Juniper Bar

Had a great time at Juniper! Despite the packed house, the bartenders were always keeping an eye on empty glasses The mushroom flatbread was perfectly crispy with earthy mushrooms and just the right amount of truffle oil.The happy hour cocktail menu has great prices. The vibe hits that sweet spot between upscale and relaxed. Ideal spot for after-work drinks or a fun night out.

If you are looking for a great spot for cocktails near the Penn Station/MSG area, this is the place to go!My friend and I got a seat at the bar on Monday. The vibes inside were classy and fun! It was crowded, but the bar area is really big, especially for this area. I got the ivy martini and loved it! It had a pineapple infused vodka and the flavor was really tart in a great way! If you like cosmos, you will love this drink. I will definitely come back when in the area! It was a great find!

I came here for the first time on Halloween before the Duran Duran MSG show. A Duran Duran Facebook group my friend is in had a party in the downstairs area just for people going to the show. I asked where it was to the hostess when we got there and they kindly showed us the way downstairs. The space downstairs is really adorable. It's a decent size with a few tables, but mostly seating at the bar. I have to add that the bar stools they had were the most comfortable ones I ever sat my bum in! Not too high for a 5'5" shortie like myself so I didn't have to climb onto it. The seat was a soft texture and had a cozy indentation for your butt. I could have sat in it for hours. Juniper Bar did an amazing job with the special cocktail menu named after Duran songs. The prices were pretty average for a NYC bar, bordering on inexpensive for Manhattan. I wish I knew the name of the bartender at our side of the bar. A male with long hair pulled into a ponytail. It was insanely busy most of the time we were down there and he worked like a champ! Kudos to him. Rockstar vibes. Thank you, Juniper Bar for giving us Duranies a special treat before the show. I will be back to get a regular experience!

I popping in here for happy hour and initially it was quiet, but by 6pm it got real busy. The crowd was vibrant with a mixture. There's ample dining area. Upon entry, the first dining area is opened, with a pretty decent bar to the side. Towards the back is a more private dining space with cushioned seating. The overall ambiance was nice and I enjoyed the music. The Big Blue burger was yummy and nicely made- I opted for truffle fries. Drinks were yummy, I tried all 3 happy hour picks. Service was amazing, food/ drinks weee timely. My bartender Noah was super friendly, helpful and attentive. Thank you Noah! I'll definitely be stopping in again for happy hour. I'd recommend going.

Came here on a Friday night before a concert. The good, we were able to get a table and the waiter was prompt and checked on us frequently for a Friday night. I tried all the happy hour drinks from my guests before I ordered a margarita. It was ok, a basic margarita for $10, the peach sangria was light with a hint of peach but not a fruity/wine balance typically found in sangria. It's a convenient spot, if I was in the area though I can't say any of the cocktails were special or memorable.

Juniper Bar is a fantastic spot for happy hour! We went after work with a group of 8, and even though we thought it might be too crowded, they had plenty of seating, including tables up some stairs. The bar is spacious and has a great vibe--loud and lively but not overwhelming. I had two drinks, and we shared a bunch of appetizers, all of which were delicious. Definitely a great place to unwind with friends!

A friend was in town for work and wanted to meet for a drink before she hopped the Amtrak back to Baltimore, so I needed to find a clean, well-lighted place because a lot of the bars near Penn Station skew to the sketchier side of things. Yelp helped me pinpoint Juniper and it was a rousing success.The space is very open and well appointed. It felt comfortable and inviting. Service was very good as well. I was pleased with my Old Fashioned...it was really great and there was a chocolate truffle on the toothpick with the cherry that was a delightful treat! I ordered some steak tacos, which had nice flavor but the meat was a bit tough and hard to chew. If I'd used a fork and knife, I would have enjoyed them more. I also got some fries which came with a variety of dipping sauces...all very tasty.We got their early (around 4) and they wanted the table back by 5:30 since we didn't have a reservation. It definitely started to get busy by the time we left a little after 5 so this seems to be a popular place. I recommend it.

I found myself at Juniper Bar for drinks and apps before attending a concert at Madison Square Garden. I'm not too familiar with food options in this area of the city, but luckily my friend is so she recommended we stop here. I was open to anything, so off we went. Walking in, Juniper was giving typical Midtown vibes - it's a large space with high ceilings and a modernish aesthetic. A large bar serves as a focal point, and there are several high tops in the main dining area to sit and eat. I'm inferring that this is a popular spot for pre-post events at MSG - I could tell the majority of people here were going to the same concert I was, and the large space can accommodate a decent crowd. The menu is mostly American fare and there's a selection of apps, salads, tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and mains. Before food, we decided to get some drinks - I got the warm spiked cider which was quite good; it had great flavor, wasn't too strong, and was perfect for such a cold night. We decided to keep food light-ish (emphasis on ish) and split some apps: shrimp tostadas, mahi mahi tacos, and two orders of sliders: beef and salmon. By far my favorite item we ordered were the salmon sliders - they were hearty and paired with a tasty slaw and aioli; the beef sliders were also a standout. We paired them with regular and sweet potato fries - both were good but I was impressed with the sweet potato ones; I'm usually not a fan of sweet potato fries due to the mushiness but these actually held their integrity. The tostada and tacos were pretty good, but more on the average side. Service was good, food came out fast and everyone was friendly. My only feedback was that they didn't come around to regularly ask if we wanted water, but in the grand scheme of things it was a small hiccup. Overall, I had a great time at Juniper Bar - the food was good it was the ideal place to relax before heading to MSG. I would definitely return if given the opportunity.

Came here before a show that started at 7 pm and was glad to see they had a happy hour that ended at 7. I got the Ivy martini and it was good. Also got the salmon sliders from the happy hour menu and it was good was as well. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance was nice. Good afterwork crowd.

We came here as a larger group for happy hour and it's great to be able to make a reservation and receive the happy hour prices. We had a great corner spot and had lots of space to store bags (gotta love a commuter gaggle of 10+ women). We had Aiden as our server and he was super prompt and was very attentive. While we waited for the second half of our group to arrive, Aiden took our drink orders. There were a few Happy Hour specials for drinks (none for food) and we opted for a mix of those offerings. The wine was rumored to be... a bit flat, but our cocktails (a mix of sangria, margaritas, etc) were lovely. After a drink, we did pick up both the flatbread options, the kale and artichoke dip, and the eggrolls. I wasn't able to catch an eggroll but I heard they were tasty. I did try the mushroom and carmelized onion flatbread and it was divine. The dip was also tasty but not chunky - i was kind of hoping for big chunks of artichokes. Just before a mad rush to the train, I was able to hit the restrooms - while it was a single stall for the entire restaurant - It was clean and there wasn't a long line. Definitely worth popping over for a drink, snack, or pre-MSG event fun.