A lit Cafe D'Antigua sign among skull decorations on a bar shelf
Our story

Twenty-three years of Latin nights on Northern Blvd.

From a 2003 idea on Northern Boulevard to a Jackson Heights lounge guests still come back to.

How it began

A name and a room full of art

D'Antigua opened around 2003 on Northern Boulevard with the idea of creating a multicultural place that combined Latin cuisine, drinks, music and art.

The name means “antique,” and the room played with it: crystal chandeliers, velvet sofas, retro vinyl banquettes and artwork and sculpture on the walls — a lounge feel that drew a younger crowd.

Source: Queens Gazette, September 16, 2004.

2003D’Antigua opens at 84-16 Northern Blvd.
2004The Queens Gazette profiles the room: Latin rock on Fridays, salsa and merengue on Sundays, poetry, open-mic and film nights.
2008The New York Times names D’Antigua a late-night pick in a Colombian weekend guide: a young, upscale Colombian crowd, a loungey feel and music from rock en español to modern takes on vallenato.
TodayLatin American DJs, stand-up comics, live music and karaoke — with a 4.4-star Google rating across 971 reviews.
In the press

What others have written

The New York Times

“Weekend in New York: Culture of Colombia” (June 15, 2008) — a Colombian weekend guide that recommends D’Antigua for a late night: a young, upscale Colombian crowd, a loungey feel and music from rock en español to modern takes on vallenato.

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Queens Gazette

“D'Antigua Restaurant, Café & Bar Links Food, Culture” — a 2004 profile of D’Antigua as a Latin food, drink, music and art hub in Jackson Heights.

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NYC Tourism

Listed under Nightlife in Queens, with tags for Comedy, Latin/Salsa, Live Music and Lounge: “Latin American deejays and standup comics in relaxed surroundings.”

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Also find us on Yelp · TripAdvisor

Come by

Dinner, drinks and a night out

Come for the food, stay for the music. See what’s on this week, or call to reserve for your group.

The D'Antigua lounge at night with candlelit tables and the neon sign
The lounge at night