Guidebook for Babylon
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brixton
111 Deer Park AveBest cocktails on Long Island.
Fun bar with lots of big screen TV's so great if you are a sports fan especially since there is no cable at the apartment!
The Local
7 Depot PlFun bar with lots of big screen TV's so great if you are a sports fan especially since there is no cable at the apartment!
This is a restaurant that on the weekends will usually turn into a dancing/clubby type scene. Who doesn't like to get dressed up and go dancing every now and then?
Monsoon: Steak & Sushi
48 Deer Park AveThis is a restaurant that on the weekends will usually turn into a dancing/clubby type scene. Who doesn't like to get dressed up and go dancing every now and then?
I enjoy going here on Saturday nights when I want to dance more so than Monsoon because it is less of the club/lounge vibe but still will have fun DJs to dance the night away.
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Babylon Carriage House
21 Fire Island AveI enjoy going here on Saturday nights when I want to dance more so than Monsoon because it is less of the club/lounge vibe but still will have fun DJs to dance the night away.
I'm putting this on here for my younger guests - if you're in your early 20's, like to go dance, want a big crowd of people, this is where you want to go.
Mary Carroll's
I'm putting this on here for my younger guests - if you're in your early 20's, like to go dance, want a big crowd of people, this is where you want to go.
Food Scene
Cool atmosphere! West coast, surfer vibe. Long waits sometimes so be prepared or get there early. Don't take to go - you want to sit there for the vibes.
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Swell Taco
135 Deer Park AveCool atmosphere! West coast, surfer vibe. Long waits sometimes so be prepared or get there early. Don't take to go - you want to sit there for the vibes.
My personal favorite coffee place in the village. Clean, cool vibes, and usually pretty quiet. Great art on the walls that features new artists all the time.
Jack Jack's Coffee House
223 Deer Park AveMy personal favorite coffee place in the village. Clean, cool vibes, and usually pretty quiet. Great art on the walls that features new artists all the time.
My favorite restaurant! All small plates so make sure you bring your wallet - every dish is amazing so do yourself justice and get at least 2 menu items per person! Sharing is caring.
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Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar
69 Deer Park AveMy favorite restaurant! All small plates so make sure you bring your wallet - every dish is amazing so do yourself justice and get at least 2 menu items per person! Sharing is caring.
My favorite take-out. You don't usually want to sit here because people are constantly picking up in an out so it's loud and there is no table service. Best chicken over rice on Long Island. You also cannot beat the price for the portion and quality. If you like spicy, get it with the hot and white sauce. Also open until 4am on the weekends and 2am regularly! (Yes - they are on Uber Eats and yes - have fun at any hour at Bender and Fry's)
Naz's Halal Food
1171 Deer Park AveMy favorite take-out. You don't usually want to sit here because people are constantly picking up in an out so it's loud and there is no table service. Best chicken over rice on Long Island. You also cannot beat the price for the portion and quality. If you like spicy, get it with the hot and white sauce. Also open until 4am on the weekends and 2am regularly! (Yes - they are on Uber Eats and yes - have fun at any hour at Bender and Fry's)
Shopping
There are so many cute boutiques in Babylon Village and both bubbles have such amazing unique products and gifts.
Bubble Boutique & Learning Center
15 E Main StThere are so many cute boutiques in Babylon Village and both bubbles have such amazing unique products and gifts.
Organic cleansing products from haircare, to soaps, universal washes, and detergents. They even offer services for hair there as well. Very cool little gem of a place in the village.
O'beehave Naturals
541 Deer Park AveOrganic cleansing products from haircare, to soaps, universal washes, and detergents. They even offer services for hair there as well. Very cool little gem of a place in the village.
Essentials
Health food store! If you are vegan/veggie this is the place to pick up food.
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Sherry's Market
89 Deer Park AveHealth food store! If you are vegan/veggie this is the place to pick up food.
Stop & Shop
400 Union BlvdBasic groceries.
Best Market West Islip
Basic groceries.
The Best Around Laundromat
7 Locust AveLaundromat which has drop off service as well.
Parks & Nature
Pretty park and little pond with lots of ducks, swans, and geese floating about. There are events held here year round.
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Argyle Park
New York 27APretty park and little pond with lots of ducks, swans, and geese floating about. There are events held here year round.
Beach! Field 5 is the popular one but there are other fields if you want to check them out. This one has a playground. Parking fees in the summertime at peak hours.
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Robert Moses State Park Field 5
1 Burma RdBeach! Field 5 is the popular one but there are other fields if you want to check them out. This one has a playground. Parking fees in the summertime at peak hours.
Drink specials, live music, food, and the beach right there! I believe during the day for primo beach time there are parking fees but they suspend them at night. Call ahead to be sure!
Salt Shack
100 Ocean PkwyDrink specials, live music, food, and the beach right there! I believe during the day for primo beach time there are parking fees but they suspend them at night. Call ahead to be sure!
Arts & Culture
North Fork Trip: This is my favorite winery on the North Fork of Long Island which is a must see area. One of the wines from here was even on President Obama's 2013 Inauguration Menu, which they have displayed. This is a stunning venue as well. I know this can be a far trip but if you have a car and the time, instead second or third day at the beach, go out to the wineries!
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Bedell Cellars
36225 Main RdNorth Fork Trip: This is my favorite winery on the North Fork of Long Island which is a must see area. One of the wines from here was even on President Obama's 2013 Inauguration Menu, which they have displayed. This is a stunning venue as well. I know this can be a far trip but if you have a car and the time, instead second or third day at the beach, go out to the wineries!
North Fork Trip: Great fresh seafood at fair price if you are traveling the North Fork.
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Southold Fish Market
64755 NY-25North Fork Trip: Great fresh seafood at fair price if you are traveling the North Fork.
North Fork Trip: Such a cute, chic, little gem of a winery off the beaten path of the main roads on the North Fork. The wines are yummy and the atmosphere is great. Overlooks vast farmland with sunflowers across the street.
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Lieb Cellars
13050 Oregon RdNorth Fork Trip: Such a cute, chic, little gem of a winery off the beaten path of the main roads on the North Fork. The wines are yummy and the atmosphere is great. Overlooks vast farmland with sunflowers across the street.
North Fork Trip: This is the must stop for breakfast for me. Unbelievably delicious fresh breakfast and lunch food.
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Main Road Biscuit
1601 Main RdNorth Fork Trip: This is the must stop for breakfast for me. Unbelievably delicious fresh breakfast and lunch food.
North Fork Trip: Excellent brewery with great beers, food, and outside fun!
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Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant
42155 Main RdNorth Fork Trip: Excellent brewery with great beers, food, and outside fun!
North Fork Trip: Fun brewery with lots of games outside. So many dogs come to hang here as well. I know the owners; tell them Mel's friend Sara says hi when you're there! :)
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Jamesport Farm Brewery
5873 Sound AveNorth Fork Trip: Fun brewery with lots of games outside. So many dogs come to hang here as well. I know the owners; tell them Mel's friend Sara says hi when you're there! :)
North Fork Trip: Property is on the edge of a small cliff overseeing the sound. Very beautiful location.
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Kontokosta Winery
825 North RdNorth Fork Trip: Property is on the edge of a small cliff overseeing the sound. Very beautiful location.
North Fork Trip: Winery for the sparkling variety. If you like champagne and prosecco like me, you will love this place. Really beautiful venue here as well.
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Sparkling Pointe Vineyards & Winery
39750 County Rd 48North Fork Trip: Winery for the sparkling variety. If you like champagne and prosecco like me, you will love this place. Really beautiful venue here as well.
North Fork Trip: Quaint breakfast/brunch/lunch spot which is a great stop to have a fantastic meal before you head the wineries all day. Love their specials!
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Love Lane Kitchen
240 Love LnNorth Fork Trip: Quaint breakfast/brunch/lunch spot which is a great stop to have a fantastic meal before you head the wineries all day. Love their specials!
North Fork Fun: Have this be either your first or last stop of the day since it's far from the rest of the list. I usually make it my last on my way back. Pretty neat that there is a ciderhouse to visit nearby if you're into them! Very large and really cool atmosphere.
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Riverhead Ciderhouse
2711 Sound AveNorth Fork Fun: Have this be either your first or last stop of the day since it's far from the rest of the list. I usually make it my last on my way back. Pretty neat that there is a ciderhouse to visit nearby if you're into them! Very large and really cool atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Theater that just opened in 2018 with lots of different live shows always playing. Check out their calendar to see if there's something different you'd like to do just walking distance away!
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village
34 W Main StTheater that just opened in 2018 with lots of different live shows always playing. Check out their calendar to see if there's something different you'd like to do just walking distance away!
Long Island Roller Rebels!!! I play roller derby which you might've seen in my bio :) We have bouts about once a month from April to November. Please reach out if you're looking for something incredibly fun to do on a Saturday night that is family friendly as well so if you have relatives and friends in the area, bring them with! Hopefully if you're interested in this you get lucky and are booked for a weekend during a home game. If you give me enough notice you can volunteer before the bout and get FREE tickets! I will update this section once we have our scheduled decided for 2019 in the meantime, Google us and check it out!
Skate Safe America Inc
182 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow RdLong Island Roller Rebels!!! I play roller derby which you might've seen in my bio :) We have bouts about once a month from April to November. Please reach out if you're looking for something incredibly fun to do on a Saturday night that is family friendly as well so if you have relatives and friends in the area, bring them with! Hopefully if you're interested in this you get lucky and are booked for a weekend during a home game. If you give me enough notice you can volunteer before the bout and get FREE tickets! I will update this section once we have our scheduled decided for 2019 in the meantime, Google us and check it out!