The best bars & nightlife in Bridgewater

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

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Capital Craft

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Rustic-chic tavern with coal-fired pizza & other pub grub, plus TVs, happy hours & many craft brews.

171 US-22 (Green Brook Township)

Rustic-chic tavern with coal-fired pizza & other pub grub, plus TVs, happy hours & many craft brews.

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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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Relaxed place with exposed-brick walls serving an eclectic pub menu alongside house-brewed beers.

392 George St (New Brunswick)

Relaxed place with exposed-brick walls serving an eclectic pub menu alongside house-brewed beers.

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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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Adega Lounge

Nightlife

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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Craft cocktails and small plates are served in this chic rooftop lounge with a DJ and great views.

600 Somerset Corporate Blvd 7th floor

Craft cocktails and small plates are served in this chic rooftop lounge with a DJ and great views.

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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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Sports on TV, American fare & family activities on weekends are some of the offerings at this venue.

645 US-202

Sports on TV, American fare & family activities on weekends are some of the offerings at this venue.

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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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Comedy club hosting famously funny veterans & open-mic stars & offering American grub.

90 Church St (New Brunswick)

Comedy club hosting famously funny veterans & open-mic stars & offering American grub.

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Outdoor bar with a casual vibe and burgers and wings on the menu.

1001 W Camplain Rd (Manville)

Outdoor bar with a casual vibe and burgers and wings on the menu.

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Sleek, airy brewery offering craft brews on tap, cocktails & elevated pub grub in a casual setting.

34 W Main St (Somerville)

Sleek, airy brewery offering craft brews on tap, cocktails & elevated pub grub in a casual setting.

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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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