This is a nice bar near Penn station. The staff is nice and there's a nice atmosphere. The croaquettes were amazing!

I will never set foot in this place again. Bartender that called himself "Jimmy" was incredibly creepy and disgusting. Made me feel extremely uncomfortable. He was leering at me and making inappropriate comments that made me nauseous. Guy was old enough to be my Dad. Pretty sure he was sneaking pics of me too with his phone. I was waiting for my friend to arrive before going to see a show and ordered a neat scotch and an Allagash White when I sat down. He gives me a look and tells me I "drink like a man". Then made other comments questioning my sexuality. Total misogynistic predator creep. I didn't finish the scotch because I know what Macallan tastes like and that crap he poured me was like Costco booze. Then I worried whether or not he put something fishy in my glass. I couldn't settle the tab and get out of there fast enough. Our plan was to eat there when my friend finally arrived, but f that. Ended up meeting her at the pizza place a few blocks away. Thinking of this dude literally makes my skin crawl. I'm not one to write reviews often, but he shouldn't get away with that behavior. Aren't bars supposed to exude good vibes and provide hospitality? My experience here was not only traumatic, but a total waste of money too. read more

Food and service was great. Highly recommend if you are in the area! Place was packed as we were leaving! read more

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I love this place! The decor is great, and the restaurant feels clean. I ordered the Haymaker Double. The burger itself was a little dry. It could've used some sauce, but the flavor was good. The fries were good as well! Whether you're going for food or just drinks, this place hits the spot! They also accept reservations. read more

Great little spot for an after work or pre-Garden event. A good vibe, with perfectly low lightning, and decent acoustics that permits for conversation. Drinks are served up quickly, by the friendly staff. Don't forget to order yourself some happy hour nibbles! I recommend the Prosciutto flatbread and the red chile nachos! Recommendation: Not huge portions on the apps, so avoid ordering as a meal. read more

We owe a thank you to our server for going above and beyond. The kitchen was very backed up and we had to wait a long time for our food. We were feeling frustrated because part of our group had tickets to the rangers. BUT she made it right by comping the delayed items. Will definitely be back! read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Endive salad - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

Went here before the Knicks game for a bite and I have to say it was a very cozy place. The host and the server were very nice and attentive. The food was delicious. I had the beet salad it was perfect. Definitely a place to go before the games or any event at MSG. read more

I really loved the service at Haymaker. I volunteer for a nonprofit and was planning a get together. Haymaker didn't ask for a minimum spend and offered me a secluded area. Sold. The staff were great. Everyone was super friendly and we had a great experience. The food is fine, some dishes are better than others but you don't come here for the food. Drinks are good and prices are decent. I personally enjoyed the fries, fig flatbread, and the mac n cheese. read more

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An impromptu stop after arriving in the city, Haymaker Bar and Kitchen was exactly the holdover we needed before dinner. We swung by midday--kind of in that slow window after lunch but before the dinner rush--and the place was pretty quiet, which honestly suited us just fine. There was another couple at the bar and a local chatting with the bartender, so the vibe was low-key and relaxed. They had great beer selections, and the apps definitely delivered. We were a bit hungry after an early morning of travel, and yes, we finished everything we ordered. While it's probably not a spot we'd actively seek out on future visits (we come to NYC 3-4 times a year), it served its purpose perfectly that day. If you happen to be in the area, it's worth a quick stop. But if you're hunting for standout spots to plan into your itinerary, this one might be skippable. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Appetizers - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

Quick service, pretty drinks. The cocktails were a bit sweet and a little light on the alcohol. Also a little messy, the bartender spilled the drink down the side of the glass and didn't bother to clean it before serving. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Bees knees, mule - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

Cool spot. Long bar with lots of seats too. Food was good and drinks were great. Definitely will be back! read more

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Great food and reasonable prices given proximity to MSG! Let's dive in... Deviled Eggs (5/5): These were beautifully piped deviled eggs and the filling itself had this toothsome tang and flavor to die for. Potato cauliflower croquets (5/5): This melt-in-your-mouth shareable made me feel healthy (shoutout to cauliflower) but in reality this was just so tasty I would order it every time. The dish has a delegate breading and a filling that melts like butter when you bite in. Pork Ribs (4/5): Solid pork ribs. Obviously this isn't a BBQ place so it's not the world's best. I found this mildly over-cooked/dry at parts but everywhere else it was falling off the bone. Loved the mini salad it came with though! Drinks (5/5): An increíble selection of beers, cocktails and non alcoholic beverages! Ambiance (4/5): Love the wood flooring and accents, and dimmable lighting throughout. We were seated in the back and one annoying thing was when the front of the restaurant messed with the lights it impacted our area too -- which on one occasion suddenly turned the lights back to 100% which startled us. Service (5/5): Lights aside, service was fantastic despite being in the very back of the establishment. Our server was incredibly attentive. TL;DR: If you're seeing a show at The Garden this place is a must-stop! Great for sharables and at prices you can't beat!! read more

