Sunswick
“I adore this spot, and it's a great place to mull over the crazy film/exhibit you just saw at the Museum of the Moving Image nearby.”
“The original craft beer bar in Astoria, Sunswick is a great little place to enjoy an authentic pint.”
“Definitely worth dropping by if you're anywhere near Astoria/LIC/Queens/NYC/Earth.”
Sunswick
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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GREAT Beer and GREAT Fried Pickles. As innnn the best Fried Pickles ive ever had. I would come here just for the pickles. The bartender is awesome and always suggests the right IPA (for which they have an abundance of), and lets me sample to make sure im always satisfied. Also a source of happiness (especially when drinking beer) is the vast selection of Fries – shoestring, sweet potato, french and waffle. YES PLEASE ill take all four, thank you.
Amazing beer selection on draft with your traditional selection of bar food and then some. Definitely get the buffalo chicken dip. The tortilla chips were extra crispy, which went very well with the chunky dip.
The spicy fried pickles were very large slices. Bigger than any I've ever had, not bad.. but not the best. The sauce serve with it was good. Buffalo wings were big and very tasty. I love when wings are drenched in sauce. Comes with blue cheese and some carrots & celery. Lots of other dips you can choose from on the menu as well (for an extra cost, but not much).
Prices are good and the place always has a good crowd. Great service at the bar. We noticed the bartender was the only person working, along with a busser/barback and they did a fantastic job. The bar was filled when we walked in and when we were getting ready to leave.. the entire restaurant became filled. Service stayed the same and was great, even though it got very busy.
I'm not sure how I feel about this place…. First of all, the computerized bar menu is a total showstopper (integrated with social media and Untappd, for all you beer geeks!). The beer selection is good, and they have cool looking growlers. However, the service was pretty bad, and the ambience was wack. If you're gonna be a dive, go full dive. Unfortunately, Sunswick is having an identity crisis somewhere in the middle: IPA tastes w/ Bud Light decor.
I've been organizing a trivia "world tour" of NYC establishments, and Sunswick has always been a solid pick. Trivia-wise competition is always lively (15 times last time I went), and the question master is one of the better ones that NYC Trivia League has to offer. But because the establishment is smaller than many other trivia places, team sizes are restricted to four (usually the cap is six) and you can't get reservations. So sometimes this leads to awkward seating arrangements, and occasionally times when there are illegal team sizes. (They were eligible for the prizes one time I went, and ineligible the other time.) Prizes include a lot of beer (a box for first place, and a round for second), but no bar tab like other trivia places.
But aside from the reservations and smaller establishment size, the bar itself is a standout. We've always enjoyed the food (the sweet potato fries are amazing), drink selection, and prices. That and the Astoria location results in this being our go-to backup trivia place whenever most of our team regulars are unavailable for the week. The only warning I'd give is that the service was slightly understaffed since the packed bar had only one (very diligent) waitress.
As a random side note: the Steel City sandwich is a beast of an order. I'd challenge anyone to finish the entire thing.
Awesome beer menu with lots of local brews. This is inviting bar to hang out and relax in with friends. The food looked great, but we didn't try any.
Definitely my new go-to burger in Astoria. Burgers are good and filling. Will definitely hit the spot if you're hungry. Additionally, this place has a great beer selection, so beer nerds like myself will appreciate that. On top of that, they have a fun trivia night as well. Music is good too. Definitely recommend this place if you live nearby or just happen to find yourself in Astoria looking for a fun bar with good beer and food.
There is a great beer selection… tons of craft brews you would hope and dream for. I just wish that there was good music to accompany the drinks. I understand it is a hipster dive bar and not meant for dancing but music is always nice to listen to. They do have a jukebox available, I'm not sure if it is working or not but will probably try it out next time I visit. The staff is very friendly and accommodating which is an added plus! My husband and I tried the food before going to the movies one day and it was okay, he had a burger and I had a salad no real wow factor although I did enjoy the spicy fried pickles! Definitely a nice place to go for a quick drink with friends, a good starter bar to a night out.
I enjoyed the service, vibe, and hard apple cider + shrimp quesadillas I ate at Sunswick. I came here to watch a basketball game, and I'm glad that the bartender was willing to change the channel to it after I asked him.
Since this was a Tuesday night, the bar wasn't packed, but I was still glad to see two other groups of friends in the space. I like the variety of seating choices here (seating at the bar, low tables, or high tables), and the cool, dark blue lighting gave off a classy yet relaxed vibe to the space. The number of drink choices was just right: not too many to the point of being overwhelming, yet not limited either.
Food wise, I opted for the Irish Original Sin Apple Cider and shrimp quesadilla, and savored both. The cider's cold temperature was refreshing and I'm glad I went for a sweeter tasting drink, which balanced the savory taste of the quesadilla. Since that contained shrimp, melted cheese, vegetables with a flaky outer crust/bread, I appreciated the different textures in the dish. The ingredients were fresh and soft: the outer crust of the quesadilla nearly melted in my mouth. I wish it was slightly less oily, but that's okay, because it wasn't a deal breaker. The next time I'm in the Astoria area at night, I want to come here to grab a drink.