This is a great brunch spot. While the bar is probably best known for having over 200 varieties of gin (hence, Juniper), who would've thought it would also be a Christmasy and wonderful brunch spot. Wait staff was excellent. There was even a piano where I could envision coming back and hearing live music at night. Overall, it has a cozy neighborhood feel - yet still maintains the historic architecture of a true Mainstrasse establishment. It will be hard to deviate from chilaquiles but it looked like they had many delicious brunch offerings that I will be trying here soon. read more

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Junipers has been on my list of places to check out for a long while now, so I was excited that we were free to go to their Gin & Blossoms event recently. It was definitely worth the wait! We drove an hour to get there and since it's tough to time the drive during rush hour, we ended up being 30 minutes early but the staff was so friendly and welcoming right away. The event included a welcome cocktail, gin tasting, a tapas bar, live music, and a flower truck outside with a florist making up individual bouquets. Even without all those perks, it's just a really cozy place to hang out and have a delicious gin cocktail. Two of the staff individually told us about upcoming events and live music and encouraged us to come back. We will absolutely return and bring some friends with us next time! read more

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Came here for brunch on a random Sunday so I can only comment on the brunch menu. The place was totally empty, I think there was maybe one other group dining. It is a really cute vibe and they have lots of different seating options which I'm sure are excellent at night for the bar vibe! We were promptly seated and got to ordering. I had a Bloody Mary which was quite delicious! We got the Millie's BELT French toast and the Shakshuka with lamb. Overall both dishes were tasty! The brunch menu is pretty small so you don't have too many options, the meals were both well prepared, nicely flavored, and came out quickly. We also got a blueberry coffee cake which was out of this world delicious. All in all, this is a super cute place and I will definitely be back to check out the night-scene. The brunch menu is small, though if something tickles your fancy, it is likely tasty! read more

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What's cute place. I wish I had visited sooner but I'm glad I made it in! I sat at the bar and loooooved watching the bartenders making drinks. They were so kind and gave great recommendations. Definitely recommend the bread service. read more

Juniper’s - Bread Service - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Honestly, I cannot say enough fabulous things about Juniper's. The drinks were the best I've ever had, the live Jazz was perfect, and the staff all seemed to love their job. The vibe is cozy and low key. Cannot wait to go back. read more

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We have wanted to stop in for along time. Tonight we attended a New Riff Gin release party and we had so much fun. The staff were super friendly and the bar has a great feel, we felt so welcome and like a regular, the cocktails were great a lovely gin punch. Of course I had to have a Singapore Sling made in the amazing cocktail shaker one of five in the US. So much fun we had appetizers included in the release but ordered the sweet potato crème brûlée as a sweet ending to the night. I already want to go back tomorrow read more

Juniper’s - We received a bouquet with the event - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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What a great find in Covington! There Gin drinks are next level - and we're British gin snobs They have a very wide selection of gins and are happy to make suggestions for you! In fact, the staff was some of the most knowledgeable bar staff we've encountered in the Cincinnati area! Highly recommend the French 75 if you're a gin newbie. They have live music weekly and the decor is wonderfully eclectic and cosy. Only downfall is parking is a pain! Try the whipped feta with hot honey, salads were tasty as well. I'd love a little larger tapas selection but it is more of a bar than restaurant. We'll definitely be back! read more

Juniper’s - Whipped Feta, salads, and hummus - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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The vibe here is immaculate! They specialize in gin, with tons of options, but even if you're not a big gin person, there are other spirits and options. I love gin, so I was happy to find Juniper's when we were in Cincinnati for my birthday. We intended to find a place for dinner while we were drinking our cocktails, but we ordered the bread service--we loved it so much we almost ordered a second The host was extremely welcoming and once we were seated in a cozy, romantic spot near the bar, our server was, too. We stayed for a few rounds and loved chatting with our server. I love it here! This is now my new favorite place to get a cocktail in Covington. We will definitely be returning. read more

Juniper’s - Singapore Sling + Aviation - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We caught the tail end of brunch-- it was incredible and so fresh! Love the ambiance and the space, the cocktail menu is phenomenal, service was exceptional, a lot of nice suggestions and conversation. I am looking forward to coming back for a full dining experience. read more

