Great pisco sour selection. (Not ever changing) Food is pretty good as well Also have beer and wine... Some Friday/Saturday nights get really packed up. Limited seating Available (mostly just round the bar) VIP section available in the back in a open second level overlooking the entire lounge (bottle service only) Huge projection screen behind bar (awesome) read more

Cozy but good vibrant. Good crowd and latin music. I would recommend it if anyone looking for a nice lounge nearby area.

One of the true gems on northern blvd. The closest to getting a true pisco sour this side of the hemisphere!

This place is really good to go & get cocktails,food. The Pisco options they have are just a orgasm on your palate. We ordered 2 dishes of artichucos which is a Peruvian steak stick with, plantains, corn & a delicious spicy sauce. Had a great time overall. Thanks read more

Amaru Pisco bar - Artichucos with a bunch of other flavor + pisco cocktail. - Lounges Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Simply fun, great drinks, lively music. Party begins at around 11pm. I have noticed it is also open for happy hour on weekdays, with drinks at $5!!! They offer a menu full of Pisco based drinks. I have tried them all, and they're all my favorite. I wouldn't go to a Pisco bar to order a "bacardi and coke", which I can have at any other bar in the world. Bartenders are very friendly and skilled in mixing cocktails, and they will try to accommodate other requests, but I personally enjoy watching people drinking pisco. People dancing everywhere, no traumas of men dancing among men, or women with women, or dancing with someone you don't know. Great place!! read more

It's generally overcapacity so dancing is almost impossible. They force you to buy alcoholic drinks otherwise as they put it, "you'll have to leave." Also, honestly the staff is a bit scary. Definitely go elsewhere and spare the troubles in this place. read more

Pisco is finally getting it's due. New York has many fantastic niche cocktail/spirit bars. Tequila (Mayahuel), Rum (El Cobre, Cienfuegos), Genever Gin (Vandaag), Tiki (Painkiller, Lani Kai), Whiskey (Post Office, Char No.4) etc. Up till now however, Pisco has been relegated to something used to make the obligatory Pisco Sour (the Peruvian national drink) or the historically relevant Pisco Punch that has been resurrected by some top notch bars over the last few years. As someone who drinks at a good amount of the cities better cocktail bars, I can tell you, even I was surprised by Amaru's opening. Not only is it in Jackson Heights, but a good ways from the train. It's the equivalent of trying to visit Fort Defiance in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Meaning, you either live nearby, or you're willing to make the trek for cocktail/spirits nerdery (and the amazing peruvian food in the neighborhood). But if you're willing to make the trek, I can tell you that there are things you will most likely have nowhere else. The cocktail menu was created by Esteban Ordonez of Apotheke, and looking at it you realize right away that something is different. "Chicha Morada Fizz"? Yes, I'll have that. House made Chica Morada (a drink based from purple corn), Pisco, Egg White and Inca Cola in place of where club soda would typically be added to a fizz. Much of the menu finds a way to incorporate traditional Peruvian flavor combinations while modernizing them at the same time.The "Chasqui Road" comes with Agwa Coca liqueur and cinnamon for a traditional combination, but gets an herbal boost from Yellow Chartreuse. Similarly, the Alturas is a nice twist on a traditional sour, using overproofed Pisco 100 as a backbone, lemon for tart, and then a combination of Prickly Pear puree and Aloe Vera to sweeten. If you'd just like an education on Pisco straight, you can also do tastings of what is surely one of the better Pisco collections in an NYC bar. Where this place goes wrong, unfortunately, is as much a product of it's location and what the space used to be. Housed in a former Pio Pio space (same owners), which had traditionally become a bit... pseudo clubby... on the later side, you'll find that tradition has been carried on. Earlier on in the evening should be no problem, but be forewarned that at some point they may start blaring music with very few people around. Also, the tapas could be better. They were just okay. Solid. I expected more however. As you might infer, most of the bartenders, while exceedingly friendly, are a bit green to the fresh ingredient cocktail world and you'd be smart to stick to the choices on menu for now. Also, many of the cocktails on the pre-opening menu are actually non-existent at the bar so far, as they "have not been perfected" quite yet. Overall though, I think this bar is an amazing addition to the area of Jackson Heights, and I wouldn't hesitate to grab a drink here if I was in the area or combining it with eating somewhere nearby. Just know what to expect and that they have a few kinks to work out after opening. That said, this is a one of a kind bar here, and it's goin' on the list... http://www.yelp.com/list/best-cocktail-bars-in-new-york-new-york-4 read more

