Diamond Dogs

Great drinks and moody atmosphere. Outside food welcome, grab a pizza next door! The bartenders aren’t the friendliest, but it won’t ruin your experience. Great outdoor area for summertime hangs as well.

Been here twice. Great cocktails, fantastic beers. Come here when it's quiet or loud ;)

Diamond Dogs Astoria: Still a Fantastic Find!** Last night, my friends and I had a great time at Diamond Dogs Astoria! It's got a really welcoming feel – the kind of place that feels like a neighborhood favorite with a cool, laid-back atmosphere. We ordered a round of cocktails, and they were all really well-made. The Whiskey Sour was a perfect mix of sweet and tart, with a lovely smooth finish. My friend enjoyed their Moscow Mule, which, while not in the traditional copper mug, was still refreshing and had that great spicy ginger flavor. I went with the Sidecar, and it was a classic done just right – the cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice blended beautifully. Even though the Moscow Mule wasn't in the expected copper, our experience was still easily 5-star worthy. The service was friendly and quick, the drinks were delicious, and the overall vibe made for a really enjoyable night. If you're in Astoria and looking for a place with excellent cocktails, Diamond Dogs is definitely worth checking out!

This place was fantastic! It looked closed from the outside, but the bar was alive and had a wonderful vibe. It was very much like a speakeasy. We came here for my friends birthday and had a few drinks. I highly recommend the Neon Knight if you like sweeter drinks. The service was wonderful, the bartenders were friendly and had great recommendations. See Scott and Willie. I definitely recommend coming here! My

One of the best little secret but not so secret bars in Astoria! Amazing selection of drinks and beers and bartenders are so cool and conversational. You'll enjoy the backyard seating too where you can BYOF!

The cocktails here are fabulous!! The drink menu has a little something for everyone. Also, if you're not a big cocktail person, Diamond Dogs' beer selection is also very impressive! Finally the bartenders are top notch and extremely friendly. Plus there's a back patio!!!

Cool spot in the neighborhood. Amazing drinks! There’s a nice outdoor patio too.

Diamond Dogs is a an awesome local bar here in Astoria! Nice selection of craft beers and great cocktails. My favorite part of the bar is the back patio where you can enjoy drinks outside on of their tables or picnic benches — giving a real warming environment for people to be social and kick back.

Someone recently called this a gay bar for straight people, and I have no better way to describe the vibe than that. Diamond Dogs has been a staple since I moved here over a decade ago. A true neighborhood gem that makes Astoria feel like its own special place, because it is. The ultimate combination in my opinion is starting here for drinks, then going next door to Milkflower for a few pies (or ordering to go and eating them at Diamond Dogs). On nice days the backyard is open for additional seating if you're dining al fresco. They do have a happy hour during the week where cocktails are a few bucks cheaper than they normally are, but for what you're getting I feel like these cocktails are decently priced. The bartenders here are true mixologists, Pat makes the best Times of Grace in my opinion. If you're not big into cocktails they also have a solid beer offering here, so something for everyone. This place does get packed on the weekends, so be aware of that if you're going here wanting to definitely have a seat or some breathing room.

Wanted to grab a few drinks with a friend to catch up. We stopped by on a weekday and it got busy around 7pm. We ordered at the bar and service was quick. They have a solid drinks menu and decent prices. The cocktails are strong and taste good- not too sweet which I appreciated. Would recommend if you're in the area and want to grab a decent drink!

Stopped in for a drink with some friends - they have an extensive cocktail menu, but the drinks were hit or miss. I had the wind parade and was pretty disappointed, as was my friend who had the Sister Nancy, but the rest of the group was happy with their drinks.

Finally checked this place out. My friend calls it "the bar with no name" since there's no sign out front. We were able to get 2 seats at the bar on a Saturday after dinner, then moved to the back patio. Patio seats were full but luckily some people were leaving. We were served quickly at the bar. Only had one drink each since it was the second stop of the night. I had the Times of Grace and it was VERY good. Definitely plan to come back.

Definitely more of a local bar. Feels sort of divey with still a nice ambiance to it. We snagged a high top and had a cocktail which was good but required a bit of a wait. It definitely gets crowded and they check IDs at the door. Everybody knew everybody here so we felt a bit out of place but still a decent spot to grab a drink!

A nice chill spot to just relax and enjoy some great cocktails. Definitely a downlow metal head bar. ( the vibe I got )

A solid local bar in Astoria! I came here on a weekday and it ended up getting crowded by 9pm. There is a huge outdoor space which is really nice. It had a low key but fun vibe to it and you can tell that it is the spot that locals love. They have good cocktails!

