Raven’s Head Public House
“The service was super quick, and they have Sam Adams Cherry Wheat on tap.”
“Their bottomless drinks include mimosas, bloody mary's, and a peach spritzer or something.”
“They have a bar, some beer pong, drunk conversations about life, and a bunch of patrons willing to give you that hard high five as if you've won some type of competition.”
Raven’s Head Public House
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I have already been to the Raven's Head three times, all under different pretenses.
The first time was for a snack on a Friday night. We were seated in the front and got some nibbles. Nothing to complain about. I did not realize until after my credit card was charged that they need a tip written down BEFORE the card is scanned, which struck me as odd.
The second time was with a couple of visiting friends for food after band rehearsal, and I got the lunch special burger. The burger was good, and everyone enjoyed their food, but the service was really slow. We were seated in the back, which was entirely empty. It was odd, but we didn't complain since it meant we had the whole place to ourselves.
This past Tuesday I came again with my girlfriend for trivia night. Super fun. The pacing is just right, and it's free! Difficult questions from a wide variety of topics held together with a loose thread that makes it more fun.
I'll be checking out Raven's Head some more soon, I'm sure.
So, I've been to this spot a few times. I normally don't hang here because I'm not crazy about the crowd on weekends. Not my style. But they do have a DJ on weekends and it's usually quite crowded.
I came here this past week for a grammar school reunion party. This was the first time I've seen the upstairs of the bar. They rent it out for private events and whatnot- so as a group we rented it out. It's a very big area I gotta say! I was impressed. They have their own bar and bathroom up there too so you don't have to keep walking up and down stairs for those. I ended up ordering the Chicken Torta sandwich with cheese fries and it was really good! That was the first time I ordered something here other than nachos lol
We all had a great time at the reunion. It was a small group – about 20 of us. I always give credit where credit is due and we had the best bartender! If anyone at Ravenshead is reading this- "Amira" was awesome! (Not sure of the spelling) She took pictures of us when we asked, our drinks weren't weak, the food was served quickly and I never once had to wait for a drink! Very attentive! She handled all of us totally by herself too with a constant smile on her face! Fantastic service! 🙂 So thanks to her for making our night that much more enjoyable.
I do recommend the place definitely for private events. And as I said earlier- it's more of a younger crowd and not really my style for the basic hanging out downstairs. I'm old now LoL not in my twenties anymore. But if you're 21-30 years old- this spot is perfect for you and your friends- especially on weekends.
Ravens head is a pretty color bar. They have two floors, the top I have actually rented out for a surprise party for my father two years ago and everything went well besides the fact that the food amount suggestion was way off. We told them how many people we had, and they suggested a certain amount of platters- boy were they off. We scurried to order more as half of our guests were waiting for food.
The upstairs when not rented out is used by regular patrons. Some nights they have beer pong going on which is awesome. The last time we came, we tried to play and he place was packed to the brim upstairs. Downstairs was a little better, we stayed for two rounds but left because the music was so loud we couldn't hear each other and wanted to talk. Not my first choice for bars in Astoria, but definitely not my last.
