Aftermath

Name: Aftermath
Address: 16-80 Madison Street, Ridgewood, NY, 11385
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Ridgewood · Cocktail Bar

16-80 Madison Street, Ridgewood, NY, 11385Directions

4.7214 reviews

People say this bar offers delicious and unique cocktails, along with tasty tapas and other food items like nachos and quesadillas. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, who are great conversationalists and provide excellent service. Guests mention the lively atmosphere, good music, and spacious seating areas, making it perfect for groups or date nights.

Weekend-heavy cocktail bar with mojitos, guac, live-DJ energy, and real check-in heat.

Aftermath is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Ridgewood, Ridgewood. It has logged 5,576 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Aftermath builds drinks around singular flavors—the Guava Coco, the Volvio La Traicionera. Weekends draw crowds. Staff stays attentive when staffed accordingly.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Why go

A cocktail bar in Ridgewood that holds a 4.7 rating across 214 reviews. The drinks use fresh ingredients and lean toward distinctive profiles. Blackbird data logs 5,576 check-ins since May 2025, with Saturday and Sunday driving traffic. Service tracks well in normal conditions; peak events or understaffing can strain it. They pour draft beer and make a solid passion fruit flan.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Fast facts

Aftermath has logged 5,576 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
Google users rate it 4.7 from 232 reviews.
Reviewers specifically call out mojitos, daiquiris, ceviche, tacos, guac, empanadas, and the chimi burger.
One highlighted visit included a live DJ.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Aftermath’s Blackbird traffic peaks on Sunday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

Saturday and Sunday see the heaviest traffic.
Service slows during events or when understaffed.
Draft beer available alongside cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Open in

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity104

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Flynet check ins

5,576

Neighborhood

Ridgewood

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№2

of 3 Ridgewood spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1× the Ridgewood median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 3 Ridgewood spots.

Last 30 days

104 check ins

−45% vs prior month

Sep 30Oct 29

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Aftermath

The experience

Aftermath builds drinks around singular flavors—the Guava Coco, the Volvio La Traicionera. Weekends draw crowds. Staff stays attentive when staffed accordingly.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Review signal

4.7

214 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Aftermath.

FAQ

How popular is Aftermath?

Aftermath has logged 5,576 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Aftermath busiest?

Aftermath is busiest on Sunday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Aftermath serve?

Aftermath serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Aftermath?

Aftermath is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Aftermath?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Aftermath in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.