I went to this bar lastnight to celebrate one of my good friends birthday and I had a great time . The bar tender was great ; he definitely was helpful as far as me being Indecisive about what drink I wanted to order . Didn't catch his name but he has like a cool Mohawk lol .But this is a nice small spot ; Peruvian spot . The music is great this is actually my third time being there and I always feel comfortable . read more

I am beyond disappointed of Amaru they clearly have no respect for regular customers me and my husband come here often and are very good to the bartenders and staff. We came here after work on a Saturday night and after looking for parking for over half an hour the bouncer didn't let us in cause we had sneakers on and I don't mean we came in jogging suits, we had black leather vans. It's a casual place not a club. The bouncer was so rude didn't even acknowledge us he said "no sneakers" and refuse to call a manager for me. This is beyond ridiculous, if they wanna turn the place into a low class club that's fine but they should do their customers a service and place the dress code on their website or door so people don't waste a trip. read more

Let me start off by saying that Amaru is more of a true 3 1/2 stars to me but since I like the bouncers I bumped it to 4 stars. My friend and I went here this past Friday for drinks after our weekly dinner. I love queens and I love that it is affordable and rough around the edges. To be honest I personally think it's hard to bring the Manhattan essence to Jackson Heights without seeming like your trying to hard (ie: Gabbana in Corona). That said, we walk in and my friend and I both nod to each other that it's pretty nice for the area. I primarily picked this place because I am a Perucha and I love my pisco sours. We sit at the bar and I order a pisco sour and my friend orders a gin martini (before you think it, its her fave drink). The bartender did not apparently here her and starts making a Vodka martini; my friend has to interrupt and tell him Gin, he makes it and does not fill the glass to the top top. Its already a semi-rough start; but than the bartenders switch and I'm assuming the manager was behind the bar making drinks because he was nicely dressed and seemed to be friendly with the male patrons surrounding us. What I would say rubbed us the wrong way was that the male patrons around us were baysitting beers while we were ordering drinks and we felt that we were paid less attention to. We had to ask for cancha "corn kernels Peruvian style" after our second drink; and, the bartender/supposed manager offered us a free shot after he got his very generous tip and we were putting our coats on. We frequent Queens a lot and I love the low key down to earth vibe of everything. My suggestion would be to socialize more with all your patrons. Bottom Line: 1) Pisco Sour- Perfect! 2) Maracuya Sour- Ehh! 3) Viejo Verde-Delish! 4) Yes, I will come here again! read more

Only thing that sucks is they play techno for like 15 min every night. Not worth it. Shoot me now. but anticuchos w huancaina is omg para morir read more

This place is located in Jackson Heights on Northern Blvd. I was expecting it to be more of a bar than a clubby lounge. Nevertheless the drinks were good. We recently went to Peru and in our travels we had the chance to try several different types of Pisco based drinks, it was good to find out that locally there are a few places we can visit to have a taste of the different types of drinks you can have in Peru, Amaru Pisco Bar is one of them. We did not try any of the food but we had the Pisco sour and and maracuya sour which were both good. The places does seem to get a lot more crowded after 11pm. Not a bad place to hang out and have a few drinks. read more

I love Amaru. But I do not love when places are not Frank with me. I usually order the hamburgesas. And I Love them but unfortunately. They did not have the materials needed. For the order. And only when I point it out to the bartender is when he said. Yes we do not have the items. I did not appreciate the lack of attention towards the consumer. Not pleased ..... read more

