So after looking for a HH spot in the US area, yelp recommended this spot as the 2nd best HH spot in the area. 1) cool vibe, cute little (I mean tiny) spot, arrived here at 5:40 on a Tuesday and can already expect the folks to pour right on in. 2) there is no HH at this location!!!! False false false advertising!!! The menu is standard at all hours: $6 beers, reds $9 or $10 and whites $8 - $10. Maybe because they attract a full house that allows for a publicized HH. If you want the atmosphere and not the price point, then go for it. read more

I just want to clarify a few reviews that are posted about this bar. Because when I read the info and the reviews, it was quite misleading. I wasn't thrilled with this bar, and I won't be coming back. - It's a dark, small, and very loud bar. So loud, that at 6pm on a weeknight, you have to scream over some maniac in a suit just to be heard by your friend.. or the bartender, who gets very chatty with the customers and you heav to try hard to get her attention to make you another drink. - It smells like a seedy bar. This is not a pretty lounge to sip an expensive cocktail. It's a beer and a shot kind of place (think Corner Bistro.) - There is NO HAPPY HOUR here, contrary to the info they have posted. - The minimum for a credit card here is $20. So it's basically a 2-3 drink minimum. They may as well implement a cash-only practice. read more

"We are NOT going to Park Bar tonight," is a typical oath made before a night out. Not because we don't love it, but quite the opposite in fact: Because we might love it a little too much. Or maybe it's because we've thoroughly embarrassed ourselves the last time we were there. Yet somehow, we always end up there despite our best efforts, often as a result of a drunken utterance and a perhaps subconscious attempt to be rebellious, and sometimes at the suggestion of a complete stranger. Our willpower seems to be bafflingly weak when it comes to Park Bar. Maybe it's the always lively crowd, or the good music, or the dim lighting. Or maybe it's the bartenders who never give daunting looks of judgement when you ask if they've seen your debit card (tip them well!). The next morning, we often argue over who it was that suggested going there, and try to remember exactly what happened in what order. And then vow never to go there again. Except to pick up the cell phone one of us left last night. P.S. It's super great during the summer when the large panels at the facade are opened up! P.P.S. There's a $20 minimum for credit cards, which has never proven to be a problem to rack up $20 in drinks, even if the purpose of the visit is a "nightcap" or a "quick one.") read more

Small but vibrant place for a Monday night. Small selection of bottled beer but works for a night when you are catching up with a friend.

To be blunt, I only adore the outside of this bar simply because of the open window panels. People looking out, you looking in. Classic. Just kidding. There's more to this lovely little place then the windows. Only visiting this bar twice in my life, I think it is obvious this place is more of a "let's meet up before actually going out". Which is cool if you don't mind standing on top of other or screaming a drink order to the bartender. At times, I do not. I have to say I LOVE the list of drinks and prices placed nicely on the humongous mirror behind the bar. Each time I have gone the staff is more then friendly, walking around asking if you need another drink. You know, trying to keep the cash and booze flowing - I get it. Any complaints? Not really. I really like the music selection and since I've only ever ordered wine, I cannot yelp about the mixed drinks. Sorry lads! All in all, this is a good place to get your night started. I've gone on both a Thursday and Friday night and both were equally packed. Although I found it ironic that we were able to find a couple seats at the bar...guess we got lucky!! read more

"I love it when bartenders look like bartenders". This is what my friend Andres said when I took him to Park Bar. He was smiling and what he meant was "This guy just poured me a HUGE Jameson. Cool!". It's true. Park is a cozy bar, located just off Union Square with nice bartenders and strong drinks. Actually it would be worth traveling up there just to gaze at the painting with the vibrant boxing scene. read more

good stuff: A. Large open windows to the street provided an eye-candy buffet B. Dark wood interior and minimal lighting could lead to an intimate date...if it wasn't summer and the sun goes down before friggin 9pm C. Sangria looked potent and tasty not so good stuff: A. No drafts?! B. Attracts annoying vanilla zombified cookie-cutters C. Tiny spot and the bar was maybe 7 feet long Hit it again...maybe. read more

Due to a close friend's unfortunate decision to hold her birthday party in Union Square (at Bar 13 no less?!?) I was stumped trying to think of a nearby bar to meet a separate friend at while waiting for Bar 13 to fill up with its usual melange of scantily-clad-yet-slightly-overweight females and the B&T gents who ride in to join them. If that sounds harsh, you've never been to Bar 13. And you should probably also skip Park Bar. It seemed the least offensive from google's comparison of sidebar and union square lounge, and we all tire of the coffee shop...so I gave Park Bar a go. It is set up with tables along the wall, a central longer table and a bench at which 8 leggy girls were seated giggling and sipping on rum and diets, only to give me a dirty look when I set my bag on the ledge to scope out a spot. The drinks are exactly what you'd expect: simple, overpriced, and prepared at lightning speed if you're lucky enough to find space to amble up to the bar. My friend and I snagged a table along the wall we thought was free, only to have several european gentlemen reappear to claim their last sip of cider from the empty glasses on the table. They sat back down with us, and we successfully crowded about 8 people around a 2x2 table. So if you like to cram in shoulder to shoulder while you sip mediocre mixed drinks and wait for the nextdoor club to get busy, Park bar is your place. And you probably do like these things, if you hang out in Union Square - so 3 stars for that. read more

Never had a good time here, once. Purple romanticize the castle features this venue attains and usually forget to enjoy themselves... you're N-a PARk! read more

Dropped in with a couple of friends on a somewhat early Friday night (9p) and we immediately knew this would be our new "grown-up" bar to hang out and grab an occasional after-work drink. The crowd: -- Mature, 30-something traders/bankers/suited - surprisingly not douche-y -- Considerate of your personal space - no touchy-feel-y "run-ins" with the opposite sex -- Generally very friendly - people are actually interesting to talk to The space: -- Dark and intimate = cozy and sexy -- Loved the high ceilings and the mirrored walls made the bar feel much more open and served as the menu board for their drinks list -- Friday night was crowded but not elbow-to-elbow cramped The drinks: -- Pretty decent wine list, $8-$12/glass -- Cocktails are well-mixed and are quite strong - no complaints on that front Oh! I was also a fan of the very many coat hooks. Yes I know, very random. read more

A friend of mine told me this was one of her favorite bars in flatiron...under those pretenses I was utterly disappointed. It was just your typical overpriced, vanilla, no happy hour, tiny bar. Nothing to distinguish it from a billion other bars in NYC and reminds me why I usually walk 10 blocks downtown for a bar with some character. I can't think of one good reason to come back here, unless you live or work on the block. Go to Lillie's Victorian Bar if your in the area (style points) read more

Whoa, this place is class-y. Park Bar has a very rustic, intimate feel. Which may be, in part, due to the fact that PB is very, very small. The bar is equipped with gorgeous wood furnishings. The lighting is perfect, and there are candles everywhere. Love. It. Love it even more after dealing with the overwhelming hustle-and-bustle of Union Square. I was in with a small group of friends on a Sunday afternoon, and the bar crowd was chill and the noise level was low. I'm just gonna go ahead and say it --- I really wish this place had beer on tap. Bottles only. Wine lovers, rejoice. PB seems to be the place to go if this is your drink of choice. The ambiance of the joint is extremely date-worthy, BUT, the seating is a little less than ideal. Bar stools are not sexy, no matter how pretty the fabric they're covered in. read more

This place reminds me of Brooklyn. Small, quaint, mirrored bar, high ceilings, almost romantic lighting, a bit old school, a bit classy. Came here on Tuesday night around 10PM for some after-class drinks and found it to be surprisingly busy, for a Tuesday night. But I guess it is New York. Not too crowded, but busy. A good busy. The kind of busy that if you saw it through the window, outside looking in, you'd think this was a good bar to stop by at. A Bud Light was $5. I still think that's overpriced but you won't find anything cheaper around Union Square. Blue Moon was $6. Guinness $7. Along with a ton of bottled beers (some draft) they had a pretty good selection of wine and a full bar on top of that. So a little something for everyone. This alone really gives this place 3.5 stars. I think we might be making this our regular Tuesday Night After Drink Special. read more

Good quiet bar. The night I went it wasn't overly packed. Very intimate area, perfect for a date or conversations with friends. Not really a place to mingle with other people. Dim lights. Great spot to get to know someone here. read more

This place is unbelievably average. It's like the guy from Idiocracy. 75 IQ, median sprint times, 5'10", the whole bit. Before you're like "Holy crap Alex, how is an average place going to survive in this crazy cool city? You're basically signing this places' death warrant! You crazy awesome bastard, you." Well settle down, because there are a few things going for Park Bar. The name of the game is location. It's located in an area packed with touristy/overpriced/pretentious bars. And this one isn't any of those things. It's dark, it's pretty laid back, and the drink prices aren't bad, especially for this area. This place is just what 3 stars stands for. It's "A-OK." I reckon if I lived in the 'hood I'd be a regular. read more

Atmosphere: This tiny little spot located in Union Square was packed on a Monday with lots of men in suits post work. Dim lighting, but surprisingly the layout they designed allows for lots of seating, so me and my friend were able to sit immediately. Drinks: Typical drinks- no cocktail menu, but if you ask the bartender to whip up something with your favorite spirits, I am sure he would be glad to do so. They have beer, wine, and some champagne options as well. Food: You can get a bowl of nuts. So, if you like nuts, go nuts. Overall: Perfect, conveniently located after work drink spot, especially if you are a lady looking for some eye candy. read more

Let me preface this post by saying that while I enjoy pretty drinks, I don't enjoy the high level of ostentation that manytimes accompanies them. In other words, I've been spending much time looking for a bar that's down-to-earth while still serving fun and interesting cocktails. Park Bar has struck the perfect balance: its interior is charming (without ever getting overly crowded) yet dive-bar comfortable and the cocktails are delicious! The employees are also friendly and accommodating. Go on days when Yogi is working (Sunday afternoons -- don't ask how I know -- and Thursday happy hours) and ask him to whip you up something fun. He won't disappoint. And, whatever the occasion you have planned (whether a drinks date or an afternoon cocktail) Park won't either. read more

I was at the bar on Thursday, September 19th. I was sitting at the bar all night, from about 8:30pm - 1:00am. I had put my purse and Ralph Lauren black leather jacket on the hook under the bar. When I went to leave and grab my things, my jacket was gone and instead there was a Forever 21 black leather jacket there. If you accidentally took mine by mistake, please contact me or return it to the bar, as the other one is still there. Thank you! read more

This spot I rarely pass by, so I haven't really thought of stopping in before, so it was a surprise find. With the windows open to the street, and the smell of mary jane wafting in, this tiny little bar served as a bit of a respite from the killer summer last night. I ordered up an old fashioned which is a good litmus test for any new bar in my book. They sure know how to pour 'em here, and the taste was perfect. The only slight downside was the cubed ice. I've obviously been visiting the likes of Little Branch, Angel Share & Delmano and can accept only large chunks of ice chipped off of ice from ancient glaciers in the Himalayas. LOL I would also caution that the music is a bit loud and *gasp* mainstream here too, but the drinks will smooth you over. read more

Great prices but there were a few cockroaches crawling on the wall behind us. We immediately left. read more

I really don't think I can write a well thought out review based on my one time here. But I hope I am able to offer some perspective for those pondering about it. I rolled in here with a friend after dinner around 1ish? It was a spontaneous trip to a bar so we didn't expect much. No bouncer to check IDs, or at least not at the time I went. It's a small intimate bar. Crowd is late 20s to early 30s I'd say. Dark and average noise in the background. No one is getting "trashed" here lol. It's the type of bar that you stop at the end of a long night to grab a chill drink with a friend or a date. Overall, I might come back here if I'm around union sq. read more

Intimate and cozy bar right off Union Square. Small bar with a handful of high-top tables, this bar fills up fast but is a great rest-stop as you venture around the city. read more

Usually too crowded and always too expensive. But god do I love this place. It can be an industry bar at times and is usually used by a "let's chill here and figure out where we want to go" place. When it's crowded it sucks because there is no place to stand. Cherry-pick a bar stool or three and you're set. Always playing GREAT music. Caught "Fake Plastic Trees" last time I was in there. read more

Good bar for the 30-something+ crowd. Which I am not. So maybe that's why I don't like it too much. Brownie points for turning such a tiny space into a remarkable gem. read more

I'll start this off by saying that I usually find myself going here on Tuesday nights so I can't speak too much about how it gets on the weekends. This review is basically for weeknights. That being said, I LOVE this place! The drink prices aren't too bad, the bartender always remembers me and has a heavy hand (mega plus!) and is such a sweetheart. I come here a lot with my boyfriend and it always sets the mood - great music (an awesome variety by the way, I've heard everything from Lil Jon and Pitbull to Little Dragon and Crystal Castles, it's THAT good!), nice ambiance (candles, dim lighting, very sexy!) and good drink prices. I'm a huge fan. I guess the oooonly thing I'm not big on here is that sometimes I notice couples going into the bathroom and that's a little weird. They hold up the line and it's pretty obvious they were doing some not so PG things up in there. I wish someone who works here would tell them not to do that. But other than that, love this place. Really. Check it out if you're in Union Square and just want a great go-to bar, you'll have fun! read more

Park Bar is the perfect place to visit for a drink or two, if you're in between activities such as waiting to be seated at a table in a nearby restaurant, or pre-movie beverage. With that purpose in mind, it's great. I've definitely wound up here a few times because I either just wanted a quick glass of wine or was waiting for my table to be ready at the nearby sushi restaurant 15 East. I keep emphasizing not to plan a whole evening here because it gets uncomfortable packed and it's a pretty small place. From my experience, crowd could be a little mix of Wall Street meets Madison Avenue. There's nothing wrong with that, but definitely a congregation of New York's young finance professionals [probably on Tinder dates]. read more

It's hard to say anything overly positive or negative about Park Bar. As the plain, unimaginative name suggests... it's a fairly typical bar. It's pretty casual, though on most weeknights, you will see a decent amount of the corporate suit types during the after-work hours when it can get a bit loud and rowdy. Given the lack of decent bars in the Union Sq area, this is a good fall back for pretty much any occasion... happy hour / after-work, date, pre- or post-dinner, catching up with a small group of friends, etc. I think I've been to Park Bar for actually all of the above... The place is fairly small. I like the bar tables & stools along the edge of the bar on the right side. There's not much of a scene, which is actually a good thing. The drinks are usually stiff and on warm nights, it's a nice place to have a drink or two with the front windows wide open (although the view on to the ongoing construction on the north side of 15th St ain't all that pretty of a view). read more

Ultra chill. Reminds me of a bar in someone's basement they are anxious to show off. Unpretentious, our bartender was genuinely excited to see and serve us. The room is small and dark; seating is ample including long church pews along the front windows. Nothing on tap but a great place to duck in from the rain and catch up with friends. read more

Darder intimate setting for a date or just with a friend. The place is verrrry small. Mixed crowded. I like the open venue where you have a breeze. read more

One of favorite spots in New York. Back during my Katrina hurrication (hurricane vacation) my college buddy, who I was crashing with, and I discovered this joint. And we never left. Especially him, since he lives not far from it. I still see many regulars that I met years ago there. (That means you, Boo!). This place can be empty or packed with people spilling over onto the sidewalk. I always seem to have fun, no matter the number of patrons. Have met many people at park bar and my friend routinely teases me by texting me that he is at park bar. It is off the beaten Union Square path so mostly locals and regulars, especially late night which is when I'm there (if in NYC). It kinda reminds me of the good neighborhood dive bars in New Orleans... Highly recommended! read more

Great spot for a quick drink. I am still trying to figure out what is romantic about this place because romantic it is NOT. It's small, tiny tables, high and uncomfortable bar/table stools, no food, no nuts, no pretzels, LOUD (whoever said it was quiet - lied) and difficult to have a conversation since the bus boy (man) and waitress were in your face every 10 minutes asking if you're done with your drink. Like I said, good for a quick drink and maybe the first drink with that new date but nothing else. read more