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Great food with a great atmosphere. It can get loud, as expected in a NYC Bar, but we'll worth the visit. Staff extremely knowledgeable and you will find all types of different drinks you won't get anywhere else. Come for drinks, stay for the food. Reservations recommended. read more

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It was quite loud and very noisy, even though we were seated in the back which helped a little bit. Service was quite slow and not super attentive to us. We had to flag people down for service. Drinks were good, especially the spicy pineapple margarita although could be a bit spicier. The chicken tacos came in groups of 3 but weren't anything too special. read more

Great server, the front area was full of noisy hockey fans so she seated us in a quit back room. Service was excellent, food was very good. We needed to make a train, and she got our bill and processed it promptly. Very satisfied. We found the place via Yelp, thanks! read more

Tried for a bar stop in drink b4 game and dinner. ENTRANCE - no host so as you walk in bar on the right. A railroad design with a couple of booths on the left and a few tables in the back. For the rush hour LOL better make reservations as there are not a lot of tables. Bar area holds maybe 20 folks. DECOR - very brown colors around but more modern looking overall. Seems like the late hours will have low lighting - good for couples laying low and out of sight for the friendly secret tryst MENU - super small with very few choices. Interesting that they offer deviled eggs. It's more of an American tapas selection less the Spanish vibe The beverage menu is also limited. For beer about 20 choices but includes micro and IPA! Vino is also limited. Your choice 4 reds or 5 whites. I tried the Malbec from Argentina that was passable but was $14 a glass so u can't expect better for that. The good news for spirits - a full bar It also seems like they allow beer sample tastes at the tender's discretion I'm sure BAR TENDER - very pleasant and graceful. But this place has local regulars for sure that get more conversation FOOD - we only had wings at the bar. And let me say they were super good and they offer 5-6 different varieties. I'd come again for wings. PRICE - pretty much average. Depending upon the number of appetizers you get and I'd give price range a $$ to $$$ by New York City standards read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Booth area - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen had been on my list to visit for quite some time and was the perfect spot to meet a colleague for happy hour one afternoon. I was able to grab the last 2 bar stools at 3:30 pm on a Thursday. It was not exactly crowded, but the bar seats were all otherwise occupied by men, leaving us as the 2 lone women in the place! Anyway, we grabbed some menus, and I was very impressed by their cocktail, wine, and beer lists, which were vast and diverse. I decided to go for the Spicy Pineapple Margarita, which was a very potent blend of Pueblo Viejo Tequila, fresh pineapple, Fresno pepper, and lime. It was served in a rocks glass with a singular, large ice cube, and, boy, was it strong! Haymaker was perfect for our needs, but I would definitely go back there for a casual meal, group drinks, or pretty much most occasions. read more

Great design! It almost seemed really new but I see reviews dating back years. We came on a Friday in the late afternoon. There seemed to be a small crowd but only one lady working so the service was as expected. Their drink menus included flavored alcoholic ciders/kombucha. I had a glass of wine. My friends enjoyed their wings. Given the lackluster service during non prime hours, I probably won't recommend venturing out of your way to this establishment. read more

This little sports bar was pretty chill, the service was pretty good the waitress was super nice, and gave nice recommendations. Food was pretty solid also. One thing I wasn't too much of a fan on was the extra salted French fries. They taste pretty good but they could have been better without the extra salt if I'm being honest. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Haymaker Double Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in for some drinks and small bites at The Haymaker. The space has potential for a fun happy hour vibe, but overall the experience was just average. The hostess seemed overwhelmed and came off pretty rude, which set a weird tone right from the start. The rest of the service was okay -- not great, not terrible, just kind of going through the motions. We ordered a few appetizers to share and some cocktails. The food was decent and the drinks were solid, which makes it a fine spot if you're just looking to unwind after work. But be warned -- it's very loud and very dark inside, so not the best choice if you're hoping for a chill conversation or a comfortable atmosphere. They kept trying to set a mood but it looked like they were playing with the lights. Good for a casual meetup or a quick happy hour, but not a place I'd go out of my way to return to. I do recommend if you have a larger party to have a reservation because a lot of large parties were there when we went on a Wednesday night! read more

