Queens bars are serving up festive St. Paddy’s Day mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Via Getty Images
March 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello
With St. Patrick’s Day festivities already underway and parades kicking off last weekend, the celebrations are in full swing.
While pub crawls and pints of Guinness are staples of the holiday, you don’t need alcohol to join the fun. Many bars and restaurants in Western Queens offer delicious mocktails—crafted, alcohol-free cocktails that deliver the same complex flavors and festive experience as traditional drinks.
As mocktails and non-alcoholic options continue to rise in popularity, more spots are embracing creative booze-free beverages alongside non-alcoholic beers. Whether you’re looking for a cozy neighborhood spot or a craft cocktail bar, here are some great places to enjoy a festive, booze-free St. Paddy’s Day.
Specialty mocktail from Sweet Afton in Astoria. Photo credit: Sweet Afton
Sweet Afton is a local neighborhood favorite with delicious food and drinks, including an array of mocktails from their phony negroni or summers in Osaka, made with watermelon, cucumber, Yuzu, and lemon, and more zero-proof selections.
30-09 34th St., Astoria | 718-777-2570
This popular cocktail bar is a great place to stop by for happy hour or drinks with friends. The space has an extensive list of classic cocktails, infused and smoked cocktails, and more. The best part is that every cocktail on the menu is also available in a non-alcoholic version.
43-04 34th Ave., Astoria | 917-396-4144
The bar area at The Bonnie. Photo credit: The Bonnie
The Bonnie is a go-to space for cozy vibes, delicious food, and fun events. Its great menu includes mocktails like the top buck, made with grapefruit, ginger, lemon, and honey, and the harvest mule, made with apple cider, lime, simple, and ginger beer.
29-12 23rd Ave., Astoria | 718-274-2105
Nur Thai is a delicious Halal Thai restaurant that only serves non-alcoholic wine, beer, and cocktails. Their menu has many creative and aesthetically pleasing mocktails, such as mango tango or blue rain, and non-alcoholic wine selections in red, white, and sparkling.
31-01 34th Ave., Astoria | 718-874-3292
Oliver’s is a great brunch spot, offering weekday and weekend brunch options. Their menu includes a choice of tasty mocktails, like the spiced mockarita, Frankie’s fresca, and the dry Astoria, made with hibiscus, pomegranate, lemon, and soda.
37-19 Broadway at 38th St., Astoria | 718-806-1476
A packed house at neighborhood gem, Jack Jones Photo credit: Jack Jones
Jack Jones is another neighborhood gem that’s a perfect go-to for food and drinks. The beloved space has delicious and creative mocktails on its menu as well. Try the blueberry hills, made with blueberry puree, pineapple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, as well as some of their other refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.
38-01 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria | 929-424-3180
zero-proof cocktail from The Beast Next Door in LIC Photo credit: The Beast Next Door
The Beast Next Door has an extensive list of mocktails, including a non-alcoholic version of their classic mocktails, a non-alcoholic IPA, and prosecco. They also offer a slew of specialty mocktails, from their whiskey sour to the French 75, made with zero-proof gin, lemon, honey, and non-alcoholic prosecco.
42-51 27th St., LIC | 718-255-1612
Dutch Kills is home to various classic and unique cocktails, including mocktails. The bar does not have a list of its non-alcoholic selections on the menu; however, bartenders can tell you what mocktails they offer, and most classic cocktails are available in a non-alcoholic version.
27-24 Jackson Ave., LIC | 718-383-2724
Customers enjoying food and drinks at DK PubLIC Photo credit: DK PubLIC
Dk PubLIC has great food and a vintage vibe, along with an array of beer, wine, and cocktails. They also have a wide selection of non-alcoholic craft beer and IPAs, including alcohol-free versions of Stella Artois and Heineken.
38-40 29th St., LIC | 718-433-9316
Jungly is a fun space with great food and drinks and many events throughout the week. They also have a delicious non-alcoholic drink called Sorry, Ms. Jackson, made with strawberry, coconut, and simple syrup. Guests can also ask the bartender which other classic cocktails they can serve non-alcoholic versions of.
12-23 Jackson Ave., LIC | 718-440-9456
Kakes is a cafe and lounge with lunch and dinner options throughout the week and non-alcoholic drinks. Choose from a wide variety of non-alcoholic margaritas, mojitos, sangria, and other special mocktails, like the pineapple express or their non-alcoholic coquito.
10-43 44th Dr., LIC | 870-525-3769
Fun games and intimate vibes at Solid State Photo credit: Solid State
Solid State is a perfect place to get together with friends to enjoy drinks and play board games or pinball. The cozy space also makes mocktails and offers ramen noodles as a tasty snack. Ask their bartender which classic or specialty cocktails they offer in a non-alcoholic version.
53-22 Roosevelt Ave., Sunnyside
347-935-3042
The Lowery is a cozy space with an intimate vibe, perfect for dinner or drinks. This neighborhood gem also offers mocktails, from their tasty pomegranate fizz, fruit punch, or the ginger man mint and cucumber.
43-02 43rd Ave., Sunnyside | 929-208-0054
non-alcoholic IPA from 43 Bar and Grill Photo credit: 43 Bar and Grill
43 Bar and Grill offers a low-key vibe and delicious food and drinks. The venue also has non-alcoholic drinks, like their pomegranate blueberry refresher or the berry lemonade, which is made with blueberries, strawberries, agave nectar, and lemonade.
43-06 43rd St., Sunnyside | 718-361-3090
*This story first published in the March issue of BORO Magazine.
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