Upstairs Cocktail Bar
@upstairscocktailbar.com
The drink easy cocktail lounge in Jackson Heights, on the 2nd floor of UFC.
🕕 Mon-Thurs: 6PM-12:30AM; Fri-Sat: 6PM-2AM; Sundays: Closed.
📍71-22 Roosevelt Ave., 2nd Fl., Jackson Heights, NY 11372.
Menu: upstairscocktailbar.com/menu
🕕 Mon-Thurs: 6PM-12:30AM; Fri-Sat: 6PM-2AM; Sundays: Closed.
📍71-22 Roosevelt Ave., 2nd Fl., Jackson Heights, NY 11372.
Menu: upstairscocktailbar.com/menu
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Upstairs Cocktail Bar
Upstairs Cocktail Bar is Jackson Heights’ craft cocktail lounge. We offer our guests inspired and tasty cocktails served in a cozy and stylish upstairs hideaway. We are located on the second floor, h...
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Learn more about us on our website: upstairscocktailbar.com
We hope you are able to visit us in Jackson Heights, Queens when you can!
Learn more about us on our website: upstairscocktailbar.com
Across an ocean, two cities have called to one another for generations. The Boulevardier is their reply.
Born of Paris evenings and New York spirit, it’s stirred with whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth. A cocktail shaped by distance, longing, and connection.
#Boulevardier #NYC #Cocktails
Born of Paris evenings and New York spirit, it’s stirred with whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth. A cocktail shaped by distance, longing, and connection.
#Boulevardier #NYC #Cocktails
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Across an ocean, two cities have called to one another for generations. The Boulevardier is their reply.
Born of Paris evenings and New York spirit, it’s stirred with whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth. A cocktail shaped by distance, longing, and connection.
#Boulevardier #NYC #Cocktails
Born of Paris evenings and New York spirit, it’s stirred with whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth. A cocktail shaped by distance, longing, and connection.
#Boulevardier #NYC #Cocktails
The Manhattan is a New York classic, born across the East River at the famed Manhattan Club.
Our Big Apple Manhattan brings that heritage into autumn with bourbon, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a crisp apple garnish.
A Manhattan dressed for fall.
#BigAppleManhattan #NYC #Cocktails
Our Big Apple Manhattan brings that heritage into autumn with bourbon, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a crisp apple garnish.
A Manhattan dressed for fall.
#BigAppleManhattan #NYC #Cocktails
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Manhattan is a New York classic, born across the East River at the famed Manhattan Club.
Our Big Apple Manhattan brings that heritage into autumn with bourbon, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a crisp apple garnish.
A Manhattan dressed for fall.
#BigAppleManhattan #NYC #Cocktails
Our Big Apple Manhattan brings that heritage into autumn with bourbon, apple brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a crisp apple garnish.
A Manhattan dressed for fall.
#BigAppleManhattan #NYC #Cocktails
Autumn’s here to stay, so it’s not too soon for this modern classic.
Too Soon brings together gin, Cynar, muddled orange, lemon, and simple syrup for a cocktail that’s complex, balanced, and exceptionally drinkable.
#TooSoon #Gin #Cocktails
Too Soon brings together gin, Cynar, muddled orange, lemon, and simple syrup for a cocktail that’s complex, balanced, and exceptionally drinkable.
#TooSoon #Gin #Cocktails
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Autumn’s here to stay, so it’s not too soon for this modern classic.
Too Soon brings together gin, Cynar, muddled orange, lemon, and simple syrup for a cocktail that’s complex, balanced, and exceptionally drinkable.
#TooSoon #Gin #Cocktails
Too Soon brings together gin, Cynar, muddled orange, lemon, and simple syrup for a cocktail that’s complex, balanced, and exceptionally drinkable.
#TooSoon #Gin #Cocktails
When Lee’s behind the bar Upstairs, expect opinions with a twist, humor with a bite, and cocktails that hit just right. The “Grumpy Korean” never disappoints — he just stirs perfection with a side of attitude.
