In the heart of Bethpage sits a true neighborhood cornerstone — a place where the beer is cold, the food hits every comfort note, and the regulars greet you like family. B.K. Sweeney’s Parkside Tavern has that rare ability to feel both old-school and timeless. It’s where Friday nights start, Sunday games are tradition, and weeknights somehow feel like weekends.

The space is everything a proper tavern should be — warm wood tones, brick walls, cozy booths, and a long, well-loved bar that’s seen its share of stories. TVs hang just right for catching the game, but the real show is in the atmosphere: casual, welcoming, and full of life.

Behind the bar, you’ll find a solid lineup of rotating drafts, well-made cocktails, and bartenders who know how to pour a Guinness right. The drink menu leans classic, but there’s always something new to try, especially when local breweries make the tap list.

And then there’s the food — hearty, satisfying pub fare with a few unexpected standouts. Think thick burgers, crispy wings, and melt-in-your-mouth shepherd’s pie. But don’t skip the rotating specials — steak sandwiches, fish and chips, even filet sliders — the kind of meals that make you want to order a second round just to stick around.

The crowd is a mix of everyone: locals on their lunch break, friends catching up over pints, and families grabbing dinner after a Little League game. It’s a place with no pretense — just good food, strong drinks, and that rare tavern soul that’s getting harder to find these days.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, B.K. Sweeney’s Parkside Tavern feels like the kind of place that’s always been there — and hopefully, always will be.