Bar Nena

Went on a Friday night and wasn’t very impressed at all. Our seating got changed like three times since we walked in. I guess they take reservations and had some larger groups coming in but it didn’t make for a great overall experience. The cocktails that we tried off the menu were tasty, not boozy. The mezcal margarita that we ordered was so tart and acidic. I had higher hopes for this spot based on the reviews. Maybe it was an off night but I’m not dying to go back. Price point for each drink is high for what it is.

Bar Nena is an absolute gem of an intimate cocktail bar below jajaja! All of the drinks we tried were creative and delicious. The atmosphere is fun and I loved all of the details in the decor that added to it. Everyone from the bouncer to staff and bartenders inside were super friendly too. I will definitely be recommending this bar and hope to be back soon!

Went there tonight for a friend’s birthday. Overall it was fine, but our experience went south when we asked the manager and waitress kindly if we could just share the cupcakes at the table we brought with us to sing happy birthday (this isn’t normally an issue at restaurants). The waitress checked with the manager and said it was fine as long as the cupcakes were “vegan” as this is a plant based establishment. Then the manager comes up to our table and insist on looking in our bag to verify what bakery we ordered the cupcakes from. When I insured her that they were vegan, she insisted on us, providing the name of the bakery and asked us over and over again about the cupcakes. At this point we’d already spent over $100 at our table and were simply trying to end the night on a positive note. She harassed us, made us extremely uncomfortable and we ended up leaving because of her disrespectful attitude towards us (over some cupcakes!!). Never coming here again. Also my friend saw a ROACH when she went to the bathroom 🤮

This was such a GREAT find!! A perfect spot for a cocktail and appetizer before dinner on the floor above. The server was so knowledgeable and the drinks were perfectly balanced. The staff even took our non-drinker’s preferences into consideration without explicitly asking. Would always recommend.

My boyfriend and I had an amazing time here! We went on a Saturday night with our reservation and got in with no worries. The owner was super kind and took care of us, he even gave us a free shot! Was an amazing night with great drinks, good atmosphere and amazing music. Highly recommended coming here, we definitely will be going back!

Little gem of a cocktail bar under the restaurant jajaja. Known for their Mexican inspired drinks, this spot is perfection for a date night or girls night out!

The atmosphere and place is very cute, but I don’t feel like the drinks are worth the price… in my opinion the ingredients were not fresh, the drinks were sweet and not aligned with the price of craft cocktails of other bars in a similar price range. I love jajaja, I think they should really stick to that even the drinks on that menu to me are more balanced.

Had a wonderful experience the first time I was here. The second time wasn’t too great. We had our seats changed and my glass was half full; however, last night I was running late (30 mins) I tried to call and was unsuccessful in reaching anyone. I was charged $80 dollars minutes later for a no show as I was on my way there. Mind you they had plenty of reservations available that evening. We immediately turned around. I will not be coming back.80 dollars is ridiculous. Definitely lost four customers for good.

Bar Nena is the new speakeasy of Jajaja in WV with a fun sexy vibe (disco ball, louder music, dark lights, and red velvet couches)- perfect for a girls night or date. I came for a girls night on Friday, and my friend had a reservation. The velvet ropes at the entrance is a bit gimmicky, but the employees working at the entrance were super nice and friendly. For the main event: drinks! We each got two- I got the Pelicula and the Mi Horchata. The Pelicula was my favorite w/ popcorn infused tequila and a little side of popcorn garnish (a tad stale lol but still cute). It tasted like a popcorn-flavored prnstar martini- delicious! The Mi Horchata is a dairy-free version of alcoholic Horchata, which was great for my dairy-allergy friend to try a sip. I will say it was a bit watery for me, didn't have that delicious creaminess I associate with Horchata. My friend got the Para Los Nubes (refreshing), and Infiel (jackfruit-infused and unique). Service was fine downstairs, but they did get a bit busy around 10 pm.

We had a great time at Bar Nena. Walking up, the ropes feel a little gimmicky for the neighborhood and Phil the door man had to head downstairs to see if there was room for us. In fairness, we didn't have a reservation but that seemed like a strange system. We were eventually told standing room only and a few bar seats opened up almost immediately. So, with the awkward dance to get in behind us on to the good stuff. We each ordered a different cocktail and all the flavors were really thoughtful and on point. CDMX Manhattan had a nice spice to give a good twist on a classic. Ni Maíz delicious and inventive. The pulque a complete delight. I'm not sure you can really go wrong. Service was excellent, friendly and fun. I appreciated that they do not stock vodka and politely turned down a request for a vodka soda--they're doing something here. For a snack, you can't go wrong with the taquitos, but come for the drinks.

