The Alps

Love this neighborhood gem! The decor is cozy and stylish—perfect for a relaxed night out. Best espresso martini I ever had! The cheese platter and croquettes are a must-try. Great vibe all around!

I stopped in early in the evening and had such a great experience. I couldn’t decide which white wine to order, and the staff was so accommodating — they let me taste both options and even explained a bit about each one. My waiter was incredibly attentive the entire time. The vibe is pretty cool, and I can only imagine how lively it gets at night. It’s definitely in an up-and-coming area I wouldn’t normally think to visit, but I’m so glad I did.

So excited for this new spot in the heights! We love Riverview wine, the team has done a similarly excellent job curating the offerings at the Alps. We enjoyed their take on a martini and a Manhattan, and it sounds like the bar program will change every few weeks. We also tried the crispy potatoes and snack mix, both were super addicting and perfect drinking snacks. A new neighborhood classic!

Not one bad thing to say about this place. The best neighborhood hangout. It passes all the vibe checks. The food and drinks are delicious, and the staff is always super friendly and welcoming. They make some of the best cocktails I’ve had. Perfect spot for a date night, or a night out with friends.

As of this writing, This is the twelfth review of this place. I am somewhat certain that there are many more to follow as the moon waxes and wanes. If my understanding is correct, this place is still in a soft launch phase and open from Wed-Sun. With that being said, I think the vibe is pretty cool. It’s great for activities all across the spectrum: be a date night where you can at the bar or one of those high chairs along side it or a group catchup where there are a bunch of seats in the back. Great cocktail and wine. The food is almost all vegetarian friendly: Fries, hummus, cheese board et all. With that being said, I’d like to see a few more wine options on the menu.

Love the vibe and decor of this bar! The bar itself is beautiful and there’s a juke box and a cozy booth in the back. Cocktails are fantastic and so is the wine selection. Food is good, but nothing terribly special or memorable. It does get pretty busy. Overall great place for drinks!

Went to check out the new spot in the neighborhood! Atmosphere and service is top, but lack of variety of food. Menu is 100% vegetarian but at the same time not many options to pick from. I would recommend to go there for drinks and small snacks, but if you want to get full size portion diner pick another place. We ordered cheese plate and potato. Honestly expensive for what you get in the end

IMO this place is a welcomed addition to the Heights if you like craft cocktails. The vibe is decent, the music is decent, the cocktails are decent and the trapper keeper menus are cute touch. The bartender was great. However, the bartending and the acoustics could be better. Adding few decorative sound panels could help the sound reverberation be more palatable. As for the cocktails, I had "Remember the Maine" and " The Alps Martini #1". Both were pre-made and poured from a pre-made bottle, which was disappointing but eh... I guess it's fine ... not what you want to see at a cocktail bar... Two things that could make this spot better are actually crafting drinks in the moment and having a better accoustic set up so you can hear more of the music and bartenders (when at the bar) rather then the many conversations of every single person/patron around, reverberating off the walls. Overall, I'm glad this place exists. Looking forward to revisiting in the future. And looking forward to cocktails made to order and better accoustics. {Fingers crossed}

Cool lounge bar in the Heights serving great cocktails, a decent unusual beer list and really good apps. A smoky pina colada, healthy wine pours, Rochelle, Rochelle and a handful of others. Prompt, friendly and helpful service. Music was a slightly eclectic mix.

Returned and the biggest change is...the pinball machine was removed! Everything else still holds true. A cool selection of well made cocktails with friendly and quick service. We'll be back again.

This place definitely gives you an upscale cocktail bar feel right in the heights of Jersey City. The inside is very sleek and gives off a great cocktail bar vibe. The gimlet here is a must order. One of the best gimlets I have had. The black bean hummus and croquettes also are delicious. It is a little on the pricier side but the atmosphere is great and the service is very prompt

Very cool ambiance, almost a Norwegian vibe. Service was quick and friendly. Everything is vegetarian, with about half being vegan. The picadillo pies are my favorite. The filling is spicy with a buttery crust and they're served hot.

Great atmosphere and addition to the neighborhood. Good drinks and food. I had the picadillo pies which was like a beef patty crossbred with an empanada. It was great. I am definitely coming back here.

Nice grown up vibe to the newest addition to the Heights. I haven't eaten here yet but I have had the Rochelle Rochelle cocktail a few times; any fan of grapefruit juice and salty dog type cocktails will appreciate this cocktail. Welcome to the neighborhood The Apls!

