Weve been here twice now during brunch. It can get busy but we usually sit by the bar. We had the delicious cheeseteak melt which I recommend. Drinks were excellent and so was the service. read more

The third time is the charm. My previous two visits were mixed. The first time, before COVID, my burger was tasteless. The second time, we had to deal with stupid bouncers or security guards before being let into their bar/pub. That's a huge turnoff for me, and it's only worth it for strip clubs and concerts. Sweet Afton is a hip Irish-style pub known for its craft cocktails, extensive beer selection, and upscale pub fare. It has a cozy interior with exposed brick and a sought-after outdoor garden area that is enclosed in the winter.  A few of their menu items include "Astoria's best burger" (using Pat LaFrieda beef), the Dirty Pickle Martini (featuring McClure's pickle juice), and beer-battered fried pickles. I learned that they have a sister pub called the Bonnie in Ditmars, which I have been to and had a great time. Last Saturday I came back for a third time. I was surprised at how things had changed; much more laid-back, with good customer service, good vibes, and one of the most delicious bar burgers I have ever eaten, with a side salad, in any pub or establishment in Queens. Furthermore, Sweet Afron had some nice alternatives to bear and larger, and I selected a cider instead. First, I was offered a sip, and then, upon my approval, a full glass of cider. In conclusion, I do plan to return! read more

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One of my favorite bars food wise in Astoria! I really love this Philly melt it is spectacular. The drinks are great and easy to customize (the blood orange is originally non alcoholic but we changed that). The service is fast the drinks and food come out fast and the staff is very pleasant. Ambiance is great for any day - I've been coming here for years and certainly will be coming again. read more

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Happy belated birthday to me! I always loved coming here when I lived in Astoria over a decade ago, so it felt like the perfect "throwback" spot to celebrate my return to Queens. The Dirty Pickle martini is a must try and really hits. Now, add some birthday Pickle Back shots recommended by our server and you'll be up for anything! The fried pickles are the epitome of tipsy eats as are their disco fries and the Mac and cheese with double smoked bacon. If it wasn't so brick out, I would have spent the rest of the night at the front bar with the locals. read more

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Such a nice pub in the heart of Astoria! Felt transported to Ireland/UK inside - just look at that perfect Guinness. Friendly service and reasonable prices too! Came for the Thanksgiving Eggrolls and they were sooooo good. It sounds gimmicky but they were actually fantastic. It was fried perfectly and the individual components including the gravy were all high quality. Excited to come back and try their full menu! read more

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Nice place to catch up with friends. The front is a bar, but in the back there are tables where you can sit. The front is a little bit louder, but since we have a reservation I think that's why we went to the back. All in all, a good meal and a good place to catch up for bar food and drinks with friends. Inside can be a little dark in the table area, but nothing out of control. read more

Solid brunch spot with delicious food and a nice outdoor patio. Everything we ordered was great, especially the fried chicken & biscuit! They have a great bottomless option ($25 for 1.5 hours) that I definitely want to come back for. Service was good and our food arrived promptly. read more

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Great atmosphere, service is decent and drinks are good. I got a couple drinks, but didn't try the food read more

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Was here about a month ago for a buddy that had returned from working in Cali. He recommended this spot being a native from Astoria. Hard to rate Sweet Afton. It was average. Not bad but not great. Drinks and shared apps, such as fries and chicken tenders were just okay. I would go again if someone suggested but not sure if I would go just to go. Maybe if I do end up going again, I'd have a better feel of Sweet Afton. Could just be my own person preference of bars as I have gotten older am not into the crowdedness of popular bars. Ehh... read more

Stopped by on a Friday evening for drinks with a few friends. For not being familiar with this area, Yelp pointed to this bar as it has a substantial amount of reviews and overall good averaging rating. The service is decent and the drinks were good. Ordered their Espresso Martini ($15), which met expectations where I ordered a few more. read more

The ultimate watering hole in Astoria. Dirty Pickle martinis and Popcorn chicken are must haves. Brunch is so yummy. Do not tell any of your annoying friends about it... read more

The best pickle martini in Astoria! The bartenders are fast and the late-night snacks are reasonably priced. The darker/dim lighting is super inviting. read more

