Tiny Bar, Big Drinks

Located in Forest Hills, Dirty’s is one of the last bars in Queens with an attitude that dwarfs its size.

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Dirty Pierre’s opened in 1995 and has been kicking it old school for over twenty years. Started by Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef Christopher Lucien File and now run by his sister Jamie after his passing, this neighborhood mainstay has been rockin’ the Hills with mouthwatering burgers, white wine mussels to die for, and a tasty Sangria that’ll knock you right out (because all you’ll want to drink is more!).

The interior of Dirty Pierre’s is believed to give the restaurant it’s iconic name, but don’t let it fool you, the restaurant is always pumping out only the cleanest and the best for anyone walking through the door. The paint splashes, tie dye, and biker jackets are all part of the experience, as are the loving staff that take you back to an era where you could actually hold a conversation with your bartender. The cozy space makes it feel like home, and if you come back often enough, you might even become part of the family.