This is my favorite cocktail bar in New York City. Ridiculously tasty, generous, affordable drinks. Great vibes all around. Friendly bartenders. No notes.

Such a great spot to just chill out. Whether it be at the bar, the tables nearby the bar, or the outdoor patio. Love it. Love it.

Others here provide much more detailed stories, but just chiming in with my 4 stars. It's good and the prices are reasonable for what you get. They also don't get mad if you ask if they can invent something for you, if you give them some idea of what you like. (That annoys some bartenders.) I.e., they seem to actually like mixology.

This place is just weird. The outside is grimey, the inside is grimey. It feels gross inside. The staff and ownership make everyone feel uncomfortable. The drinks are nothing to write home about. Just a hard pass overall.

I'm not sure you can find a place like diamond dogs in manhattan. My friend hosted a bday party here on a Friday night and it was perfect. The indoor bar area was spacious, and it was crowded but not packed. The back patio had a relaxed vibe with multiple tables, benches, and chairs. There was great lighting too. There were 2 kind bartenders serving drinks and oddly all the bar staff were wearing fernet shirts so naturally I had a fernet sour. Favorite drink of the night! All cocktails and were $12, and the bar served PBR which is a classic. When i closed my tab at the end of the night, the bartender told me comped one of my drinks! It was a great night.

I'm a huge Bowie fan and I have been going to Diamond Dogs ever since they opened. I love the bartenders here and the inventive cocktails. I particularly enjoy the silk kimono but they also have fun seasonal drinks, like the frozen "peni-chillin". You can bring your own food as well, and I highly recommend grabbing a pie from Milkflower next door and enjoy with a stiff mixed drink. They have a well-stocked bar with fine whiskey, gin, and more exotic spirits so you can always ask for something custom and they are more than happy to oblige. They just want people to come and enjoy hanging out at a local spot sipping on whatever they like, no judgment. Plus, for Dry January, they always have a warm crock pot of non-alcoholic apple cider. Yum!

What a perfect spot.. I love a great cocktail and I surely was not dissapointed. Sweetheart is that BUD lite type of guy and the bartender(which if whom is also the owner) was more than helpful to assist in suiting his palate.The bathroom was nice and clean.I loved the decor and look very closely at the wall paper!We definitely will be stoping back in when we voyage to the city!I can only imagine how fun this bar is at night!

You may have difficulty finding Diamond Dogs, as there's no signage and it's got black curtains by the front, but just look for the block number and head in! Inside, you'll find such a chill little bar with the greatest outdoor patio farther back. I hung out there with a group of about ten and we got there around 5pm to lock down a table for a few hours. It gets busy, so if you're a big group, plan accordingly! And if the forecast predicts rain, head for the table with the umbrella! Bar atmosphere, but kid-friendly! The bartenders are super friendly and chill. John kept coming out to clean up our table and even share some of our snacks! Of course, the big benefit is BYOF. The bar doesn't have food itself. So get some food for the gang and relax, because if you can't do that here, you can't do that anywhere!

Great Astoria cocktail spot. Drinks are affordable and bartenders know their stuff from the several times I've been here.

Love the amount of lighting in here where it's not too dark that you can't see in front of you but not too bright for a drink. However every drink I tried here was delicious, I could taste the alcohol but it wasn't overpowering, it wasn't too sweet that I could taste the hangover. Every part of each cocktail I tried was in harmony

Cool spot, it can get packed later on at night. But they have sole solid drinks and cool bartenders. cant wait time come back here and try some of the other cocktails!

Nice spot! The interior is cute and comfortable with some nice mood lighting, patio area is basic. Just tables over a bunch of rocks nothing too amazing. They had the cider I wanted, and their cocktails were delicious as well. I've gone twice and had the same bartender, he seemed kind of miserable to be there and wasn't the most friendly guy, but at least he wasn't an asshole I guess. I'd probably come back.

I've always been curious about the unmarked, dimly-lit bar that is Diamond Dogs. We came here last night and it was quite packed. They had an outdoor space but it was just a little bit too cold to sit outside last night. Thankfully the tables were turning over fast enough. They have happy hour until 8 which we just made! They have a speakeasy vibe but they're a little too easy to find. They're also a bit more affordable. I'd classify them more as a "subtle dive bar." They don't serve food but they allow you bring it in. Since we were on a hot apple cider theme last night, we ordered the spiced one that they offered. It was delicious, and very spicy! I'm not sick but I'm sure I knocked out whatever preliminary germs I may have had. They offer an array of cocktails and draft brews. I would definitely like to return when it's a little more quiet so I can absorb the dark ambiance a bit better. I'm glad I can finally remove Diamond Dogs from my bookmarks now.

