Hellgate On the Park

They laughed at me when I asked for a martini, but in a love you, you’re like my sister way… it’s a homey bar where everyone knows everyone like“Cheers”,…and even if you order a fancy drink they were friendly as hell, like you’re family.

A local dive you just gotta love and appreciate for what it is, dark n dingy at its least finest.
Darts, popcorn, wings, pitchers.
What else is there to say?

Cash only bar that has a neat
Popcorn machine. pretty open bar seating area. Very neighbor locals only feel. They have a patio in the back but it was raining when I went. Also I don’t think it’s an Italian place Bc there’s no food or kitchen.

I love this place! The bartenders are great, they really make you feel welcome and part of the Hells Gate family. The food is good too, the wings are a must have. My boyfriend and I used to go here all the time while we lived in Astoria. Definitely miss it since we moved down here to Florida.

Great bar. Go there with my parents and uncles all the time we love the casual feel the drinks the
People and best of all the low key location. This isn’t a bar where you go to be seen and get dressed up in heels for a beer. No. It’s a casual awesome spot to chill and drink and watch some sports. Awesome place.

Sunday football with buybacks and free food. You can bring your own food in too. Th pizza place down the street is well set up for that. The bartenders are Igor and Trish– they are really nice and generous with their pours. This is a low key place to meet people and hang out.

This bar is was neighborhood bars are all about. Everybody knows the bartender and he on the other side knows by heart every single client and what is their favorite drink. The TV system is great in this place, whether it’s NHL or NBA or NFL you can watch all of them together. ⁴⁄₅ because the population is a bit older then I think it should be.

The true definition of a fun neighborhood bar. People say the crowd is a bit on the older side… but I find it an enjoyable mix of hilarious older folks and working class younger people. Never a dull moment. All the bar staff are awesome people. Kim and Igor crush it on NFL Sunday. Paul is a true gentleman on MNF. Trish is awesome on Thurs Night Football and on all her night shifts. Juanita is a funny and always charming Saturday bartender who will hang with you after her shift. Maria is a huge personality having warm hearted lady of the day shifts.
Two for Tuesdays. Bucket deals. Every single game imaginable on the tv’s. If it already ain’t on they will find it. From soccer, NFL, MLB, NBA, to hell I’ve even watched Australian league football here. The kitchen has been closed for a little while but the ladies have been making home made food by the trays for all the football games as of late. It’s also complimentary. Can not beat that.

Juanita (sp?) was an extremely friendly and courteous bartender. The place is great for a chill hangout. Also, if you want sports, they basically have every channel.

The help is great, Trish is the best. I love this place and everyone should come here. I cannot put in words how much I enjoyed this night, but if I have to describe a feeling it’s euphoria. I can only hope someone else experiences the same!

Rolled into Hellgate on the Park with a large group of fairly rowdy guys. Trish was so cool and fun to talk to! Highly recommended if you’re in the neighborhood. Just a great, chill, cool bar to hang out in.

Two for Tuesdays, Trivia night Thursdays. Bartender was very helpful and friendly.
The place is a smallish bar with a simple booze selection (kinda sparse on whiskey selection for my taste) but there is a dart board, TVs all over and a great, wide yard with seating in the back. Looks and feels like a local neighborhood hangout spot. Will definitely be back.

I love this bar. The fresh complimentary popcorn whenever you come in and their outdoor courtyard (with a TV and tables) would be enough, but the bartenders are super friendly and welcoming. They have a great selection of drinks and Twofers on Tuesdays. Not only do they play great music, but I always love a good jukebox bar where you can dance to whatever you want to play… and Hellgate is definitely a good place for that.
I’ve never tried the food so I can’t speak on that (other than the delicious popcorn) but I’m so happy to have this bar in the neighborhood!

Food no good I think they have a new chef, the chicken buffalo so wet, services good, drinks perfect !

The place is an old school dive bar. Don’t expect fancy food, fruity drinks or she-​she service. Beers, shots and a surprisingly good television system that allows for fantastic sports viewing, small or large groups. This is no fancy place and if you know what to expect and you go there anyway then you will probably agree it’s at least four stars for what it is.

Considering the pickin’s are slim in this area, this isn’t a half-​bad establishment. Friends of mine play football in the park every year on New Years day and this is their post-​game establishment of choice. The bartender was super friendly and remembers the crew, despite their only visiting maybe once or twice a year tops.
It’s your generic little bar, nothing fancy. They have a decent selection of beers and rotating beer specials. It is cash only so be prepared.
Honestly, It’s a nice little hole in the wall. If you want something fancy go to 30^th Ave or LIC or Manhattan. If you’re just looking for a local spot for a few brews and want to get to know your local bartender without the crowd, come here. Be aware though, the crowd tends to skew a little older.

For a place that looks like this, I need more specials… like real specials not Bud Lite. To their credit, the potato salad was nothing less than amazing.

OK, being from Kansas City I need two things in my sports bar. I need GREAT BBQ and a great bartender/​bar options ($). I moved to Astoria back in 04′ and I used to go to HGOTP when I wanted to just drink beer and not be bothered. Yeah it was dark and full of olé’ school locals which could be weird at first, but it was always inviting and no one ever gave me the «what the hell are you doing here vibe». Now in 2013 this is my «go to place» for sports and BBQ! The BBQ is UNBELIEVABLE! In the area we have The Strand, Butcher Bar and a few other BBQ joints, but none of them can even compete with Hellgate on the Park as far as quality, price and service goes. I would strongly suggest getting their Sampler Platter for $ 16. It is more than enough to feed two people and will make you understand why I’m so enthusiastic about this place! I also suggest if you come with at least 4 people to order the «Tower» of beer. It’s around $ 23 for domestic beer and you will be all set for at least 2 hours, unless you want to get crazy which I totally understand for that price.
The crowd is a good mix but all in all, the vibe is nice and refreshing and people who go there are blue collar workers (such as myself) who want to get the most out of their money. This place is a secret gem, but if you want damn good BBQ, give it a try, you will definitely be surprised and it won’t break your wallet like all these other so so BBQ joints in Astoria. Also, they have a bartender there named Collin Cosell, he’s the grandson of the legendary Howard Cosell. Just an FYI, if your into sports, he’s a great bartender to have and he will always leave you with a smile on your face.
Now go get some of that good ass BBQ!

I wanted to love this place because of the reviews of the Italian food, but sadly the kitchen had closed down by the time I moved to Astoria last year.
Recently, I was thrilled to notice, after a glorious walk around Astoria Park, that they had posted a new menu on a chalkboard in front. Chicken wings, burgers, and other standard bar food that made me want to check it out.
I came back and I love this place! It has a great local vibe. Many TVs for viewing sports, colorful regulars that play awesome music on the jukebox, darts and a video golf game.
There’s also a back yard patio! The service was super friendly and the food is tasty. I’ve been back a few times and enjoyed a variety of what’s offered on their one sheet menu.
This is definitely a place to hang out in Astoria!

Terrible.
It’s rundown and it smells. I’d only come here if I was at the park and in desperate need of a drink.