had a good time. I'm a big fan of the burnt brussels sprout chips. It's unique and goes with the whole firehouse theme. Haven't had the cojones to try the ghost pepper grilled cheese yet, let alone to take their famed challenge. Maybe some day when I have to get my mind off of any real problems with my life. Misery loves company right? Also check out their signature cocktails. They have one called the Fireload that consists of BBQ bitters and cedar plank smoke. read more

Place is cool nothing special but i can say the food has gotten way better since bar rescue. Happy hour here is out of this world i give them that. Drinks are dirt cheap and the atmosphere aint bad at all. I would def come back here but overall nothing special here read more

JACK'S FIRE DEPT. DESERVES A 5-STAR RATING . . . I was in town on a business trip and was looking for somewhere nearby my hotel to watch game 7 of the NHL game between my team the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders. To my surprise, I was almost walking distance from Jack's Fire Dept., which I remember seeing on Bar Rescue. The Caps were up 1-0 by the time I arrived (via taxi). Hence, I was a bit tepid when I walked in the door. The first person I laid eyes on happened to be one of the owners, Brian. I said to him, "Aren't you the guy I saw on Bar Rescue?" Long story short: Brian, his bartender and Chef Cliff made my night one to remember. The beer selection was great and so were the prices; the chicken wings were damn good. I tried my best to get the recipe for the chef's glazed wings, which were perfect! Even after I told Brian I was there to root against his team, I was made to feel like one of the guys! There is not a bad seat in the house. At least a dozen large flat screen TVs circled the joint, including the largest one mounted above the entrance. The restroom was clean, as was the floor and kitchen area. (Yes, I pay attention to all that stuff.) Bottom line: I have experienced hospitality on this level only from places like Ritz Carlton. I am NOT kidding. So, please take my advice and stop by Jack's Fire Dept. as soon as you can and as often as you want. BTW, the local team won. In the end, I won, too. As Arnold Schwarzenegger used to say, "I'll be back." read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Brian and I are having a wonderful time as his team wins. - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I love this bar, especially on Sundays when Jessica is bartending. All around great energy and good service. The food is awesome too!

After seeing this bar on Bar Rescue, I knew I had to try this place out sooner or later. My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out after spending the day in Queens. The staff was super friendly and courteous. We had nice mixed cocktails to start. For apps, we decided to try the Brussels sprouts chips which were yummy. I was feeling extra ballsy when it came to ordering my food, so I went with the jacked up grilled cheese challenge. The sandwich was outrageously spicy and almost impossible to take down. I got 75% down with a lot of motivation from my boyfriend and the staff :). I felt a great support system as this was a grueling challenge. Next time, I will order the normal spicy grilled cheese sandwich and am sure to enjoy it. Will be coming back here again soon. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - The jacked up grilled cheese challenge - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

So after watching this bar get rescued on BAR RESCUED we just had to come and see it for ourselves. We went on a Sunday at 2pm and sat outside. It had a small crowd which worked well for a Sunday. The waitress was very pleasant and recommended drinks that were on the show :-) The food was inexpensive and delicious. The music was not too loud, for out doors, but it can still be heard. I will definitely come back on a Friday night. So for 2 appetizers, 4 drinks and meals we only spent $60.00! Not bad at all. read more

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While waiting for a friend I decided to check out a bar I seen Jon taffer and bar rescue fixed up and it looks really good on skillman and 40th street. The inside was just as good and it was great to see rangers fans root the team on. Now as for the service it is good when it comes to the drinks it was great but waiting on my burger was longer than I liked but my eyes was on the hockey game instead of the clock. My meal was really good and I am gonna come back read more

After watching Bar Rescue, i didnt know what to expect about this place. I went in gave it a shot. The drinks are strong, tasty and surprisingly tasty. The bartenders are super super friendly. Prices are awesome. Great place to hangout and try something different. 5 stars in my book. read more

My girlfriend and I had passed by this place maybe half a hundred times since we live in the neighborhood and had never tried Jack's. We were looking for somewhere to grab a few drinks and a bite to eat this last Tuesday. I can easily say this was the best burger joint/bar food we have had in the area, and we have gone to most/all of them in the area. My girlfriend had the taco special (two tacos, two drinks for $10?! Hell. Yes.), and the sangria she got with it was delicious, as were the tacos. I got a burger, which was absolutely amazing. This place really hit every single point without a hitch. Plus the bartender who served us was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. This place feels super real, it's a pretty vague description but it's down to earth, doesn't feel just blandly sterilized, like most pubs/sports bars. This place is absolutely on our go-to list for great pub food/drinks. My only side note would be to check how spicy a dish is if it's ingredients are unlisted (like the tacos we had were). We got the tacos, which as a base are pretty spicy. We like spicy food, but those who don't might want to check and ask to adjust the heat level accordingly. read more

