The Rail Bar & Gril

Love it… Best place in town! Friendly atmosphere & people. Always have a great time.

Although it is located right across the street from the train station, and tourists may think it’s ideal to hop in here for a quick drink before getting onto the Airtrain or heading back into Manhattan, don’t be fooled — this is a locals bar.
It’s a very Irish drinking bar, and there are regulars of all ages. I probably spent way too many debauched nights here hanging out with people that I ordinarily would never have been friends with. Honestly, if you have a good friend who lives in Howard Beach or Ozone Park, or grew up there, it might be nice to go with them, get trashed, and catch up on old times. However, if you are new to the neighborhood, please be aware that this is a locals bar and you probably won’t like what you see.

This is a last resort type of place. I have family in the area and this is where I end up when my friends and I have nothing better to do. I have been twice and have not enjoyed the bar either time. I may return on a night where I need a place to grab a quick drink and play pool with friends but I would never go alone. The ambiance and the crowd have never been great and the prices don’t really make it worth the trip. Think twice before becoming a patron!

Drinks. That’s what I came here for.