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    The Narrows Bar

    4.5 (72 reviews)
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    THE NARROWS BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Love this bar the atmosphere is cozy
    Sandra L.

    My favorite bar in Juneau. I love the atmosphere, perfect date night spot or meet up with a friend. Always friendly service and incredible cocktails. I have visited Juneau for business on 4 occasions my first stop is always the Narrows. So far they are the only establishment in town with an impressive gin collection. If you want a craft cocktail or you are not sure what you want the bartenders will gladly make you something special that they love or think you will like. The Narrow's is a must visit when in downtown Juneau.

    Madisyn y.

    Loved this bar! One of the more "upscale" bars in the town. Ambiance was great, service was great. Cocktails were yummy!

    Marie B.

    Have to say the penicillin is one of my all time favorite cocktails, and The Narrows Bar makes a great one. Can really taste the scotch floater. Our bartender made our drinks fast and delicious! The bar has a comfy couch, which is always another bar favorite of mine! Great bar!!

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    Andrew H.

    Juneau has a few places that offer something: a food, a drink, a vibe...that nowhere in Anchorage, a town with roughly 10X as many people, has. This is firmly one of those. (Amalga Distillery is another) I can unequivocally say that the penicillin I had here is the best cocktail I have ever had. It wasn't good "for Juneau", it wasn't good "for Alaska", it was just good. Really good. I've had penicillins in restaurants where you can't get out without spending $100 per person, and they were nowhere as near as good as this one. Not ever close! That mix of smoke and spice and sweet was just perfectly balanced. I'm salivating just thinking about it. I also really, REALLY appreciated that the staff were knowledgeable without being gatekeepy or pretentious. That is rare for a craft cocktail bar. (I honestly would go to cocktail bars more if it weren't for the this insufferably terroir some of them seem to have) You usually here a lot of non-scientific fluff from bartenders at places like this, NOT this one though! I will be back, they made my birthday night super-special and...we didn't even tell them it was my birthday, let alone that I had just turned 40.

    Old fashioned and Alpine Blue
    Emily K.

    Such an amazing addition to downtown Juneau. Cozy and welcoming inside but without losing a little high end shine. It is tiny inside though. They don't call it the Narrows for nothing. The bartenders were friendly and chatty, happy to give suggestions. The cocktails were good with a couple standouts. The Mai Thai was recommended to us by the bartender and blew all the other drinks away. Flavorful, a little spiced smelled wonderful, we got two! The alpine blue was the other standout. Along the lines of a gin fizz with such amazing blueberry flavor, so fresh, and the rosemary complimented the gin beautifully. The paper plane was solid as far as paper planes go. The side car and old fashioned left a little wanting. Both seemed a touch watery, like they were left sitting on the ice slightly too long before poured.

    Yash T.

    First night in Juneau and we found this amazing bar. Every drink was up to the mark. Matt surprised us with one of his own creations too and it was spectacular. There was live music playing and a lot of people in the bar enjoying the return to normalcy. Order the penicillin if you like a spicy drink. You won't regret it. Update- Went again the next night and had a different bar tender who were learning the recepies and the drinks were good just not as good as the previous night.

    Keith M.

    Look no further, this bar got the vibess. Cool and knowledgable bartenders, delicious cocktails. They also have a lot of top shelves selections. My favorite bar in Juneau!

    Chris S.

    Now this is what a bar is supposed to be like. Cozy and full of people. It's beautiful inside and they can make anything you want. The music is good and the bartender was attentive. I heard that they also have a mixologist. I ordered something off the menu called a Blue Magoo and it was delicious. I'm not sure why we didn't discover this great bar before but we will be back in August for sure. Cudos to the bartender for refusing to serve the drunk lady. She gave her a glass of water. Pure class.

    Bourbon Renewal
    Maggie A.

    What a fantastic bar! Beautiful interior and amazing cocktails. Perfect for before or after dinner. Service was super quick and friendly and the drinks were delish and unique. I hope to be back soon!

    Super tasty drinks
    Mathew C.

    Great craft cocktails right in the heart of downtown Juneau. Prices range from $10 up to $13 for their featured cocktails & a huge selection of spirits. The ones we tasted were great, and the bartender was very knowledgeable.

    Summer splash, the last word
    Aish N.

    No better way to start our trip in Juneau than with Matt's craft cocktails. It was a vibrant place even on a Tuesday night and I would highly recommend it if you are visiting Juneau. We ordered pretty much all of their drinks on the menu and they were all great! Summer splash, penicillin, The Last Word were some of

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    Great craft cocktails! The perfect place to have a beverage and chat with friends. Friendly bartenders and top notch ingredients

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    Bartender Rosemary was very friendly and talented, drinks were reasonably priced and delicious. So happy we stopped in here!

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    Killer cocktails with a wide range of options. Lots of fresh ingredients. Strongly recommend.

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    Went in, sat for 15 minutes at the bar, 2 bar tenders, both totally ignored me. Why is this place rated highly?

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    Love the ambiance and the staff is great. The prices are high but it keeps the riffraff out. Great place for an after work beverage.

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    Great craft cocktails, chill ambience, sexy staff and good times. Not to miss if your looking for a good drink in town.

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    Alaskan Brewing Public House - Halibut sandwich

    Alaskan Brewing Public House

    3.7(105 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Stopped in at Alaskan Brewing at the recommendation from the ship as a more practical way to get…read moreyour Alaskan King Crab fix. It was peak lunch time and the advice from the cruise was apt in that it wasn't difficult to get a table. Between both buildings, they do have plenty of seating, which is a mix of bar sitting and high-top tables. I really do like the vibe of the building as it does have that relaxed, pub feel. Definitely better than waiting in line elsewhere. Of course, we did try some food and the king crab. Just opted for one pound and that was more than we needed to get our fix. It was succulent and delicious and if you are like us where you just want to try it, 1 pound for 2 people is just fine given the price ($99 a pound(!), which is cheaper than the more touristy places). We topped it off with a side of the delicious fries (Beer Cheese Hop Salt Fries) and a few pints, it made for quite the perfect afternoon in Juneau. So if you are looking to get in your King Crab fix and not break the bank, while also finding a place a bit more relaxed, highly recommend the Alaskan Brewing Public House.

    Went to Alaskan Brewing Public House on Franklin Street in Juneau. Right downtown by the ships. Big…read moreopen room with that high wood beam ceiling and the metal stools. Pretty packed with other cruise folks. We just got one order of fish and chips and split it. Menu says 8 ounces of Alaskan halibut in a gluten free batter they make with their lemon lime spruce tip seltzer. Came as two pieces. Batter was crisp and golden brown like it should be. Fish inside was white and flaky. Fries are the hop salt fries. Little cup of tartar and a lemon wedge. The fish was good. I will give them that. But $38 for two pieces of fish and some fries is ridiculously stupid. That is just price gouging for the cruise crowd. Really disappointed we paid that. Service was moderate at best. Nobody was rude. Nobody was all that on it either. And watch out for the birds. They have pigeons walking around on the wood floor inside the building. One was pecking crumbs right by the glass where the kegs are. They take off and flap over the tables too. Feathers and the occasional bird doo doo. There is no way somebody hasnt gotten splattered at some point. Would eat the fish again if it was half the price. Not rushing back at $38.

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    Alaskan Brewing Public House - One of the fish and chips broken half to see the delicious inside. $38 for an order of fish and chips is too much!

    One of the fish and chips broken half to see the delicious inside. $38 for an order of fish and chips is too much!

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    Tracy's King Crab Shack - 2lbs Alaskan King Crab

    Tracy's King Crab Shack

    4.3(155 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    The second location of Tracy's King Crab Shack is the place to be, and is not as crowded as the…read morefirst location at the center of town. You do have to walk about 15 minutes, but the dining room by the water really is the best spot. As we head to the tented dining room, a bald eagle swoops across the sky and lands on a post in the pier. While this is regarded as the best king crab in Alaska, eating king crab in Juneau is actually insanely expensive. Well if you have come all this way, when in Rome? You can order the king crab legs per leg or in a combo that also includes 4 mini crab cakes, a cup of crab bisque, and rolls. If you have a group, get a bucket of crab legs. They offer both red king crabs and golden king crabs. Go with the red and don't bother with the golden. The red king crabs have more meat and have a sweeter flavor. (Also, if you bring cash, you can avoid the 3% credit card fee.) We get a couple combos including crab chowder, crab cakes, drinks, and red king crab legs, plus legs for the rest of the group. They give you a crab cracking tool. There are a couple prongs on top for holding the top of the shell in place and a sharp edge for ripping the shell open from the bottom. Watch out for the sharp pointy spikes of the shell, so tread carefully. You sort of rock the cracker up and down in a straight line lengthwise until the entire cylinder of crab is free. There are three main pieces. The biggest leg segment has the sweetest and firmest crab meat. The smaller leg segment is more tender and even juicier. The body segment has a big bundle of flaky flesh. I can't remember if I've ever had a red king crab leg all to myself, so this is definitely the most and best king crab I've ever had.

    Tracy's is one of those places "you just have to try" but it's probably not a place you'll visit a…read moresecond time. We considered it more of an "excursion/experience" than a legitimate meal. At nearly $100 for a single King Crab leg, it certainly is one of the highest "cost per bite" you'll ever have. And to be honest, it didn't taste much different than the frozen King Crab available at our local grocer's meat counter. Some folks will stand line for nearly an hour to score a seat at a shared table. The crew are friendly and once you finally order the food comes quickly. The room is small, cramped and loud. But, again - it's an experience you'll not get anywhere else. I'm glad we finally crossed this off the list, but I doubt we'll do it again.

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    Tracy's King Crab Shack - Meaty red king crab leg

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