My new Favorite Spot in Queens. I was greeted by Jon the Manager very pleasant, I then say at the Bar was attended by Kieran the Irish fella who makes great drinks and great suggestions. I started with a Jalapeño Margarita with actual Jalapeño tequila surprisingly impressed it was good. Then I ordered Jalapeño Poppers for an appetizer. YUM! Also had the Cup of Chili with Cheese very good not to spicy. And the best thing of all is you DO NOT SEE NASTY OIL on top it's good! Then I ordered the Cesar Salad with Steak. Oil an Vinegar Dressing. The Steak was cooked to a perfect medium and seasoned to perfection. Now the reason I did not give it a 5 was I asked to try the Chimichurri and I was given a small bowl of oil with seasoned oregano and bootleg somewhat lack of seasoning. Maybe next time. Seemed like some bread dip at an Italian Resturant. Beside that Resturant/Pub top Noch. Happy Eating
I had frequented Raven's Head since it opened due to the fact that it is so close to my apartment. It is the best place for drinks and dancing on the weekends or even to stop by during a much needed time for a drink. The DJ does a great job at making sure the music is a great variety and perfect for the eclectic crowd that gathers at Raven's Head. I loved coming to Raven's Head because I felt I knew most of the bartenders and also got to know some of the regulars. I love Randy who is the bouncer usually at the door, a friendly and gentle giant that looks out for you and makes you feel protected, happy, and safe. I have even done a brunch here for my five year cancer free anniversary. The food is okay, I believe I had an ommelet and potatoes that was a bit bland but edible. I have also attended a friend's private party which they usually host in their upstairs area. Last year, during the terrible cold winter, whenever my friend and I needed to socialize and be around other people Raven's Head was the go to place due its proximity. When a favorite bartender left we stopped frequenting it as much. Nonetheless, I was happy to return last week during a Monday night football event to grab a drink with a friend. The waitress accidentally spilled a beer on me and was nice enough to comp my friend and I with two beers and raffle tickets for a signed football from Shane Vereen. We ended up winning, which made my friend so happy because she is such a huge fan. I'm glad Raven's Head continues to be the friendly fun place it has always been!
This review is split between the dinner portion (lower level of the place) and the bar/trivia portion (upstairs).
Dinner: My party of six was seated immediately in the back (plenty of space). They have happy hour drink specials so be sure to check in with your server for details. I ordered two well drinks ($5/ea) and I had the Cordon Bleu Sandwich. The sandwich was the highlight of the meal, it was paired perfectly with the sourdough bread.
Bar/Trivia: After paying the bill for dinner downstairs, my group wandered upstairs for some drinks and some free trivia. They have different drink specials upstairs so definitely check with your server. The trivia was pretty fun. It consisted of 50 total questions, 10 questions per subject and the top few teams will be awarded prizes. If only they had an award for the last place team (we tried but failed).
All in all it was a good experience: good food and drinks at a decent price!
I celebrated my birthday here this year in the back room on a Saturday night from 9-12. They have a separate bar area with curtains separating from the main bar area. You can hook up your iPod to play your own music, also. It's a nice spacious room, and the staff all seemed friendly. The drinks were average. After 12am they don't kick you out, they just open the curtains and the bartender leaves, so you can ultimately stay as long as you'd like and get drinks from the main bar. Not a bad place, I'd return.
Spontaneously returned here two nights ago after a hiatus of well over a year. I used to be an avid regular before going MIA. Drinks, happy hour, brunch, game day, Friday or Saturday night dancing, super bowl…you name it, I've done it here! Stumbled in after an event upon a friend's suggestion who's a fellow Astorian. Was thrilled to see the Giants playing (Go Big Blue!) as we settled in at the bar. Owen, our friendly Irishman (Dublin to be exact) bartender, was there to greet us as soon as we sat down. Ordered the seasonal Ommegang Harvest Ale followed by some good 'ol fashion Bulleit bourbon rye whiskey.
There was a slight hiccup, albeit it was an accident. As we sat at the bar, one of the servers approached us from behind carrying a tray with a single bottle of beer which presumably went tumbling down all over my friend's back and her jacket and sweater on the chair (apparently, she was going to offer us a free round of coors light anyway)! The server quickly tried her best to recover and apologized to my friend. Fortunately, my friend was a good sport about it! I suggested at the very least, that we should get a round on the house since we don't drink hogwash anyway, lol. She did bring us 3-4 free raffle tickets…for what I did not know but found out soon enough! Much to my surprise, when they read out the first number, no winner, then…they read out the second number, I won! Grand prize, an autographed football by Shane Vereen, #34!
Their kitchen closes at midnight on a Monday and I ordered the shepherd's pie but quickly found out from Owen that the kitchen had already closed with five minutes to spare 🙁 Next time I suppose. In the past, I've tried their wings, guac, veggie burger, the baked eggs for brunch, buffalo chicken wrap…to be honest, nothing stellar I can say about any of it. Nothing ever seems to stand out, okay at best. Hopefully, that's changed since I have eaten off of their menu in over a year. Service at the bar has always been attentive and friendly.
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door —
Only this, and nothing more."
― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven