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    The Narrows Bar

    4.5 (70 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE NARROWS BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    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.

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    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!

    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!

    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.

    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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    The Hangar On The Wharf

    The Hangar On The Wharf

    3.9
    (723 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Came here because a friend of mine recommended it. We made reservations and luckily arrived at a…read moredecent time because it got packed as we were leaving. If you can, definitely make reservations here. We shared a king crab leg, citrus salmon plate and buffalo wings. Everything was delicious! Service was superb and quick! Our food came out in a timely manner and our waters were constantly filled. Overall I enjoyed eating here. Especially being able to watch the seaplanes take off from our tables window. This is definitely a cool place to visit while in Juneau

    Buyer Beware! Junk…read morefees are so 2020. I'm in Juneau, Alaska on a long-term work assignment, and due to the limited restaurant options, I've ended up eating at The Hangar on the Wharf several weeks in a row. Every single time, they tack on a 3-5% "convenience" or "service" fee to the bill -- even when sitting at the bar with average service at best. I've asked ownership multiple times to remove these outdated junk fees and simply price the menu honestly instead of sneaking extra charges onto the check. Many states are now passing laws to prohibit businesses from randomly adding surprise fees to customer bills because consumers are tired of deceptive pricing practices. All this does is hurt employees' tip opportunities and frustrate customers. The food and service simply are not good enough to justify hidden surcharges on top of already high prices. Transparent pricing matters.

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    Louie's Douglas Inn

    Louie's Douglas Inn

    4.4
    (9 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Great place to go after a show across the street at Perseverence Theatre. The place is full of…read morefriendly locals and the bar staff is helpful. If you're hungy do try Nano's Grill from the hut outback. The menu items are a bit different than your lower 48 fair, but still good. My first time I ordered a club sandwich. When it arrived, it was everything of a soft kaiser roll with all the fixins splayed out like a hotdog. Different looking, but good. My next trip I ordered the daily special. Sliders. These tasty bites reminded me of homemade hamburger patties with their uneven edges cracking under each bit. Again. Good stuff. On my last visit, I tried the famous loaded tater tots. Now let me warn you, share with someone or you will be full for hours. The tots were a plate full of deep fried goodness covered in chili and all everything you would find on nachos. So good, but again, sharing is caring. They had also had a bloody mary morning drink, but I got there after 3 and the bartender still made me one. And it's good to be there when the fishermen come back, just be prepared to get a taxi home because someone is always ringing the bell!

    Despite what this listing may say, this is in DOUGLAS, not in Juneau…read more What is Douglas? It's a town across the water from Juneau. It's what I imagine Juneau was like before the cruise ships came. This is a solid neighborhood watering hole. Great vibe and energy in this place. The bartender was friendly and on top of it. Lots of crowds of people that you could tell were all good friends. Get out of your boat or hotel and take a long walk across the bridge, you'll be glad you did. There's also some pretty good pizza just a couple blocks away.

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    The Alaskan Hotel & Bar

    The Alaskan Hotel & Bar

    3.4
    (94 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This was our first time visiting The Alaskan Hotel & Bar, and it was a memorable experience. Known…read morefor their unique "crab fart," we decided to give it a try--it was definitely interesting but pleasantly tasty. The venue itself is rich with history, which adds a lot of character to the place. The bartenders were all friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. If you're in Juneau, I'd recommend stopping in for a drink and soaking up the historical atmosphere. I'm looking forward to coming back on our next visit!

    While the hotel's location is excellent - right in the heart of Juneau's tourist area -…read moreunfortunately, that was the only positive aspect of our stay. The convenience of the location simply does not outweigh the poor hospitality and lack of customer care we experienced. I normally enjoy supporting small independent businesses like this one, but this stay has made me seriously rethink where I choose to spend my money going forward. Having stayed in both luxury hotels and unique properties with character, I know that basic professionalism and genuine guest care should be standard regardless of price or style. Disliked · Upon our arrival to this property we made our way to our room only to discover it was not the Family Loft with two queen beds we had specifically booked. Instead, we were given a room with one queen bed and a pull-out couch. When I returned to the front desk, I was told the booked room was occupied by a long-term tenant and unavailable. While I understand availability issues can arise, the hotel had been in direct contact with me through the booking platform's messaging system prior to our arrival and never mentioned this problem. It appeared they chose not to inform us, likely to prevent us from canceling. The pull-out couch was in poor condition, making it impossible for our adult family member to get a decent night's sleep. The queen bed was also uncomfortable, with our feet elevated in an awkward position. The window was broken and OPEN at least 2 inches. We did not expect a luxury resort, but we did expect the room type we reserved. Most concerning was the staff's response. Rather than showing empathy or offering solutions, they became defensive, blaming the booking company and stating the room had been unavailable for weeks. Since I booked December 6th, this lack of notification wasted our time and created unnecessary inconvenience. I politely requested compensation for just one night due to the inconvenience, which I believe was more than reasonable. Unfortunately, the hotel made no effort to resolve the situation or make things right despite my several follow-ups. Prospective guests should be aware: while the location may seem convenient, the poor communication, room inaccuracies, and indifferent customer service made this a frustrating experience we would not repeat. To make matters worse, the hotel was crazy loud until 3am due to the bar adjacent to the property, making rest nearly impossible. We will be visiting Juneau several times a year in the coming years with August 2026 being our next stay, sadly we cannot support this small business.

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    Lounge area to the right and stage to the left. Picture taken from the bar.
    Lounge area to the right and stage to the left. Picture taken from the bar.
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