The ferry pulls away from Lower Manhattan and the harbor opens up around you: the Statue of Liberty off to one side, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge ahead, and the lights of St. George getting closer. You land within walking distance of the ballpark and a handful of bars, and the evening starts there.
Staten Island is the most suburban of the five boroughs, and its nightlife reflects that. There is no single dense club strip; instead you find a compact cluster of bars near the ferry terminal, a brewery in an industrial corner of the North Shore, and evenings built around baseball, movies and the ferry ride itself. It suits visitors who want a low-key night anchored to the harbor rather than a late one in Manhattan.
Where to go out in St. George
1. The bar cluster south of the ferry terminal
St. George has a few bars located south of the ferry terminal. When you leave the boat, make a left. This is the most convenient night out for a visitor arriving by ferry, since everything is within walking distance of the landing.
It suits an early, unhurried evening: a drink or two before catching the boat back. One bar the source names is Beso at 70 Bay Street, described as cozy, where you can try a jalapeño margarita.
2. Flagship Brewery, Minthorne Street
Flagship Brewery at 40 Minthorne Street is described as Staten Island's first brewery in nearly 60 years as of 2020. There are locally crafted beers in the tap room, and the tap list is always changing.
It suits a casual session over a few different pours rather than a full night of bar-hopping. The source lists its hours as Wednesday 5–11PM, Thursday–Saturday noon–11PM, Saturday noon–8PM, closed Monday and Tuesday; check ahead, as these were current when the source was updated.
3. Richmond County Bank Ballpark
The Staten Island FerryHawks, an independent Atlantic League baseball team, play at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at 75 Richmond Terrace, within walking distance of the St. George Ferry Terminal.
A game here is a relaxed, fun time away from the hustle of the major leagues, and it pairs naturally with a drink in St. George before or after. Tickets are handled by the team at tickets@ferryhawks.com.
4. Atrium Stadium Theaters, Arthur Kill Road
The Atrium is a large movie theater on Arthur Kill Road, reached by the S74 or S84 bus to Arthur Kill Road at Cortelyou Avenue.
It suits a quieter evening, or a fallback when the weather rules out walking around. The source gives the phone number as +1 718 984-7600.
5. The Staten Island Ferry itself
The free ferry connects the borough to Manhattan across New York Harbor, with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Lower Manhattan. There is beer on board, and by New York City standards it is cheap: the source notes a 16-ounce can of Bud or Miller at $3.50.
It suits the ride home as much as the ride out. Treat the crossing as part of the night rather than just transport.
How a night out unfolds
The sources do not describe dinner times or how late the island's bars run, so plan around what is documented. The ferry runs between Manhattan and St. George, which makes an evening here easy to combine with a day in the city. Flagship Brewery's listed hours close the tap room at 11PM, and the ballpark and St. George bars sit within walking distance of the terminal, so a night here tends to end earlier than one in Manhattan. Confirm hours before you go, since the source's information is dated.
Festivals and events worth timing a trip around
- Columbus Day — October
- Halloween — October 31
- Election Day — November
- Veterans Day — November 11
- Thanksgiving Day — November
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — December 24–25
- New Year's Eve and New Year's Day — December 31–January 1
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Staten Island for a night out?
The free Staten Island Ferry connects the borough to Manhattan across New York Harbor, landing at St. George, where the bars and the ballpark are within walking distance. Motor traffic can also reach the borough from Brooklyn by the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and from New Jersey by the Outerbridge Crossing, Goethals Bridge and Bayonne Bridge.
Can I drink on the ferry?
Yes. The source notes there is beer on the Staten Island Ferry, and that it is cheap by New York City standards, with a 16-ounce can of Bud or Miller at $3.50.
Is there a brewery on Staten Island?
Flagship Brewery at 40 Minthorne Street is described as Staten Island's first brewery in nearly 60 years as of 2020, with locally crafted beers in the tap room and a tap list that is always changing.
What can I do in the evening besides drink?
You can take in a Staten Island FerryHawks baseball game at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at 75 Richmond Terrace, or see a movie at the Atrium Stadium Theaters on Arthur Kill Road.
Check the ferry schedule and any venue hours before you set out, then build your evening around the crossing and the walk from the terminal.