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Julius' Bar, New York, NY

Julius' Bar

4.8
4.8
67 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Julius is a bar that has a lot of history. This structure has been welcoming folks since 1840, first as a grocery store, and then, in 1864 as a bar. It was built in 1826 on the corner of Amos Street (West 10th) and Factory Street (Waverly Place). Since then, we;ve started a variety of traditions at our bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–4:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (877) 746-0528
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us to make arrangements with manager or owner.
  • Neighborhood
    West Village
  • Cross street
    Waverly Place
  • Parking details
    Public parking garage on West 10th
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

67 Reviews
  1. NYCGeo

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I arrived at Julius on time for our reservation. When I got to the door, I was told there was a private party, and they were closed until 7:30. I said I had a reservation, and the doorman had no knowledge or interest in seeing my confirmation. I love the place and glad they had a private party that would bring them in money, but at least notify their reservation holders that they won't be able to honor the reservation.

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  2. JBone

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The server Chad was one of the most attentive servers I’ve ever come across. And he shared the lovely history of the bar which gave us chills. The burger was fantastic. Good, chill music. Not super loud. Very affordable.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    I made reservations for 4. They were only able to accommodate 2-3 of us which I found odd since I did reserve a table way in advance.

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  4. tcjr

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It cannot be repeated enough: best burger in town.

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  5. MiguelD

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had drinks and burgers on Sunday afternoon. The veggie burger was delicious.

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  6. LarryK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great at Julius. Something about the atmosphere and community puts everyone on their best behavior, and I always leave there with a smile on my face.

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  7. Oysters

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place.

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  8. RobertK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Limited menu. Wonderful place for gay men to meet for the first date or to catch up with each other.

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  9. JonJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best burgers in NYC. (Don’t tell anyone.) And a real place where LGBT history feels present in a friendly, warm environment.

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  10. Nico

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Outstanding outdoor table service - thank you, Chad. Reliable, historic, neighborhood gem.

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  11. DougG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Chad and Danny were outstanding! Thanks so much!

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  12. Greg

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is my favorite gay bar. They have handled things quite well during this time. The reservation system works really well. No wait when you get the and they are on top of following up on your reservation and great if the person who made the reservation is running late (Public transportation delays) and letting the other party members sit if you call them and let them know. Their regular staff is always great and the newer servers are great.

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  13. Cute

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    LOVE ❤️ JULIUS’! This place is an iconic institution and we’ve tried to support throughout the pandemic with their outdoor tables which is amazing on a wkend afternoon with our dogs enjoying cheeseburgers and margaritas. The staff is always lovely & friendly. Can’t be beat!

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  14. PatrickB

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2021

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    What a disappointing Pride dinner. The first surprise came when each guest at our table had to pay $15 just to sit at the table — which did not go toward the bill! They also were out of fries and onion rings — the only side option for burgers was macaroni salad or coleslaw. Some of us ordered coleslaw and we all were given macaroni salad anyway. The outdoor seating had zero ambiance; there wasn’t any decor/music, and our table was so far away from the entrance (and other tables) that I felt like we were sitting at a randomly placed table on the sidewalk. I do have to give it to our server & the burgers though, which were both good!

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  15. ThomasR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great.

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  16. Chris

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love everything about this historic and authentic neighborhood gay bar. Friendly service, good food and warm ambiance.

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  17. Felix

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best iconic gay bars in New York City! Love it all!

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  18. Gaybian

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place to chill and listen to great music and enjoy good bar food and drinks. Helen is a wonderful hostess and her staff is very friendly. Love the vibe.

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  19. Rosemary

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Solid bar food, friendly place and staff! Nice little spot with some outdoor tables

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  20. Willy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What I like about Julius Bar they have the Best Burgers!

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  21. LPeterX

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite burgers - at a great spot !!!! Beautiful outdoor dining setup

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  22. DougG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service by Danny and Chad! Always a nice time!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lemon twists in the martinis were delicious! Really filling. Would return

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  24. tcjr

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julius’ never disappoints! Great burgers, great crowd, great service!

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  25. BrianNY

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jerry was an amazing bartender and the food was wonderful! All precautions taken to ensure everyone’s safety.

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  26. FrankG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The burgers here are delicious! And the staff is always nice. I love it here.

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  27. TomC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice local bar to meet friends and good pub food. Local Flavor. Not fashionable, so great place to hang out.

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  28. FairGrader

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2021

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Julius’ is making it work! We had a really lovely server who couldn’t have been nicer. Thanked us for patience, kept us updated on everything. Just a really pleasant time. Support Julius’, please!

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  29. CaryllC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Im a regular and will be coming back and support this great institution

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  30. Woody

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything at Julius is a classic: the bartenders who care about their customers, the cheeseburgers cooked in accordance with the best gay protocols and the walls covered with photos from a closeted (it’s a sin) past. Julius must remain in New York forever.

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  31. LarryK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julius never disappoints! Even during these strained times, whenever I go there, I immediately feel a sense of queer community and camaraderie from the staff, the other patrons, and even the people passing by on the street. Julius has handled the pandemic so perfectly. It was raining unexpectedly on the day I visited recently, but they had set up little cabana tents for the outdoor seats I had reserved. It was cozy, ventilated/safe, and dry!

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  32. Jarrod

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julius has always been, and continues to be, my favorite gay bar in the neighborhood. The bartenders are kind, personable, and fun. Danny took terrific care of us during our visit, and it was so nice to be able to sit at the bar again. Tunes were on point ("It sounds like summer in here!" "That's the vibe we're trying to set!") Will be back soon.

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  33. JohnQ

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2021

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    I absolutely love Julius’ burgers, but this time it was meh. Bun barely warmed, cheese not melted. Waiter did not tell my newbie friend that you must specifically request toppings or you’ll get a plain piece of chicken on a bun.

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  34. Edmund

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julius’ never disappoints... I go there whenever I’m in NYC!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great local!

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  36. Clint

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a landmark of gay rights and should be treated as such, mmmkay?

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  37. Tadvonm

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Festive and delightful, non-intrusive atmosphere allowed for good conversation, exceptionally congenial staff. A great event to,commemorate an important turning point.

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  38. DrewAC1

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Julius is an institution for one of the best burgers in town, as well as the oldest gay bar in the city. Staff are friendly, and the laid back atmosphere lends for a casual afternoon with friends.

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  39. BrooklynCheeseSnob

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply a classic. As good as it gets. Truly extraordinary drinks and service.

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  40. George

    New York Area

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff are so outgoing, always concerned about your experience and feedback. The staff work very hard to provide a great experience during this surreal pandemic. And the food is great too!!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Julius' Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (877) 746-0528.

Julius' Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Julius' Bar

159 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waverly Place
  • Neighborhood
    West Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–4:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public parking garage on West 10th
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (877) 746-0528
  • Private party facilities
    Please call us to make arrangements with manager or owner.
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