The best bars & nightlife in Hunterdon County

Unpretentious tavern offering Mexican standards such as enchiladas & tacos, plus happy hours.

Picturesque winery with a spacious patio & sweeping views, plus guided tours & wine samplings.

Cheery haunt for wings, fish tacos, steak & bar bites, plus a summer patio & occasional live music.

Scenic vineyard & winery with a tasting room, gift shop & free tours on weekends.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

This scenic property consisting of multiple vineyards offers a tasting room & snacks for sale.

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

Venerable fine-dining destination provides gourmet farm-fresh cuisine in an elegant country setting.

English-style pub serving American fare & draft beer in casual, warm environs with outdoor tables.

Friendly, bustling eatery for large portions of classic, red-sauce Italian eats & American pub grub.

Elegant bar/eatery since 1985 serving select steak & seafood mains & creative cocktails.

Refined rooms & suites in a historic 19th-century building with sophisticated dining & a cozy pub.

Pizza, pub grub & craft beer served in a long-running Irish pub with sports on TV & trivia.

Longtime local microbrewery since 1985 serving basic pub grub with house beers in a Victorian home.

Family owned since 1992, Suspenders Restaurant & Pub keeps things easy with an outdoor patio, 16 TVs for the game, and a draft lineup plus cocktails that actually hit. It’s close to Kean and the trains, and weekly Name That Tune, trivia and bingo keep bragging rights in play.

From the Union newsletter, October 21, 2026

Whether you’re closing a deal or treating yourself, Ristorante da Benito delivers refined Northern Italian cooking with a serious wine list, polished service, and that old-school Union warmth. Great for business dinners, anniversaries, or when only signature pastas and pristine seafood will do.

From the Union newsletter, October 6, 2026

The Red Cadillac dishes Abuelas Empanadas, sizzling fajitas, and slow-roasted pork shoulder tacos with pickled red onions, then levels up the night with in-house infused tequilas... usually 10 to 15 flavors. Hyper-fresh, locally sourced, and exactly the kind of pick-me-up your week deserves.

From the Union newsletter, October 27, 2026

Cioffi's Restaurant-Bar-Pizzeria has been keeping Union fed for 60 years with homestyle Italian plates and award-winning thin-crust pies, plus a fully stocked bar and signature cocktails. It’s the kind of old-school spot locals claim as their sports-bar hangout, and their go-to for easy catering.

From the Union newsletter, October 17, 2026

Carved through Hunterdon County’s rolling hills since 2002, Heron Glen Golf Course delivers bent grass tee-to-green, five sets of tees, plus instruction, leagues, and outings for every player. Add mature trees, wide vistas, and a post-round bite... the Trenton golfer’s move when the swing itch hits.

From the Trenton newsletter, August 15, 2026