On a weekend afternoon, Focal Point Beer Co, formerly IcoNYC in LIC was a mixed crowd of Manhattan…read morefinance-type overflow, local artists and their crews, young families with small children eeking out a chill vibe before kids' schedules consume their lives, Astoria hipsters, your nearby pickleball league hanging out post-game, cliques of single-and-ready-to-mingle college students before everyone is off and away for the summer. By all means it was a pleasant evening so everyone and their third cousin's brother-in-law was ready for an (almost) summer beer. My friends and I arrived around 6pm and the tables inside and out were packed, and that says a lot since there's seating for around 150 people counting the family-style, picnic tables and benches. The industrial chic inside spaciously fits a long cement bar seating about 10 bar chairs comfortably, and what looks to be about a dozen beers on tap on the wall behind the bar. We managed to find a few outdoor benches to squat with our bags and took turns grabbing drinks and food. They're strictly a brewery so no food is available directly from Focal Point, you can BYO Food from other food spots, bring a picnic, or grab something from food trucks if nearby. But beer, BEER they have a lot of, and it's darn tasty. The staff at the bar were friendly and quick to get my order to me. While I only had a small pour of the ILL Niño 7oz $5 (also comes in 16oz $9 / 23oz $11 / 64oz $32) it was a refreshing, medium-bodied lager--citrusy and a perfect complement to the warm weather and sunset breeze. Definitely recommend as an easy, low-key spot to hang with some friends. Will be back to try some other beers!

A great place in LIC, this is a fun space to come with a group of friends. In addition to the good…read morebeer selection, they have cocktails too. There is plenty of space inside or outside, depending on the weather. This is so much nicer than when it was Iconyc and situated in the smaller building next door. Additionally, there are plenty of food options around so if you want pizza or tacos with your beer, you're in luck! Bartenders are nice and I love that they have sinks outside of the restrooms. I like to wash my hands a lot so this is very convenient. I'm a fan of Focal Point.

This is by far one of the chillest spots I've been to in Sunnyside in a long time. I can't believe…read moreI used to walk past this place and never went in. We strolled in on a brisk Saturday night. We got lucky because karokee is held there on Saturdays. If you're with a big group, I recommend sitting in the front area because there is a big table. The big table is right next to the bar, which is perfect. The price for the night was only like $50 and was way cheaper than other bars I've been to in the past few years. The bartenders were extremely nice. The drinks were pretty strong, and wow, the green tea shots were delicious. ::bathroom alert:: This place has two stalls in the women's bathroom. Only 3 people can fit in the bathroom at once. The sink is in the corner and super tiny. You may have to wait outside the door instead of in the bathroom because everyone is friendly in the bathroom when they are drunk. Unfortunately, there isn't any food at this bar. But the good news is that there was a taco truck right outside. You're able to bring the food into the bar, which is a huge plus. But damn those tacos are delicious. This is definitely a great place to come with a group or to come with a date if you're on a budget.

We had the room held for a bachelor party and everything was top notch here. Food delivery was…read moretimed perfectly and came out amazing taste wise. Staff was super accommodating with extra features for the room such as connecting a computer to their TV to run videos and games from the big screen. The room is cozy and we were given many ways to adjust the layout so every guest was accommodated for. Staff was quick to respond to any requests and drink refills were plenty. Would highly recommend this place especially if you need a venue for an upcoming event for around 15-20 people or so.

In Mid May 2026, I listened to a virtual community board meeting in which there had been an…read morealtercation involving the police in the early morning. While the bar had been closed, the fight had spilled outside down the block. Of particular concern was that the owner had neglected to replace his outdoor camera, and the police had noted several incidents before that. The following Monday, I decided to pay a visit, order a cider, and take in the atmosphere. At the time, the bar was pretty empty, except for a few patrons up front and empty seats. While the cider was good, the Irish Whisky Bar was truly not maintained, with broken glass and graffiti in the men's restroom, and it was not even appropriate for a grunge or dive bar. In summary, the owner really needs to take care of the establishment. Personally, I would have shut them down until everything was repaired, including replacing the outdoor camera, which is now a stipulation for maintaining their liquor license, as voted upon by Queens Community Board 1 at their monthly meeting. I will not be back

Back again ! Watching Christo behind the bar is like going to the circus.A real three ring circus !…read moreHe knows how to top off a draft beer.Watching Christo work is like watching 5 different TV shows at once.Watching Christo make a drink is like watching a brain surgeon operating.

