Brewery Profile

Austin's Ale House

In Kew Gardens, a visitor encounters Austin’s Ale House as part of a Queens beer landscape shaped by neighborhood bars, small taprooms, and the broader New York City appetite for rotating draft lists. This part of the borough has a different feel from brewery-heavy industrial corridors: it is more residential, transit-connected, and tied to everyday local routines. Walking in, the experience is best framed around the taproom and bar setting rather than a production-floor showcase. Expect the focus to be on what is pouring that day, how the staff describes the lineup, and the way regulars and first-time visitors share the room. For beer travelers, the appeal is as much about the Kew Gardens setting as the glass in hand: a Queens stop with easy neighborhood character, close to the rhythm of trains, courts, apartment blocks, and local restaurants.

Travelers exploring craft beer in New York City often look for variety across a single borough, and Queens rewards that approach. Regional drinkers commonly seek hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, pale ales, wheat beers, stouts, and seasonal releases, while many taprooms also make room for guest preferences that lean lower-ABV, malt-forward, or fruit-accented. A stop at Austin’s Ale House fits that pattern as a place to compare the day’s draft choices against the wider city trend toward fresh, approachable beer served in informal rooms. Kew Gardens is not usually experienced as a large brewery district, so the visit can feel more like folding craft beer into a broader neighborhood outing than building a trip around a single production destination. That makes it useful for travelers who want a less industrial, more local slice of the city’s beer culture.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving format, and any current food or event options. Visitors should check current hours before heading over, since New York neighborhood beer venues can adjust schedules for weekdays, weekends, holidays, or private events. Kew Gardens is reachable by public transit and is a sensible stop for those already moving through central Queens, Forest Hills, Richmond Hill, or nearby parts of the borough. As with many compact city beer visits, the simplest plan is to arrive with flexibility: look over the draft board, ask what is freshest or most popular that day, and choose a pour based on the current lineup. For anyone mapping a Queens beer itinerary, Austin’s Ale House works as a neighborhood-focused pause rather than a high-volume brewery tour stop.

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82-70 Austin St, Kew Gardens, NY 11415, USA, Kew Gardens, New York, 11415

Phone: (718) 849-3939

Website: https://austinsteakandalehouse.com/?utm_source=google

Hours: ["Monday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Thursday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM"]

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Weekly Wednesday

    Oct 7, 2026

    A recurring weekly event held every Wednesday.

  • Happy Hour

    Oct 7, 2026

    Enjoy Happy Hour from Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM with special drink and food deals.

  • Wine Down Wednesdays

    Oct 7, 2026

    Relax every Wednesday from 4 PM to 10 PM with special wine offers and good company.

  • Steak and Ale Night

    Oct 7, 2026

    Enjoy steak and ale specials every Thursday from Noon to 4 PM. A great dinner option!

  • Weekly Events & Specials

    Oct 7, 2026

    Recurring weekly events including Wing Night & Karaoke on Mondays, Bingo on Tuesdays, Trivia on Wednesdays, Ladies Night on Thursdays at 10 PM, Open Mic Night on Sundays, and Happ…

  • Ladies Night

    Oct 7, 2026

    Ladies Night every Thursday from 10 PM to 1 AM. Come enjoy drinks and dancing!

  • Working Persons Lunch

    Oct 8, 2026

    Recurring lunch special at Austin's Ale House, offered Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM.

  • Football Game Time Specials

    Oct 8, 2026

    Come watch the games at Austin's and enjoy our specials available for all football games.

  • Oktoberfest 2026 Menu

    Oct 9, 2026

    Enjoy our special Oktoberfest menu every Friday to Sunday, featuring Oktoberfest beer, pumpkin beer, pumpkin spice martinis, and traditional German desserts.

  • DJ Night

    Oct 9, 2026

    Enjoy music with a DJ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Austin's Ale House located?
Austin's Ale House is located at 82-70 Austin St, Kew Gardens, NY 11415, USA, Kew Gardens, New York, 11415. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Austin's Ale House's hours?
Current hours are: ["Monday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Thursday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM","Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM"]. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Austin's Ale House?
Visit https://austinsteakandalehouse.com/?utm_source=google for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.