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    Juniper’s

    4.9 (58 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Bread Service
    Alaina H.

    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.

    The Dragon Slayer
    Stefanie G.

    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.

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    Dan S.

    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

    Whipped Feta, salads, and hummus
    Sarah E.

    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!

    Singapore Sling + Aviation
    Kelli J.

    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.

    Dining table
    Liza F.

    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.

    Monkey 47
    Patrick G.

    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.

    Elote potato salad
    Eileen B.

    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

    Sunday brunch menu
    Justin R.

    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.

    Bar
    Mesy D.

    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.

    Ice cube
    Michelle F.

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

    Anna Y.

    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.

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    S F.

    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.

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

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

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

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

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