Bar Oliver

Finally, made it here for lunch on July 4th!!! Vibe is really cool and the food was good - I ordered way too much but got to take the leftovers home. I ordered the cheese plate, the mortadella, the Pan Con Tomate (which is toasted bread with a very delicious tomato sauce that you spoon on the bread) and the Matrimonio (a selection of 2 different kinds of anchovies). It's a beautiful spot and I especially loved the 2 Schnabel paintings on the wall (apparently Schnabel's sons are two of the partners). Bar Oliver is a great addition to the neighborhood - it's not 100% there yet but shows lots of promise.

This is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. I enjoy coming here for great coffee in the morning and great wine in the evening. The staff here is excellent—every visit has been a pleasure. Even without a reservation, they’ve always managed to graciously accommodate us. The folks that work here are mighty neighborly. The atmosphere is impeccable, with a beautifully designed bar and a superb selection of natural wines. That said, the food leaves something to be desired. The green salad is decent if you enjoy something simple, and the fries are solid. However, the tapas feel underwhelming. For example, the $15 shrimp on a small slice of baguette is disappointing, both in portion and presentation. Paying $6 for a single Gilda is disheartening. While the potato salad is tasty if you're a fan of the dish, and the pan con tomate has good flavors, the portions all around are too small to justify the price. Despite the food shortcomings, this spot shines for its early hours, fantastic coffee, and unbeatable wine selection. Come for the wine, the atmosphere, and the experience—it’s well worth the visit.

Started with some vermouth club soda floaters however there was a strength difference between the two same drinks, one felt a lot more diluted with club soda. The food was excellent. Everything from the mushrooms, eggplant and sardines was good. Make sure you ask for the little pinxtos menu. The cans were ordered off that. It started off chill but then a large party of birthday celebrators arrived and parked up on one high top right adjacent that made our dining experience a bit hectic towards the end. It's all good though they were having a good time. Service was friendly and with it being a pretty busy Saturday night and with all the birthday people, I think it was decently managed. It's tapas style and the canned pintxos are definitely the way to go, but it's easy over order. Definitely want to get the mushrooms with egg yolks and the eggplant dish if they're available. it's at least $40 per person and an excellent addition to the neighborhood. The coffee shop that is the precursor to this bar that's still there was known for carrying non American newspapers. Cool history, cool addition.

Wow wow wow- I just left Bar Oliver for the first time. Well done lads. That was bloody incredible. The food was perfect - I’m obsessed with the manager (ex pro baller as well!) The little pinchos or guinchos or whatever they’re called were off the scale. The Jamon plate with warm bread was lovely. The branzino was so beautiful and delicious…. And then the wagyu hanger!! we got the hanger cos the only Ribeye left was $280 and mum and Dave wanted fish so it was too much…. But my god hanger can normally be plain, tough, and not that tasty but bloody hell , it was so perfectly cooked and with the orangey shit below it….ugh! I loved the chips too and the salad. Insane meal, feeling very buff walking out. Still a touch loud for me but I’m buzzing. Well done lads!!!! Xxx

This place has so much potential but the service is so bad here. Drinks are decent and their food actually tastes good but 1) the staff don’t know what’s on the menu, 2) they serve food without cutlery, 3) they don’t take orders from outside and 4) they are rather rude on interaction. Won’t be rushing back here.

This place is like walking into 1965 downtown Chicago. The coffee is good, and they have Matcha. Great atmosphere for a afternoon coffee.

Great beer and a friendly vibe Bar Oliver is a solid spot for a pint and some good conversation. The atmosphere is relaxed and social – a great place to meet new people or unwind after a long day. With a decent beer selection and welcoming crowd, it’s definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

$45 for two half pours of white wine is an actual rip off even for NYC standards. There are locals who want to enjoy the atmosphere without being totally ripped off.