Reviews of Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Wellington (Wellington).

Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant

448 Reviews

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31 Johnston Street, CBD, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Information of Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant, Restaurant in Wellington (Wellington)

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Reviews of Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant

H. K.

Very popular. Worth a drop in for delicious food, tasty drinks and speedy service with personality. Recommend booking to ensure a spot.

J. C.

Juniper is always consistent and we have had great 21st birthday celebrations here for both my children. Ivy and her team always provide great food and service, cocktails are great and the ambience is perfect!

M. O.

Lovely staff. Beautiful burger and mocktail. Right next to our hotel. Will definitely return 😊

R. K.

Warning. The flatbread was divine but I ate a whole plate before my Chicken Tagliatelle came which was even diviner’. The small plates are enough but coming back for a big plate of something one day!

S. M.

Great food, friendly and attentive staff, awesome cocktails.

P. R.

Great food and timely between courses. Happy to find us a table walking off the street.

A.

Went for the Friday cheap cocktails, yum. We both had the light meals and they were a good size and tasty. Would go again. 2022 downgrading review based on quality of food

L.

Wonderful friendly service. Beautiful food and a fine selection of drinks. Nice ambience. Have been here a few times now and consistently good.

C. M.

Nice food and great booze list. Cocktails were nice, but made even better by paying only $10 on a Friday 🤣 Staff were really attentive too, despite how busy it was

J. H.

Great evening at the Juniper as always. Cocktails and food perfect. Staff are really attentive too. Love it here.

R. F.

I've been back to the Juniper a number of times over the years and it remains a great place for a quiet drink and a meal. They pride themselves as a gin bar but I can't comment on that as I don't personally like gin. The menu is limited but there should be something for everyone and they cater well for Gluten-free eaters.

A. G.

Nice bar and good value restaurant in a convenient central city location

J. C.

Reasonable food, although my dessert came with a hair in the ice-cream. Understaffed with only 2 people on site - I had to go to the bar to get another drink, and things took a while to arrive.

R. T.

We stopped in on a Friday night for the 2 for $35 burger deal and $10 cocktails and we were not disappointed. The burgers were very tasty and the cocktail selection was very good. Great value for money. The entrance is off Johnston St however, not Featherston St as Google says so we almost didn't make it. Sadly though my last impression will be the toilets, while didn't smell they clearly needed a clean and some love and attention.

D. B.

Great food, excellent drinks

S. W.

Love love love it. Great place for a special lunch with friends. Food never disappoints and a cocktail is always a winner

J. G.

You don’t have to be a gin fan to love Juniper. It’s hip and cosy with a great buzz and good cocktails. Delight in the extensive gin menu or have a vino. There’s a delicious menu too if you’re keen to stay for dinner.

A. M.

The staff were friendly and professional. The food is fantastic. I had the beef cheek and my husband had the Moroccan Lamb salad and they were so good we wanted to lick our plates clean so we didn't miss a single tasty morsel. My beef was so tender that I didn't need a knife to cut it as it just pulled apart. We will be going back here the next time we are in Wellington.

S. B.

Good atmosphere and great wine. It was a very tight space though, I had to keep getting up. The waitstaff were friendly but kept checking on us every few minutes to see if we were finished. Felt like they wanted the table free for the next customers. Overall a lovely place.

L. D.

10/10 service was perfect. Steak was perfect, chips were perfect. Mojito was on point and the staff picked gin and tonic was spot on. Overall a phenomenal experience. Keep up the great work!

A. S.

Food was pretty pricey, although my party all agreed it warranted the price as it was so tasty! Good drinks selection although again quite expensive. Nice cozy venue although the club music and sports on the TV didn't really seem suitable with the vibe they were aiming for. Place ended up being quite noisy because everyone was having to talk over the music! Friendly staff, great food. Would come again if staying in Wellington.

M. M.

Great cocktails, very nice food. Amazing service in a nice atmosphere. Central Wellington and reasonably priced. Will definitely come back.

G. I.

Been coming here for over a decade and the food is STILL phenomenal countless updates and reinventions later. Lovely staff and the every present and ageless Ivy is always getting her hands dirty and making sure everyone is happy. That can't be a coincidence, leading by example makes this a superb place to eat, drink and chill, with great staff, great management, great ambience and literally stunning food and wine. Phenomenal :)

B. D.

I went here for a farewell party - we ordered all different cocktails and bar snacks - all so yummy (chicken skewers, fried potato things, naan) with good service. Came for a lunch once and had the chicken burger - delicious. Interior is cool - clean and crisp with a bit of flair. My friends go for happy hour or 1/2 drink events and always talk about the amazing cocktails.

G. P.

Gluten free options were sublime. My husband had the beef cheeks, where the weight of gravity was sufficient to slice the tender and succulent meat. The portion sizes weren't large, but were ample. Desserts were simple and tasty. The range of vokas and gins was extensive, with some exotic cocktail options. Our young waiter was attentive and helpful, and contributed to a lovely dining experience.

C.

Don't post often but thought I'd better for this one. You know, it's hard to feel satisfied when you order a gourmet burger via UberEats. Even when it's perfectly fine, you usually feel the $ isn't justified (due to mark-up, temperature upon delivery, etc). Well, the Kikorangi burger (and fries) I just hit from this joint was ridiculously good. Umami af, generous servings (I couldn't remotely finish and I was starving), and the gorgeous dessert I stupidly ordered will have to wait 'til tomorrow. Absolutely recommended.

R. L.

Very nice food, quick service and friendly staff.

R. M.

Not a bad experience, just an underwhelming one. Would come for drinks again but not for food. Walked in around 5:30pm on Friday. 1. Service: Great. Seated promptly and waiters were attentive. Did not have to wait very long for our burgers and drinks considering how busy it was. 2. Food: We ordered the two for $35 "gourmet burgers" with fries. Juicy patties. Dry, cheap fluffy buns. Comparable to something you might make for a crowd at a home BBQ. Would never pay the fill price for these burgers. Fries were crispy and tasty. 3. Drinks: To access the burger deal, you must buy two drinks. Fridays offer $10 cocktails. Considering this is a gin bar, I don't think these cocktails are their selling point. Good value, but basic. The quality gin and tonics are off limits in this deal. 4. Atmosphere: Pleasant. Nice separation of bar and dining areas, not too noisy. I would like to return to Juniper just to drink, as their range of gin is impressive, but I won't be ordering food.

R.

Super service and atmosphere as always!

A. R.

Classy establishment with warm atmosphere and generally good food. A bit on the pricey side, expect to pay around $20+ for a cocktail. Although it's not a place you'd really go for a beer, it is quite limited in choice and even more limited on draught choice with only two taps from recollection.

N. F.

Lovely place, very intimate and great selection of gin. Took my friend who hadn't been there before and she said "omg I can't believe I have missed this place for so long".

M. D.

Great food, great service. Nice vibe, even for a Monday night, there's nothing worse than eating in a dead restaurant but there was always at least a few tables full. I loved the fish, it was cooked to perfection, as was the risotto. The blonde waitress was super friendly to boot

G. P.

Juniper is a great little bar (I haven't tried the restaurant upstairs). It's been around for years but doesn't feel dated at all. The decor is cosy and friendly. The cocktails are original, interesting, and beautifully presented. The bar staff even went the extra mile and swapped a few ingredients in one cocktail so we could try something we'd just invented :D My only complaint is that they've shut down for the holiday period and haven't left anything to indicate when they'll be open again.

I. B. (.

We booked for 10 people, staff are all accommodating and nice. Fast service and food is delicious :)

C. W.

So good, cocktails were spot on and the burger deal was great. The staff were all super lovely, didn't seem to get annoyed at all with our huge group even though we were taking ages with our orders and being really loud, lol. Thanks guys.

L. D.

Staff are lovely.The drinks go down like a treat, Music is awesome And the food is PERFECT!! thank you so much for the lovely Wellington on a dish meal. What a deal :) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL!

N. G.

. (03/2018) An upscale restaurant well located over Johnston St, conveniently accessible from Lambton Quay and can be easily spotted on the roadside from a moving vehicle in normal traffic. Easily approachable. Well managed, organised and nicely maintained. Awesome ambiance and cozy atmosphere. Spacious and comfortable seating around the restaurant which is divided into different sections. Pleasant, cheerful and helpful staff. Well timed and friendly service. Great variety of food and drinks with many options for vegans and vegetarians. Delicious food and good presentation. Loved Garlic Baguette and Falafel Buddha Bowl with Haloumi Cheese. Hot chocolate was amazing. Table service. This restaurant offers takeaways. Card as well as cash payments are accepted. Good for groups, celebrations, family, kids and catch-ups. Normally busy during evening. Outdoor seating is not available. Could not notice wheelchair accessible seating or high chair in plain view at this location. Entrance is not wheelchair accessible. There is no dedicated parking area available although street parking can be found around the entrance. Wheelchair parking is not available. Enjoyed the experience.

L. G.

Service is super fast even when busy on a Friday after work drinks. Great if you love cocktails due to their great variety, as well as decent choices of wine.

S. K.

A busy place at lunch time, it took them almost 45 mins to serve meals for 8 of us but I think that's quite alright because we had some nice rotis and garlic bread starters and the meals were absolutely delicious.

L. H.

Really nice food. Good range. Lovely young man waited on us and was accommodating given we were in a hurry

T. S.

Atmosphere was good, service was a little rushed, drinks were excellent, food was outstanding..delicious and well presented, the background music was just right. I will be attending again. Soon!

N. B.

Nice food good portions. Reasonable price.

S. W.

Yummy cocktails and decent price. It's very moody and dark, good spot for a drink with work or mates where it's not too bright and noisy.

J. M.

This was fun. Loved all the gin choices. A menu of tonics would have been nice with notes on complimentary blends. Closed a bit early for a Saturday.

J. R.

Food was excellent but the restaurant very tired looking - needs a face lift

P. R.

Great Friday $10 cocktails, nice venue and good service until it gets busy and full house!

P.

Best tasting garlic bread and beef cheeks i ever had!! 5☆ restaurant!! Thanks!!

A. R.

I really like it here. Great food, fantastic service, and a nice atmosphere. Came here twice this week and I'll be back next time I'm in Wellington

R. H.

They went the extra mile (without being asked) to make sure my delicious meal met my dietary needs. Both my stomach and I thank you so much!

R. H.

Meal was so nice and tasty and the service was excellent. Decor needs a little update but over the food and service great and that is what matters😁

J. M.

Great service, lovely meal, definitely would go again

C. P.

Good range of cocktails and excellent service. A great place to visit for friday happy hour and $10 cocktails

A.

Perfectly priced and delicious

T. K.

Great Gin menu and high quality food

D. H.

This is a quintessential Wellington bar/restaurant. I love the atmosphere here, if it's just for an after work drink, or dinner with friends, they cater to everyone.

G. B.

Just had a beer but seemed nice with personal service. What I saw of the food seemed good

d.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, great staff.

K. M.

Small bites in an upbeat atmosphere. Food is delicious! Bring good company or even meet for a date!

C.

Good food and generous sized meals, with friendly service. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

D. L.

Food was pretty good, I liked the atmosphere. We went after work and it was incredibly noisy and packed, but that probably can't be avoided.

E. J.

The food is delicious and service is fabulous.

H. S.

Great food. Group of six very well fed and happy with service and selection

P. S.

Chicken fettuccini was delicious. Lovely creamy sauce and generous portion. Great value

C. M.

Good food, can end up a bit pricey though if not careful.

J. K.

Really enjoyed our meal and service was great for a large table. Would come back!

P. O.

Relaxed, intimate and friendly staff combine with great food and drink options. Recommended.

S. L.

Great cocktails. Delicious food. But too noisy :-(

G. C.

Great food, very good service, fantastic gin selection in a great atmosphere

D. B.

Good food. Great drinks. Works well for after work drinks. Friendly staff

V.

Wonderful cocktails, fabulous food and really good service.

C. V.

Good variety on the menu. I need to go back to try more.

M. C.

Great atmosphere and the food was excellent! Definitely worth a visit

J. L.

Love the cocktails and food. Services good. Decor a little dated.

