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The Breakers
(516) 628-9690, Bayville
This soundside Bayville eatery is happening in both the winter and the summer. Live music and seafood are the buzzwords at this bar. Open mic on Wednesdays, blues jam on Thursdays and live bands every Saturday night.

Whoville
(516) 931-9296, Bethpage
A “delightfully dive-y” bar and grill that is all about partying and having a good time. These guys have a full jazz orchestra every other Thursday and live music every Saturday, along with miscellaneous special events throughout each month—often with the proceeds going to a local charity.

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Lily Flanagan’s
(631) 539-0816, Babylon
This old school Irish restaurant and pub features American favorites and traditional Irish dishes. Live bands during happy hour on Fridays, and live Irish music on Saturdays and Sundays. Drop in for a taste of Ireland at an affordable, casual place.

The Old Mill Inn
(631) 298-8080, Mattituck
Built in the early 1800s, this converted grist mill combines old world charm with classy cuisine. They feature local acts in the bar every Saturday, as well as dinner cruises around the beautiful Mattituck Inlet.