Summer party guide: Top spots in Patchogue
Matt Lafferty, Jackie Calamusa, Joey Calamusa and Paige Karras enjoy drinks at Dublin Deck. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
If you are looking to party this summer, Patchogue IS the place to be.
The festive atmosphere is clear when you walk down the street in the afternoon or evening, as live music seeps from open storefronts and can be heard from Main Street and Ocean Avenue.
Catch patrons from near and far sipping frozen cocktails at waterside eateries, cruising the Patchogue River on a party boat or dancing the night away at the area bars.
This season, partygoers can look forward to revamped and fresh experiences like Boardy Barn Sundays at Blue Point Brewing Company and the first season of The Sandbar, the newest waterfront restaurant in town.
Whether seeking a night of DJ sets and dancing or drinks with a view, here are all the spots to hit in this vibrant village:
ALONG THE PATCHOGUE RIVER
Dublin Deck
325 River Ave.
Friends sip on drinks at Dublin Deck in Patchogue. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
This summer hot spot has been refreshed with decor upgrades including waterfalls and three fire pits with river views.
THE FUN Open daily, Monday nights feature DJ Casey Wayne spinning country music starting at 6 p.m. Tuesdays host a "Parrothead Party" with live Jimmy Buffett -style music, followed by a Wednesday bash with another country night starting at 6 p.m. Thursday night is a DJ dance party with drink specials for ladies. Fridays showcase the newest event called "Fitness Friday," which grants anyone with proof of a gym membership free admission to a night with both DJs and live dance music bands. Saturday nights are also dance-powered with beats by DJ Salty Jim. Sundays kick off with brunch, followed by DJ Joey I. at 1 p.m., and then bands play dance songs from 5 to 9 p.m.
MORE INFO 631-207-0370, dublindeck.com
The Sandbar
31 Baker Place
The Sandbar is Patchogue's newest waterfront restaurant. Credit: Newsday/Marie Elena Martinez
New for 2025, this location features a sand-filled courtyard that overlooks a stage where bands perform, allowing patrons to dance with a view of the river.
THE FUN Family- and dog-friendly, this multilevel space boasts a calendar of live music and DJ sets. The menu features seafood and American cuisine, along with a full bar that serves frozen drinks like margaritas and daiquiris.
MORE INFO 631-730-6521, sandbarkitchenandcoctails.com
The Better Man Distilling Company
161 River Ave.
Michelle Buccinna, Sharlene Baldeo, Ansara Volkel and Kimberly Baldeo attend an event at The Better Man Distilling Co. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara
The craft distillery features fire pits, outdoor seating and is dog-friendly in the outside area.
THE FUN Inside, guests can relax in the tasting room adorned with antique couches and a (nonfunctional) rotary phone in a booth at the back, which makes for a fun photo op. Open Thursday and Friday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the menu highlights shareable dishes like zucchini with vegan risotto, pizzas, falafel and shishito peppers. Guests can request tastings of the available spirits, or head to the venue's bottle shop where more in-depth tasting opportunities are offered.
MORE INFO 631-708-7405, thebettermandistillingco.com
Harbor Crab
116 Division St.
From left, Michelle Jannazzo, Inna Maxwell and Devin Cavagnet dance together at Harbor Crab. Credit: Howard Simmons
Celebrating 25 years in operation, this restaurant and social spot is directly on the river, allowing water views to be seen from most areas of the venue.
THE FUN In addition to lunch and dinner served daily, with outdoor and indoor seating options, there are live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, with no cover charge.
MORE INFO 631-687-2722, harborcrab.com
Drift 82
82 Brightwood St.
A margarita at Drift 82 in Patchogue. Credit: Marisol Diaz-Gordon
A beachy shack located on a dock where the ferries travel to and from Fire Island features indoor and outdoor seating, allowing guests to soak up the sun while sipping a watermelon martini.
THE FUN Live music is scheduled daily, with reggae Sundays bringing the party. The spot hosts Happy Hour from Monday to Thursday, noon to 3 p.m., offering food and drink specials.
MORE INFO 631-714-4950, drift82.com
The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill
264 West Ave.
The eatery features waterfront views. Credit: Daniel Brennan
A restaurant at heart, this riverside eatery is also a social hub in the summer.
THE FUN The eatery hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 4 p.m. It also features an outdoor gazebo bar that overlooks the water and is open from Thursdays through Sundays. June will see the return of its "Lobster Fest Mondays," while Tuesdays are designated as "Dock to Table Seafood Nights."
