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

Haymaker is located conveniently by Penn Station. My high school gfs and are scattered in North Jersey, Long Island City, and Central Jersey (moi). We decided meeting in the City would be the perfect compromise and voila, Haymaker. The bar also takes reservations online and we were able to find a reservation easily last minute on a Friday night. Haymaker has an upscale pub vibe, and a wonderful draft menu. I got an amazing peanut butter stout. The cheeseburger was juicy and delicious, a double patty of greatness. I wish they asked how you want your burger cooked, as I like mine medium and not well done. My friends said their veggie burger and mac n cheese were good. We shared the brussell sprouts as an appetizer. I don't like sprouts at all, but these were actually pretty good. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Double beef burger with white American cheese (very goos) and Widowmaker There's No Wrong Way (peanut butter stout on draft) - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

Went here with my mom for dinner before a concert- the food & service was amazing!! We ordered the deviled eggs (spicy), the corn salad, the prosciutto flatbread and the adobo ribs. Everything was very fresh and tasty and we loved that we could share everything. We also ordered drinks- spicy Margarita and a cosmo and they were delicious. There was music playing the restaurant was trendy yet comfortable. What made the dining experience even better was Lou- the manager, she was our waitress/ hostess and was so welcoming and attentive and gave great suggestions. I will definitely be back plus it's down the block from MSG. read more

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I'll be thinking about the steak sandwich for a while. Great execution on a very basic concept that made it exceptional. That peppery steak. Mmm. Our waitress was delightful, and made it a pleasant evening hangout for our table of four. Good beer selection. Top notch except the chairs. Get some better chairs! read more

Booked a lunch reservation for a big group around the Christmas/New Year holiday. Stopped in the day before to scope out the seated area since I've been to Haymaker before but only for happy hour drinks. There is a semi-private seating area with a few tables towards the back of the main bar/seating area. The staff was able to push some tables together for our party of 12. There was a good variety of food options available. We chose to order a bunch of things (flatbread, wings, sliders, hummus, and babaganoush) before ordering our main entrees. The solo bartender was also our server. Service went very well since there were so few occupied tables, but may have been a little slower if the dining area was completely full. No complaints at all about the food. Will definitely drop in for lunch again with a smaller group for friends visiting from out of town, with the location being conveniently located near Penn Station. read more

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Cute little spot, I had a great lunch here and enjoyed a nice beer. Great spot to go to before/after a game at MSG with a few friends. It's not divey and it's not upscale either. The place itself looks like it's fairly new and it's very inviting. There's a nice bar area, and bar seats by the front window, a few booths to the left of the bar and a relaxing little area towards the back with a few tables. When we arrived, we sat in one of their booths and took a look at their beer menu. The beer menu was pretty legit, they had a lot of seasonal selections. For lunch we went with the tuna salad, which she did warn us was a pile of tuna on top of lettuce (not too exciting) and their veggie burger which had a nice kick to it tasted very healthy (I also liked the cole slaw that came on the side, very unique tasting - very healthy). I would definitely come back! read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Tuna salad and turkey burger with some beers! - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

While the service is a little on the slow side, this is place is a great bet for elevated bar food. The atmosphere here is wonderful. The asparagus flatbread is delightful and the roasted cauliflower dish is delicious as the sauce is quite flavorful. The nachos were also very solid and tasted like a premium version of your standard bar nachos. They have a good selection of beer on tap. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Asparagus feta flatbread - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved this place. Great atmosphere. Wonderful bartender for mid afternoon Loved the food selections. M had the pulled pork sliders and they were delicious. And very filling for small portions. Definitely coming back read more

Glad we happened upon this place while waiting for the train. On-point margaritas and beer selection. Loved the fig and goat cheese flatbread. Chill, unrushed service. Will return. read more

Came here after an improv show with about 20-25 people, NO reservation, and they quickly and gladly seated us. The service was quick and friendly and I enjoyed my Haymaker burger! Any place in NYC where you can roll in 20+ deep is automatically 5 stars in my book! read more

Having the Double Haymaker with cheese and fries, cooked to perfection. The service is top notch. Will definitely come back next time in NYC. Ambiance is very casual. read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Bar area and back of restaurant. - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

A sweet find and they have a few vegan options to enjoy. Friendly staff who know the word team!

Went for drinks with friends and the cocktails were dangerously smooth! The bartender was very friendly and let us take some tables so we could spread out from the bar. The moody ambiance with low music created a great vibe to catch up with everyone. read more

Super slow service... was hoping for a chill fun spot with friends but this was kinda pretentious and overpriced (even for NY standards)

New Favourite , their Caesar Salad is amazing... will try their beer next time...they make great Martini... read more

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

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Perfect spot to have drinks and dinner before a MSG show! The draft beer list is extensive and the staff are very knowledgeable about the options. read more

Has become one of my go to spots with a nice selection of craft beers. Great vibe. Not too loud, Bartenders very attentive. Good for business drinks. Have not tried food yet, but will next visit. read more

Friendly staff and extensive draft beer menu. The Haymaker burger is awesome. It can get pretty loud before an event at MSG, but that's true of about all the restaurants and bars near Penn Station. When were in NYC, this is a favorite. read more

Service is slow. Pass go if you have someplace to be. Half empty, you'll wait more than 45 minutes for your food.