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Who knew? Who would have guessed that a spot like this was posted up in MainStrasse Village - other than Ottos?! To be sure, I've been to some very nice Speakeasys here, and a few other places across the country, but let's be real...this is Southern Ohio / Northern Kentucky, and you have to be intentional if you like certain things. Juniper's is quite that - an unassuming and elegant gin bar. A live folk/country band was playing on the 6th Street boulevard, and it wasn't my cup of tea, so when we walked into Juniper's, I felt like Gil (Owen Wilson) from Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" - as The Gimlets jazz quartet was playing classic Bebop onstage. The set was also very nice. Only two of us were drinking: I had the Monkey 47 and my friend had a standard gin and tonic. The 47 had a splash of absinthe, giving it a nice lower-end licorice taste that complemented the gin, grapefruit, lemon, and bitters. I was starving, but if you're familiar with tapas, it's shared dining, so I had to get enough for all three of us: Bread Service Watermelon Salad Deviled egg trio - classic - kimchi - okonomiyaki Milanese - crispy pork - miso plum mustardo, and cabbage Albondigas Spanish meatballs - wagyu beef - pork - red wine - tomatoes - paprika I usually don't eat pork, but I had a little bit (a lot) of everything. The ladies with me also enjoyed everything but the kimchi deviled eggs - which I devoured. LOL I'll be going BACK to Juniper's gin bar. Probably Tuesday, August 20 2024 because the Cadence Okuwobi jazz trio will be playing from 5-7pm. LOL. Maybe I'll see you there - any time. Just look for the tallest, darkest, and handsomest dude in the place. read more

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I found a new favorite in Covington. It's a beautiful bar with an elegant atmosphere. Lots of space and beautiful bar. It's know for gin drinks and tapas. The Saturn drink is refreshing. We were there for burger week. Sliders with an elote potato salad and watermelon feta salad. Our server was so friendly and she loves her job I can't wait to go again read more

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Awesome cocktail bar that has an old Victorian antique vibe. Cocktails were fantastic and service was great.

Great place in the Mainstrasse area. Love the wide selection of gins and signature cocktails. Brunch tapas options were on point, especially the "croissaffle." Hash brown casserole was meh, but everything else was amazing. Look forward to coming back. read more

Juniper’s - Sunday brunch menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Adorable! I love it here. I felt like I was walking into a friend's place for drinks and food. Every single person we came into contact with was awesome. Ethan was the best ever, guided us on drinks and food. So personable, spent time with us. Marie on the drinks was A+. We even met the chef. Very cool staff. Food was good, we had several items, carrot cake bake, shatshuka, corned beef hash, breakfast potato casserole. The drinks were great as well, expresso martini with a spiced gin per Ethan suggestion, morning matcha and a French 75 with cucumber gin. We ended up also with a gin flight. The blood orange and grapefruit flavored gins were magnificent. We can not wait to go back. I've been dying to stop in and I truly enjoyed it. read more

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Amazing cocktails, exquisite service. Best cocktail bar I have been to in a long time! read more

Juniper’s - Ice cube - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We had to drive to Kentucky, but it was worth it. The Tapas menu is unlike anything I've seen. They tell me it changes every month. Even better. They have wonderful gin drinks. Normally, I'm a straight gin and tonic guy. Nurse a couple, head on home. Tonight We made the first round a sampler with a flight of gins that we all enjoyed then the French 75, a Gimlet, Dorchester and a Gibson. They mix smooth drinks and the martinis were quite dry and accommodating. You can go with other spirits, we opted not to. The appetizers help to distract the palate to try the next concoction. lol A couple of tapas for us were the Kaiju Meatballs and the Zombie Slayer Shotgun Shells (that's a definite must try). All were outstanding. All were served swiftly with a smile. Big shout out to James and Bill. Both were very personable; both were extremely gifted at their craft. It was a very expensive evening, but, the kicked back atmosphere makes this place a most desirable hang-out. 12/24 read more

We came to Juniper's after a dinner at Mama's on Main just looking for a night cap. The bartender was so friendly and recommended the best drinks for 2 people who don't usually drink Gin, they were amazing! Still need to come back and check out more of the menu- loved the vibes inside. read more

Juniper’s - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Food, service, and ambience are fantastic! Went for brunch on a Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food menu was small, but they had options for various dietary preferences. The atmosphere gives easygoing, speakeasy vibes with class. read more

The ambiance is what first drew us in. Then, the service. Its was our first time here and we wanted light food and fun drinks. The host was wonderful in guiding us in all things fun and Juniper. read more

First time at Juniper's in Covington -- wow! An exclusive gin bar with over 300 gin options and cocktails crafted to perfection. Stunning, elevated, and absolutely deserving of all the attention. This place isn't just buzzworthy -- it's a future award-winner. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was a home run! The service, food and atmosphere were incredible. Such a fun find!

Quaint cocktail bar and in Main Strasse village. They specialize in gin cocktails but don't let that stop ya... they'll make you anything. Service is very good . I enjoy the atmosphere.... Calm even noise on nights when there is no music. Music nights showcase some pretty good sounds. Stop in if you're in the neighborhood. Street parking. read more

Juniper’s - Tapas menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Excellent service, excellent atmosphere. We had brunch and got biscuit and gravy and the red, white, and blue croissaffle. Both were amazing. read more

I've never been to a place quite like Juniper's; and I was extremely dismayed that I couldn't spend my whole evening there. The food, drink, entertainment, & server were exceptional. This is a place where style, grace, character, art, & humanity collide in the best possible way. read more

What an amazingly cool spot to have a drink. I wish I had taken more pictures. The Negroni flight was great. The gimlet was great. The cool jazz band, that also played some 80s and 90s cool vibes was a great addition. If you are in Covington and looking for a great place to have a few cocktails, this is the spot. It's a must place. read more

