What’s the happy hour at Maggie Mae’s?
Maggie Mae’s is a Sunnyside staple steps off the 7 train at 40th Street, an intimate, rustic Irish bar that first opened in the ’90s and was revived in 2015. It trades the sticky-floor dive template for well-crafted cocktails and craft tap beers, with plenty of room for groups and a downstairs private space called The Whiskey Room.
It’s the kind of unpretentious local where the bartender knows the regulars and newcomers get folded in fast. There’s no food menu — you’re encouraged to bring your own or order in — which keeps it a pure drinking-and-hanging bar with a warm, welcoming feel.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs until 6pm daily with $2 off cocktails, starting in the mid-afternoon (around 3pm on the days the bar opens earlier). Given the deep beer selection and the cocktail focus, it’s an easy after-work or early-evening stop before the room fills. Bring food or order delivery, since there’s no kitchen on site.
The Room
A warm, rustic Irish bar with exposed brick and a rustic wood feel, roomy enough for groups, plus a downstairs private event space — The Whiskey Room — with its own full bar. Cozy and low-key, the kind of local that fills with neighborhood regulars.
Who Maggie Mae’s Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| After-work drinks | The daily happy hour until 6pm and $2-off cocktails make it an easy Sunnyside wind-down. |
| Neighborhood local | A friendly, regulars-heavy room that’s welcoming to newcomers off the 7 train. |
| Groups and parties | Plenty of space upstairs plus The Whiskey Room downstairs for private events. |
| BYO-food hang | No kitchen, but you can bring your own or order in and settle in for the night. |
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Maggie Mae’s FAQ
Does Maggie Mae’s have a happy hour?
Yes — a cocktail happy hour until 6pm with $2 off drinks, starting in the mid-afternoon.
Does Maggie Mae’s serve food?
No. There’s no kitchen, but you’re welcome to bring your own food or order delivery.
Where is Maggie Mae’s?
At 41-15 Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside, Queens — just steps off the 7 train at 40th Street.
Can I host a party at Maggie Mae’s?
Yes. There’s a private downstairs event space called The Whiskey Room with its own full bar.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Maggie Mae’s before visiting for a specific deal.