#Lee #Bartender #CraftCocktails
#Lee #Bartender #CraftCocktails
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When Lee’s behind the bar Upstairs, expect opinions with a twist, humor with a bite, and cocktails that hit just right. The “Grumpy Korean” never disappoints — he just stirs perfection with a side of attitude.
#Lee #Bartender #CraftCocktails
#Lee #Bartender #CraftCocktails
Introducing The Stark, a bold, spirit-forward cocktail that captures the essence of fall.
Bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, honey, and bitters.
An autumn libation that's never too sweet, never too sharp. Sip into sweater weather Upstairs.
#TheStark #Bourbon #Cocktails
Bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, honey, and bitters.
An autumn libation that's never too sweet, never too sharp. Sip into sweater weather Upstairs.
#TheStark #Bourbon #Cocktails
October 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Introducing The Stark, a bold, spirit-forward cocktail that captures the essence of fall.
Bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, honey, and bitters.
An autumn libation that's never too sweet, never too sharp. Sip into sweater weather Upstairs.
#TheStark #Bourbon #Cocktails
Bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, honey, and bitters.
An autumn libation that's never too sweet, never too sharp. Sip into sweater weather Upstairs.
#TheStark #Bourbon #Cocktails
Here's our new Autumn 2025 menu: www.upstairscocktailbar.com/menu
October 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Here's our new Autumn 2025 menu: www.upstairscocktailbar.com/menu
Our Autumn Menu has arrived Upstairs! Join us for a new season of flavor featuring cocktails like The Stark, Jalapeño Hibiscus Mint, and more.
Get cozy with us Upstairs this autumn and sip something new. You'll taste fall in every glass!
#AutumnMenu #Cocktails #JacksonHeights
Get cozy with us Upstairs this autumn and sip something new. You'll taste fall in every glass!
#AutumnMenu #Cocktails #JacksonHeights
October 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our Autumn Menu has arrived Upstairs! Join us for a new season of flavor featuring cocktails like The Stark, Jalapeño Hibiscus Mint, and more.
Get cozy with us Upstairs this autumn and sip something new. You'll taste fall in every glass!
#AutumnMenu #Cocktails #JacksonHeights
Get cozy with us Upstairs this autumn and sip something new. You'll taste fall in every glass!
#AutumnMenu #Cocktails #JacksonHeights
Our Summer 2025 menu is available starting today!
June 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Our Summer 2025 menu is available starting today!
To celebrate Queens Pride, Sunday, June 1st, we’re shaking up something special!
Introducing our Lychee Cosmo, a tasty fusion of two iconic cocktails: the cosmopolitan and the lychee martini.
It’s the perfect drink for Pride in the world’s borough.
Come Upstairs and toast Pride 🏳️🌈 with us!
Introducing our Lychee Cosmo, a tasty fusion of two iconic cocktails: the cosmopolitan and the lychee martini.
It’s the perfect drink for Pride in the world’s borough.
Come Upstairs and toast Pride 🏳️🌈 with us!
June 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
To celebrate Queens Pride, Sunday, June 1st, we’re shaking up something special!
Introducing our Lychee Cosmo, a tasty fusion of two iconic cocktails: the cosmopolitan and the lychee martini.
It’s the perfect drink for Pride in the world’s borough.
Come Upstairs and toast Pride 🏳️🌈 with us!
Introducing our Lychee Cosmo, a tasty fusion of two iconic cocktails: the cosmopolitan and the lychee martini.
It’s the perfect drink for Pride in the world’s borough.
Come Upstairs and toast Pride 🏳️🌈 with us!
Join us Upstairs to celebrate Queens Pride on Sunday, June 1st!
Upstairs Cocktail Bar will be open from 2 PM to 8 PM, serving festive drinks in honor of LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️pride.
A special Queens Pride cocktail and our brand-new Spring menu will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Upstairs Cocktail Bar will be open from 2 PM to 8 PM, serving festive drinks in honor of LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️pride.
A special Queens Pride cocktail and our brand-new Spring menu will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
May 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Join us Upstairs to celebrate Queens Pride on Sunday, June 1st!
Upstairs Cocktail Bar will be open from 2 PM to 8 PM, serving festive drinks in honor of LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️pride.
A special Queens Pride cocktail and our brand-new Spring menu will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Upstairs Cocktail Bar will be open from 2 PM to 8 PM, serving festive drinks in honor of LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️pride.
A special Queens Pride cocktail and our brand-new Spring menu will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
We’re thrilled to be back to our regular schedule starting tonight.
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating with a cocktail. Lee is behind the bar and would be delighted to see you.
Come Upstairs and raise a glass with us!
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating with a cocktail. Lee is behind the bar and would be delighted to see you.
Come Upstairs and raise a glass with us!
March 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We’re thrilled to be back to our regular schedule starting tonight.
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating with a cocktail. Lee is behind the bar and would be delighted to see you.
Come Upstairs and raise a glass with us!
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating with a cocktail. Lee is behind the bar and would be delighted to see you.
Come Upstairs and raise a glass with us!
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I asked @grumpykorean.bsky.social to smile. This is what happened. (I think he thinks he is smiling.)
He’s behind the bar at @upstairscocktailbar.com through Wednesday!
He’s behind the bar at @upstairscocktailbar.com through Wednesday!
February 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I asked @grumpykorean.bsky.social to smile. This is what happened. (I think he thinks he is smiling.)
He’s behind the bar at @upstairscocktailbar.com through Wednesday!
He’s behind the bar at @upstairscocktailbar.com through Wednesday!
Upstairs is closed tonight, Monday, January 27th, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
In the meantime, stay cozy, and we hope to see you again Upstairs tomorrow!
In the meantime, stay cozy, and we hope to see you again Upstairs tomorrow!
January 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Upstairs is closed tonight, Monday, January 27th, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
In the meantime, stay cozy, and we hope to see you again Upstairs tomorrow!
In the meantime, stay cozy, and we hope to see you again Upstairs tomorrow!
Thanks to The Infatuation for the mention in their piece “The Best Restaurants For Affordable Group Dinners”
Read the article here: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-best-restaurants-for-affordable-group-dinners?ifsb=yes
Read the article here: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-best-restaurants-for-affordable-group-dinners?ifsb=yes
January 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thanks to The Infatuation for the mention in their piece “The Best Restaurants For Affordable Group Dinners”
Read the article here: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-best-restaurants-for-affordable-group-dinners?ifsb=yes
Read the article here: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-best-restaurants-for-affordable-group-dinners?ifsb=yes
Simple, elegant, and timeless— the Bee’s Knees is a Prohibition-era classic that’s as delicious today as it was a century ago.
Gin, fresh lemon, and honey come together for a cocktail that’s bright, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
#GinLovers #Gin #ClassicCocktails #JacksonHeights #NYC
Gin, fresh lemon, and honey come together for a cocktail that’s bright, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
#GinLovers #Gin #ClassicCocktails #JacksonHeights #NYC
January 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Simple, elegant, and timeless— the Bee’s Knees is a Prohibition-era classic that’s as delicious today as it was a century ago.
Gin, fresh lemon, and honey come together for a cocktail that’s bright, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
#GinLovers #Gin #ClassicCocktails #JacksonHeights #NYC
Gin, fresh lemon, and honey come together for a cocktail that’s bright, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
#GinLovers #Gin #ClassicCocktails #JacksonHeights #NYC
Our Orange Bourbon Smash provides some much-needed warmth on these frosty and blustery winter nights.
Crafted with bourbon, muddled orange, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and bitters, it’s a rich, zesty cocktail we're sure you'll enjoy.
#Bourbon #WinterCocktails #CraftCocktails
Crafted with bourbon, muddled orange, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and bitters, it’s a rich, zesty cocktail we're sure you'll enjoy.
#Bourbon #WinterCocktails #CraftCocktails
January 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Our Orange Bourbon Smash provides some much-needed warmth on these frosty and blustery winter nights.
Crafted with bourbon, muddled orange, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and bitters, it’s a rich, zesty cocktail we're sure you'll enjoy.
#Bourbon #WinterCocktails #CraftCocktails
Crafted with bourbon, muddled orange, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and bitters, it’s a rich, zesty cocktail we're sure you'll enjoy.
#Bourbon #WinterCocktails #CraftCocktails
Our Bourbon Rickey is a twist on a classic. Crafted with bourbon, fresh-squeezed lime juice, maple syrup, and a splash of club soda, this cocktail is bright, bold, and perfectly balanced.
It’s a refreshing sip that pairs well with crisp, cold nights.
#Bourbon #CraftCocktails #WinterSips
It’s a refreshing sip that pairs well with crisp, cold nights.
#Bourbon #CraftCocktails #WinterSips
January 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our Bourbon Rickey is a twist on a classic. Crafted with bourbon, fresh-squeezed lime juice, maple syrup, and a splash of club soda, this cocktail is bright, bold, and perfectly balanced.
It’s a refreshing sip that pairs well with crisp, cold nights.
#Bourbon #CraftCocktails #WinterSips
It’s a refreshing sip that pairs well with crisp, cold nights.
#Bourbon #CraftCocktails #WinterSips
Meet the Kentucky Cuttle: a bold, velvety-black cocktail made with rye and Shawn’s squid ink shrub (squid ink, ginger, vinegar, simple syrup).
Strikingly smooth with earthy depth, tangy brightness, and a hint of ginger spice — no seafood flavor, just pure pleasure.
#CocktailCulture #SeasonalSips
Strikingly smooth with earthy depth, tangy brightness, and a hint of ginger spice — no seafood flavor, just pure pleasure.
#CocktailCulture #SeasonalSips
December 19, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Meet the Kentucky Cuttle: a bold, velvety-black cocktail made with rye and Shawn’s squid ink shrub (squid ink, ginger, vinegar, simple syrup).
Strikingly smooth with earthy depth, tangy brightness, and a hint of ginger spice — no seafood flavor, just pure pleasure.
#CocktailCulture #SeasonalSips
Strikingly smooth with earthy depth, tangy brightness, and a hint of ginger spice — no seafood flavor, just pure pleasure.
#CocktailCulture #SeasonalSips
Our Tequila Salty Dog is a seasonal twist on the classic, made with tequila, grapefruit, agave, fresh lime juice, and a splash of club soda.
Served with an optional citric acid rim, it’s a bold, refreshing cocktail balancing bright citrus and earthy sweetness.
Come Upstairs to try it!
#cocktail
Served with an optional citric acid rim, it’s a bold, refreshing cocktail balancing bright citrus and earthy sweetness.
Come Upstairs to try it!
#cocktail
December 7, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Our Tequila Salty Dog is a seasonal twist on the classic, made with tequila, grapefruit, agave, fresh lime juice, and a splash of club soda.
Served with an optional citric acid rim, it’s a bold, refreshing cocktail balancing bright citrus and earthy sweetness.
Come Upstairs to try it!
#cocktail
Served with an optional citric acid rim, it’s a bold, refreshing cocktail balancing bright citrus and earthy sweetness.
Come Upstairs to try it!
#cocktail
Come Upstairs for classic cocktails that elevate your night — and lower your tab.
Happy Hour kicks off tonight Upstairs. Join us Mondays through Thursdays, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Drinks on our special Happy Hour menu are a budget-friendly $10 each.
Check out our Happy Hour menu for details.
Happy Hour kicks off tonight Upstairs. Join us Mondays through Thursdays, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Drinks on our special Happy Hour menu are a budget-friendly $10 each.
Check out our Happy Hour menu for details.
December 2, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Come Upstairs for classic cocktails that elevate your night — and lower your tab.
Happy Hour kicks off tonight Upstairs. Join us Mondays through Thursdays, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Drinks on our special Happy Hour menu are a budget-friendly $10 each.
Check out our Happy Hour menu for details.
Happy Hour kicks off tonight Upstairs. Join us Mondays through Thursdays, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Drinks on our special Happy Hour menu are a budget-friendly $10 each.
Check out our Happy Hour menu for details.
The Second To Last Word blends gin, green chartreuse, house-made hibiscus syrup, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice for a bold, balanced sip.
Herbal, floral, and slightly tart, this elegant cocktail is a creative twist on a timeless classic.
