Super chill environment, the bartender Max was really nice, made some solid drinks and had some great music playing to set the mood. Reasonable prices too. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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I found this place a bit too loud to have any real conversations, and I am pretty sure the bartender was making himself at home with the drinks. My friend already had a tab going and when I got there he told me to put my drink on his tab. When we were leaving he closed out his tab, which included my drink. A few minutes later the bartender came up to us saying we had four outstanding drinks...which wasn't possible because all of us had closed our tabs out at this point and all drinks were accounted for. My friend visiting from Chicago is a sweetheart and ended up paying (again), but I am positive we paid for more than we should have because someone had trouble keeping things straight behind the bar. read more

Had a great time here a couple weeks ago while in town for a friend's bday! The vibe was definitely elegant fun, great ambiance, and lively crowd on a Saturday night. Shout out to Julian our bartender who made the night a blast for me and my friend group. read more

Definitely a local joint, lively and full of energy. Drinks were fairly priced and service was pleasant, but don't expect deep conversation unless you've mastered lip-reading. read more

Jules is a fabulous bartender! The entire staff and security here is wonderful, industry, very kind and welcoming. We always feel cozy coming here for an afternoon work drink :) Staple of flatiron! read more

What a fantastic neighborhood hideaway this was! My long time friend works not far from there and she had never been there. Me, I'm from out of town and I felt right at home. The bartender was second to none in personality, conversation and service. Choices at the bar were plenty as were the pours. Prices were reasonable. The crowd was a mix of age but seemingly all professional types. We had Colombians, Israelis, regular Americans, and who knows what else, it was fun. It seemed like other folks at the bar were neighbors and easy to engage with. The bar is not big but surprisingly it seems to hold plenty. There is also an outdoor beer garden. Park bar serves no food but allows you to byo. I'd definitely enjoy returning here the next time I'm in New york! read more

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In many ways this is that neighborhood cocktail bar everyone wants. Low key, great drinks with some regulars and real character. This is not an expense account bar, but it's not a dive bar either. It does not feel corporate and it is not over the top. The service is efficient and there is outside seating. It's pretty hard to go wrong, unless you want super fancy or super expensive, then you are at the wrong place. read more

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Good location and great art work! Drinks we're average and the bar is small. Nice to stop in for one drink and leave. read more

Always a good time, good people and cheap drinks and an easy dplace to get laid. Bartenders are super friendly.

This was a nice and easy after party spot. The ambience was dim lit and music was great. It was a Thursday night so we were able to walk in and get a table of 8. We got 2 bottles of wine which was super affordable. read more

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We ordered 7 old fashions from Max and asked to split the bill amongst two cards. The bartender flipped us off and said "fuck you" because we tried to split the bill and then complained that we ordered a hard-to-make drink. "You ordered a difficult drink and want to split the bill, I'm not doing that fuck you" were the words. As a result of the disrespect we did not tip but still paid of course. A different bartender then came up to us and said we are to leave after the drink if we don't tip and he never wants us back. We told him the reason was we were flipped off. He called us liars and that it was a community bar and we aren't welcome (despite living down the block). Then before we finished our drink they had the security guards come make us leave. This to me is retaliation for not tipping and is illegal. They confiscated our drinks which we paid for. I think it is very fair to not tip when you have been flipped off by a bartender. The same bartender immediately left and started smoking outside. The other bartender who had kicked us out wasn't there to witness the situation but then proceeded to call us liars and clowns and made me go up to the bar so he could continue insulting me. We didn't talk back but the retaliation on not tipping at the verbal assault was shocking. read more

The loudest bar to ever exist for literally no reason. I just came here for a casual drink on a Monday night and the bartender was screaming for all of Manhattan to hear. He was jumping up and down and yelling about god knows what while the music was blasting. Way too much for a Monday. read more

This bar in my view has one of the best vibes in NYC. It's has bartenders that know what they are doing which means a very good cocktail. The crowd is chill and very diverse but for my followers alas it is not a gay bar but it feels inclusive. read more

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I love Park Bar. It's an amazing neighborhood bar with a crew of loyal regulars but it also has a dynamic element of new people likely coming through Union Square just for the evening. The atmosphere is a 30's & up vibe, with a great selection of beers and liquor, as well as great music that is perfect for the scene whether it be hip hop, 70's disco, house music, classic rock or whatever. The massive mirror opposite the bar is amazing , the benches and the row of windows next to the street are amazing, and the decorations, which I assume are personal to the owners, give the bar the perfect amount of character. But the best part of Park Bar is the people from the regulars, to the newbies that make every night unique to, most importantly, the great bartenders. From James (the best bartender I've ever met- in drinks and personality), who sadly now has moved from New York (he has been missed), to Carlos (I love his Latin flavor and fun outgoing personality), Jaq (she is so sweet), Bill (the coolest customer around) and Julian (always smiley and lively). They all their unique personalities but are all so fun. They all make amazing drinks but consistently the best martinis I've ever had. They put the most expensive steak house martinis to shame. Love Park Bar. Stop by and check it out. read more

Quiet cozy atmosphere. Very well priced drinks. A great starter bar befor dinner. Staff was friendly and good times were had by all read more

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10/10 iykyk!!! Just stumbled upon this place after dinner and the vibes are most definitely immaculate!! read more

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Great place! Small bar, friendly bartender. Julian (spelling) was the best! We honestly stayed for his vibe: thank you for the good service! The music was fun too! read more

Finding a calm bar near USQ where you can actually hear the other person speak is no easy feat, yet Park Bar offers just that. It's on the smaller side, and is a little bit sterile in its design - but is perfect if you want somewhere that is t jam-packed with people. Lots of options, open seating on a weeknight and kind staff. read more

Good drinks, good service... But why is the music so loud!?!? It's not a club and zero people are dancing. Every single person in the bar is trying to have a conversation. The sound level makes zero sense. read more

Gigantic, multi-leveled bar with seating at the first floor and an open roof on the top (better place to be). Good spot for groups of 2-4 and easy to mingle, but because it is so big it always seems like it is emptier than it actually is. $15 a drink. 4.5/5 stars as a night bar. read more

Came here with some friends for a casual drink. It is a very small place with a bar and a few side tables. There's no menu but a full bar so you can order any cocktail you want. The bartender helped recommend drinks to us based on what we typically enjoy drinking. A nice place if you are the area and just need a place to sit and chat with friends over drinks read more

Came here with a friend for after dinner drinks. The 9 PM to 10 PM hour is the peak for this place near Union Square. No food menu, so best to eat before you arrive. read more

The atmosphere is amazing - mosaic tiles, hard wood furnishings. Good music in the place, just the rite volume.. price was reasonable, and the bar staff was amazingly sweet and made u feel at home. This is now officially my fav bar in New York. read more

Park Bar - Really like the atmosphere and music in this place! - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Was randomly walking around the area with some friends looking for a place to get a drink when we found this Union Square's dark lounge with walnut walls and a room-length oak bar. The furniture is creative with an island/stalls in the middle and a wooden bench running along the window. Good selection of cocktails, beer, wine and music! Great place to grab a few drinks =] read more

I've only been to Park Bar when it's half empty. And I like it that way. Talk to the friendly 'tenders, request some music on their iPods, have conversations with good friends and sip on some Scotch. Stare at the big-ass painting, argue about whether it's boxing or kick-boxing or some other violent sport, and whether the dude is trying to knee the other dude in the crotch. A win-win debate. Great place to hang out at off-peak-hours, I say. read more

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Awesome little bar, bartender (woman) could have been alittle nicer/warmer but its a little Gem in this area of failing bars/restaurants. read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Apparently some of the drinks here aren't that good & the bartender that evening was not kind to my friend's gay pal (you'd think someone working for tips in NYC would be nice to EVERYONE since who knows who's got that tip money & gay folks in Manhattan aren't exactly paupers). Maybe it's just the Tuesday night guy? I don't know. The other staff was fine. It's very dark so if you're not having a good hair day, you won't have to feel overly self-conscious. They also have nice convenient hooks for your coats, purses, etc. Space is at a premium so you won't want to have large gatherings here but a small, intimate environment this is. It can also get loud so keep that in mind. Overall, it was okay but I'm not a fan of places where staff is being discriminatory against folks. read more

Park Bar is reminds me exactly of Black Door in the Flatiron area, with the same type of dark interior, tight and semi-crowded ambiance, and similar pricing on drinks ranging from wine to beer. The entire layout of the bar is practically the same, though I think Black Door may be slightly larger and perhaps a little less noisy. Service for the most part seems good, though I think it falls apart when it becomes a little too crowded or rowdy. At the very least, the drinks are stiff and during happy hour are reasonably priced. Bathrooms are small as hell here, where one might actually have to lean against the toilet (or stand on top of it) in order to open the door. Some architectural genius thought it would be funny to have the door swing from the inside rather than the outside. I'm sure the same genius thought of this place after visiting Black Door 10 blocks north. read more

This place is way too noisy. Noisy to the extent that it is genuinely difficult to hear what your friend is trying to say (yell) to you. Noisy to the extent that I'm sure the employees incur permanent hearing damage once they have worked there for a week or more. The main point of a bar should be good conversation and that is very difficult here. I suggest you look elsewhere. read more

Park Bar is a small, dark watering hole hidden on the dullest block that surrounds Union Square Park. The crowd is definitely a bit older than at many bars with most patrons in their mid- to late-30's. I found the Saturday evening bunch a bit corporate for a non-workday. The bar is cozy and romantic. Conversing is made simple by the low music volume. The unfortunate lack of culinary offerings is a disappoint, though, as Park Bar could benefit from some upscale bar food. Park Bar is a nice spot for a quiet drink, but it is nothing special. read more

Stopped by for a quick drink at this bar while waiting for some people. Small intimate bar that's not too fancy or divey with some bar seating up front and small tables in the middle and edges. They don't seem to have a draft list (just bottles from what I could tell), so ordered one of their bottled IPAs ($7). Quick turnaround from the staff as they come around collecting bottles and other odds and ends fairly quickly. Not the greatest price point but around what you would find in the neighborhood. Seems like a solid spot for a casual date but not for a big group. read more

Was the second stop of many on a Friday night during the beginning of winter time.  We walk in, pretty dark inside which I guess was fine but not the greatest.  It was pretty busy so we sat down on a bench near the front of the Bar which was fine but we realized the WINDOWS WERE OPEN. The outside temp was 20, what were they thinking.  I mean we had coats on and it gets warm in the bar but why would all of the windows be open? The beer options were fine but I could not understand why they had the windows open, it was delusional.   Overall: Seems like a tight place to grab night cap but if they keep their windows open again, I'll probably not go in. read more

The best part of the bar is the atmosphere. It is small and cozy (especially on the snowy day when I visited) with dark wood furniture and floors. There furniture is creative with a miniature bar/stalls in the middle and a wooden bench running along the window. The prices are fine for the area. The cocktails we ordered were fine but a bit weak and were not served in the correct vessel. There were not any house specialty cocktails or particularly unusual beers and wines. It seemed like a pleasant place to have a drink if you just want a staple beverage. We were able to hold a conversation without having to yell over the music. The music was enjoyable including some of last decade's pop and current music that was relaxed and upbeat at the same time. read more

I have been to park bar many times and my impression about the place was good until last night. I had the worst experience in any bar or restaurant in NYC. I walked in last night at 3 am with a friend and we had couple drinks at a small table away from the bar. At 4 am they put the light on, no last call was made by the staff, the bouncer stared to kick out people in a very rude way and screamed on every individual "get the Fu** out". My friend rushed to the bathroom before they close and this guy came screaming at my face "get the Fu** out, it's 4:01 and we close at 4 am". I'm so disappointed by the behavior of the staff, we didn't even get to finish our drinks. Does anyone work there understand what is hospitality?! LAST TIME to this place. read more

I came around 4pm on a Friday. The bar was pretty crowded but my friends and I were able to find a little area to chill at. Drinks were a fair price given the location. The bar is pretty small and intimate. I would go for a date or casual drinks to catch up with a friend. I wouldn't come with a big group. I love the natural light that comes into the bar. read more

