The Best Places to Drink in Queens
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The best places to drink in Queens, according to the experts: The New York Times, Esquire, and Time Out have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Hellbender comes out on top.
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Rank 1. Hellbender
Mexican
The Jell-O of the day changes, but the wobbly whimsy is a constant at this Ridgewood bar turned Mexican restaurant from chef Yara Herrera. Reggaeton and mariachi set the mood while the menu moves between bar snacks and fine-dining technique, the same kitchen handling both with ease. The New York Times named it among New York's best new restaurants in 2025, which feels about right for a place this hard to categorize.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2025 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Esquire Esquire: The Best New Restaurants in America
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2025 · The Best New Restaurants in New York in 2025
- The New York Times 2025 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Esquire The Best New Restaurants in America
- The New York Times 2025 · The Best New Restaurants in New York in 2025
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The awards
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Cocktail Bars in NYC
- The 50 The 50: The 50 Discovery
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide: Difford's Guide
- The Infatuation The Best Cocktail Bars in NYC
- The 50 The 50 Discovery
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide