Amaru Pisco bar
“The dance-y '80s music definitely helped, as did the oddly addictive (and free) toasted corn.”
“This is one of the few places I am happy to pay $10 a drink for, the maracuya sour is delicious.”
“P.s. start at pio pio across the street for some great chicken and finish the night at amaru right across the street.”
Amaru Pisco bar
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
7 reviews
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We were at this bar at 6pm on a Saturday, so there was nobody there. We therefore cannot speak for the nightlife vibe. However, the Pisco sour was delicious, as were the other drinks. They were also very attractive; the maracuya sour had an honest-to-goodness flower sitting on top. The dance-y '80s music definitely helped, as did the oddly addictive (and free) toasted corn.
Cute bar/lounge on Northern blvd. This is a Peruvian establishment with a great selection of music. I stopped in after having dinner across the street with some friends. I have been here a few times and every time is a good time. Drinks are fantabulous and even have your typical Peruvian pisco sour. If you read what's in it do not say ewwwww until you actually try it. I had the Maracuya (passion fruit) pisco sour. They add egg whites but you won't even notice it. Try it!!! Menu had different drinks and even some appetizers. The only negative about this place is they only have 1 bathroom for W and 1 for M. The line can get pretty ridiculous & sucks if you need to really go. For all you smokers, they have a small place in the rear where you can sit and smoke outside.
Great drinks, expertly made…prices really aren't that bad for the venue. Our bartender, Kevin, was extremely nice, very knowledgeable. Food was really tasty, ordered the ceviche, fantastic price. Huge sampler, fish was very fresh. Best ceviche in Queens… Cheese plate was decent as well.
Would definitely recommend… I think they have a happy hour..
Went here two times already. First was for Cinco de Mayo with a good friend. My friend is Chiliean and is familiar with pisco so I found this spot to have this popular Peruvian and Chilean drink. First and foremost, parking in the Jackson Heights area is difficult. Found a spot a few blocks away. Make sure to read all the signs as to not get a ticket. Upon arriving there we were carded of course. I went in with no problem, but noticed there was a delay with my friend getting in. The bouncer was giving her a hard time telling her "no weapons allowed." Apparently he thought her tampon was a knife. Off to a good start. The venue is small with a bar and tables in front and a giant projection screen behind the bar that plays music videos. We sat at the bar and ordered 2 pisco sours, of course. Drinks were delicious. $10 a piece. A little pricey, but being from Long Island I know that drinks in any area that qualifies itself as the city will be in the $10 to $14 range. Defintiely wanted to give the food a try here. Everything looked delicious by it's names and descriptions. First off my friend ordered the empanadas ají de gallina, (chicken empanadas) and myself the wantanes. The empanadas were delicious and were served with an olive sauce. The wantanes were fried dumplings stuffed with chicken and shrimp served with a sweet and sour passion fruit dipping sauce. Very tasty food. The bartender was very friendly and gave us two maracuya sours on the house. My friend ordered the ceviche tasting which samples 3 different ceviches. I got the salchipapas which was a generous serving of sausage and french fries served with ketchup, mustard, and mayo. We also ordered the pisco punch and amaru and other drinks. At the end our bill was $80 with 8 drinks and 4 food orders. Our bartender was an angel, bc clearly that math doesn't add up when drinks are $10 a piece. Overall it was a great experience. It's funny because there is a sign that says no dancing (most likely due to the small space), but that does not stop anybody from doing it. The first time I was there I ate, socialized, and listened to the music that was playing. My second experience at Amaru was different. Went for a friends birthday after having dinner. Had a pisco sour danced for a little and left. The first time I was there was a Sunday and this time on a Saturday it was too packed for my liking. The other night I wanted to go back for some good drinks, but a friend was not up to par with the dress code. Sneakers not allowed. Oh well, til we meet again Amaru…
Closest bar to Pio Pio and we didn't want to travel far because it was freezing. The drinks are definitely different. The Maracuya Sour was good, but the Ichigo Pisco was way too sour for my taste. Also, after ordering our drinks, we were given the bill. I felt pushed out way too fast.
I genuinely like this place! Clean, simple, classy and tasteful. Sounds like a plan.
theres only one negative side: The music is too damn loud! Mister DJ, turn that music DOWN! I would like to actually have a conversation! This place is clearly trying to get some dancing, bumpin' and grindin' going…. but I wish the DJ would be more in tune with the crowd. That night we wanted conversation, not ass movin'!
I went on a friday night with my sibling, her bf and my bff. We sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails. I love how everything has a Peruvian touch from the music, to the food, to the bar snacks to the cocktails. All of the cocktails are made with Pisco alcohol and boy are they yummeh. They are $10 each.
I will definitively return!
I think pisco is my new favorite liquor especially in cocktails as nicely done as the ones here. Eric and I tried 4 cocktails and loved each of them. Very inventive with the ingredients and flavorful. The cocktails are $10 a piece which is a little pricy for a bar on Northern Blvd but we ended up thinking it was basically worth it. If they were slightly more reasonable or there was a happy hour on all cocktails, I think we'd go back more frequently.
They also had the most addictive bar snacks…it was not fully popped popcorn sprinkled with large grain salt. I couldn't stop eating them.