The Drinks at Dutch Kills
A few weeks ago I went with Brandon Friend to his favorite bar in all of New York: Dutch Kills. This speakeasy nestled on a small street in LIC, NY has one of the most unassuming faces, but once indoors is quite possibly the most beautiful escape I’ve ever been in. Brandon’s paintings of their drinks adorn the walls, and was also the reason we went on this specific night. I am a photographer and he was looking to do another set of paintings. I was happy to oblige, and of course once we took photos of each spirit we got to drink them too. From spicy, to smooth, to delicious the drinks never failed to please, and I hope that comes across in these photographs I took of them. It also happens to be a good place to catch celebs walking over from Silver Cup studios (which is only a few blocks away).
In case you want to keep a little Dutch Kills Booklet (pdf format)
Here is how you get there according to their website.
27-24 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel. 718.383.2724
Hours of operation: 5pm to 2am, Seven days a weekDirections by Subway:
E,V,R,G trains (nights and weekends only) to Queens Plaza. Exit at rear of station (west side of Jackson Avenue), and walk southwest for three blocks on the east (left) side of the street towards the Citicorp building to Jackson Avenue at Dutch Kills Street.
N,W,7 trains to Queensboro Plaza. Exit at the Queens Plaza South Exit, and walk southeast (away from the 59th street bridge) three blocks to Jackson Avenue. Make a right, and walk southwest for three blocks on the east (left) side of the street towards the Citicorp building to Jackson Avenue at Dutch Kills Street.
This is what Gothamist, BlackBook, NYMag and Eater say of the bar.