Lily Flanagan's Pub in Babylon

 Lily Flanagan's Pub is in the heart of Babylon Village. They open their doors at 11:00am everyday with their delicious menus and ice cold drinks. They vary from featuring their famous Flanagan's Shepherd's Pie to their favorite Lily's Burger. During restaurant hours, they have something to please the whole family. They make a fresh homemade potato soup that is so delicious, along with their Goat Cheese salad which I usually don't like, but here, it's delicious. A "Leprechaun" menu is also available as a kids menu. 

They have 15 flat screen TV's throughout the entire bar with either sports or shows playing all night.  Happy Hour is Monday through Friday 4pm to 7pm. Two fers on domestic bottles, $4 20 oz import  pints, 20 different beers on tap, $4 glass of wine and $4 mixed drinks.  The fun goes on all night as the DJ play's 80's, 90's and today's music Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 10pm.

They have a bar when you first walk in that's a little bit quieter if you aren't too much into the loud dance scene. The bar wraps around the front bar area and around by the dance floor, so the bar itself is never packed because it's so spread out. The dance floor is pretty big, it can get crowded once in awhile, but it's never overpowering. There's a back bar as well and it's another wrap around bar, so that one is pretty big too. Behind the back bar, there's an outside area for people who need to cool off or smoke. The outside area far away from the dance floor so the smell of smoke isn't in your face.

 

Rating: I give this place a 5 out of 5. It's a great place to go and hangout and have a good time. The music is always great and the vibe is just chill.

Kasey's in Rockville Centre

Kasey's is Located on North Park Avenue in the heart of Rockville Centre. This is a great place to watch your sport of choice. Featuring HDTV broadcasted on all 28 flat screen TV’s. You can hangout, relax, and have drinks with your friends. 

Also, if nightlife is what you are looking for, Kasey's is really fun place to enjoy the party scene with live music Wednesday through Saturday nights. I love that there is a strict dress code because it keeps the place more classy. Kasey's offers private lounges with bottle service and a late night food menu is available if you are looking for a more intimate setting. I've gone to birthday parties here before and I loved the setup and ambiance.

Kasey’s Kitchen And Cocktails can accommodate private cocktail parties from as little as 25 people to as big as 250 people. You have the option of a complete buffet or butler style service. Your private cocktail party will be customized to meet your needs. They also offer after work group Happy Hour parties available with live acoustic music, complimentary buffet and economy friendly prices.

 The nightlife there, is so much fun. The drinks aren't too expensive and the place has a lot of different areas to hangout in. You can hangout by the bar, on the dance floor, or in the lounge area towards the back of the place. It's a big place and the inside is really looks really sophisticated.

RATING: I give this place 4 out of 5 stars. The food is a little bit expensive but everything else makes up for it.

Whoville, Bethpage

Whoville Bar & Grill, Bethpage

I have been coming here for about 7 years now, 2 years legally. It is a big place and they have an outdoor patio as well. It is definitely a local bar vibe, especially for me I live right down the block. The interior is all Dr. Seuss and the menu replicates it with the Grinch Grilled Cheese and so forth. 

This place is a bar to go to when your not really ready to go home yet after a night of drinking. It is very amusing on Friday Nights for their 80's dance night. Some people I never knew even existed. The bartenders are awesome, they have no problem giving you free drinks after you buy a couple. It is an "anything goes" type of fun loving bar. You do not have to dress up at all everyone is very nice and welcoming there as well.

 It is definitely a "my parents come here" type of bar, but they know how to party. It is a great time to come here if you don't want to get all dressed up. The food is AMAZING, I come here just for the hot wings all the time. 

Rating: I might be a little biased because it is right in my town but I would give it a 4 out of 5. It is a dive, but the experience you will get on a Friday Night is exceptional! You won't leave there without a hilarious story. It is a go to must, at least just once in your life. 

Cheers,

Court

Radio in Huntington

Radio, formally known as The Artful Dodger, is a spot in Huntington that's a Manhattan style lounge on both the inside and out. This spot has an outside patio that has a South Beach style and feel. They have many different DJ's spinning the best of House, Techno and EDM. Radio has state of the art sound and lighting systems. They also have new specialty drinks and martinis,top shelf liquor, and much more. Radio is open till 4am, which give guests plenty of time to enjoy themselves.

The concept and style of this place is really cool, but that's about it. Whenever I go out I try to look for places that don't have much of a cover charge, I think it's pointless to pay money to get in when I'm going to be paying more inside. This place renovated their space making the outside look like a high class New York club just so they can charge more of a cover. This place overcharges for drinks, and the glasses are small considering the price. If that isn't enough of a rip off, this place serves drinks that are completely watered down. It just may have been the night I went, but if I'm paying more money than other places, I expect a little bit more.

Out of all the places I have been to, I have never seen as many fights break out as I have when I was there.The lines for the bathroom are so long, they only allow one person in at a time. The outside patio is so close to the dance floor, the smell of cigarettes is so strong. If you don't smoke, that could be annoying!

RATING: I would give this place a 3 out of 5. They 3 is for the atmosphere because it does have a nice apperance to it. 

 

The Frying Pan - Chelsea Pier

The Frying Pan - Chelsea Pier, NYC

 

The Frying Pan was probably the most interesting restaurant bar I have been to yet. The history of this uniquely designed restaurant makes the atmosphere great. The Frying Pan Restaraunt is comprised of 3 US Coast Guard boats. 

The Frying Pan boat went too close to shore back in 1940 and got stuck. The US Coast guard then went to pull The Frying Pan out of the shore line and became stuck themself. Now having two boats stuck in the Hudson another coast guard boat came to the rescue which in turn got stuck as well.

 Now all 3 boats are linked together by platforms letting guests walk from boat to boat while eating, drinking, and soaking in the Hudson River scenery. It is a long wait to get in but thankfully one of my friends knew the bouncer (woohoo.)

The drinks are a bit pricey, but you are paying for the NYC scenery. Just keep in mind how much you drink because you are ON A BOAT, the boat will sway! I saw girls in the highest heels possible struggling to stand up while I was in flats having a great time.

  What I love is the owners did not try to mask that you are on a ship. The bathrooms are interesting... You walk down the metal staircase to an old engine room with stalls that are shared by women and men.

 

I would advise you to come here right before sunset. It is an amazing view with the city behind you and the Hudson River all around you. You can also see New Jersey across the water. If you don't mind a crowd go on the weekends but it is a lot more quieter during the week. 

Rating: 5 out of 5. The service was great and fast, even though it was crowded I had no trouble getting drinks and food. Amazing view and great place to take pictures. 

Cheers,

Court 

RC Dugan's in East Meadow

I recently went to RC Dugan's in East Meadow and absolutely loved it. It was my first time there and I cannot wait to go again. The atmosphere in the bar is great. It is a full sports bar that has all games playing no matter what sport and they also have a live band playing on Saturday nights. The drinks here are also very cheap. They have specials every night and really cater to anyone's interest. They also have a great selection of food and the food is very tasty as well. It is very fairly priced as well. And unlike most sports bars, they have a great selection of beers and not just the simple ones that everybody knows about. They always have a wide selection that could interest anyone.
If I had any complaint about this bar it would be the bathroom situation. There is only one toilet for men and one toilet for women. This made for long lines for the bathroom for both sexes. And the mens bathroom didn't even lock so when I was going, I was walked in on which was very uncomfortable. Aside from that though, I would give this bar a 5 out of 5. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who was looking to go out for the night. It was a great time and I would definitely go back there again soon!
-Bruce