Come Upstairs to enjoy this seasonal cocktail.
Herbal, floral, and slightly tart, this elegant cocktail is a creative twist on a timeless classic.
Come Upstairs to enjoy this seasonal cocktail.
November 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM
The Second To Last Word blends gin, green chartreuse, house-made hibiscus syrup, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice for a bold, balanced sip.
Herbal, floral, and slightly tart, this elegant cocktail is a creative twist on a timeless classic.
Come Upstairs to enjoy this seasonal cocktail.
Herbal, floral, and slightly tart, this elegant cocktail is a creative twist on a timeless classic.
Come Upstairs to enjoy this seasonal cocktail.
Spotlight on our Basil Fizzle!
This autumn favorite is crafted with vodka, fresh lime juice, house-made basil syrup, and topped with Prosecco, served in a coupe glass. Herbaceous, crisp, and refreshing, it strikes the perfect balance between citrus and sweet.
Come Upstairs and sip into fall!
This autumn favorite is crafted with vodka, fresh lime juice, house-made basil syrup, and topped with Prosecco, served in a coupe glass. Herbaceous, crisp, and refreshing, it strikes the perfect balance between citrus and sweet.
Come Upstairs and sip into fall!
November 18, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Spotlight on our Basil Fizzle!
This autumn favorite is crafted with vodka, fresh lime juice, house-made basil syrup, and topped with Prosecco, served in a coupe glass. Herbaceous, crisp, and refreshing, it strikes the perfect balance between citrus and sweet.
Come Upstairs and sip into fall!
This autumn favorite is crafted with vodka, fresh lime juice, house-made basil syrup, and topped with Prosecco, served in a coupe glass. Herbaceous, crisp, and refreshing, it strikes the perfect balance between citrus and sweet.
Come Upstairs and sip into fall!
Our Autumn Orchard Sangria is made with rich red wine, oranges, apples, blackberries, and our secret blend of liqueurs. This seasonal favorite brings zest and herbaceous depth to every sip.
It’s the perfect drink for crisp sweater-weather days.
Come Upstairs and enjoy one with us!
It’s the perfect drink for crisp sweater-weather days.
Come Upstairs and enjoy one with us!
November 16, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Our Autumn Orchard Sangria is made with rich red wine, oranges, apples, blackberries, and our secret blend of liqueurs. This seasonal favorite brings zest and herbaceous depth to every sip.
It’s the perfect drink for crisp sweater-weather days.
Come Upstairs and enjoy one with us!
It’s the perfect drink for crisp sweater-weather days.
Come Upstairs and enjoy one with us!
Our Devil’s Backbone cocktail is a bold, autumn treat.
Crafted with rye, scotch, Averna, orange, and both Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters, this drink brings a smoky, rich flavor with a touch of citrus and herbal complexity.
It's perfect for savoring on crisp fall evenings.
Crafted with rye, scotch, Averna, orange, and both Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters, this drink brings a smoky, rich flavor with a touch of citrus and herbal complexity.
It's perfect for savoring on crisp fall evenings.
November 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Our Devil’s Backbone cocktail is a bold, autumn treat.
Crafted with rye, scotch, Averna, orange, and both Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters, this drink brings a smoky, rich flavor with a touch of citrus and herbal complexity.
It's perfect for savoring on crisp fall evenings.
Crafted with rye, scotch, Averna, orange, and both Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters, this drink brings a smoky, rich flavor with a touch of citrus and herbal complexity.
It's perfect for savoring on crisp fall evenings.
Introducing the Kentucky Cuttle, our standout autumn cocktail. Made with rye and our house-made squid ink shrub (ginger, vinegar, squid ink, and simple syrup), it boasts a rich black hue and natural sweetness. Finished with a candied ginger garnish, it’s unique, bold, and perfect for fall sipping.
November 15, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Introducing the Kentucky Cuttle, our standout autumn cocktail. Made with rye and our house-made squid ink shrub (ginger, vinegar, squid ink, and simple syrup), it boasts a rich black hue and natural sweetness. Finished with a candied ginger garnish, it’s unique, bold, and perfect for fall sipping.