This is a cute neighborhood spot with a Southern inspired menu. I enjoyed it when I first came here years ago and came for brunch just a few weeks ago. They have a bottomless drink option for brunch for just $20 which is a great deal if you're gonna have more than one drink. I like that they don't require the entire table to participate because not everyone wants to have more than one drink or want brunch drinks. We ordered fried pickles for the table. They were lightly battered and the sauce was delish. I ordered the fried chicken biscuit and it was very good. Everyone was happy with their food. I don't remember the name of the drink I ordered, but it was good. Service was very friendly. All in all a great spot. read more

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A great spot in a beautiful neighborhood in Astoria. Worth visiting for the charm of the place and the staff.

One of my favorite spots in Astoria. I've been for cocktails previously but went for brunch for the first time recently. The prices are reasonable and the portions are huge. They serve great coffee and they do have a bottomless brunch option if you are into that. read more

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I came here about 10 years ago and the burger was amazing. I could agree with it being Astoria's best burger because it was very GOOD. I was here recently and the burger wasn't as amazing as I remembered. It was less tasty this time around and I felt I was eating more bread and more lettuce than I did with the beef. It was a little underwhelming and the fries were your average regular fries and didn't really stand out. I like the bar a lot...Great for grabbing drinks and Sweet Afton has another bar next door that is connected to the restaurant called Sidekick. Overall, it's a fun place to grab drinks, the atmosphere was fun and the ambiance and vibes are very good here. I wish I lived closer to this bar as I would probably frequent this place more. I would return but I think I would probably settle for appetizers and drinks only. read more

Great atmosphere, good food. Drinks and bartenders were awesome. Would definitely go back.

It was easy to make a brunch reservation for a party of 5 on Google. When we arrived, they were cleaning our table and was seated within 10 mins. Three of us opted to participate in the bottomless boozy brunch, which was $20 on top of our entree. There were a few drinks selections like mimosas, bloody Marys, rum punch, and beer. We ordered an assortment of entrees like the steak and egg melt, green eggs and ham, breakfast nachos, and fried chicken and biscuits. While the nachos were good, I didn't see what made them a breakfast item. The toppings were tasty and cheesy as expected. The fried chicken and biscuit was a little underwhelming as I thought I had ordered the chicken and waffles. The sandwich had breaded chicken breast that was coated in some type of hot sauce. It didn't seem like it was made fresh and was quite thin. The best thing I had was the steak and egg melt. The bread was perfectly toasted and the steak and filling was substantial. It was cheesy and had good flavors. Throughout our meal, our waitress did not really come check on us for drinks, but there was another staff that kept bringing us more bottomless refills. We appreciated him bringing us mini carafes each time. I think we each had about 4 drinks and felt decently buzzed. However, after the brunch, 2 of us felt sick with intense stomachaches. Overall, the service and ambiance was good for a nice hangout with friends. I wouldn't recommend the bottomless brunch since I don't know what they mixed their drinks with and it made us feel sick. read more

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Been here before for brunch, but stopped in last night for drinks. The bartender was excellent - super friendly and helpful with advice on drinks - and the Spritz Please was absolutely delicious with an amazing cherry flavor. Also had the fried pickles, which had a bit of a kick to them. Excellent spot to grab a drink. read more

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Definite GEM in Astoria. Mature crowd, great cocktail lineup and craft beers along with really good bar bites. Before mentioned is the perfect recipe for a great local establishment. Staff is really friendly and patient. Parking around the area is a bit difficult but nonetheless definitely worth a trip, or two, or three. read more

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I've been to Sweet Afton several times over the last couple of years, and find myself continue to wanting to return. This spot is an Astoria staple, and I really love coming here for brunch and happy hour. The vibe is laid back and rustic. For brunch, I really enjoy the Biscuit & Egg sandwich and Avocado Toast. The Hand Cut Fries with Malt Mayo is also a must-order because their Malt Mayo is so delicious! I've also had a number of cocktails here, and they were all really well crafted. I particularly love the Espresso Martini. The service is always friendly and attentive. While parking in the area can be a bit tricky, I still look forward to returning to Sweet Afton soon! read more

