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CLARET WINE BAR

CLARET WINE BAR Claret Wine Bar is a must-visit wine and tapas bar in Sunnyside Gardens, Queens. With an extensive selection of wines, specialty cocktails, craft beer and delicious food options like brick oven pizza and charcuterie platters, Claret offers the perfect blend of sophistication and local charm to create a relaxed social atmosphere for guests. The Best Happy Hour in Queens is just an added bonus! Don't miss out on this neighborhood gem located on tree-lined Skillman Avenue.
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With great sadness, we have to share the passing of one of our beloved employees, Chris Comperiati. We are sending our l...
05/18/2026

With great sadness, we have to share the passing of one of our beloved employees, Chris Comperiati.

We are sending our love and deepest condolences to his family during this incredibly difficult time.
This is a huge heartbreak for all of us, and we ask for your understanding and patience as we do our best to remain open today.

Please understand that we may need to close for the service in a few days.

Thank you for your kindness, support, and understanding. 🦋

-Claret Wine Bar & Team

We want to thank not only all of our customers, but our entire staff who have literally made us who we are today.Our win...
05/13/2026

We want to thank not only all of our customers, but our entire staff who have literally made us who we are today.

Our wins:

• Best Wine Bar
• Best Bar with Live Music
• Best Classic Martini
• Best Meatballs
• Best Lobster Roll (coming back soon 😉)

We couldn’t have done it again without the hard work, dedication, blood, sweat, and tears that our team puts in day in and day out.

This year, we were especially shocked and grateful because we added even more to the list. With us having Kade, our staff truly kicked into gear, showed up for us in every way possible, and continues to do so every single day.

We are so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community that keeps us striving for more and pushing ourselves even further.

We love all of you and can’t wait to see what else 2026 will bring!

We love you!

Jaci, Kevin & the Claret Wine Bar family ❤️

…May Live Music Line Up🤩 Come & enjoy some music every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm
05/02/2026

…May Live Music Line Up

🤩 Come & enjoy some music every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm

❄️January Music Line Up……Come support your local artists every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm
01/01/2026

❄️January Music Line Up…

…Come support your local artists every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm

Come celebrate 🎉 NYE with us! Our second family ✨💫
This night is extra special to us, as it would have been the actual d...
12/29/2025

Come celebrate 🎉 NYE with us! Our second family ✨💫

This night is extra special to us, as it would have been the actual due date of Kade Alexander. While he’ll be partying at home this year, Kevin and I are usually ringing in the New Year right alongside all of you and we will truly miss being there in person.

Even though we won’t be on the floor with you, we’re sending all our love, positive vibes, and all the good energy to help bring in a happy, healthy, and successful New Year-2026! Our amazing staff will be there taking care of you just like we would.

As always, we’ll have a complimentary champagne toast at midnight 🥂 and complimentary desserts to enjoy while you wait for the ball to drop!

Please note: no reservations-we are always first come, first serve. We encourage everyone to be patient, grab a drink, relax, and trust us to make sure you have a great time.

We miss our customers tremendously, but we know that in time we’ll be back and bringing you another little buddy to hang with. 💙

We ❤️ you,

Kevin, Jaci, & Kade

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Happy Holidays! We will be closed to spend time with our family! 12/23, 12/24, 12/25 See you on Friday! 4pm-close 🎄     ...
12/22/2025

Happy Holidays!

We will be closed to spend time with our family!
12/23, 12/24, 12/25

See you on Friday! 4pm-close 🎄

❄️ December Music Line Up…Support local artists every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm 🦋                    🦋
12/02/2025

❄️ December Music Line Up

…Support local artists every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm 🦋

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🦃 November is already here…🫣…Live Music Line Up⭐️ Come support your local artists every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm         ...
11/03/2025

🦃 November is already here…🫣
…Live Music Line Up
⭐️ Come support your local artists every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💕 We are still feeling so incredibly loved and overwhelmed (in the best way!) a...
10/06/2025

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💕

We are still feeling so incredibly loved and overwhelmed (in the best way!) after our baby shower. To everyone who came, and to those who couldn’t make it but sent their love from afar-thank you. Your presence, your support, and your thoughtful gifts meant the world to us.

You’ve all been such an important part of our journey-from cheering us on through the bar, to now stepping with us into this new chapter of parenthood. It’s hard to put into words how much it means to be surrounded by a community that feels like family.

We’re beyond excited to welcome this baby into a world where they’ll be loved not just by us, but by all of you. Thank you for helping us celebrate, for lifting us up, and for continuing to be part of our story.

