The best bars & nightlife in Bayonne

15 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual bar and restaurant serving authentic Mexican standards such as tacos and fajitas, plus cocktails and beer.

482 Broadway

Casual bar and restaurant serving authentic Mexican standards such as tacos and fajitas, plus cocktails and beer.

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Laid-back eatery serving casual American fare featuring seafood boils, Korean barbecue and beer.

50 Bayonne Crossing Way

Laid-back eatery serving casual American fare featuring seafood boils, Korean barbecue and beer.

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Casual, upbeat locale serving Latin & American dishes, with TVs, weekend DJs & an enclosed patio.

559 Elizabeth Ave (Elizabeth)

Casual, upbeat locale serving Latin & American dishes, with TVs, weekend DJs & an enclosed patio.

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Music venue with stained-glass ceilings, for concerts and comedy sets plus weddings.

337 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Music venue with stained-glass ceilings, for concerts and comedy sets plus weddings.

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The Coupe

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New York Magazine's Best Bar in Staten Island, The Coupe is a laid-back lounge mixing custom cocktails with real personality, plus craft…

379 Van Duzer St (Staten Island)

New York Magazine's Best Bar in Staten Island, The Coupe is a laid-back lounge mixing custom cocktails with real personality, plus craft beer, wine, and honest-to-goodness absinthe. Go this week when you want a chill seat, thoughtful pours, and bar food that actually satisfies.

From the The Bronx newsletter, August 6, 2026

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New Jersey outpost of an NYC bar offering comfort eats, draft beers & TVs in a classic pub setting.

555 Washington Blvd (Jersey City)

New Jersey outpost of an NYC bar offering comfort eats, draft beers & TVs in a classic pub setting.

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Retro gastropub offering comfort food with a twist & ample craft beers on tap, plus Skee-Ball & TVs.

372 Van Duzer St (Staten Island)

Retro gastropub offering comfort food with a twist & ample craft beers on tap, plus Skee-Ball & TVs.

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Adega Lounge

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Upbeat outpost serving casual Portuguese eats & cocktails, plus a late-night dance club with shisha.

132 Ferry St (Newark)

Upbeat outpost serving casual Portuguese eats & cocktails, plus a late-night dance club with shisha.

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Cigar shop offering cocktails and an intimate atmosphere, plus a courtyard.

31 Liberty St (Newark)

Cigar shop offering cocktails and an intimate atmosphere, plus a courtyard.

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Adega Grill

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Restaurant with grapevine murals & a fireplace serves upscale takes on seafood & Portuguese dishes.

130 Ferry St (Newark)

Restaurant with grapevine murals & a fireplace serves upscale takes on seafood & Portuguese dishes.

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Stylish outpost with a patio offering a coffee shop, wine bar, speakeasy & New American bistro.

116 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Stylish outpost with a patio offering a coffee shop, wine bar, speakeasy & New American bistro.

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Standard, large pub offering a menu of beers, burgers, ribs & more, plus trivia, DJs & sports on TV.

172 1st St (Jersey City)

Standard, large pub offering a menu of beers, burgers, ribs & more, plus trivia, DJs & sports on TV.

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Busy European-style venue with self-serve German & American grub, 100+ beers & live music.

88 Liberty View Dr. (Jersey City)

Busy European-style venue with self-serve German & American grub, 100+ beers & live music.

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Comedy club inside Newport Centre offering a full menu with dinner shows featuring a variety of comics.

Inside Dorrian's Restaurant Outside Newport Mall, 555 Washington Blvd (Jersey City)

Comedy club inside Newport Centre offering a full menu with dinner shows featuring a variety of comics.

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Homey, wood-paneled eatery offering family-style Italian dishes, plus lobster nights & a raw bar.

75 Innis St (Staten Island)

Homey, wood-paneled eatery offering family-style Italian dishes, plus lobster nights & a raw bar.

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