Cool bar in Queens with a great selection of local beers on tap / and in bottles. Open late so you can wet your whistle well into the night. Dark, woody environment with a decent amount of sitting/ standing area even for NYC standards. Service here is excellent - don't recall having to ask for my glass to be refilled.

Spectacular service and great drinks and music, great neighborhood spot and a must try

Update: That one bartender is no longer perpetually in a funky mood. Absolutely love this place and will forever be a patron. Shout out to Willie!!

In a perfect world all bars would be like Diamond Dogs. This place defines what it means to be a neighborhood gem. Day drinking, night drinking, heavy drinking, light drinking (that rhymes!!!), it caters to all your alcoholic needs. The bartenders are awesome, there's an outdoor patio in the back, the vibe is chill and relaxed, prices are cheap compared to other bars, and the best part...it's BYOF. Bring. Your. Own. Food. Seamless restaurants deliver there, people bring their own homemade noshes, it's PERFECT.

While the name Diamond Dogs will always remind me first of David Bowie, it is also the name of an unassuming bar on 31st ave of almost 3 years young. This place makes great cocktails, has a nice beer selection, including the local brewery SingleCut and is BYOF. Yes, you read it right: Great booze and Bring Your Own Food! Without much signage, Diamond Dogs is a dim, low key bar with casual seating and backyard access. One of the bartenders was actually the owner himself, Nick, who was amicable and welcomed us being first timers at the bar. We tried a few of their cocktails and they are solid and well crafted, which were nicely priced around $10-13 each. Holy Mountain, made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, walnut bitters and becherovka (a herbal bitter/liquor) reminded me of an Old Fashion. The Neighborhood Threat, a mescal cocktail with lemon, pineapple, cardamon bitter and demerara syrup (turbinado sugar) was very interesting. The cardamon bitter was quite memorable since it made the drink herbal and a kick of spices for me. There are very few excuses to not check this place out if you are in the neighborhood. 4.25 stars

Diamond Dogs is a quality cocktail bar with a neighborhood feel and a charming back patio space that is painted all white and replete with strands of lights. Perfect for those fleeting few months in which New Yorkers can actually enjoy outdoor spaces (I am already mourning you, summer). We visited on a Saturday night, and the vibe was pretty lively with an eclectic crowd. I tried three cocktails, which were super reasonably priced at $10-11: -Serious Moonlight: (pisco, Green Chartreuse, lemon, honey, egg white, Bitterman's Burlesque bitters): The Chartreuse and Burlesque bitters add a floral touch to a pisco sour. It wasn't my favorite drink of the night, but it was balanced and understated, and who doesn't like a pisco sour-type beverage? -Boulevardier (bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth): I had heard of this classic cocktail but had shied away from it because my tastebuds are sensitive to the extremely bitter Campari. I'm really glad that I finally tried it, because although it was quite bitter for me, the excellent bourbon and the sweetness of the vermouth tempered that bitterness. All of the ingredients were obviously top-notch and it was overall an enjoyable, bad-ass sort of cocktail. -Sister Nancy (rum, all spice liqueur, amaro, lime, pineapple, passion fruit syrup): I don't know Sister Nancy, but she seems delicious. This is a go-to type of cocktail for all spice liqueur, but I thought this version was particularly good and well-rounded. There is such a depth of sumptuous flavors here that is hard to describe; the closest thing I can think of is like a sweet version of umami. "Sweet umami", maybe. The guys behind the bar are really nice. I had a quick discussion about the bitterness of the Boulevardier with one of them and he offered to make me something else if I didn't like it. While that ultimately wasn't necessary, it was a nice gesture.

I live really close to this speakeasy-ish bar and my first visit was during their first week of being open. I really love their interior look and feel. Their wallpaper has a classy vintage pattern, they have some neat artwork on the walls adorning the actual bar and their light fixtures...GOD, I AM OBSESSED WITH THEIR LIGHT FIXTURES. Other things that make Diamond Dogs a sweet, sweet neighborhood bar is their awesome outdoor space. Their backyard is well maintained, cleaned and stocked with tables and seats for small-medium sized groups and coupley couples alike. The beer list here is pretty good...but not stellar. I think their menu rotates, but my last couple of trips I've seen the same beers. I look forward to the fall though...it IS after all the season of craft beer lovin' champions. They're also BYOF (Bring your own food) which is awesome considering that they are nestled in a mecca of really fantastic food options. I've even called for delivery from their bar counter. The bartenders here also all super friendly, efficient and fun to chat with (shout out to Dustin!). My boyfriend and I have had several conversations with the owner here as well and they've spoken about some creative/filmmaking projects n' stuff. They also don't blast crazy music but more mature tunes at a volume that actually promotes communication amongst adults and not bro-ey bros. Neato. Prices here are decent. Their cocktails are $10 and beers are $7-8...but again, they have a pretty good craft beer selection and their cocktails are fantastic. In all, I really like this bar a lot and it's a welcomed addition to the neighborhood.

