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After-Dinner Elegance: Long Island's Top Wine Bars and Cocktail Lounges | Laffey Real Estate

A night out on Long Island certainly doesn't have to end with an outstanding meal, with local wine bars and cocktail lounges offering the perfect way to continue your evening on the town. Each venue offers its own unique atmosphere, entertainment, and drink selection, complemented by elegant, modern décor that adds an additional level of appeal to your next night out. Our real estate agents have more on the best Long Island wine bars and cocktail lounges, ideal for an elegant after-dinner drink.

  • Lounge X – 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021
    The Lounge X is one of the most recently opened entries on our list, offering a new, unique concept close to Great Neck homes for sale that includes a variety of entertainment options. Grab a seat at the bar for premium drinks with an excellent selection of bar bites, choose a spot near the stage for live entertainment, enjoy an evening of billiards with drinks, or rent one of their golf simulators for a fun, engaging experience.

  • Gatsby's Landing – 1362 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576
    How about after-dinner drinks on the waterfront, at a convenient location around the corner from Roslyn homes for sale? That's what you'll get at Gatsby's Landing, which offers seasonal outdoor seating on the patio, with infrared heaters that keep the outdoor fun rolling well into the fall. They also offer a great lunch/dinner menu of their own, as well as special brunches on the weekends.

  • The Last Word – 13 Wall St., Huntington, NY 11743
    You don't have to travel far from Huntington homes for sale for an elegant lounge setting, thanks to local destinations like The Last Word. Their creative lineup of craft cocktails always features something new to try, and their cuisine includes an eclectic selection of dishes that often take advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Stop by for live music from a variety of genres every Friday evening, and live jazz every Sunday evening.

  • Flora's Restaurant & Wine Bar – 172 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050
    Bringing the kids along for your after-dinner outing? Flora's Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a family-friendly setting near Port Washington homes for sale, with a full kids menu, delicious pizzas, and an outstanding selection of wines for the adults. Their brunch menu is an especially popular choice on weekends and features a unique lineup of cocktails that aren't available at other times.

  • Cooper Bluff – 5 Bay Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
    Looking for waterfront drinks close to Oyster Bay homes for sale? Located right on Oyster Bay Harbor, Cooper Bluff is the only waterfront bar in Oyster Bay, offering sensational sunset views and a menu to match. There are fire pits, high-top tables, and picnic tables available, with fresh seafood from the Cooper & Coach food truck to pair with their tempting selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.

  • City Cellar – 1080 Corporate Drive, Westbury, NY 11590
    Wine enthusiasts won't want to miss the chance to visit City Cellar at its location near Westbury homes for sale. They've won recognition from Wine Spectator with five straight Awards of Excellence from 2019-2023, and continue to serve up the best wines in Westbury in an elegant, inviting setting that effortlessly blends upscale with casual.

Searching for a Long Island home that makes it easy to enjoy elegant nights on the town? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs. Contact us to buy and sell homes in Long Island communities.

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