I am pretty new to LI and all my BM are from OOT. I wanted to go to Jillians (in Westbury, I believe) for my bachelorette party. I had one of these back home and I love the place because it has so many different thngs to do in one building. And since it'll be winter, I don't want to go bar hopping to a dozen bars.
I am wondering if there is also a bar in that area that does karaoke or just a nice place to hang out. I do not like bars that are packed with people. I don't care if it's a 'townie bar', but I just don't want to go to a bar that we fear for our lives, if you know what I mean. Hip and trendy does not matter. I'm hitting Jillians for that and am looking for another place to go near there.
We do not plan on getting a limo, but have no problem getting cabs from Jillians to another bar and then to the hotel. Just looking for suggestions in the area around Jillians. TIA!
Now I hear there is more than one Jillians! Please help me with either one.
shellyru
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Haven't been to either in a while, but there is a bar called 56th Fighter Group by the Farmindale Jillians (D&B). Not sure how the scene is there anymore, but it used to be pretty good. There's also a place called Strike in New Hyde Park that has bowling, go karts, and games and all that. I hear it's pretty fun. You may want to check it out. Their website is www.strikelongisland.com.
LBride
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Go to Eleanor Rigbys in Mineola. They have Karaoke, and the best nachos on Long Island......
-The Wubbinator
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Posted by jandt2006
oh really i like dave and buster better than jillians, i think the food is much better. are you from the westbury area?
i agree with ya. i like D&B better...they have a bigger menu with more flavor than jillians
btw i called jillians in farmingdale today for something else...and they are already a D&B now...don't know about the one in westbury though
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Jillians is becoming Dave and Busters?!?!? Are they keeping the bowling alley and dance club? This could change everything! I have have had nothing but bad luck with the Dave and Busters out here.
And, you're right, I'm not looking for a club scene.
jillians in westbury doesn't offer dancing
LBride
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Go to Eleanor Rigbys in Mineola. They have Karaoke, and the best nachos on Long Island......
-The Wubbinator
FYI My Fiance MIKE came on and posted that stupid message!! Think he thinks I come one here too much! How bout Mirage though for after??
waterspout4
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I hear mirage is a crowded dance club. Not my scene. Halfway through college those type of bars just got on my nerves. I'm writing all these suggestions down though so I can go check them out in the next month or so. Thanks!
Any more?
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Don Juan's, as was suggested a few posts ago, has a good happy hour and they do shows during dinner. It tends to be an older crowd and not so 'club' like. It's across from The Source and could make for an easy bar hop.
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Posted by MrsJoeS2B
If you go to the Jillians in Farmingdale, there is a bar nearby called the Crazy Donkey. The music tends to get very loud, but you can dance and its pretty fun.
There is also the 56 Fighter group which can be calm but busy depending on the time. But it is nice beause they have a few couches and stuff to sit down at
waterspout4
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Great! Thank you all! I'm excited to check these places out. I had no idea what to do. Keep 'em coming!
waterspout4
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Anybody else have ideas around the Jillians (Oops, now Dave and Busters) in Farmingdale? Do they still have a dance club in there?
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Posted by LBride
Go to Eleanor Rigbys in Mineola. They have Karaoke, and the best nachos on Long Island......
-The Wubbinator
FYI My Fiance MIKE came on and posted that stupid message!! Think he thinks I come one here too much! How bout Mirage though for after??
LOL thats classic
how funny
FDWedding07
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In Farmingdale the Library is a good bar and 56 is a good club with dancing. Its a little more laid back in the off season then in the summer.
