nicolette elvie

I will admit… I went in with a chip on my shoulder because Halsey was a favorite (&change can be hard!) BUT then we had the BEST experience with Sean (the actual best!) He suggested the Spicy Bag, and that alone was a game changer. We strongly suggest to try his “Spa Water” for a refreshing start to the evening. Quickly followed by the ‘Talk Peachy To Me”… amazing. PSA : HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY ALL DAY! Say Less. Don’t hold back - it’s worth the try & an amazing new chapter on 33rd to celebrate!

Arezou Attar

It's a very nice neighborhood bar with some good cocktail and mocktail selection, we also got the spice bag and the beet salad that we really enjoyed.

Nafeesa Moti

Originally went to try Mom’s Kitchen and Bar where the wait time was too long so we decided to try Halsey’s next door. Turns out they are affiliated and share a kitchen which meant we have their menu as well. On Sundays seating is tough due to brunch but we got outdoors seating right away which was great. There are heaters and curtains to block out random people walking on the sidewalk which was great. I had the bottomless brunch and chose mimosas which were regular. The Mac and cheese balls , chicken and waffles and avocado toast were all delicious items. Actually I have to say you MUST try the chicken and waffles, the gravy is amazing and the chicken was perfectly seasoned. The waiter was very friendly and attentive and checked in with us regularly. If you are coming for brunch be prepared because the brunch menu is limited. We tried to get the cheese steak empanadas but was told they start serving that after 4pm. Overall, a wonderful, delicious restaurant in Astoria for traditional brunch dishes. I definitely recommend and will be visiting again just for the chicken and waffles, OMG.

David Joseph

Decided to check out Lilys on Sunday for an early evening meal. Love that they have an everyday happy hour. Opt for the Rosé and City Girl Cosmo for the first round. Both drinks were good. 4/5. Had the Rated Bloom and Talk Peachy To Me. The Rated Bloom had a refreshing taste and Talk Peachy To Me pack a punch. (5/5) The spice bag was really flavorful, the Irish curry gave it a unique taste. 4/5. The Smashburger was pretty disappointing. It was basically a thin patty but didn't have the texture of a traditional smashburger burger (1/5). The service was really good, we had an attentive bartender. Lilys had a quaint but cozy vibe with an old school flair.

Phil B

Came here for Father's Day with my daughter. The chicken and waffles were excellent. I would recommend getting the cheese and honey on the side otherwise everything will be soaked lol..The Margarita was average, nothing special because it was just house liquor

Jesse Yuan

Decent local watering hole serving up your typical bar bites and nice selection of beers and cocktails. Daily happy hour and brunch is a bonus. Lively mature crowd with live music on weekend evenings. Friendly service and overall attitude of staff is very upbeat. Not much more to add except good vibes and good times.

+8

A G

Two of us popped in yesterday before the snowstorm and sat at the bar. We ordered beers and wings and the biscuit basket. Bartender was not friendly, she literally did not smile once. Service was aloof, I had to get her attention multiple times. The 3 stars are for the wings alone, they were pretty good. We tipped well as usual, but I probably won’t be back unless it’s a different vibe at the bar.

Iun Chen

UPDATE: Since their rebrand ~July 2025, this place isn’t as good as the previous Halsey’s. As Lily’s, the food menu is much smaller, drinks taste more watered down and noticeably smaller portions, and the vibes don’t sit the same. Even the service got worse! We wanted to order more drinks but the new servers, even without a full house, were slow to make the rounds. Food: The menu is updated and now only the basic foods like some apps and select entrees. Only four mains to select from (chicken sandwich, grilled cheese, salad, or a steak). Some apps for finger foods but that’s it. The food previously was so good. Now it’s gone. Drinks: Got a mocktail and it was the tiniest thing for $13. Odd, since I got an alcoholic drink and it was double the size and equal in price. On the good side, the beer boots are available if you order a beer under $7 and instead you can get it in a boot for $5. Pricing and portions need some work as there are large differences in value for cocktails vs. wine vs. beer though. I appreciate the attempt to have “Happy Hour all day every day” to psychologically make prices and value seem better but with a smaller menu across the board and watered down cocktails it may be better to just drink beer or wine each time now. At least there’s consistency and no ambiguity on what you’re getting. Will visit from time to time but the charm and offerings they previously had were better. New version doesn’t hit as well. Hope the new experience is better for others. ———————————- We love going to Halsey’s for Thursday night trivia or mixtape bingo but this place gets PACKED fast. We usually need to show up an hour beforehand to ensure we get a seat. There’s enough seats and comfy bar seating but people love this place so it fills up quick on prime nights. Food: Delicious but limited options. If you’re looking for good bar food and portions, Halsey’s fits the bill. Last time we went we got the gravy tots, chicken avocado bowl, and hot honey sandwich. Filling and delicious. Drinks: I like how they rotate special cocktails and have special menus for some occasions! On the Valentine’s menu they had mocktail options too. Service: Always consistent and speedy. Never have a problem with the service here. Atmosphere: Said previous, this place gets PACKED. If you’re stumbling in on a weekend it’ll likely be maxed out. But they have the TVs on and good company so people chill here for a while. Halsey’s is a local favorite and we’ll keep coming back!

+4

Ikal Avila

My first time here. As soon as I came in, I got acknowledged by the bartender, who would be taking my order. I ordered the smash burger, which I was expecting to be a bigger size of burger, but the burger itself was great. In regards to the drink, the bartender mixed vodka with grapefruit, which was an okay drink. I scored them a 3 because although the bartender started great, I later ordered an Aperol Spritz, which I never got. He appeared tap-out and exhausted. I came alone, so at the end, I felt a big disappointment because they started great.

Toby Williams

So sorry to have to give this place 1 star but when I ordered an Old Fashion with Woodford Reserve bourbon they charged me $22 per drink!. That made it $80 before tip for 2 drinks and 2 burgers. I love NY and realize prices are higher here but that is outrageous. I’ve had the same drink in some of the finest restaurants in NYC for less. The burger and fries were good but buyer beware if you order any drink not listed on the menu. Very disappointed.