This bar is cool and has a great ambiance and drinks, but there are lots of weird things about this place. a. They like to make it dark, like borderline creepy dark, it can be dangerous walking around. b. Be warned, they do not make drinks quickly here. Sooo if you are going on Sat night, expect your drink to take some time. c. Mocktails come at Cocktail price. Yes, my DD friend paid $22 dollars for a Mocktail. The drinks are really great though, and the bar tender is fun nice guy. This is a great place for a 3rd date, if you want to see if you date is comfortable with low light settings. read more

Vibes: 10/10 Music: 10/10 Green Tea Shots: 10/10 Niko: 10/10 Definitely coming back we love read more

Went to this bar in UES for a private event. It's a small and intimate bar. The bartender was quick and attentive while working alone. The cocktails tasted good and fairly priced (Tito's soda was about $15), and they have a good selection of drafts. I don't think they serve any food since food had to be catered from a different place. A chill bar to have a drink if you live nearby. read more

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Very nice ambience and outdoor seatings. There's a few tables outdoors and with a covering. Friendly staff. They have different events during the week, such as trivia night and karaoke night. Draft beers were under $10 regularly. Cocktails are about $12-15. I liked the Penicillin (scotch based). A bit small, but tasty. It wasn't that strong though. I had a beer after that. read more

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Great spot on the UES! Great selection of beers and I enjoyed my Moscow mule. They have different nights of activities and my boyfriend and I were there on Thursday so it was karaoke night! Good vibes all around, and even though it was crowded inside and outside there was still good attentive service. Would return to this bar! read more

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Their website says they are open til 1am. We arrived at 12.15am and they were completely closed up. Not cool.

Stopped by the Hunterian for a few drinks after dinner. It happened to be Karaoke night which was fun. Drinks are reasonably priced and service was quick & friendly. I'd go back! read more

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Looking for an Irish bar that's about being an Irish-style bar first and foremost? Maybe this tiny one with a common table would suit you too. We had been to visit new baby twins at a nearby hospital. To celebrate that joy (and take advantage of happy hour), we went here for a Bloody Mary and a Pilsner. The Pilsner being poured was exceptional. Bloody just ok but an ok price too. We just had a drink here. Place was crowded and a bit noisy. Suited us for a happy hour cheers to the twins! If you want spaciousness, this isn't your place. If you want positive vibe, maybe it is. read more

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A very cute bar in the upper east side. Definitely on the small side but we were lucky that they were plenty of seats at the bar. The food menu is very very limited. The espresso martini was well. Made but in a very small coop glass. I asked for it not to be too sweet, but it was. The Pinot noir was good. Bartender is super friendly Irish guy. If I could, I would give it 3 1/2 stars just because the bartender was such a great guy. read more

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This is your average neighborhood bar. It was very crowded for trivia on Tuesday night; trivia starts at 7:30pm but I recommend getting there before 7pm to get a table/spot. Most cocktails were about $14. Service was decent for how busy they were. Trivia last ~ 2 hours and $50 gift card was the prize. Wouldn't come running back, but good to know it's in the area. read more

I visited there only on Thursdays, when there is a karaoke night. So my review is about Thursdays. The bartender, a really unpleasant person, even rude. Not attentive to customers, he doesn't care if you enjoy it or not. The main thing is to take the money and not return any excess at all. His service level is so low. That I don't understand how a bar keeps a bartender like that. Repulsive man, bad service, maybe hates women, because I was my cousin and he just argued with her about the drink. Unable to take criticism. So I recommend not going there on Thursday. invest the money elsewhere . read more

Gave off dive bar energy. Listed on yelp as a cocktail bar but I wouldn't necessarily say this spot makes any specialities (just lots of classics). They have a solid happy hour until 7PM mon to Fri though! read more

My go to bar in the UES - love their whiskey sour- nothing compares to it. Their other drinks are great too including the penicillin and love to have an allegash white on some days read more

Perfect ambience, size, decor. Wonderful old fashioned. The bartender was polite about me thinking he was Irish (he's a Scot). He opened the door for us when we left, which was lovely. Definitely fits the bill for intimate, imaginative, old fashioned bar. read more