I had heard amazing things about the Pet Shop bar and had been to a wine tasting hosted by Riverview Wine + Spirits, so I knew that when the knowledgeable team behind these places opened a new venture, The Alps, I would simply love it. Well, I was correct! First of all, the bar was sleek, modern, and hip, but still approachable to neighborhood folks that might want to stop by in casualwear. This was even evidenced by the fact that their beer list included several craft brews...and Miller Lite! The bar was lengthy, but there were several other tables scattered adjacent to it, as well as a cozy lounge in the back that even had a vintage pinball machine. Secondly, the staff was incredibly - friendly, generous, helpful, and passionate about their craft. The cocktail list was sublime, with each beverage sticking to only a handful of ingredients that were all transformed into unusual blends. Their restraint on the components ensured that the drinks were delicious without being confusing or muddled. The menu is not currently posted, but I will comment on my drinks from memory. The first was called a something Grotto, and it tasted like a liquid, cinnamon-y apply pie filling with less sweetness. I adored it, but my next order of the boozy hot chocolate was even better! It had almond notes and was not too sweet, too thick, or too rich; it was perfect. It was also topped with tons of mini-marshmallows. In addition, I sampled the sparkling rose, which was shockingly citrusy. Its hints of grapefruit were a delight. However, I ordered a full glass of the sparkling sauvignon blanc, which I found dry, and good...but not quite as enjoyable as the rose. In addition to all of the drinks, we decided to order a food item. Since we had dinner plans afterwards, we just decided to get something small, which wound up being the Crispy Potatoes, which were smashed fingerlings that were paired with a "creamy mojo sauce". The spicy, vegan mayo was a necessity, as the potatoes were sadly bland on their own. In addition, it appeared that there had been some sort of issue with our order, so we had to remind the bartender that we had still been waiting for the taters after a good 30 minutes. Regardless, I simply adored The Alps and plan to become more of a regular at the bar.

I came here for a friend's private birthday party. (Happy Birthday, Matt!!!) Beautiful contemporary decor in the bar area and a sexy chic wine lounge in the back. The Alps is very visually appealing and welcoming down to the luxurious leather bar stools. The drink menu looked great but I opted for a simple cocktail. It's a much needed addition to the neighborhood. Excellent bartenders and nice people. I think the grand opening is 2/8 and can't wait for it to officially open.

Hi Friends, Hello, from The Alps the place is beautiful! Great place for drinks. The ambience is a great first date place or just looking to meet new friends. You can actually have a conversation without being drowned out super loud music. How ever the music played here at the Alps just sounds good. You will not be disappointed. Good drinks nice people. A

This place exudes cool. Exquisite selection of wines, cocktails, and craft beers and a very solid food menu for small bites. The kicker is the atmosphere though as the space is beautifully designed! A much needed addition to the neighborhood. Already been here twice and it's only been open a week! Go here!!!

Went opening weekend. The place was full but a nice full. Ordered cocktails and they were great. I do plan to go again.

Bravo to our neighbors at Riverview Wine & Spirits for expanding their expertise and warmth to their new bar, the Alps! The interior design is beautiful, menu looks just right and the hospitality is the best with the crew we have come to know and love. I have enjoyed the house cocktails that I tried so far and I KNOW that Chris and Kyle will always have excellent wines on hand. The acoustics are perfect. The sound is magically balanced such that the music and conversation are heard at equal levels. No shouting required! AND!!! BRAVO! No televisions!! Finally, a place where socializing is THE priority! They've got a pinball machine to boot! Congratulations and thank you! Beverly!!

The atmosphere was perfect. There is a nice split between the front of the bar and the back. There is ample seating at the bar, a couple of high tops, and a nice lounge area in the rear. No complaints about the drinks. I would recommend the Summer Romance and the Couson Cowboy. Bartenders were very attentive and constantly checked on us despite being my party being seated in the rear. Will definitely be frequenting...

Very very nice ! Love the ambiance, a little too bright inside but overall so so cute !

Stopped in for a quick cocktail...always a good sign to see fresh oranges on the bar, which were actually freshly squeezed for cocktails, as well as fresh mint! And a palm sugar disk for garnish! ...this is Hemingway shit right here, people! I was caught off guard by the booze selections, as you won't find your bar staples such as Hendricks, Absolute or Patron. What you WILL find are esoteric spirit brands & wines from local producers...I decided to go with the fourthave blue gin & tonic, which was made well & served in a fab glass, not that clunky, industrial bar ware. The gin was excellent, & I would order again...the only glitches for me was the lack of coasters/napkins, & the color of the straws! (Crazy, right?! But their color reminded me of roaches lmao, & that was a huge turn off)...We had the grilled cheese & crispy potatoes & loved both! Props to whoever picked out those faaaabulous bar stools...they're damn comfy! The Alps is a sorely needed venue in the Heights, & I wish them all the best! Gonna stop in on a weekend night to check out the vibe...Will review again!

Had an excellent Cuban themed cocktail and had some really good hummus too! Will get back to try more of the menu.