I love this bar so much. The ambiance and cocktails are exactly what I would do if I owned a bar. This review is super subjective cause I'm truly in love.

I love the idea of this cool bar that offers BYOF. So if you're hungry, feel free to bring a pie of pizza or Thai appetizers here. The vibe is cool. The bartender is friendly. The beer selection is alright, but the patio makes up for it though.

I would have completely passed this place by because having spent the day drinking I was kind of tapped out. However, after telling my friend visiting from Chicago that I'd never seen this place before and the sign out front that said BYO-Food ("BYO-Food, hahaha. Let's check this place out.") We walked into a pretty nice new bar. The place had that 'newly opened' smell and you could tell with a bar that wasn't even broken in yet. The beer list is a good size and pretty well organized so we all got beers-which during happy hour made it pretty affordable. We sat outside in their huge back space and drank and then went inside and drank; both of the experiences were great and it was nice to be in a just a nice laid back, hole in the wall, neighborhood type place. Bonus points for the cross stitched sign in their bathroom.

Awesome bar, cool vibe doesn't feel like Astoria, super cool bartenders, and great drinks (love the glassware). Was here on a late Sunday afternoon ...closer to evening. Don't know what the crowds are like on weekend evenings but it was super chill. Will def be back to this spot if I'm in the area.

I was introduced to Malort the other day here and woah... while disgusting, the experience was enjoyable and Nick was great. Love this neighborhood bar!

Diamond Dogs has a great beer garden out back. There are about ten tables with plenty of space and seating. It's a smoking friendly crowd. They have about ten drafts on beer. All of them are craft options with some locals mixed in such as Captain Lawrence.

Every time I come here, it's too loud and crowded. Brick walls don't generally make for great acoustics, but Diamond Dogs worsens the experience by blaring music at full volume. It's a shame because the drinks are pretty great. Skip this and go to one of the many better (and quieter) bars in the area.

Dog friendly bar for me to bring my pup. Dustin, the bartender, had an insane amount of knowledge on cocktails and the beers offered. I was coming in from New Orleans two weeks ago and he made me feel so welcome. I was here for a week and came here multiple times. Can't wait to come back and see Dustin again and try more of the fabulous cocktails.

Bartender said "apple martini? What is this the 90s? I cant make that". This bar also plays 80s and 90s music just FYI.

Where to begin! I've loved coming to Diamond Dogs for drinks with my husband or friends since we moved here, but more recently I was looking for a venue to host my 30th birthday. I reached out to them on Instagram and they responded right away. They were able to open their entire bar + backyard 3 hours prior to opening just for my party for an extremely reasonable price. I was able to bring in my own food which was so great. Everyone had such a great time and couldn't stop telling me after what a great venue it was, how nice the bartenders/owners were who helped, and how much fun they had. It was the perfect place to gather with friends and family after such a tough year. Thank you SO much to the team there for everything.

Reasonably'ish priced cocktails in Astoria. $11 A few good beers An Irish gin A few whiskeys BYO food Nice staff Outside area In back. Picnic tables and some chairs and tables. Sometimes closes earlier cuz of neighbors and noise. Drinks vary by bartender. Could be a little stronger in general but overall nice and good size Wine glasses are served in these like small bowls or something. So stemless FYI Handy drink shelf to the left of the door going outside to the garden

I REALLY should have taken a photo of the cocktail menu last night because I don't remember any of them today (damn you forty year old brain!). I do remember loving all of them though and for $11 per drink, they have some really good cocktails. My first drink was their one and only mezcal drink with cardamom bitters and a bunch of other stuff. I THINK it was called "The Neighborhood Boy". Loved it. I also tried both their tequila cocktails. They are one of the very few tequila cocktails I have had where I didn't actually taste the agave - which is not as easy task to pull off, and they did it without making the drink weak. One of the tequila cocktails (the one with Campari in it) would make for an excellent summer time drink. Neither my wife nor I like Campari but it was subtle in this drink because the Citrus took center stage. I also had a sip of my friend's rye cocktail which was very similar to an old fashioned and mixed very well. The diversity of their bitters was very impressive. We loved the low key set up and best of all, it was BYOF. Yep - bring your own food. So there we were having our cocktails while wolfing down some shrimp mei fun that we got from a nearby Chinese joint. Could not have worked out better.