My coworkers and I are regulars here for Friday afternoon lunches. Jack's is a local neighborhood bar, and was renovated from the old Firewater Inn, so everything is now updated and fresh looking. The bartender is super sweet, and always has my Diet Coke ready when we get there (I am not one to drink mid-workday... sorry Don Draper). I've tried the wings and the quesadilla, but the real stand out is the burger. They cook it just right, juicy, and the grill is hot enough to get a nice crispy crust on the outside. They even toast the buns. And if the summer ever gets here, which remains dubious at the moment, I look forward to sitting on the back outdoor patio. read more

They don't have enough glasses for each brand beer, the bar tender serve you the beer in the sameeeee glassee at lest 4 times... they don't tell you that they have 4 glasses for each brand of beer, not a nice services. read more

I think I finally found my after-work bar in Sunnyside. This place was quiet and pleasant during happy hour-hours. Drinks were reasonably priced. The guy behind the bar (who seemed like he maybe wasn't the usual bartender? but I don't know) was super nice. There's nothing particularly stand-out about this bar, but it's definitely the best watering hole I've been to in the neighborhood. Looking forward to returning with more coworkers. read more

Local spot with a city feel. Top notch food, economical price, & ultra-nice environment. Highly recommend!

Jack's is the type of place that is deserving of the "good ol' boy" clientele. As you enter you can hear the untold stories of fireman and policeman echoing off the walls. The bar brawls, the laughs, and the tears are all there on the surface. The prices are great, the service is too. If you can't get behind a place like this, you are not a man. Best hand dryers of all time. read more

Bartenders are absolutely awesome and gave great service. Came here with a friend and ordered food only to witness the female chef throwing up in the kitchen which totally turned us off from eating it. Next time we came in she was like the drunkest person on earth while still making food so we obviously didn't order. So unprofessional and so unappealing. Next time I see her working I'll be turning right back around to leave. Update: I haven't seen that kitchen lady in a while. The food is consistently good and the bartenders are awesome. Changed from 1 to 3 stars. Will be returning. read more

Love the burgers and loaded fries! Bartenders are amazing and hard working and so super friendly! But there's an older white male customer that was very beligerante and cursing the staff out, calling them bitches and telling them to shut up, screaming so loudly that I had to take my drink out to the back because I could not take that abusive language. read more

Didn't expect it but, Jack's Fire Dept was certainly terrific. Clean and a great crowd! Every thing was fresh, flavorful, and extremely delicious. The team is very courteous too. Jack's Fire Dept is so good. read more

Spot is ok, don't like the paper plates, but food is good. I hate eating marinera sauce with calamari. It just doesn't go, but overall food is good and inexpensive. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Super inexpensive and good. Hate the plastic plates but hey, it's a dive bar - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Place is so much fun Sunday football and the challenge is great free tee shirt and pitcher deals .

Came here in a group of four, we sat outside. Very chilled atmosphere, the back patio has a nice set up but it's easy for the waitress to forget about you. It wasn't busy at all when we went. The food was average, menu is small, decent salection of beers. Part of my order was wrong but not a big deal. Service is ok read more

Started coming here after getting a coupon at Sunnsyside Taste and became a fan. I've visited a few times and it's been consistently great service and good food. read more

So i was there with a friend 3 weeks ago .the bar just opened not a long time ago so i figured why not ? They have nice outdoor spot but no credit card accepted . The drink was okay the bartender is attentive ..very ! But the wings were not the best ive ever have so cool enough ut wont drag me back . Owner was pretty nice but doesnt help the bussines coz its lack of ambience read more

Groupon had a deal so we decided to buy it and check the place out. This is our second stint in Sunnyside and we both never knew this bar was there. We checked it out on a Thursday night, I got the Chicken wings that were in a sweet and spicy sauce that I loved. My husband ordered the Big Jack's burger and he also really enjoyed the food. The place is a nice little spot to grab a few beers and a quick meal. read more

Is there ever a day I just want to go drink a beer and listing to music. But no. They have loud ass socker games on that nobody gives a shit about. Give me a real bar and I'll be back Jack Love you Kristy and Sandra read more