ICYMI: The Best Happy Hour In Forest Hills: Readers' Choice

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — Happy hour is regarded as a time to relax, unwind and — most importantly — be happy.

Forest Hills readers shared their favorite spots for high times and low-cost libations, of which the neighborhood has plenty.

Here are the best places to catch happy hour in Forest Hills according to our readers:

Austin Public

Address: 7028 Austin St.

Austin Public is a self-described “hot spot,” nestled in the intersection of Austin Street and 70th Road. The gastropub offers 24 beers on tap and an all-day Tuesday happy hour with daily lunch and dinner specials.

The place’s Facebook page boasts a “great selection” of craft beers, wine by the glass (and bottle), cocktails and food that locals will want to come back to for a second — or third — try.

The Grill

Address: 107-12 70th Rd.

The Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant and bar located just off the bustling strip of Austin Street. One reader lauded the eatery for its half-priced drinks and appetizers during happy hour, specials afforded to diners seven days a week from 2 to 7 p.m. Locals can get drinks for $5, tapas for $6 and oysters for $1.

Exo Cafe

Address: 70-20 Austin St.

Exo Cafe’s website boasts a whopping eight televisions amid “three floors of fun.” The Austin Street bar and grill offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and promises it’s the best in NYC. Happy hour provides half-off appetizers, $4 wine, $5 beer and $6 signature cocktails. One reader recommended Exo’s chimichurri sandwich with a side of fries as a complement to any drink.

Mito Asian Fusion

Address: 64-18 108 St.

Yelp reviews praise Mito, located between 64th Road and 108th Street, for its Saturday-night happy hour specials. One Forest Hills readers highlighted the Japanese sushi bar’s $4 sushi rolls, namely the spicy tuna and chicken tempura, as well as the $3 beers on tap, some of which include Guinness, Blue Moon and Stella Artois.

Millers Ale House (Rego Park)

Address: 61-35 Junction Blvd.

Rego Park isn’t Forest Hills, but the former is a common destination for Forest Hills residents, who border the smaller neighborhood on the east and south fronts. Happy hour at Miller’s is served Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and on late nights Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until closing time.

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