Great Escape: Eight Ball in the Corner Pocket

If you’re longing for a fun night out with friends but don’t want the hassle of travelling far from home, then Cue Bar Lounge Billiards in Bayside could be the place for you.

Located on the corner of Bell Boulevard and Northern Boulevard, the lounge is an ideal spot to wine, dine, shoot some pool and enjoy the ambiance and music.

The menu includes a vast selection of appetizers and fun foods - from sliders, buffalo wings, burgers, pizza, shrimp cocktail and nachos to healthy wraps, salads and grilled sandwiches. In addition to their full bar, Cue brews up Starbucks's classic coffee blends.

With a different event taking place every night, picking which day you want to attend could be difficult. Sunday is Karaoke night, during which guests can partake in a speed pool contest. Sports lovers will enjoy Monday nights, when the lounge features ESPN specials and streams games.

Tuesday's happy hour is held from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and, on Wednesday night, patrons can purchase 25 cent wings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ladies, Thursday is your night! Come in anytime from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for free pool and open bar. On Friday and Saturday nights, dance to the latest hits played by a live DJ.

Cue Bar also hosts private parties of 10 or more, offering access to their private VIP area, fireplace lounge, 50-foot fiber optic glass bar, 21 championship pool tables, two competition ping pong tables, valet parking, two mega screen televisions, six flat screen HD TVs, WiFi and a live DJ.

So, the next time you are in a mood to unwind and enjoy a night out, visit Cue Bar Lounge, located at 45-18 Blvd.

For more information visit the bar's website.