S.

Went for lunch, good service but food was overpriced for what was delivered. Looks like loads of good gin though!

A. K.

Perfect dining experience. Brilliant food, nice staff and beautiful interior.

D. A.

Food is consistently good here.

L. D.

Great food, good service, perfect for work day or business lunch

D. W. S.

Great fun place. Many a night spent here in the company of Ivy and her crew. Excellent atmosphere.

J. S.

Love this place - amazing lunch everytime! Just delicious.

E. J.

Good value burger deal, making it affordable and good atmosphere.

J.

Lovely food and nice, friendly staff.

B.

Great gin place. Food good too.

T. T.

Customer service was excellent and the environment was cost and relaxing.

J. S.

Great food, quick service, friendly staff.

c. r.

More fun than a barrel of monkeys..great service and wonderful food

A. S.

Really small intimate space.. Food and drinks were good albeit a bit pricey.

N. S.

Good food, specials on Monday and Tuesday night are good.

J. H.

Great service, tasty WOAP burger.

A. C.

Good service. Great food and martini.

M. W.

Great service, classy and awesome cocktails

R.

Really good food and staff

M. S.

The staff were very attentive, and the drinks were reasonably priced

H. T.

Little bit pricey on the drinks. Food ok

P. T.

Love this place. Cocktails a bit pricy.

D.

Excellent restaurant to celebrate family occasions! 👪🎉🍴😊👍

G.

So many gin selections! Great food too

A.

Great cocktails and food....nuff said

F. H.

Great food and nice service!

K. D.

Great food and service. Will be back again.

K. S.

Great burgers and service. Prices are reasonable too.

M. C.

Relatively quick service nice food

I. H.

yummy gin and great drinking mates (i.e. mates is South Island for Bro's)

C.

Food was delicious and service was attentive.

j. k.

Great service, good food.

J. M.

World's best places to get food in the hole of wellington and new Zealand

R. F.

Tried the elephant gin with the elderflower tonic, so good.

C. W. H.

Great cocktails and lovely staff !

S. S.

Good environment and table service

B.

Love Ivy and love the underground feel of this great Wellington institution.

K.

Great drinks and customer service

M. D.

It was a lovely meal and good service

J. B. I.

Very nice. Nice easy service, staff very attentive.

D. R.

Always good particularly if you like gin

J.

Best gin bar in town.

C. B.

Noisey and (relatively) slow service; lamb Wellington was excellent

R. B.

Good dining experience in central Wellington

S. B.

Great selection of gin!!!

A.

Great SOAP burger.

M. H.

Great food and atmosphere

R. H.

Great Burgers and Excellent Bar

B.

Lovely place. Good staff.

T. H.

A really nice place to dine.

P.

Awesome Friday cocktail specials

I. B.

Nice pub good food

t. b.

Great ambience and burgers 😊

S.

Just OK I'm afraid, a bit small and crowded

D. H.

Better than average.

L. M.

Try their roti bread with lime butter.

A. K.

Always nice and professional in there.

J. N.

Great atmosphere and food

K. B.

Nice meal and good location.

L.

Delicious food and cocktails

T.

Nice dinner nice atmosphere

A.

The staff are lovely.

R.

Good good xlnt Processco

M. W.

Best cocktails!

G. M.

Great cocktails!

T.

Yes great service.

J. G.

The food was delicious

T. M.

Excellent staff and service

S.

Good cocktails

S.

The Espresso Martinis are to die for 😍😍😍

C. G.

Very good as always..

L.

Cool

J.

Dinner was delicious!

L. G.

Top service and food

P.

Really a great place

A.

Good cocktails.

M. F.

Nice restaurant and bar

W.

Nice food..

C.

Good

C. C.

Good

A.

Great service

W.

Wonderful!!

n.

(Translated) The proprietress is from Taiwan, and the people are very nice. The meals are of high quality and quantity, and they are good places and choices for eating with a high cp value! (Original) 老闆娘是台灣人，人很親切nice，餐點high quality and quantity，是cp值很高的吃飯好去處和選擇喔！

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(Translated) Good food (Original) 好食

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