Turns out to be...neighborhood bar, does not seem to be a real dive or anything ( I had wondered about that).
A lot of people REALLY like this place
The Junction
329 Lexington Ave
(between 39th St & 38th St)
New York, NY 10016
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
(212) 682-7700
(between 39th St & 38th St)
New York, NY 10016
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
(212) 682-7700
- Nearest Transit Station:
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Grand Central - 42 St. (7, 7X)Grand Central - 42 St. (4, 5, 6, 6X)Grand Central - 42 St. (S)
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 11 am - 4 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
- $$
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Thu, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
44 reviews for The Junction
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"The bartenders are very friendly." In 10 reviews
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"Cozy fun atmosphere with an awesome pool table in the back." In 7 reviews
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"Toss in some beer pong, and it's the kind of place you'd definitely..." In 5 reviews
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43 reviews in English
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Review from Samantha U.
Brooklyn, NYStopped here one night to meet the loverboy before I had to head to class. Saw the happy hour deals as I was walking to meet him and I knew where we were headed. Again this was during my wing craving so thats what we got, the drinks were great, wings were ok, needed a little kick, what was weird was that the sauces were not on the our table, they were on a central table where a group of guys all had their drinks while they played some games so it was just a tad awkward. The place filled up as we were getting ready to leave and most ppl there seemed to be regulars. Not sure if we would go again since its not really close to anywhere we normally go and it didn't offer anything that really merits that trip. Seems like a great place if you live or work nearby though -
Review from Share W.
I just love you.
You get me through a hard day. You feed me good food. You have amazing ladies who work the bar.
Chicken fingers, disco fries, onion rings, and french onion soup.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!-
Special: bourbon BBQ chicken wrapped in bacon with goat che…
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Review from Anne M.
Manhattan, NYCame to the Junction on a Sunday night around 9:30 to watch football and have a snack. The kitchen was still open but shortly closing. The bartender was very friendly and changed the channel on one of the TVs for my boyfriend who is strangely obsessed with soccer. The bar didn't feel as divey as it looks from the outside, and they were playing good music at a good volume.
For food we had the "Junction Combo" which had 3 chicken fingers, 3 mozz sticks, 3 wings, 3 jalapeño poppers, and onion rings. They were all great!!! Special shout of from me to the poppers (cheddar instead of cream cheese) and shot oout from the BF to the onion rings, which were much better than the standard frozen ones normally found at bars. -
Review from George M.
Edison, NJWhat a great bar. Everyone is friendly. The bartenders were great. I felt like I was hanging out with my college buddies. I'm definitely going back. -
Review from Barbara S.
Manhattan, NYWe stopped here the night before St. Patty's Day to visit a friend who was working the door. As soon as we walked in my boyfriend was warned of a drunken man, grabbing random women's asses. We steered clear of him. The bar was a little narrow but long. We walked to the back to get a table in hopes of ordering from the menu. We were so naive. Of course there weren't any available tables. At least it wasn't packed like pickles in there. We stayed by the door with my friend while he checked IDs. The bartender was quick with our drinks. I've come to enjoy vodka with lime juice, neat. It's tasty and strong enough to keep me busy with just one round. Overall very typical, nothing outstanding. -
Review from Brooklyn L.
Midtown East, Manhattan, NYYour Typical Irish Bar. Hit or Miss depending on the bartender. Cozy fun atmosphere with an awesome pool table in the back. -
Review from Anny C.
Brooklyn, NYI came here before I moved to NYC, on an afternoon right after my husband had an all-day job interview. Got great vibes the moment we walked in. They had gone all out and decorated for Halloween. Loved the friendliness of the place, beginning with the bartender. It was a Taco Tuesday, and let me tell you, they have great tacos, and they get better the tipsier you get. I am pretty convinced that all the food is probably amazing because it sure sounded like it.
We had margaritas (delicious, $5) and Coronitas (5 for $12), and by the end of the night we were buying people shots, people were buying us shots and our tab was $100 lol! Hey, we were celebrating! My hubster found out he got the job while we were there, so everyone encouraged the craziness that ensued. Not to mention they were helping us celebrate our recent Vegas elopement haha! A memorable night with the help of patrons and the bartender. Looking forward to going back for another Taco Tuesday and making memories I won't remember with people I don't know. :) -
Review from Nick L.
Herndon, VAI dropped in to use the restroom, sat at a table to find somewhere that was serving food at midnight, drank a beer and that was it.
A-OK place, I would return and give it a go if I was in the area. -
Review from Sarah C.
Was on the way to one happy hour spot, but the charming little building that is the Junction caught my eye. They also had cheap beer specials, and it was very cold outside, so we popped in for a quick one. The inside is cozy, and a nice Irish bartender greeted us warmly. We sat at a table by the fireplace filled with candles and we got a BL & cheap glass of wine. Besides the wobbly table, this place was a-ok, nothing amazing but no complaints. We ordered our second round, then went on our way. I noticed they also had a pool table in the back. -
Review from Meri S.
After being cooped up most of the weekend due to Hurricane Irene, a few of my friends decided to meet up at The Junction for some Sunday evening beers and food. I had never been before, but I would definitely like to go back.
Great beers on tap, awesome music selection, lots of tvs and staff more than willing to change the channel from high school little league to the Yankees/Orioles game, nice selection of food. Awesome disco fries!
My one complaint is that we ordered 20 "medium" wings and somehow got 10 "hot" wings and 10 "BBQ" - only one person in our crowd was able to stomach them while the rest of us nibbled on the carrots and celery. -
Review from Mickey M.
The kind of bar where you forget where you were, but you know it had a pretty unique looking exterior and the beers flowed easy. Toss in some beer pong, and it's the kind of place you'd definitely return to if you work or live nearby.
The few times I've been here, I've forgotten the name of the place. Each time I go in here, there are a few tourists that wander in because the exterior looked inviting. It happens! The exterior kind of says, 'Hey, come on in and have a beer'.
This is the kind of spot I'd try to add in if I were setting up a bar crawl through the neighborhood. -
Review from Alex F.
After the countless hours I've spent at work this summer reading the many reviews of so many dedicated Yelpers, I always feel a bit guilty when I discover a place without the help of the masses. In fact, it almost makes me feel as though I've wasted my time looking up great places when some of the very best are those I've randomly wandered into.
While celebrating a friend's birthday over the weekend, we found ourselves on Lexington searching for a place that 1. wouldn't be too crowded, 2. wouldn't be too expensive, and 3. (most importantly) would accommodate the birthday boy who could barely keep his eyes open and his head off the table.
Voila! The Junction appeared as if from nowhere-- heaven-sent (and since I'm the first to review it, I'm wondering if perhaps it really doesn't exist after all?)!
From the outside, it's not much to see, but once you walk in, it's got the feeling of an Irish pub--or maybe that was just because one of the bartenders was Irish? Either way, it turned out to be a low-key place to celebrate a birthday (or in the birthday boy's case, take a nap). The drinks weren't too pricey, the staff was friendly, and the crowd was laid back. I'd definitely recommend popping in here if you want a low key night, but crave a great bar atmosphere. -
Review from Sean M.
Manhattan, NYAlways a good laugh!Bartenders are great,foods good and not a bad spot to see the TV's.A little hidden away on Lex but still draws a great crowd. -
Review from Asuka N.
I came here recently with a few friends after the open bar at an event I was attending ended. It was pretty crowded on a Thursday night, but we were still able to get the big table in the back corner to sit at. That being said, I wasn't all that impressed with the setup. Having the dart board set up kept us pretty much blocked in while a game was going on. The jukebox also overrides people's music choices that were already selected...so you could theoretically put in a line-up of songs and lose them all. I also wasn't terribly much a fan of the waitress who told us we had to leave because one of our friends was too drunk. It'd be one thing if it was belligerent inebriation, but it was more towards the passed-out kind of drunken state.
I might give it another shot if I'm in the neighborhood, but I wasn't impressed by the relative cramped spacing, along with the other points I noted above. Drinks are relatively cheap, but you definitely get better service if you order your own drinks at the bar - I don't think we ever had a server come over and ask us what we wanted. -
Review from Ian C.
A few of us from the office were going out to happy hour and normally we go to the same bar, but we wanted to try something different. So the organizer (not me), suggested The Junction. It was a great choice! It wasn't too crowded on a Thursday evening, so we were able to get the corner table by the fireplace. And the drink specials were pretty good- $4 for beer, and there's quite a few beers to choose from. There's something for everybody. The Junction has their own brew, which according to the waitress, was similar to Coors Light. I hate Coors Light, but thought I'd try it anyway. She was right, but it tasted a lot better than Coors.
I went back again not too long ago on a Sunday night, and it wasn't too packed either. Perhaps people were being responsible and not going out late before tackling another week of work, but I sat at the same table I did the first time I was here. There weren't any drink specials going on, so I let my sister get the first, and only, round. Aren't I a nice brother?*
Anyway, after two experiences here, I like this bar. The only thing I hate is the clown statue on top of the fireplace. I hate clowns (and Coors Light apparently), yet both times, I've sat in the same seat closest to the statue. But I guess I would rather have my back towards it than looking at it. Or we could have just moved to another table.
*i am a good bro... -
Review from John C.
Staten Island, NYA relaxed place to go for drinks after work. Lively enough that it's enjoyable yet relaxed enough to not be overwhelmed. Have eaten here about 7 times and every single time was good. Taco tuesdays are the best! -
Review from Timorie B.
Laguna Beach, CAFor a quick lunch / beer you couldn't ask for more in this city. Extremely reasonable and good at the same time! The bartender is very friendly and helpful. They have happy hour beers for $4 for those of you that drink. -
Review from Jimmy G.
Boston, MAThe food was pretty good and the staff was friendly. I think I saw some darts or pool in the back room. No complaints. -
Review from Margaret O.
LAKE PEEKSKILL, NY
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