The best bars & nightlife in Jackson

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

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Light-filled Italian restaurant offers a range of dishes in a simple venue, plus a lakefront patio.

2375 Sicklerville Rd (Sicklerville)

Light-filled Italian restaurant offers a range of dishes in a simple venue, plus a lakefront patio.

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Italian eatery serving traditional fare in rustic-looking environs with wall murals & outdoor seats.

900 Delsea Dr N (Glassboro)

Italian eatery serving traditional fare in rustic-looking environs with wall murals & outdoor seats.

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Classy restaurant & wine bar serving contemporary Californian cuisine, ranging from steaks to sushi.

590 Delsea Dr (Sewell)

Classy restaurant & wine bar serving contemporary Californian cuisine, ranging from steaks to sushi.

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Luxurious spot for sophisticated Italian dining including homemade gnocchi & lengthy wine list.

13 Cross Keys Rd (West Berlin)

Luxurious spot for sophisticated Italian dining including homemade gnocchi & lengthy wine list.

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Unfussy haunt offering American grub such as burgers & avocado fries, plus spirits & artisanal beer.

115 S Black Horse Pike (Runnemede)

Unfussy haunt offering American grub such as burgers & avocado fries, plus spirits & artisanal beer.

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Laid-back watering hole featuring live country music nights, plus wings & other grub in simple digs.

433 Berlin, New Freedom Rd (Berlin)

Laid-back watering hole featuring live country music nights, plus wings & other grub in simple digs.

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13th Child Brewery is celebrating eight years of beer and still pouring the kind of quality pints that feel like home. Swing by this week…

345 S Main St (Williamstown)

13th Child Brewery is celebrating eight years of beer and still pouring the kind of quality pints that feel like home. Swing by this week for fresh pours, friendly faces, and that Two Bridges wine, beer, and spirits trail energy that keeps South Jersey’s craft scene humming.

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Relaxed pub serving gourmet twists on comfort eats like burgers, chicken and fries, along with cocktails, beer and brunch.

102 E Main St Unit 100 (Newark)

Relaxed pub serving gourmet twists on comfort eats like burgers, chicken and fries, along with cocktails, beer and brunch.

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Craving a low-key spot with high craft? Infused Restaurant & Bar is Cherry Hill's midnight lounge for globally inspired tapas that actually…

2175 Marlton Pike (Cherry Hill Township)

Craving a low-key spot with high craft? Infused Restaurant & Bar is Cherry Hill's midnight lounge for globally inspired tapas that actually beg to be shared, plus cocktails built from house infusions, botanical gins, and small-batch spirits. Perfect for date nights, catch-ups, or just treating yourself.

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Violet Pub

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Casual bar equipped with multiple pool tables, plus a jukebox and a basketball arcade game.

22 Marrows Rd (Newark)

Casual bar equipped with multiple pool tables, plus a jukebox and a basketball arcade game.

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Spacious, relaxed, welcoming destination specializing in ciders and meads, plus a laid-back vibe and friendly staff.

900 Chestnut Ave Bldg j (Somerdale)

Spacious, relaxed, welcoming destination specializing in ciders and meads, plus a laid-back vibe and friendly staff.

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Rustic-chic gastropub with USB chargers at the bar offering craft beer, upscale bar eats & music.

270 E Main St (Newark)

Rustic-chic gastropub with USB chargers at the bar offering craft beer, upscale bar eats & music.

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Irish-influenced alehouse serving burgers, wings, nachos & salads with a big beer selection.

108 Peoples Plaza (Newark)

Irish-influenced alehouse serving burgers, wings, nachos & salads with a big beer selection.

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