I'm not one to write a review on anything but this place is worth it. Had a great time with my husband, definitely my go to spot every weekend after my great experience. The maracuya sours are the best read more

So i finally came here after seeing and hearing great reviews on this place. Now i can see why. I fell in love with it. It has a sports bar feel to it. They have different types of music from cumbia, to house music. Im glad i came here. There ceviche was extremely fresh, and flavorful. Im glad i made the trip here. read more

This is the place where they don't know how to treat their costumers at all. I am a regular costumer in Amaru and sometimes when they are not busy the bouncer would let me in but sometimes he decides not too.! Bartenders are rude and got to be careful with the credit card while tipin.!! read more

I'm definitely pleased with the emergence, finally, of a decent & classy bar on Northern Blvd. Although I'm skeptical of how long it will stay that way, my first foray into Amaru left me pretty excited. The space is beautiful, and even the bathrooms were high caliber in terms of design & cleanliness (I was there on a Thursday evening though, so I can't speak for nights when the place gets crowded). There is a very deliberate attempt at offering cocktails that are on the fancier side of what you would expect for a bar on Northern, and they are mostly based on recipes using pisco (a type of Peruvian liquor)--I tried two (which included ingredients such as egg whites, watermelon, rosemary, and bitters) and both were quite tasty. There is also a small tapas-like bar menu for those interested in a bite to eat. The bar was very well stocked, and the bar staff (all male that night) were well-dressed and fairly polite. There is a huge screen & projector set up, which played music videos while I was there, and the music, by the way, was mostly played at a very reasonable volume so that you could actually hold a conversation with someone without yelling. Again, this was on a Thursday night, and I imagine it might be different on Friday or Saturday when the place is more packed. Overall, the place was nice, and has great potential--as long as it manages to maintain its classy vibe. read more

Gets packed late at night, the music is quite loud, but a good selection. This is one of the few places I am happy to pay $10 a drink for, the maracuya sour is delicious. Cons: Always a huge line for bathroom, both genders. read more

If you looking for a good ceviche and cocktails in this area ( my favorite place , ceviche is freshly made by order you can taste the lime juice being just squeezed, fresh ingredients put together the right way, you won't be disappointed) Leche de tigre ... a nice combination of fish diced in small pieces, cilantro, rocoto peppers for a kick of spiciness, lime juice and a big shrimp as garnish I would've love to take a picture of it but I couldn't resist to eat it all as soon as I saw it Cocktails .. if you like pisco they have the biggest selection of pisco in Queens Each one of their cocktails are base of pisco. I tried most of them and all of them are nicely balanced The bartender is always friendly and attentive You won't be let go until you get a nice buzz!! Dj is always mixing diferent type of music as I said before I been here so many times and we always come back honestly the best place around this area read more

I got there Saturday night at midnight, my first time there and I'm already unimpressed bc they didn't have coat check. We were told to give our coats to a server. Ppl who didn't check their coats had their coats all over the place. The place was so crowded there was No space to dance and they kept letting people in. When I wanted to leave we had to wait forever for our coats... for them to take me to the basement to look for our coats. ... never again read more

I meant to come here a few years ago but at the time it was closed for renovations. Randomly decided to visit the area again yesterday on a Saturday night - and its definitely a fun place. Pisco drinks are nice and strong! Venue is a bit on the small side but the crowd is fun. I enjoyed it! read more

The Pisco sour maracuya and long islands here are great! The bartenders are also super friendly. This place gets really full and it doesn't help that it's a small bar. The music and ambiance is great for a night out read more

Well made drinks, knowledgable bartenders and a cool atmosphere. Loading one star because you are a bar in queens with Manhattan prices! Come on guys your rent can't be the same as the city! Pass on some savings and get that 5th star! read more

