The best bars & nightlife in Linden

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

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ParkView Tavern & Restaurant

Nightlife

Cozy restaurant, bar and nightclub offering Italian and Spanish cuisine as well as karaoke.

2048 E St Georges Ave

“Cozy restaurant, bar and nightclub offering Italian and Spanish cuisine as well as karaoke.”

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Vintage Italian Restaurant & Catering

Nightlife

Mom-&-pop restaurant providing traditional Italian dishes & cocktails in a warm setting.

9 Westfield Ave W (Roselle Park)

“Mom-&-pop restaurant providing traditional Italian dishes & cocktails in a warm setting.”

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Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Nightlife

Seafood restaurant chain where seafood boils are a specialty.

687 W Edgar Rd

“Seafood restaurant chain where seafood boils are a specialty.”

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Linden Sports Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

Easygoing grill doling out cocktails and tapas alongside steaks and seafood dishes, plus karaoke.

700 E Elizabeth Ave

“Easygoing grill doling out cocktails and tapas alongside steaks and seafood dishes, plus karaoke.”

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White Eagle Hall

Nightlife

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 'World Famous' Waiting Room

Nightlife

Rahway’s go-to for no-fuss comfort, The 'World Famous' Waiting Room serves the greatest hits of pub food, from messy nachos to juicy…

66 E Cherry St (Rahway)

“Rahway’s go-to for no-fuss comfort, The 'World Famous' Waiting Room serves the greatest hits of pub food, from messy nachos to juicy burgers and saucy ribs, backed by a full bar. Call up a friend this week, claim a table, and let the neighborhood vibe do its thing.”

From the North Jersey newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Destino Lounge

Nightlife

Destino Lounge in the heart of Elizabeth shakes up seasonal, signature cocktails that lean fresh and trendy, with music and a curated vibe…

185 Elmora Ave (Elizabeth)

“Destino Lounge in the heart of Elizabeth shakes up seasonal, signature cocktails that lean fresh and trendy, with music and a curated vibe that turns an ordinary weeknight into a story. Grab your crew, slip into the VIP Members Room, and make the night feel intentional.”

From the North Jersey newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Dorrian's Jersey City Restaurant (Comedy Club, Sports Bar, Event Space)

Nightlife

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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Jimenez Tobacco

Nightlife

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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Waves of Wine

Nightlife

Place serving beer and wine in a casual setting, along with liquor.

735 Roosevelt Ave (Carteret)

“Place serving beer and wine in a casual setting, along with liquor.”

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Adega Grill

Nightlife

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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Blue Sunday Bar & Grill

Nightlife

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

830 W Edgar Rd

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

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The Grove Station

Nightlife

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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O'Hara's Bar & Grill

Nightlife

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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Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden

Nightlife

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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The Laugh Tour Comedy Club

Nightlife

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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