Super über chill intimate bar! & thank you for the shots well half of a shot, I filled whatever I could into your shot glass while you weren't looking lol Davin... Gavin..? (lol horrible w/ names sorry) Super chill bartender! Will definitely be back! read more

I like this place because I feel like others don't know it's there? Bartenders are nice and attentive. Small bar though, so I like to go during off-hours. Bench seating by the windows, and they open them up during the warmer months. Good beer selection. Me likey! read more

I had to hold off writing this review for well over a year, because I had to give Park Bar another visit, and another, and another, and put it through the tests on everything from after work drinks to weeknight binges and even a weekend birthday. I kept waiting for Park Bar to disappoint, but it never does. This is basically one of my favorite bars for a few reasons. Location. It's perfect. It's near Union Square, so nobody has a really good excuse to not show up or even get lost. Size. Not too big. Not too small. One soon realizes it can accommodate more bodies, comfortably, than you'd expect just looking at it. This has to do with efficient use of space, including the standing bar area and small tables on the perimeter. Service. It's wonderful. From happy hour to raging Saturday, this place always serves with a smile. Table service on the less busy nights is a definite plus. The bartenders are friendly, and Elan (sp?) poured me some birthday shots. Awesome. Ambiance. Simple. No neon, no TVs. Despite being near Union Square, it never gets too busy and it's usually a respectable crowd of young professionals and some cool kids. It almost feels hidden but it's got floor to ceiling windows, so I can never explain why it never gets jam packed, not that I'm complaining. I find Park Bar to be my go-to for all of my gatherings and my guests always comment the great choice of location. Five stars from me. read more

I've been telling a friend of mine that night that I was in the mood for whiskey and she had taken me to this place. It's a nice small place and for the most part it is pretty quiet that night even though there were a good amount of people there. Selection: pretty good amount of whiskeys Atmosphere: typical dark spot that's cozy, but it's great because you can actually hear the person you're talking to. read more

Ok, yeah the drinks are pricey, but you at least get what you pay for. The house gin is Bombay, c'mon... This place is in a really odd location and I say that because though within the Union Square area, it gets no tourists. I was just in the area and stumbled upon this gem. I'm so glad I did. It's also really dark, which surprises me even more how I was able to find it. read more

Love the vibe of this place... drinks are fairly priced for the area, and service is great. Mike, the bartender, is awesome in creating drinks based on your likes and flavor profile! read more

This used to be my go to "Late Night" bar. Their drinks are strong, always plenty of industry people to chat with until the wee hours and its in Union Square. Also did I mention it's DARK, like trip over your Toms dark. Also if you are a smoker there is always a lively crowd out to keep you company. read more

I came here on a Sunday for drinks. This bar is relatively obscure despite its location within the vicinity of Union Square. After throwing elbows for bar space at other venues all weekend, Park Bar's emptiness was a welcome sight. I strolled in and the bartender had nothing but smiles for me, joking that I was late. Why hello there, Nick Carter look-alike. The drink menu is pretty average, small enough to fit on a chalkboard behind the bartender. I don't recall a food menu. The set up of the place is very intimate. The tables are meant to seat two people, so don't arrive with a party of 10 and expect to be seated. The room seemed like one big piece of dark paneled wood, and each table is light by two overhead lights and one gas candle. If you're on a date, your date will look great (and probably somewhat scary). I'd recommend this bar if you're in the mood for a drink and wanted to get away from the hustle & bustle of Union Square. read more

Went here on Friday for some drinks in preparation for Irene. We needed booze real bad. The place is pretty cool. It's sleek, has high bar chairs and plays good music. Large windows so it's nice and fresh. The only bad thing I can say is that............. There are NO DRAFT BEERS! Nothing refreshes you more than a nice cold draft beer. They do have beer in bottles and cans, but its not the same. Nor are they cold. We had two rounds and my first beer was nice and cold. I normally start with a Stella. Second round was a Pub Ale from London. It wasn't even that cold, but the beer was flavorful. read more