Closest bar to Pio Pio and we didn't want to travel far because it was freezing. The drinks are definitely different. The Maracuya Sour was good, but the Ichigo Pisco was way too sour for my taste. Also, after ordering our drinks, we were given the bill. I felt pushed out way too fast. read more

Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Great music (Spanish Rock being my fav). Definitely worth a visit ~

Music is good, atmosphere passable. Bartenders are rude and nasty. Went on a slow Saturday night. Stood at the bar and had to wave at him to get his attention. Don't know how to make drinks properly. Won't be there again!! read more

Eager to try food from home with a good cocktail, some friends and I organized a birthday outing there. I really wanted to like it as a fellow Peruvian and familiar with the owner's work. We were greeted instead by a thug-like bouncer who made a young girl cry on her birthday weekend. Never were we informed that there was a penalty charge for shoes that look sneaker-like. I haven't see it but there is an unwritten dress code and he took our friends for chumps requesting $20 from us to let us in. All of this was done in the most condescending attitude. I refuse to support a business that treats people like that! I hope something changes... (0 stars, if possible) read more

I was looking forward to take my coworkers to this place. Sadly we were a few minutes early and instead of telling us nicely that the place was opening in 10 min. And to wait outside, we were told with hand gestures by a bartender that the place was not open yet and to leave. Very dissapointed, im not going back we are at a different place now. read more

Great place for pisco cocktails.. The cocktails are yummy! The gambas al aljillo was good but a bit too tangy for my taste. The boyfriend liked it. They have a huge screen and projector for sporting events and on weekend evenings the place turns into more of a dancing area! Yay! Spanish music of course which is my thing :D stop by for great drinks!. The bartenders are hit or miss. Some are more attentive than others. The ones on Friday evenings are really nice! :) read more

We were at this bar at 6pm on a Saturday, so there was nobody there. We therefore cannot speak for the nightlife vibe. However, the Pisco sour was delicious, as were the other drinks. They were also very attractive; the maracuya sour had an honest-to-goodness flower sitting on top. The dance-y '80s music definitely helped, as did the oddly addictive (and free) toasted corn. read more

Piscos are just ok. Over priced. Music sounds the same everytime you come here. Would give more stars if staff was more attentive.

I went here last Saturday and i had a blast! I brought some friends that wanted to try pisco sours. Maracuya sour was my favorite. The Dj played good music, it was extremely crowded because the place is not as wide. We still danced salsa, merengue and bachata. But it was a little annoying to have people coming in and out of the place since it was soo packed inside.They should definitely allow a little less people in the place. The tv had a soccer game on. I thought it was very out of place. It doesn't have the sports bar feel. The music is blasting, so no one can pay attention to it. The TV screen is big enough to show videos or cool pictures to fulfill the ambiance. I did like the fact that there is no cover charge. A cool new spot to check it out if you are around the area. read more

Amaru is my favorite place to be on the weekends. Music is always on point, the drinks are always great. The only problem is that service can be very hit or miss & the crowd tends to be a bit older. Either way, it always has me coming back for more. read more

The place and ambience is nice but im so disappointed with the management handled about a guy claiming hes jacket have been missing and accusing my friend of taking his spot, they pushed my friend they yelled at him and nobody from the bar came in to solve the situation, it is our first time in the bar,we are not spanish, we love spanish people, but this group are just si rude and the manangent did not even approach us for an apology. read more