A huge shout out to our staff. From the kitchen that worked on preparing the food menu for weeks and accomplishing what we wanted and vision for the day! It was absolutely beautiful. We love our staff so much and are blessed to have them in our lives. 🥹🙌🏼

for amazing desserts 🍨

for the beautiful flowers & sign 🪧

(Kristi) for the beautiful decorations!

for capturing moments 📸

More pictures will be posted once we are able to have a chance to go through everything and receive back! We love you all so very much! 🥹🧸

Love,
Jaci & Kevin 🦋❤️

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🎃 👻 October is here! …Live Music 🎶 Line Up Every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm.Reminder-We will be having our Halloween 🎃 Part...
10/03/2025

🎃 👻 October is here!

…Live Music 🎶 Line Up
Every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm
.Reminder-We will be having our Halloween 🎃 Party 🎉 Saturday, 10/25 & NO LIVE MUSIC on Friday, 10/31 🍬 🍭

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..THIS SATURDAY WE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 6PM FOR A PRIVATE EVENT ‼️.SEE YOU AFTER 6PM 😉                  🦋
09/25/2025

..THIS SATURDAY WE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 6PM FOR A PRIVATE EVENT ‼️
.SEE YOU AFTER 6PM 😉

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1️⃣ MONTH AWAY ⏳…PREPARE NOW… 🚨 21 & UP  ⚠️ ‼️ SATURDAY, 10/25 8pm-LATE.Zero tolerance for negative behavior 🚨ALL FUN wi...
09/25/2025

1️⃣ MONTH AWAY ⏳

…PREPARE NOW

… 🚨 21 & UP ⚠️ ‼️

SATURDAY, 10/25 8pm-LATE
.Zero tolerance for negative behavior 🚨ALL FUN with your friends 🪓
.More details coming soon..

Come Celebrate with Us-This Saturday, 9/13!Another year, another reason to party! Join us for a celebration filled with ...
09/08/2025

Come Celebrate with Us-This Saturday, 9/13!

Another year, another reason to party!

Join us for a celebration filled with good vibes, laughter, drinks, desserts, and of course (us!)🎉

We’re so grateful for each and every one of our amazing customers.

A special shoutout goes to my lil sis (by six minutes! 🥴)for stepping up and leading the way while I’m on this pregnancy journey.

I truly couldn’t do life without you.

You are so loved and cherished by many ❤️🫠

Let’s celebrate together 💚see you Saturday!

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🍁 September Music Line Up 🎶 …Come join us every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm                             🦋
08/31/2025

🍁 September Music Line Up 🎶

…Come join us every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm

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We know everyone has been patiently waiting for our baby registry, and we’re excited to share that it’s finally ready! W...
08/14/2025

We know everyone has been patiently waiting for our baby registry, and we’re excited to share that it’s finally ready! We truly appreciate all the love and support you’ve shown us over the past few years-it means the world to us. Invitations will be handed out and sent by next week, and we can't wait to celebrate this special time with all of you! 🦋❤️

Visit Jaci and Kevin Braun’s Baby Registry on Babylist. To raise a child it takes a village. Thanks for being part of ours!

Address

4602 Skillman Avenue
Queens, NY
11104

To get to Skillman Avenue in New York, you can take the LIRR train to Long Island City Station and transfer to the subway line towards Manhattan. Get off at 33rd Street Station and transfer to the E or M line towards Court Square. Get off at 23rd Street-Ely Avenue Station and walk a few blocks towards Skillman Avenue.

Alternatively, if driving, take the Queensboro Bridge towards Queens Plaza. Merge onto Jackson Ave and make a right on 43rd Ave. Turn left on Skillman Ave and proceed until you reach your destination. There are several parking options along Skillman Avenue, including metered street parking and paid parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 12am
Tuesday 5pm - 12am
Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 12am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 3pm - 2am
Sunday 3pm - 12am

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What people say

CLARET WINE BAR is a hidden gem located on the charming Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside Gardens, Queens. This wine bar offers an extensive selection of wines by the glass, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and delicious tapas that are perfect for sharing. The brick oven pizza and pasta dishes are also not to be missed.

What sets CLARET WINE BAR apart from other wine bars is its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It combines the sophistication of a downtown wine bar with the cozy charm of a neighborhood local. The candle-lit ambiance makes it an ideal spot for a romantic date night or a night out with friends.

One of the highlights of CLARET WINE BAR is their Best Happy Hour in Queens! It's the perfect opportunity to try out different wines and cocktails at discounted prices while enjoying some tasty bites.

Overall, CLARET WINE BAR is more than just a wine bar - it's a destination for great food, drinks, and company. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a relaxing evening out, CLARET WINE BAR is definitely worth checking out.