Service 10/10. Can't believe this place has been opened only a few months. Came here for Happy hour (until 7pm) Per the bartender's recommendation, I had the Southern Tier Live Session which was absolutely delicious (I love when a bartender was right). For my second drink and per his recommendation, I also had Ale Wife Thousand Stars. That was pretty tasty too but the first was my fave. $6 Small cozy establishment, with an old feel vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great cocktails and a really cute outdoor setup! Service is laidback and not overbearing. This is a great spot for chill drinks with friends or a casual date where you don't want anything too fussy but still want a good cocktail. Really like this spot! read more

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Come for the delicious cocktails, stay for the atmosphere and people. If you're in the area, you need to visit this warm place. Say hi to Alan. read more

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This spot has reinvented itself many times and the Hunterian is another solid local joint. Good drinks, though a couple bucks on the pricer side for a glorified pub. The real miss is the food menu, which has just 5-6 options including a $1 popcorn and $8 sausage roll??? Better to have no food and let people bring their own, or step up their food game. Drinkers will pay the big bux for good fries! Trivia night Tuesday was packed and a total hit. Hoping to check out karaoke Thursdays. read more

Great happy hour and great service. 9 dollar gold rushes during HH! Drinks were well made and quick. Very accommodating for large group. Lots of standing room by the tables, good vibe and will enjoy again. read more

Ambiance, drinks and service were all great. Would highly recommend sitting by the front windows on a rainy day. Dog friendly inside!

We went there on the first Saturday after indoor dining became allowed again, so we were happy to have a drink inside a bar after so many months! We felt quite safe as we walked in, it looks like they are following all the necessary measures and they make you fill out a form that I guess it is pretty standard now during Covid19 times. Even though the outdoor seating area was full, the inside was quite empty, which was great! The bar is cozy and well decorated, I love the fall touch that they gave to the place! Our bartender was super nice and attentive and the drinks were amazing! They really know what they are doing! We got to try a few drinks: their classic Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Manhattan, Bees Knees and Hot Spiked Apple Cider, everything was amazing! Their Hot Spiked Apple Cider is the perfect fall drink! I must also comment on their music playlist as it was great! I really enjoyed the 80s rock hits and some other great songs they were playing! I was very happy to find this whisky bar in the neighborhood and I will definitely come back! read more

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Fantastic local spot! Lovely drinks and decor and truly Ayley makes it a fun experience.

This is a true hidden GEM Surprisingly exquisite cocktails! AMAZING service every single time. I've yet to be disappointed, I found this place visiting a friend. They have the cutest outdoor set up! There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Food is a must try, penicillins is where it's at. My friend ordered something sparkling and even that was amazing! We had something simple as hotdogs and they were great! read more

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The owner of the bar, Jess, contacted me to apologize for the poor experience and explain that the bartender was only temporarily hired for the holidays so that she and her husband could go to Scotland. I totally get that it's difficult to run a small business and especially difficult to find time to take off, which is so important for everyone to do. Overall, the bar did have a nice vibe and the only downside really was that particular bartender that no longer works there! I'm looking forward to going back whenever I'm back in NYC! read more

Earthy Irish pub with charming atmosphere. Friendly staff that goes out of their way to ensure you enjoy the beverages

I never really had an "Irish exit" bar to escape to in the UES since some of the great ones closed down...until now. The Hunterian is built for the expert drinker, coupled with a staff that drives wholesome conversation. Their attention to detail with every cocktail served is down to the milliliter, and buy backs are done by the book. You see, once in a while I have to venture to the UES to spend time with my painfully single bro friends - In their 30's but prefer venturing to bars packed with entry-level Wall St egos, girls who take selfie after selfie after picture after selfie while deep down inhibiting no social Identity outside of a smart phone, and every self-indulgent millennial socialite in between. Thank you for making last Saturday not all that bad. I just wish I had gone there for the entirety of my night. read more

Much needed addition to the neighborhood! Cozy and inviting cocktail bar with knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive staff. The cocktail menu was creative with an impressive variety - there were staples like an old fashioned or a penicillin (my first drink there, which was excellent!), but I was really intrigued by a chamomile bourbon and egg white cocktail, as well as a coffee-mezcal cocktail (mezcal infused in-house) that was unexpected and the standout for me. The atmosphere was warm with rich wood details and hunter green walls. It felt a bit more upscale than your average local, but without any pretentiousness. Seems like a great date spot! Can't wait to stop in again and try some of their other offerings! read more