MORE INFO 631-654-8266, theoar.com
Paddle Pub Long Island
Division Street and South Ocean Avenue
Paddle Pub is a pedal-powered pub boat for the ultimate party on the water. Credit: Paddle Pub Long Island
Those seeking an excursion can join a Paddle Pub boat cruise on the Patchogue River.
THE FUN The cruise features a captain, and guests sit and help power the vessel by pedaling. Passengers can bring their own beverages and control the music via a Bluetooth speaker. Prices are subject to change based on day of the week and time of the season, but the general rate is $59 per person weekdays, $69 on Fridays and Sundays and $79 on Saturdays.
MORE INFO 631-778-1433, paddlepub.com.
OCEAN AVENUE
Birdies
17 N. Ocean Ave.
Neeru Kumar hits some golf balls in the virtual driving range at Birdies. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin
The centerpiece of this spot is its indoor golf simulator, which also features a selection of arcade games like bowling and darts.
THE FUN There's a cornhole league on Mondays, and on Tuesdays, visitors can order one hour of virtual reality golf and get a second hour for free. On Wednesdays, it's half-off golf and draft beers at the bar, while Thursdays host live music from 7 to 10 p.m., and it's only $10 per person per hour for golf. On Fridays, there's live music from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by a DJ from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., and on Saturdays, a DJ spins from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Sundays, guests can pay $25 per person per hour for golf and receive bottomless draft beer, spiked seltzer and well cocktails.
MORE INFO 631-654-4653, birdiesli.com
Great South Bar
23 S. Ocean Ave.
The bar hosts an ongoing showcase series where local artists can hang their work on one of its walls for free.
The Alpaca with pisco, yellow chartreuse, pineapple and shaved nutmeg at The Great South Bar in Patchogue. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
THE FUN Its events match its personality, with dart nights on Mondays and Tuesdays; movie nights with free popcorn and a follow-up discussion session occur every other Sunday. The bar also has a video game machine that's free to play.
MORE INFO 631-730-7799
MAIN STREET
Patchogue's Alive After Five
Main Street
Patchogue's Alive After Five street festival is brimming with food, drinks, live music and art for sale. Credit: Daniel Brennan
Patchogue Village’s Main Street festival takes place on four Thursdays this summer, with live music playing on five stages, 5 to 9 p.m. June 26, July 10, 31 and Aug. 14.
THE FUN Each fest will feature more than 100 food and craft vendors, expanded outdoor dining areas, a midway stage and family activities.
MORE INFO 631-207-1000, patchogue.com
Blue Point Brewing Company
225 W. Main St.
Beer and oysters at Blue Point Brewing Co. in Patchogue. Credit: David Handschuh
Dine, drink and check out live music and DJs at this family- and dog-friendly beer garden.
THE FUN Boardy Barn, originally in Hampton Bays, will host pop-up events at the brewery on June 1, July 6, and Aug. 3 and 31 from 2 to 8 p.m. Expect smiley face stickers, beer and chart-topping hits along with sing-along anthems by a DJ.
MORE INFO 631-627-8292, bluepointbrewing.com
Shands General | State Room
67 W. Main St.
The Snapple Facts cocktail at Shands General in Patchogue. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
The Shands General Restaurant is the downstairs restaurant, while the State Room is an upstairs cocktail lounge with an event space known as The Loft.
THE FUN Come summer, the floor level opens its windows to the bustling street, and brunch is served every weekend. Fridays and Saturday nights tend to be the busiest when it comes to the social scene. The summer of 2025 will also see a series of wine dinners with Cutchogue's Bedell Cellars and Sagaponack's Wölffer Estate Vineyards; dates to be announced, and each can be booked via OpenTable.
MORE INFO 631-447-2337, shandsgeneral.com
Daisy's Nashville Lounge
22 W. Main St.
South Bound performs at Daisy's Nashville Lounge. Credit: Howard Simmons
Every night is Country Night at this roadhouse, from the music to the decor to the menu.
THE FUN On Tuesdays, guests can sing during "Country Karaoke" at 8 p.m., and Fridays through Sundays offer live music nightly. Come on Sundays for brunch with live music.
MORE INFO 631-438-0296, daisysli.com
Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar
1 W. Main St.
Fans won't miss a play at this sports bar, which has TVs showing the day's games.
THE FUN Mondays at 7 p.m., there's bingo, followed on Tuesdays by a 7 p.m. trivia night. The bar hosts poker play at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, then on Thursdays it holds a karaoke night starting at 8 p.m. Come the weekends, Arooga's offers live entertainment at 9 p.m. on Fridays and a DJ at 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Check out the new Game Room, set to open in mid-June, which will feature a boxing machine, air hockey and basketball games.
MORE INFO 888-882-9464, aroogas-ny.com