Really great place to stop for drinks and food in the vicinity of Penn Station and MSG. Robust beer selection , great service, and delicious food! We split a few plates: the sweet chili wings were amazing and the perfect level of sauce to wing ratio, definitely living up to the hype. We were HUGE fans of the buffalo chicken flatbread - the chicken was delicious, and the blue cheese as the "sauce" on the flatbread brought everything together so well. The nachos were a bit soggy from the amount of toppings out in them, but I can't complain about too many toppings when all too often the problem with nachos is not enough. And the fries were delicious - but they are thick cut so won't be super crispy, so if that's a deal breaker for you, be forewarned. Will definitely be back here before events at MSG again! read more

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Looking for a good restaurant in this neighborhood is like looking for a needle in a haystack. And as the name suggests...they're just making more hay and no needle was found. I'll keep searching. Walked in after work with a friend and we made our way towards the back where the tables are. After 3-5 mins of standing around a lady scolded us and said we had to go stand at the host stand. Mind you it's tucked into a corner out of sight and nobody had been standing at it the entire time. A server eventually came to see us and begrudgingly got us a table down the side hall and into the back room, where there were easily 8+ extra tables. My dining mate doesn't drink, so asked whether they had mocktails. They do not, so she orders a soda. But the server offers a wide selection of juices. Sticks with the soda. But we can make a juice mix, what kind of mix would you like? To solve things my friend settles on anything tropical flavored with pineapple base. What comes out? A drink that is most grapefruit juice, a very specific and strong flavor for somebody who wanted pineapple. After chatting with the server she dumps it into a larger glass and simply had more pineapple added. Lesson learned, don't agree to make things up on the fly, come prepared with your own drink menu, or just stick to the soda you wanted anyway. The food was decent, albeit the portions are smaller than you expect. Order 1-2 extra items to be sure. The asparagus flatbread has a pretty kicky feta and asparagus taste. The jackfruit sliders are tasty but mostly bun and very little filling. The roasted cauliflower needed another minute or two to cook, but was mixed with a variety of other flavors to punch it up a notch. We had space for dessert but were disappointed to find out they don't serve dessert and went elsewhere. Perhaps fine for a happy hour with a group, when you won't notice the awkward service and not your primary meal. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Asparagus flatbread and jackfruit sliders. - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

The vibe is like a local hang out bar. It is darker with dim lighting and candles. They have two TVs and several tables around a large bar. Very casual. The service was good. Once we ordered there wasn't much needed it seemed like one server was going around to all the tables. The portions are LARGE so for the price in NYC it's pretty good. The Brussels were kinda soggy from the sauce but had a good flavor and the blue cheese wasn't too overpowering. I got the Cauliflower dish, it was just ok. My cousin got the chicken confit and as shown we were very worried if it was cooked or not, it was cooked through but wasn't golden brown like a confit should be. They said that's just the way it's made. They had an extensive drink list but we didn't order any . Most people there seemed to be there for after work drinks and apps. read more

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Beer and food along with staff are exceptional. Recommend to visit. The venue is spacious and can seat a lot of people

Great beer bar in Midtown. Had a lot of craft beer from New York and Vermont. Not just IPAs but also good wild ales, old ales, and other styles! The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable of the beer on tap. This will be my main stop during overnight stays! read more

We really adored this spot a stones throw from MSG out the back, but a the last few visits have left us agreeing that we would not return.. They do a funny thing where they say a big group is arriving and the front is reserved, but on 3 occasions we have watched while no one has arrived and the space sat unused..this was over the past few years, perhaps it has changed. Later it seemed these parties "did not show up" Last time we were there it was still cash only, for cocktails that are very pricey and undersized...if you are cash only, include the tax since we know it there is no paper trail...odd service on 2 occasions, a very rude woman bartending.. The wings were excellent, but we just stopped going due to the above, which is a shame because there isn't much else around with the tap selection. If you are looking for a one and done place before or after an event at the Garden, you would not pick up the inconsistencies, but if you were a frequent visitor, it becomes apparent read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Great wings, 17 dollar Martinis - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

A had a delicious FIG & GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD there and to drink the June Shine Strawberry Kiwi that even my craft beer connoisseur friend who mocked me for ordering admitted it was good after trying. read more