Allen the bartender is the smartest man I've ever met who was on the other side of the bar. His knowledge of history and culture made the evening for me. Allen is perhaps too smart. read more

Frequent here after work and quality generally varies on who's handling the service. Typical neighborhood dive bar with decent cocktails but service quality varies dramatically when the bartender mans the house and the bar verses bartender at bar and waitress in the house. The latter tends to have better service. Outdoor sitting could use some work... needs heaters, but otherwise great for the spring, summer, and autumn. Inside tends to get extremely loud and crowded, don't expect to be able to hold a conversation inside. read more

Amazing cocktails at a good value. Fantastic bartenders, and highly recommend the trivia night! Cozy atmosphere tucked away on a side street of the UES. read more

Following a sweet message from the owner, I was willing to give this place another try when it opened back up. BUT, I am now extremely annoyed with this place as they are promoting congregating during the COVID-19 era. As someone who is currently working in an ICU, six days a week, for 14 hours a day, (less than a block away), it is disgusting to see that they are promoting crowds to gather in front of their establishment. From the hours of five pm to nine pm, there were consistently at least 15 people not wearing masks and drinking. This is despicable. If you don't care about your health, fine. But, don't rub it in my face after going through hell these last two months. read more

Best cocktail bar on the upper east side. Look, we all want to like Penrose, but unless you can get there on a night when it's merely full, instead of a fire hazard full of frat boys, it's impossible to actually enjoy. If a little calm with your cocktail sounds good, this is your place. Hunterian is blissfully unassuming. An empty shell of a small neighborhood bar in the best possible way, with cocktails that are consistently excellent. The Firing Squad is the best cocktail in the neighborhood if you're looking for something fruity and well balanced. Their riffs on everything from the sidecar to the classic martini are thoughtful and beautifully executed, with the bar offering a shocking absence of ostentatious frills one normally has to swallow along with their high-end cocktail. If you've been looking for a really good drink without blowing out your eardrums or having a claustrophobic episode, this is your spot. Get there before everyone catches on. read more

When ever I return to NYC. After my work is done I search out Bars in neighborhoods I haven't spent much time in. I was in the Lenox Hill area this trip. I found plenty of bars to choose. The Hunterian was by far the most unique. I went early so it wasn't crowded. Young crowd for sure. The bartender and hostess were extremely nice. Being NYC I knew drinks are pricey. No big deal. Terrific Old Fashion. Nice beer selection. Loved the intimate feel. And great find. read more

Went to check this place out on a Friday. All I can say is that I loved it, great staff, amazing atmosphere and a great selection of whiskey. I will definitely get to this place at least once a month, even if it's out of the way. Definitely the finest bar in the UES. read more

Excellent and expertly crafted cocktails! We've been missing a quality cocktail bar in the upper east side, so the Hunterian is just on point for whats needed in the neighborhood. I've tried a number of their cocktails so far, and would highly recommend their version of the Gin & Tonic, the Dracula, and the Satinsky. Definitely cannot go wrong with any of these and I look forward to exploring more of the menu! Cheers to Travis the Bartender and the rest of the team for the great work. I will have to try one of the punches next time, they look great (and huge!) read more

Absolutely love this place!! Finally an excellent cocktail bar on the UES with a cozy but classy vibe. I started with a classic penicillin (always a favorite) and then ventured for the more exotic castroviejo, which is an inventive twist on a margarita. We also shared a very generously portioned punch bowl with friends. read more

Great neighborhood cocktail bar. An unpretentious but adult bar is hard to find and Hunterian hits that sweet spot. I rediscovered it a few weeks back with some neighbors. Jimmy the weekend bartender made great drinks, played an awesome and diverse selection of music and he came across as the host of a great get together. It's become my and my neighbors regular read more

The Hunterian is a wonderful blend of classic and new. It's sophistication without snobbery.

Small and intimate bar with delicious and thoughtfully constructed cocktails. Great spot to enjoy a few drinks and hang out. read more

As a native UES'er a proper cocktail kinda place is long overdue. This is the place where you can walk-in and chat shit with the bartender, have pre-dinner drinks, or talk about your friends impending divorce, you know grown folk shit. But it's not stuffy. So yeah, super excited to call this place my local. read more