This bar/club doesn't know what it wants to be yet. I went in expecting this to be a cocktail bar with craft drinks and high quality snacks. That was not the case. The drinks were mediocre, and the snacks were not only not good but super expensive even for WV standards, e.g. 10 wheel chips for $10, thumb-sized "empanadas" for $5 each. Call me an old woman but the music was insanely loud for a place that was half empty.

After writing my negative review, Bar Nena contacted me to rectify the situation. After being firm in not returning, my wife and I decided to give it another try since the bar was offering to give us a credit for what we spent the first time. After several messages back and forth on Yelp and in Email- I finally agreed to receiving the credit so we can try again- That's when the line went dead and I haven't heard back. Adamant on rectifying the situation and when given a green light to do so- you disappear? Yeah- REALLY NOT GIVING ANOTHER TRY NOW

I love this spot! The drinks are on point. My favorites were the Para las Nubes (who doesn't love a plant-based milk punch?) and the Infiel (where else can you find a jackfruit infused tequila cocktail?). The food is delicious - perfect light bites to pair along with the drinks. Our server Keren walked us through the menu and gave great recommendations. The music is always great and the dark lighting creates a super romantic vibe that is awesome for a date. Can't wait to go back!

Great spot to grab crafted cocktails and bites in WV! Vibes are immaculate. Love this spot for a date night or girls night out.

We had an amazing time celebrating my best friend's joint bachelor/bachelorette party this past weekend at Bar Nena! We were a group of 12 and they seated us in our own private section that featured a spacious red velvet couch great for pictures! Since we were a large group it was a required minimum spend of $100 per person on food and drinks. Pricing was reasonable and a steal considering we're in NYC. We really enjoyed the empanadas, taquitos and fruit skewers they were all so delicious and my spicy margarita was perfection. Fee was the manager who was super helpful in booking the venue for us and was even there the night of the bachelorette to ensure everything went smoothly! She even let us bring small decorations to decorate the table for our bride and groom. Gabriela was our waitress and she was so sweet, quick and professional. The bride and groom as well as their bridal party were more than impressed with Bar Nena and we can't wait to return in the near future.

What an amazing time I had, I read some bad reviews about this place but wanted to give it a shot. The music on my visit was on point as were the cocktails. The carajito being my favorite! I found the list interesting and very unique. The bartender was extremely nice and lighting was great. I would definitely be back to try a few of the other drinks, the horchata jumped out at me as did the corn one. The popcorn one was super unique. I definitely liked how hidden away it was. It felt like we were somewhere else, not in NY, thats for certain! A must try.

Walked in without a res right when it opened. The cocktails are excellent. I am unsure what the space turns into later at night, but the venue is beautiful. I would definitely enjoy this as a chill cocktail bar with excellent drinks over a dance atmosphere. My drink was taking too long to make, so they actually ended up sending over some complimentary plum mezcal shots, which were simply the best shots I've ever had. Love bar nena

Had the most amazing time on my date! He surprised me with a reservation to this hidden gem. We were promptly seated and then greeted and the menu was explained by the server. The cocktails we had were awesome! One had some sort of clarified coconut that we loved!!! The whole place was dark and sexy and perfect spot for our night. Music was also on point and kept us happy as we tried the different drinks. Super creative space and fun vibes all around. When the disco ball was turned on it made my night. I'll be back. Shoutout to the bartender who also sent us a plum mezcal for our anniversary toast!

I really wanted to like this cocktail bar. I am a huge fan of Jajaja and was very excited to check out this new spot by the same owners. Unfortunately, last night was a horrible experience due to the bouncer. My friend warned me that previously when she went that the bouncer treated them oddly, so I was already expecting this to an extent... I arrived with two other girls; the bar was quite empty, lots of space & seating available. My husband and his friend arrived after us about 30 minutes later & were not let in by the bouncer. Our waitress told us that it was no problem and that she would talk to the bouncer - she proceeds to go out and tell him that they can come in, however, when she walked away the bouncer told them they still could not come in (for an unclear reason?). We then go outside to ask the bouncer ourselves (since it was so empty!) and the bouncer was extremely rude and said no. Because of this, we decided to leave - the waitress seemed confused why the guys were not let in when we paid our bill. There needs to better communication between the inside management and the door. The bouncer was trying to create an exclusive vibe for absolutely no reason at an empty, brand new bar. In my 8+ years of living in West Village, I have never been treated like this. Very strange and unpleasant experience, with an extremely rude bouncer. The bar inside is a fun vibe - good cocktails (pricey), however, I will not be back.