The best bars & nightlife in Elizabeth

Old-school eatery serving homestyle Italian cooking including thin-crust pizza for over 40 years.

470 Chestnut St (Union)

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

482 Broadway (Bayonne)

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

559 Elizabeth Ave

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

337 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Upscale lounge with a classy vibe offering Latin-inspired nibbles and craft cocktails.

185 Elmora Ave

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

555 Washington Blvd (Jersey City)

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

132 Ferry St (Newark)

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

31 Liberty St (Newark)

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

130 Ferry St (Newark)

Sophisticated fixture for steak, seafood, sushi and other eats alongside beer, wine and cocktails.

830 W Edgar Rd (Linden)

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

116 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

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

172 1st St (Jersey City)

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

88 Liberty View Dr. (Jersey City)

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)

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

75 Innis St (Staten Island)