Excellent food (steak, salmon, and bass) in a pleasant atmosphere. Service was a bit spotty and sluggish, though equally pleasant.

We enjoyed our time. We were in before the Billy Joel concert. We enjoyed the flat breads and burgers. Our waitress was so sweet and drinks had a nice heavy pour!! Definitely will be our new go to place before any MSG plans read more

Been here twice now and both times I tried something from both their drink menu as well as their food menu and cannot say I was the least bit surprised with how much I enjoyed it all. Their drink menu is fun and extensive with plenty of craft beers, sour ales which I love. I ordered a Hot Toddy at my most recent visit since I am on a mission to try one where ever I go when it's in season, and it was delish. I especially enjoyed their sandwiches and salads which definitely feel hearty bug healthy. I found their Brussels sprouts to be a little salty. Also think they can add a little bit more light to the back room. Service is great, honor reservations which I have learned to value over the years. Since I live nearby I am sure to return and recommend this spot for people who want a nice place near Penn Station! read more

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

Very solid option close to Penn Station with a huge beverage menu and some solid food options. The spicy chicken sandwich is definitely the item to order - the chicken breast is tender and covered in a perfectly crispy and spicy batter, topped with creamy coleslaw. It comes with either fries or a side salad, but I would recommend the perfectly seasoned and crispy fries. It's great for after work drinks and they also have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Came here for happy hour with some colleagues and it was a great spot. We needed a place that could accommodate 10 people outside, day-of reservation. I called at lunchtime and they mentioned having a couple other reservations, so they could likely reserve tables for us - but it was would 'bar service' only (order at the bar, not waiters) and that I should email the events team to confirm... no problem! The events team responded within 15 minutes to confirm! Upon arriving ~5:15p they had two tables set up for us and we ordered food and drinks at the bar. They had a unique selection of draft beers, with different styles for everyone, and a nice cocktail list. They were also accommodating to convert a cocktail into a mocktail. I had a KCBC Beach Zombie Sour beer and it was light, refreshing and delicious! Highly recommend for a warm day. They brought the apps out to us pretty quickly - wings, popcorn chicken, fries and nachos. They also gave a generous amount of plates, forks and napkins, which I really appreciated. The fries and nachos were my favorites - fries were semi-thick cut and super crispy with just the right amount of salt. The Nachos had a good amount of toppings and flavorful (but not spicy) red sauce. The wings the chicken were good - pretty standard and perfect for sharing. Overall, it made for a great happy hour. Is it destination-worthy? No. But if you're looking for a good place to hang out in the Penn station/MSG area that's reasonably priced, has good food & drinks and nice service - this is it! read more

Came here and happen to be in the area with friends. Cool spot but the bar tender was a DICK! Seemed like he was having a bad day and took it out on us. He was extremely short with us and rude. First time in NYC and this dude ruined the experience... If you're in the restaurant/ bar industry, customer service is key. I was a former server myself so I understand. If you see a bartender with a man bun and glasses, AVOID at alll cost!!!!! read more

Haymaker Bar and Kitchen - Rude bartender! - Gastropubs Near Me - New York, New York

I love this place. First and foremost the beer selection is very well curated. Always good varieties including crisp pilsners, which are my favorite. It's a block from office. Good stuff. read more

Came here to continue to drink with my friend and walked in after Yelp directed us here. The beer selection was pretty wide and had a good selection of beers, I was pretty impressed with their sour selection at the time. We had just eaten so we didn't want any food, which I think disappointed our bartender a little bit. They place had just opened and it was obviously pretty slow/she was still opening the bar a bit and going through her opening list. Good spot to park for a little bit and go through the beer list. read more

Good selection of bar food and craft beer with varying IPAs and DIPAs. but service is rather lackluster

Great spot to meet a friend, grab a drink, and share a bunch of different bites! Do not miss out on the fries! They are heavenly!!! Also loved the salad with beets and the jackfruit sliders! I'm not vegetarian but my friend is, and I didn't miss the meat at all! read more

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Good food (and good veggie/vegan options but had some weird blob in my tea. I think they needed to clean the tea machine. They replaced it though with a fresh one. read more

Beer: curated Food: pretty serious Place: cool Beer-wise (my main focus) this place has it. Drafts weren't endless, but we're definitely curated, diverse, and enjoyable. The take out can option was a plus, as was the big-bottle extra-credit list (eg 25oz). Food: I had a veggie burger that straight TORCHED any I've had in my years. Hearty, delicious, and more flavorful than your average bear could bear - thanks! The side of hyper fresh n' light slaw was a great counterpoint. Ambience: place was loud, but boisterous, not obnoxious. Service: not exactly prompt, but accurate, friendly, and helpful. Prices: for this borough, A-OK. Music: good current or throwback indie-ish rock not drawing attention to itself, balancing the lively banter from the patrons. I'll keep this one marked for a revisit. I can dig it. read more

Nice bar. Stopped in for a drink and it has great music playing, nice clean modern ambiance, excellent beer on tap. The best fies.