Great food and service. Excellent chicken wings. We attended before the Lady Gaga concert at Madison Square Garden. Dining was great as was the concert! read more

Nice place, modern, great location, upscale bar food. I like their take on nachos, very southwest asian inspired. Solid juicy burger, decent drinks, although their manhattan seemed to have a lot of cinnamon flavors, almost like they used fireball. Also, their fries have skin on them, which I'm not a fan of, they were slight crispy on the outside and soggy on the inside. Service was good. We were well taken care of. The burger took a long time to get there but everything else was fast. read more

We have been stopping here for several years prior to phish at MSG. The food, service and beer selections are excellent. "Lou" (spelling) the bartender is very friendly and she had no problem answering our food and beer questions. She even went through the extra effort of trying to get the Eagles game on the tv for us. I had the double smash burger with bacon and it was A+. Friends had the chicken sandwich and also loved it. It was a tap takeover, so most of the beers were either tilted barn or Lawson's but they also had equilibrium, Hill farmstead, and other world class breweries available. Plenty of wine and cocktail options as well. Highly recommended if attending a show at MSG. Only about 2 blocks from the venue. Cheers. read more

Great food and wine, vegetarian friendly, and the service was amazing and quick! Love the vibe and lighting too, a perfect spot for both quick bites and a full on dinner read more

Really awesome spot, best burger in town! Massive beer selection and delicious bites!

Came here with my dad after a basketball game at MSG and it was the perfect choice. We shared the hummus appetizer which was fine, and we each got chicken adobo tacos, which were delicious. The waitress was nice, the bathroom was clean, and the restaurant itself is cozy and not super loud. Food came quickly. Pretty holiday decorations and, again, I'm a big fan of comfortable seating, and the booths were sooo comfortable, so I was happy. Good spot for a date or a meal w friends, family, etc. read more

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Great selection of small plate offerings. Delicious steak sandwich. Friendly and attentive staff. Not too loud, so easy to have a conversation read more

Been here several times. The food is so good. The Thai wings are amazing. Service is always great, cool vibes. A must visit when in NYC for a quick bite and a cold drink. read more

Upstanding craft beer draft menu you will find here. Venue is clean and sleek with sturdy bar seating and several tables of varying sizes scattered around. NYC prices are sticker shock and that is ever the case here with 16oz IPA's going for $10. They serve at a "half pour" here at 12oz which amounts to $8. We came in at an odd time on a weekday, but were met with a steady flow of patrons. The bartender manning the fort at the time did so on a solo endeavor and was such a warrior, attending to each and every patron in a timely manner. Hefty prices I may bemoan, but ever the crisp and clean draft beer I had at one swell establishment. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

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After a failed attempt with some colleagues to hit a speakeasy nearby, we ended up at haymaker for drinks, and I was so happy to have discovered this place! Maybe it's a sip of sour beer I cheated with (no, it is not gluten-free. I will suffer. But it is absolutely the best beer I've had, and worth it.) maybe it's the great bartenders. Maybe it's the fun lively vibe and how new and clean this place feels maybe is the surprise that this cool bar actually exists in Midtown. But whichever combination of those things it is, it made this place such a treasure to discover and somewhere I can't wait to take people back to. (even though next time I will control myself and try not to sip the beer and just stick with my cider!) read more

Great ambiance. Food was amazing. Not super noisey so good place to catch up with friends. Service was decent too. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Bar area - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

I needed a quick bite after being stuck in horrible NYC traffic and stopped in to try this spot out. It's a pretty simple clean cut location with a long bar, quiet as there was only one other customer at the time but that was more so due to the time of day. The food menu wasn't super extensive overall but even so had a wide range of options like deviled eggs, prosciutto flatbreads, chicken satay, tacos, and a few different sandwich options as well. As far as drinks they seem to specialize in craft beers given the variety of options on the menu but they also have a few wine and cocktail offerings as well. The bartender was extremely helpful as I was undecided on what I wanted to try but I ended up going with the pork sliders and substituting the pork for jackfruit paired with a glass of their cabernet sauvignon. The food arrived fairly quickly the sliders were pretty good and the hint of sweetness in the jackfruit was the perfect balance to the bbq sauce of the slider. All in all a solid spot in the city and worth paying them a visit when you're in the area. read more

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I like this place. Everything we had was made deliberately. Great flavors and well executed. Also really good friendly service.