Long Island City’s beer garden prayers answered by Studio Square

Put some pants on that bratwurst.

North of the bridge Lic is amazing. Very international. More so than Hunters Point.

I like the Northern Blvd./Astoria/LIC/Sunnyside border area. You’ve got factories, some residential development and great retail with anchor stores like Home Depot and Best Buy.

It would be awesome if this was closer to the waterfront area.

I have to say, I wasn’t all that impressed by Studio Square. The staff behind the counter were incredibly nice and knew their brews (though I spoke to one who said that they hated beer which was a bit off-putting when you’re in a beer garden). I liked the American take on the biergarten with Spin Doctors and Queen on the speakers, and sitting at the table enjoying a beer was a nice way to unwind with friends on a Friday evening.

However, the food was way too salty. I’m a sauerkraut junkie, but I could barely get in three forkfuls of their stuff. The weisswurst was nothing to write home about, and the pretzels were on par with the street cart vendors. It almost felt like they were trying to get me to drink more overpriced beer by completely dehydrating me. Smart move if that’s the case.

I’m thrilled that the biergarten is making a comeback, and I’ll definitely return to the Square with friends for drinks (pitchers seemed like the most economical choice), but I’ll stick with Astoria or take the N/W into Hell’s Kitchen for Hallo Berlin’s grub.

“Most people don’t go to beer gardens for the food. But maybe that’s just me and my drunk friends.”

Granted, but it would still be nice if it were edible. Some of the best food I had in Germany/Austria was in their biergartens.

And no, seriously, “Two Princes” was piped out last Friday eve. It was like a flashback to 1994. Ah, simpler times…

As a life-long Queens man, I gotta say that 36th and 36th is indeed LIC.

Growing up (I’m 30), this area was always considered LIC. That and all the pj’s.

Astoria was more north- Steinway, Ditmars etc.

But south of QP was neither. To the extent that we thought of it at all, it was Hunts Point. And it should have another name, because that area is fairly far and pretty distinct from that above the Plaza.

Oh, and I’m only writing this right now ’cause I’m high, if anyone cares.

I was born and raised in the Vernon-Jackson neighborhood (baby boomer) and never recall anyone (except maybe local agencies) using the term “Hunters Point” to refer to our neck of the woods. Everyone called it Long Island City, and we used Ravenswood, Sunnyside, and Astoria to refer to the other sections north and east of us.

This place is great a must visit. The beer is actually cheaper than bohemian halls bc there pitchers are 48 oz and studio square is 60 oz. this place is a must check out the staff is great and the owners are hand on (at least the ones that i seen). This is going to be my hang out for the summer for sure.

I agree.. The crowd there is too rough. Id much rather be at a laid back SAFE bar, then the beer garden.

If you really want to enjoy honest conversation with a touch of flame..this is the place to be. You can drink till the fluids are flowing out of your ears, eat fresh food, and meet great people. Most importantly you can come dressed to impress or relaxed. Its a fabulous venue to start your night right or end it relaxed or with a Bang. The prices are just right so you can have a few drinks and still have money to eat. With the variety of beverages that they have there is no way that you will not be happy. This place gets two thumbs up in my book. Literally!!!