I only got drinks here, the Palermo. It was very good- possibly my new favorite drink. I liked the vibes and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend this bar. read more

Everything was great! Went for brunch had bottomless drinks, server was great, food was great. We ordered: 1. STEAK & EGG PHILLY MELT w/ a side order of fries 2. FRIED CHICKEN & BISCUIT w/ a side order of bacon 3. SWEET AFTON BURGER & FRIES read more

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There's not much that I can say about Sweet Afton that hasn't already been said. It's a very solid choice in Astoria--gentrified Astoria, that is. I've dined here several times over the years and haven't left with a sour (pun intended) experience since my first--I trashed on them in my first review (and on this place, overall because I was a kid) but they have improved a lot over the years. Probably because I don't go out solely just to go drinking anymore. It's one of those decent places that's just etched into my subconscious since I don't keep up with the dining scene in Astoria as much or don't want to think too hard about looking for a great dining or chill drinking experience. I even had one of my birthday dinners here (because, you guessed it--I was lazy about doing research) and it has proven to be a good setting for both small and mid-sized groups. This goes without saying, but the appetizers are a must--especially their famous fried pickles. Go all out on them and call that your dinner even. Cocktails are great here, too--get the Dirty Pickle Martini (duh!). The really neat thing about this place is that there's not really a waiting list and all tables are up for grabs if you see space, which I personally like since you do wonder what goes on with waitlists at restaurants sometimes. read more

Would recommend, I'm never in Astoria visited Sweet Afton on a date. Service was great very attentive, friendly and gave good recommendations. Drinks were made perfectly not too strong or weak, the dirty pickle does have that pickle juice taste but if you're ordering it I'm sure that's what you're into. Fried chicken sandwich was good, the flavors are there but the coleslaw overpowered the chicken and made the breading soggy so the crispiness wasn't there anymore. I wasn't a fan of the bread on the sandwich either tasted too buttery, I ended up removing it. read more

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This spot was cute, casual, had strong drinks and good amounts of food. Tried the Palermo and the shrimp tacos. Both were good. The cocktail wasn't overly sweet or sour, so it was refreshing. Food was a bit small. Good for me but could be too little for others. Service was generally good. read more

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I really like the decor at Sweet Afton. They have exposed brick, velvet curtains, cute little flowers on the tables, and candles, which create a nice intimate vibe. This place is great for a date night or just to hang out with friends. They play music but at a reasonable volume that allows for conversation. Our server was really great! My friend and I were pretty distracted by our conversation, and she had to come back several times to take our order. She answered all of our questions about the menu and explained the various drinks, all with a great cheerful attitude. I ordered the Philly Steak patty melt, and my friend ordered the Sweet Afton burger with fries. I really liked the patty melt. It was very flavorful, and all of the ingredients blended well together. I tried the dirty pickle martini since it was half off, this taste exactly as it sounds, so if you're a fan of pickles, you must order this. read more

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My friend tried to take a picture of the menu and the bartender assaulted him. Awful service. We ended up getting a seat but the server never came to serve us. We ended up walking out with no drinks after an hour. In a an area with so many bars not sure why you would come in here. read more

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Good food. Late night menu is a nice touch too. Very friendly service. Chill vibes with occasional live music

Service was very good. We ordered bottomless and you could get drinks from any of the options available. Do wish we got pitchers for the group to make it more fun, but great besides that. Good was amazing, I got the sweet potatoes flapjacks. read more

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Returned for brunch with friends and Sweet Afton definitely holds up all these years later. We did bottomless brunch punch, which was great (and very powerful), and shared: + Apple cider French toast sticks + Sweet potato flap jacks + Biscuit egg sandwich + spicy Brussels sprouts salad The highlight was the sandwich, and the hash browns that came with it were amazing. Everything was super tasty! Service was once again iffy (some things never change) but we were chilling so it wasn't a big deal. read more

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My time spent in this space gave me what I needed. The menu showcases premium ingredients prepared perfectly. I never expected such a great restaurant. Staff members show warmth while providing support. Exceptionally delicious meals consistently! read more

Loooooved sweet afton! My partner and I were in the area and feeling snacky, so we came to have a drink and split a sandwich. Everything on the menu looked incredible, but we ended up getting the afton blossom (it's been so long since I've had a blooming onion!) and the chicken sandwich. The sandwich had a generous portion of chicken on it with perfectly toasted bread and was so filling. It doesn't come with fries, you'd have to order those separately! The In a Jif shot was very unique, so we had to try it.. PB whiskey AND Pistachio! If you like nutty drinks, you'll enjoy this. Will definitely come back at some point as both the cocktails and food were delicious. read more

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Great neighborhood place with yummy cocktails and food. I tried the Don't Call Me Shirley and the Impractical Magic drinks. Both were delicious and one had this rim, salty and sweet at the same time. I don't know what it was but I'd go back to find out! The food was perfect for snacking. We got the shishito peppers, kale dip, thanksgiving egg rolls, fries and popcorn chicken. The peppers were my favorite! We sat at the bar and our bartenders were both very friendly, attentive and provided fantastic service. I'd definitely come back when in the neighborhood. It's the perfect place for a drink and a chat with one or some friends. read more

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My friend and I came here one night it's a place on my list and I guess I'm glad we got to experience it. It was pretty empty inside when we went and we were able to pick where we wanted to be seated. We chose a booth in the corner and we're comfortable with that. After being handed menus and looking over them once we were ready to place our order, we were then told about a night menu. This means all items on the menu were not available only the menu options they have a moon next to it. I don't eat meat so my options were very slim to none. I begin with one shot of patron & followed up with a Ruby, Bartlett. The drink was all right, but I went back to patron pineapple and cranberry after. For my starter I ordered the fried pickles which were good my friend and I thought that they were all right. For our entrée, I ordered the cauliflower quesadilla and he ordered the burger with fries. I also ordered a side of fries. The cauliflower quesadilla was not my favorite. I literally ate two pieces and left the rest I didn't enjoy it. I would like to come back when they offer a regular menu to be able to try some of the items that I really wanted to be able to try... We'll see if I'm able to circle back around. read more

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I was here on a Wednesday night. It was super loud and hard to have a conversation which isn't really my vibe but it does seem to be a popular spot. The service was a little slow as it was hard to get the bartenders attention but this may have just been due to it being busy (that being said, I was seated at the bar). I just got a class of wine as none of the cocktails were grabbing me at the moment but they did have some interesting options. All in all, not sure this place is really my vibe but I wouldn't refuse to come here again! read more

Honestly I didn't expect to hear from them but I did. Apparently they were in the process of making changes when I heard back and they were apologetic so when they asked me back, I decided to give it another shot. The date I picked happened to be their anniversary party day so it was very lively inside but the back porch area was still quiet enough so I was able to enjoy the meal and drink fully. I wish I would've taken more pictures but I was pretty much taking in the environment and the food which were great. Since I was able to make it there a bit earlier than 11 PM, I got to enjoy a couple of items that are not included in the late night such as mac & cheese on the picture . And the popcorn chicken was as good as I remember from the first visit. I had two waitresses and they were both lovely. I hope they will keep it up when I eventually come back. Glad that they got it right this time. read more

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I love this bar in Astoria! I've been here a few times and it is always a really fun time! This is also the bar I usually take friends that are coming from other boroughs because it has a very young vibe and the cocktails (and mocktails) are pretty good! I love that they never rush you out of a table and are very attentive! read more

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Our server was friendly and helpful with recommendations. We got to sit in the back room which was quaint and not super loud, it had good vibes if not used to loud pub/bar scenes. Ordered an old fashioned (decent), Audrey #4 (delicious) and the Monarch (good). read more

Go there for the drinks and fun night vibe! (I didn't try the food) The atmosphere is dimly lit, rustic, and bustling with the music and crowd. We had the Maple Bacon Old Fashioned and the Monarch. The Maple Bacon Old Fashioned ($14) was very light on the maple and bacon taste. It was more like a classic old fashioned, but still enjoyable. The Monarch ($14) was tangy, sweet, yet had a kick with every sip. I really enjoyed it. It was also strong. I'd definitely order it again. read more

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