Probably one of the best cocktail bars in Astoria that's sort of in a speakeasy setting (there's a small board in front of the place that can be easily missed) and also is BYOF (the only one that I know of in Astoria). Great selection of cocktails (they change it every few months). Bartenders are amazing and love their outdoor patio. Overall no complaints about this place, just a cool place to hang out anytime.

Love this spot! The decor is adorable, friendly service with a nice beer selection. And the bottled Negronis are delicious! The backyard is very chill and comfortable. This is a great neighborhood bar.

This is a great bar with a unique selection. That's not to say they only have exotic beers, but it's nice to find something new. I've been here a few times now and the place has never been too crowded. You definitely would have trouble getting a seat though. The ambiance and atmosphere of the place really helps bring a chill mood to your night out. It's loud in there, but something about the warmness of this place makes it a must visit in the winter.

i love this bar because of the drinks and the backyard :) BUT what a shame on halloween's night, the bouncer didn't let MY WIFE in claiming some expired ID after we brought the new one...he was flirting with a girl, watching porn videos on his phone and being totally disrespectful...a good advise for the manager: CHOOSE STAFF THAT CAN READ . PS: this is the one many reviews to come...

1. LOVE the fact that you can bring your own food! 2. Outdoor seating area is open! The weather was beautiful! There was another party of people outside but we couldn't really hear them. The decor outside is beautiful! I love the wooden picnic table setup and the lights! 3. The bartender is very friendly & patient! 4. Try their seasonal brew!

The owner, John, is a total weirdo and creeper. Last weekend my friends and I (women) ordered specific drinks to which he told us "We don't have that. I'll make you something you'll like." Wow. How about ask me what liquor I like drinking before you assume to know what I want? Tonight, my party, a group coming from the Belmont, had a sack of snacks with us (which are ok to bring to this bar) as we made our way out to the garden. In the sack, there was an empty beer can. John walked by, saw it, and asked us about it, while leaning his body into my friend. We (awkwardly) explained that it was old, we frequent his establishment and reassured him by gesturing to the (multiple) empty glasses we had around us that we had purchased from his bar. After buying ANOTHER ROUND despite feeling uncomfortable with his accusation, he came out 20 minutes later and asked us to leave because he "had been thinking about it and couldn't let it go" while squeezing the shoulders of and pressing his body against my friend's back. Literally the worst, most uncomfortable, creepy and insulting bar experience I've ever had. Disgusting.

Great cocktail choices as well as beer options. Bartenders are quick to help, and the atmosphere is great. We are new to the neighborhood, but I think this may be our new favorite later night drinks place. Will definitely be taking friends here in the near future.

Was a frequent customer of this bar. They have a cool beer selection. The music is fine, too. The owner John has always been a little off, especially with how he's treated women. But I hadn't personally experienced that abuse. Still, it's quite uncomfortable to see and be a witness to. The outdoor space is fine, a bit crowded at times. But if you get there early you can usually get a seat. Just be careful of the owner John. He's inappropriate with women. But, the music there is cool.

We continued a friend's Birthday celebration from Zenon Taverna here. The backyard is beautiful. We were on one of the tables with benches in the back chatting and after awhile we figured that there is no waitress and it's self service. My friend Lyndon wanted to treat us with drinks I asked for martini. Lyndon is a very well known chef and is behind few very well known restaurants in NYC and Portland. The moment he came back he said" This is not martini it's straight shot of vodka in martini glass! I didn't say anything to the bartender because she was with attitude and didn't want to escalate this to private session of mixology. !" Yes Lyndon takes drinks & food very seriously but he has his own way of expressing his frustrations.... I went back to the bar after few of us tasted "the martini". I told the lady behind the bar that this is straight vodka not martini. The answer was:" Martini is vodka!" & yes Lyndon was right she was with attitude. Since this was my friends party I just politely asked the bartender / mixologist to add cranberry and sparkling water and I'll appreciate her efforts! She accommodated my request. If anyone is reading this review from the venue this is one simple / classic martini recipe: vodka + dry vermouth +3 olives! Cheerio!

Diamond Dogs, hidden in plain sight on 31st Avenue, it a new bar that does not currently have any sort of noticeable signage pointing to what it is. It is a relatively cramped bar that sells drinks at decent (not great, but decent) prices, has a pretty nice outdoor section, and plays good music. They heavily advertise that they allow outside food, I guess to lure people into coming in with their takeout from any of the dozens of great places to eat nearby. The service was pretty good despite how crowded the bar was. I'm sure I'll be back; I live right around the corner!