Slowly but surely becoming my go-to bar in the Union Square area. I actually didn't even know it was called Park Bar until very recently. It's always chill, never too crowded, they have great music (particularly, a lot of Michael Jackson), and the alcohol selection is decent and relatively cheap compared to other bars in the area. NOTE: there are no draft beers, but the bottle selection is pretty good, and they have a few rotating seasonal beers along with the staple domestic beers. The clientele is incredibly hard to pinpoint, since it's a very random mix of fratty young professionals, all the way to extreme hipsters to yuppie Chelsea residents. That being said, the clientele is never too in-you-face to ruin your experience and it's never been a problem for me. The place itself isn't terribly big, but it's incredibly low-key, given the location. Bartenders are always attentive and very quick with the drinks. They don't have anything very fancy or innovative in terms of cocktails or mixed drinks, but they'll give you something strong and delicious. In all, the offerings and the space aren't particularly unique or outstanding, but overall performance is just consistent and solid. I highly recommend Park Bar for first dates or small groups, just because you know what you're getting and there's not much of a chance of things going wrong. Definitely one of those places where you can have good conversation, go to a bar without spending too much money, while still avoiding the drudgery of staying in your apartment. Isn't that all you can hope for during a chill night out? read more

I met Katie there at 7pm on a really hot night in June. I had a Stella and she gave me back the Banksy book I had lent her. This was two weeks after she told me she wasn't "feeling it" on our first date. I caught up with Jo over Dewars rocks in the early spring. Jo's best friend was an ex from many days past. We had our second date at Park Bar. I was probably just entering my Dewars rocks days, so it's safe to say that's what I was drinking. I met Softball Stacy after work there last summer. When I suggested Park Bar she said that was also what she was thinking. Softball Stacy cooked me dinner once. I bought a bottle of wine that we never got around to opening. One night at Park Bar, I developed a screenplay I never got around to writing. That same night, I saw a woman I never got around to talking to. The bartender I knew at Park Bar no longer works at Park Bar. There were many times during the late-90's when I would enter Park Bar when the sun went down and would leave Park Bar when the sun came up. Kind of like that song by The Specials. It was over the holidays in December when I kissed Alison on the sidewalk outside of Park Bar. read more

Super chill place - just outside of Union Squate, without the irritating hipster crowd. I happened in here with a friend on a Saturday night, from around 9:30 til midnight and the clientele changed dramatically from the artsy chic to nearly empty to the club era getting a quick drink before beginning their meatpacking club adventures. The drinks are well priced and well served, with an attentive and knowledgable bartender. It can get a little packed but there was too for a seat at all times. A little louder than my liking, but there is an effective music change based on majority clientele at any given time (kind of impressive). *Bonus: I signed my credit card statement after closing out at the end of the night but forgot to take my credit card out of the clip. The bartender actually ran half a block to catch up with me to give me my card back. THAT, my friends, is customer service. read more

finally i got to try this cute little joint. I pass it all the time whenever i walk home from work and say to myself, "Self, Remember that place for happy hour! It looks so dang cute!" .....And of course, I kept forgetting. So my friend calls me up out kind of randomly and last min and says, "Hey! Lets get drinks in Union Square!" .....And I was like -- "Cool!" ..... ::thinking thinking:: REMEMBERING!!:: ....Well, ..sort of remembering.... my friend and I had to walk around the block a few times before my internal (read: broken) gps figured out exactly where it was (its totally not hard to find; i'm just directionally challenged), but it did finally make it's way from my fantasy to my reality. The place is really cute. Dark. Kind of upscale rustic. Sexy and intimate. Crowded, but pleasantly so. My friend and I got merlot and cabernet respectively and both of us kept saying, "My God, this was worth every penny...... So delicious!" We chatted away munching on the assorted nuts and just as we were about to call it an evening, these three guys sharing a bottle of champagne (???) decided to buy us a round. ......we felt flattered, but neither of us wanted another drink, (and the guys didn't even make much of an attempt to talk to us) so we said thank you, politely took a few sips and bolted. the bartender totally called us out on our stealth mission to bust out-- we were totally trying to be all coy about it so those guys wouldn't notice and he totally blew our cover..... but he was super nice about it and said he'd better see us again next week! :) read more

I want to like Park Bar more than I actually do. It's got a great ambiance (with qualifications, infra), cool vibe, plays good music (see same qualification, infra) and is a convenient location. The open windows up front in nice weather is the icing on the cake. But: Why. Is. It. So. Loud. They straight BLAST the music in this place. Which is fine if you're at Arlene's Grocery, or some punk rock dive bar. We're all there to rock, fine. But this place screams "Intimate drinks" or perhaps "great first date spot". But you won't see those comments, because IT. IS. SO. LOUD. In a place that small, it's mind-boggling that they wouldn't understand that this is a problem. read more