Juniper’s - Negroni flight - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I noticed that Juniper's, a lovely gin-focused bar in Covington's Mainstrasse area, recently started offering Sunday brunch. The pictures and menu looked great so I arranged to meet a friend there for brunch at 11:30 this Sunday. While Juniper's is very spacious, there are cozy booths at the back near the bar and with my party, they were full up. Service was quick and friendly. Although the menu is limited, I was seriously tempted by just about everything on offer. I opted for the eggs Benedict with ham and my friend had the Covington huevos rancheros. Serving sizes are like Goldilocks, not too big, not too small and just right. The eggs Benedict were tasty, my friend enjoyed her selection. I had the Four Bean Soup, Juniper's version of an espresso martini, which closed out my meal on a perfect, creamy note. Juniper's offers a solid Sunday brunch option. read more

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This review is long over due! My husband and I visited the Cincinnati area in October 2024. On the last night of our trip we visited Junipers and had a lovely evening! I was impressed by the ambiance and the cocktail selection. We enjoyed everything we ordered which was mostly appetizers and a few gin based cocktails. We were both blown away by the service. Our waitress was knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions. Another server came by to check on us and, upon discovering that we ere from out of town, treated us to a special night cap on the house. It was delicious! I highly recommend Juniper's and we plan to visit again next time we are in the area! read more

They have a jazz band there called the Gimlets that is fun to listen to while you drink interesting gin.

This place made me realize how much I missed gin cocktails. Did them right! Our server Ethan was excellent, well versed on cocktails, the menu, and steered us on the right direction. I would offer 6 stars if possible. read more

This place has a VIBE, a great crew, and some tasty beverages! It's an awesome place to visit if you're in the Cov. Don't worry if you're not a gin drinker, they have plenty of other flavors to wet your whistle. If you DO like gin, make sure you grab a martini to blow your socks off. read more

Very average all the way around! The food was not hot, the drinks were not great, and the service was annoying.

Amazing drinks!!! great food items, vibes are cool and craft cocktails which is not common on this side of town

We met for drinks to celebrate a friend's birthday and our party outgrew what we originally thought it would be and they handled it masterfully. Our server was Ethan and if you try Juniper's; I hope you are lucky enough to have him. He makes you feel as you've been best friends forever. Highly recommend this place. read more

**Am reviewing as a non-gin drinker** We visited Juniper's last night after dinner and it was such a cute, chill vibe. Drippy candles, lots of textures, mood lighting just right, and the friendliest staff. It's just around the corner from Main Street and Mainstrasse so it had a much more low key feel to it and is a place you can go with friends and still be able to have a conversation. I didn't partake in any cocktails last night so I'll amend this when I do but everyone I was with absolutely LOVED theirs, especially one called The Plane. My husband also really liked their gin flight. They also do have a full bar, beer, wine, and lite bites which I also can't wait to try! read more

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They're GREAT!! Maria the bartender is a GENIUS when it comes to making a cocktail. The food is good but the drinks are ridiculously delicious read more

Update: have been back since my original review and they have added a small amount of different spirits to their menu! I was able to swap out the gin for Tito's in my cocktails this past visit. We originally went when they first opened last year which explains the limited menu I mentioned in my original review. Their espresso martini is an 8.3 - drier than others I've had but still sweet and full-bodied. Ideal for: dates, live music, intimate groups, or a fancier-than-normal-post-dinner drink. read more

If you enjoy gin, this is the place for you. Super chill ambience and vibe. I had great service and recommendations from the staff. In addition to cocktails, I enjoyed the tapas too. Menu is constantly changing but I enjoyed the beet salad and shakshouka. Very fun after dinner destination, happy hour or light dinner. read more

Juniper’s - Daisy Duke cocktail and menu of the week. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This is a wonderful treat. Live music. Set in a Speakeasy environment. Tin drinks to die for... We will be back. A fun place for cocktails and romance. read more

Juniper’s - Bee's Knees for Two. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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We were looking for somewhere a little less packed during Mardi Gras night and ended up passing by this spot- and we're really glad we did! It's a gin joint, and since we were all fans of gin this was only good news. The interior was fairly wide and spacious, especially compared to a lot of the other bars in the area, and looked nice. We got a comfy booth in the back and looked over the tapas menu - the meatballs were especially amazing, but everything was really good. I mean yeah, it was all small plates, but the price to size of serving ratio was better than you usually find and it was all really delicious. The drinks were very good too, but I'm gonna own that it was the atmosphere and the food that won the night for all of us. Gotta find an excuse to get back down there. The service was great too, despite being a special event evening. A+ read more

Super cute place with the best atmosphere. The rotating menu is super cool. It was a st patricks day theme when we went and the Irish themed dishes were delish. The drinks were great whether you are a big gin person or not. Would highly recommend the baklava if it's still on the menu! read more

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