3.5 stars, but I'm feeling charitable. Somedays, you just feel like being plant-based, amirite? So if that mood hits and you're in Chelsea, find Haymaker from its nondescript entrance and enjoy your veggies. The Crispy Yuca comes with a great smoked paprika aioli. The Curried Cauliflower is lovely, as are the Rainbow Roasted Carrots (with pea shoots, green garlic, ricotta and dill), and the Mac & Cheese is one of the better ones I've had in the city. read more

I had just come in from another place on a late Saturday afternoon looking to grab a nice drink and dinner. The first thing that took me aback was the energy in the place. Lots of people there chatting away and seeming to enjoy the dishes they had in front of them. I say myself at the bar, and was immediately greeted by a nice bartender. After looking at both the food and cocktail menus, I decided to try to my luck with a cocktail called 'paper planes', and an order of brussel sprouts. Simple amazing! The flavor in the paper planes cocktail was intense. I found the balance of flavor in the cocktail to be more towards the 'citrus' side, but still, amazing drink. The brussel sprouts were also booming with flavor. The cheese used to make them was very strong! How they cooked them also pleased me a lot as well. After really taking the time to enjoy my orders, I decided to follow up the paper planes cocktail with a hot toddy cocktail. Hands down, best hot toddy I ever had outside the ones I make for myself, haha. Absolutely delicious, smooth, and balanced. The service was excellent, and the food choices there look amazing. I think the only thing they can possibly improve on is adding more of their amazing ideas to the menu. Will certainly make a return trip! read more

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Stopped by a few quick drinks on a Thursday afternoon. Beer list is original and well-curated with great beers across several styles. Bartender was very knowledgeable about beer and accommodating. Will definitely be back. Great atmosphere. read more

Not sure if the food was so bad due to their "Phish" menu but we couldn't wait to get out of here and go get a slice of pizza after our dinner. Not much of a selection but we tried the sliders, grilled cheese and falafel. The grilled cheese was burned, the falafel tasted like they were from the freezer section at the grocery store and were very dry. The sliders were ok. Presentation of all dishes ordered made us feel like we were eating in a cheap cafeteria. A few people around us got the gumbo and that looked liked the best option if you had to eat here. Decor is pretty. If anything, come here for a drink. read more

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This place is a shitshow during happy hour where you get a lot of loud bros waiting for their trains back to Long Island or New Jersey drink and see who can talk the loudest and the bro-iest. However, on a weekend afternoon it is bliss...especially if Lou is working the bar. They have great beers on tap and when it's not too busy, you can chat with the bar tender and find out more about the beers, have a couple of samples and have a great time. What I like in particular is that they have a variety of sizes so if you don't want to commit to a full pint or if something is good but maybe too rich or too sweet for a full beer, an 8 oz pour is just right. And did I mention they have a really amazing rotating selection of beers??? When I saw what was being tapped next, it made me want to come back. Four stars for the weekend! read more

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Ehh..Idk. I found this place on Yelp and decided to come here for brunch with my fiancé and my dad because of the 4 star average Yelp rating. I made a reservation through Yelp as we were walking up to the restaurant just in case but when we walked in there was only one table taken. (This was on Sunday at around 12-1 PM.) We ordered the chicken liver pâté, deviled eggs, Mediterranean tuna salad, bacon egg & cheese sandwich, and the roast beef panini. All of the items were okay, but nothing special in flavor. The cocktail I ordered (Bees Knees) was pretty good and I would stop by again for a drink if in the area again. read more

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I've been here countless times as there's an improv theater directly next door from Haymaker. Their service has always been hit or miss, mostly misses though, especially at the bar area, even when it's quiet and there are plenty of workers behind the counter. Beer selections are decent. Their food is actually the only thing that's preventing me from giving them a lower score. It's actually REALLY GOOD! I've had their chicken confit, prosciutto flatbread, and another dish that's disappeared from their menu. Too bad their service is generally awful or this place could be a true hidden gem. Saying all that, if you want better drinks and better atmosphere, head around the corner to Walter's. If you want cheaper food, go anywhere. Again, the food may be delicious, but it's also overpriced. read more

I'm getting a little less impressed with Haymaker after each visit. We went here this past weekend after making reservations for a table. I know it gets crowded before MSG shows so wanted to ensure we had a table. Reservation wasn't a problem and we were seated fairly promptly. My issues with this place are the following: 1. Why is the AC never on? It was humid and 85 degrees and it was like sitting in a sauna. So uncomfortable. 2. Why does it seem like there are only 3 beers on Happy Hour lately? 3. It's insulting to my intelligence when the beer on HH is $7 anyway so it isn't even a deal at all. 4. The fact that an additional small cup of chipotle aioli was 75 cents and at no point were we told that a SMALL CUP OF AIOLI would be ALMOST A DOLLAR. Are you kidding me? That is just ridiculous. 5. Why is the one cider that I chose on the bill at full price? If there are two ciders of the same name, the waitress should ask to make sure. So we had to get the check adjusted, which it was, but we also didn't stay past one drink because of the heat, the overpriced food, and the lackluster HH specials. Time to find a new place! read more