Went here two times already. First was for Cinco de Mayo with a good friend. My friend is Chiliean and is familiar with pisco so I found this spot to have this popular Peruvian and Chilean drink. First and foremost, parking in the Jackson Heights area is difficult. Found a spot a few blocks away. Make sure to read all the signs as to not get a ticket. Upon arriving there we were carded of course. I went in with no problem, but noticed there was a delay with my friend getting in. The bouncer was giving her a hard time telling her "no weapons allowed." Apparently he thought her tampon was a knife. Off to a good start. The venue is small with a bar and tables in front and a giant projection screen behind the bar that plays music videos. We sat at the bar and ordered 2 pisco sours, of course. Drinks were delicious. $10 a piece. A little pricey, but being from Long Island I know that drinks in any area that qualifies itself as the city will be in the $10 to $14 range. Defintiely wanted to give the food a try here. Everything looked delicious by it's names and descriptions. First off my friend ordered the empanadas ají de gallina, (chicken empanadas) and myself the wantanes. The empanadas were delicious and were served with an olive sauce. The wantanes were fried dumplings stuffed with chicken and shrimp served with a sweet and sour passion fruit dipping sauce. Very tasty food. The bartender was very friendly and gave us two maracuya sours on the house. My friend ordered the ceviche tasting which samples 3 different ceviches. I got the salchipapas which was a generous serving of sausage and french fries served with ketchup, mustard, and mayo. We also ordered the pisco punch and amaru and other drinks. At the end our bill was $80 with 8 drinks and 4 food orders. Our bartender was an angel, bc clearly that math doesn't add up when drinks are $10 a piece. Overall it was a great experience. It's funny because there is a sign that says no dancing (most likely due to the small space), but that does not stop anybody from doing it. The first time I was there I ate, socialized, and listened to the music that was playing. My second experience at Amaru was different. Went for a friends birthday after having dinner. Had a pisco sour danced for a little and left. The first time I was there was a Sunday and this time on a Saturday it was too packed for my liking. The other night I wanted to go back for some good drinks, but a friend was not up to par with the dress code. Sneakers not allowed. Oh well, til we meet again Amaru... read more

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These guys are the best!!! Great music, awesome drinks, friendly and courteous bar staff, I would recommend it to anybody for a great night out!! read more

I cannot stop coming to this place for their Maracuya Pisco drink, is amazing. I have not tried the food but one of these days I will since one day the couple who was sitting next to us ordered some wine with a nice meat & chesse platter that looked very delicious. The music is great here, I tend to visit this place early Fridays since I live close by so I am not sure how crowded could be later on at nights.. and yes parking around here sucks so be aware but is totally worth it to come this place and enjoy their amazing and delicious drinks! :) read more

It's a pretty good place to hang out for some drinks locally. The drinks tasted good and music was great. They played various types of music. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

I like this place! The decor is really nice, the space is elegant and cozy, the staff is attentive and knowledgeable about their craft, and the drinks are very yummy! However, if your are going on a Friday or Saturday night you have to be in the mood to dance, drink and not talk too much because the music is too darn high, definitely not a lounging spot on the weekends. This past Saturday I went around 11pm, the place was so so crowded and the music was ridiculously loud, good if that is what you're looking for. Since we were not in the mood for that ambiance we had a pisco sour (super yummy) and move across the street to Pio Pio's bar. They have a very similar bar menu but, to my surprise, the pisco drinks at Pio Pio were $8-9, instead of the $10 charged at Amaru. I guess those 2 extra bucks buy you ambiance and slightly different drink menu. One of the things that I did not enjoy this past Saturday was that they stopped projecting a tied basketball game with 30 seconds left on the clock and instead plastered a grainy picture of the DJ's face for all to see, not cute!. It actually took away from the niceness of the locale and made it look a bit cheap. (suggestion: find some stock photos/ videos, actually find anything but a grainy photo of the DJ, to project onto the wall). Anyhow, I give this place 4 stars, mainly because I visited it during a weekday and I enjoyed it a lot more. A group of friends and I went on a Tuesday night when they have live afro-Peruvian music. The tapas style food was delicious, the drinks were spot on perfect (I had the pisco sour, cholita and the chicha morada drink), and the sound level was much more bearable, and no, there was no floor to ceiling size picture of some random dude's face projected into the wall. Had a wonderful time. read more

First time trying Pisco and I'm definitely a fan! Tried a fair amount of different variations. My favorite is the original Pisco Sour. A beautiful drink. The place is pretty sexy too. I definitely need to go back and watch a game on that huge 120 inch screen! read more