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Friend's Tavern

Google (366) 4.2
Tripadvisor (403) 4.5
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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and attentive staff, with bartenders like Andres, Eys, and John receiving specific shout-outs for great service and drinks. The atmosphere is described as energetic and fun, with great music and themed parties, though one reviewer reported a very negative experience with staff asking them to leave a table.

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Address
78-11 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
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Phone
(718) 397-7256
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Website
friendstavern.net

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About this place Friend's Tavern

Friend's Tavern is a long-running gay bar on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, one of New York's most diverse neighbourhoods and the birthplace of Queens Pride. The crowd is largely Latino and local, music runs to Latin pop and reggaeton, and the bar is known for drag shows and go-go nights. It rates 4.2 on Google from about 365 reviews. It sits right by the elevated 7 train, close to the 74 St-Broadway / Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av hub (7, E, F, M, R), so getting back to Manhattan is easy. Expect it to be busiest late on weekends; weeknights are quieter and more neighbourhood-bar.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pub Dive bar Themed parties Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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4.2
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366 reviews

Based on 366 Google reviews.

Oscar Velasco
Oscar Velasco Jul 2026
★★★★★
Ewing Marquez
Ewing Marquez Jun 2026
★★★★★
William Delvalle
William Delvalle Jun 2026
★★★★★

Andres was is a great bartender who’s very attentive with great personality. Definitely will come back! Makes great drinks and provided snacks.

Luis Valle
Luis Valle Jun 2026
★★★★★

Andres is the best. He's super friendly and provides excellent service.

Enyer Lucero
Enyer Lucero Jun 2026
★★★★★

My favorite gay bar in Queens.. attention is fantastic.. love the karaoke nights .. they do everything special always .. the drinks .. the moment!! Andresito is the best one, I’m so spoiled !! Thanks baby!! YOU ARE THE BEST!! Guys.. they have a private area in the back if your looking for a nice place to do your party or celebration.. just ask!!

ronald berrios
ronald berrios Jun 2026
★★★★★
carlos “Manaba2980” santacruz
carlos “Manaba2980” santacruz Jun 2026
★★★★★

Cool place to dance, drink and have a great time, great music 🎵, super atmosphere #1 and it's 0 cover plus good cocktails

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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