Great prices, friendly bartenders…read more I like that there are a lot of tables in addition to the bar seating, and there is also a small outdoor area in the back. The music can be loud sometimes or the TV if there's a popular sports game on. Glad to have this in the neighborhood and so close to the train too. No food can bring in food from outside.

First off right next to the N train, lovely. The bar has a yard which is great if you smoke,…read morepersonally I closed the door to the area. The music was on point playing late 90s early 2000s music which has my heart. The staff was chill AF. You get your drinks quickly here. Not sure if they have a food menu. Definitely would have ate if they did. The price is decent. ::bathroom alert:: Clean bathrooms, I appreciate that. The soap was fully stocked. I definitely seen myself coming back here for a happy hour. Great for a late night spot.

I haven't been to this bar in literally ages.. I must have been 21 years old in fact. I returned…read morethe other day with a group of highschool buds and was pleasantly surprised. It's got such an old feel yet is clean, well kept and run by gentleman behind the bar. It was busy but didn't feel overcrowded. I loved the modern jukebox- I put on old school N.O.R.E and the bar was jumpin! I especially appreciated that they had heineken zeros, another pleasant surprise! I would definitely bring friends here to catch up. Great safe neighborhood bar!

The crowd and vibes here are always top notch. The crowd is never too young or too old but a nice…read moremix of everything in between. They even serve some decent cocktails in such a crowded bar. The only thing I wish they would do is open the bottom floor and reopen the dance floor there.

I work not 10 minutes from here but sometimes I forget that I have such a delightful place a short…read morewalk from the office. I like this location for many reasons: it's convenient to a lot of transit, the beer is good, the space is nice (although it can get crowded) and the service is great. Please don't be like me....keep this place at top of mind. With craft beer places disappearing from our streets, we need to support those who are still carrying the torch for delicious local beer!

First thing is I didn't even know their was another brewery near life I only thought that focol…read moreand fifth hammer but I was so glad I found this location. So me and my friend and my partner were bar hopping and we stumbled upon finback the prices were pretty good the beer options were definitely alot more then I thought. I liked the environment as well but the place it self is definitely hard to find or maybe it was just me but it was great experience. I had two beers two different IPA I definitely don't remember their names but it's definitely a brewery I will definitely go back to finn back. The service was fast the location was clean the bartender was cool so honestly I have to go back and try every other beer I definitely feel like I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to only cause this was my forth bar. But next time I go it will definitely be the best I go to and enjoy more cause I would've definitely enjoyed it more if it wasn't a location while I was bar Hopping if you are near queens plaza or long island city and you wanted to visit the bar / brewery please go it's a good experience and a good brewery.

The service and atmosphere was exactly what you want on a last NFL games eve and we will be back…read moreagain soon.

Great local spot with fantastic cocktails. There's a ton of bars in this area, so it's easy to…read moreoverlook this place. My friend who lives in the area wanted to give it a try, so we decided to meet there. On a Friday night, the bar was crowded with locals. There isn't a ton of tables, but we were able to get a small one in the front. The lone bartender did an amazing job holding down the entire place. He came over to give suggestions and take our orders. I got the pornstar martini, but was scared it would be too sweet. I was wrong! It was one of the most balanced cocktails I've ever had. My husband loved his boulevardier. We wanted to stay for another round, but had dinner plans. (Only con: they don't serve food.) We will definitely be returning!

Solid Irish Pub in Sunnyside with good vibes - and an excellent pour of Guinness. Probably the…read morebest in town. I've been to Donovan's, Sean Og's, and a smattering of other Irish pubs across town - and I've enjoyed them all. This place is the one that served me the single best-tasting Guinness I've enjoyed in NYC, anywhere. Came in for St. Paddy's and there were clearly a lot of regulars piled up at the bar and around me, but I didn't feel unwelcome for a second. Hyper-busy staff but good at what they do. Plenty of Soccer games on all the screens around to enjoy, if you come alone and want something to do while sipping your drink. Happy to come again, next time I have a hankering for a good Guinness.

A really nice friendly Irish bar that is authentic from the interior decor to the vibe which was…read moreloud and happy . I don't drink but my buddies do and I tagged along while they visit a few of their friends who are visiting from Cali. The bar is long and spacious so there is room for plenty of folks or you can find some seating across the bar and watch sports on the many tvs as I did . Full array of booze and I did a triple dip of coffee , diet coke and one lite beer . Good diverse crowd , everyone is having a good time and the live music is about to begin . Good Irish bar in queens that you can get your drink on with friends.