The best bars & nightlife in North Jersey

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

470 Chestnut St (Union)

Relaxed, family-friendly chain offering a menu of salads, pasta dishes, tacos and seafood entrées, alongside burgers and steaks.

706 NJ-17 (Ramsey)

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

482 Broadway (Bayonne)

Heaping homemade Italian dishes & wood-fired pizzas in a sprawling space with a bar & outdoor seats.

234 Bloomfield Ave (Caldwell)

Lively black brickwork cocktail bar with an Art Deco twist, gastropub menu & private dining area.

8101 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

Casual outpost for traditional American fare & steaks with full bar, TV sports & weekday happy hour.

140 Bloomfield Ave (Bloomfield)

Casual fixture for classic Italian cuisine, featuring chicken Parmesan and homemade pasta.

400 Main St (Little Falls Township)

Sleek, modern digs with a buzzing bar & swanky seating for cocktails & chic New American bar fare.

100 Chestnut Ridge Rd (Montvale)

Laid-back bar with sophisticated atmosphere offering bottles of wine and cocktails, plus dancing.

650 Union Blvd (Totowa)

Relaxed eatery + bar for classic cocktails and eats.

706 Bloomfield Ave (Verona)

American bistro offering Mediterranean fare, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus a live music scene.

104 Hudson St (Hoboken)

Charming restaurant & wine bar with contemporary Italian & American cuisine, craft beer & cocktails.

500 Grand St (Hoboken)

Hip restaurant offering a creative American menu, cocktails & a waterfront patio with skyline views.

500 Ave at Port Imperial (Weehawken Township)

Microbrewery with a petite tasting room offering samples & take-home bottles, plus brewery tours.

4201 Tonnelle Ave (North Bergen)

Mexican favorites & frozen margaritas served up in a colorful, lively setting with sidewalk tables.

508 Washington St (Hoboken)

Old-school tavern with dark woods & an antique bar serving a rotating lineup of burgers & pub fare.

70 Hudson St (Hoboken)

Chain bar and grill with a casual atmosphere dishing up steak, burgers and other American classics.

700 Plaza Dr (Secaucus)

Intimate bar & grill offering specialty cocktails, Latin fusion fare, a kids' menu in cozy ambiance.

328 32nd St (Union City)

Upmarket eatery (2 for 1 drinks on weekdays) featuring cocktails and craft beers plus a menu of brunch classics and other snacks.

205 1st St (Hoboken)

Stylish, intimate haunt featuring classic & innovative cocktails, plus oysters & other raw-bar fare.

1210 Washington St (Hoboken)

Classic American surf & turf plus Continental faves in a cozy white-tablecloth space with a bar.

61 6th St (Hoboken)

Lofty bar and restaurant offering cocktails, a brunch menu and American fare, plus DJs.

96 River St (Hoboken)

Relaxed eatery featuring seafood dishes, pastas and burgers served in an upscale setting.

25 12th St (Hoboken)

Familiar fare, such as burgers & pasta, at a family-run tavern with microbrews & weekend brunch.

232 Willow Ave (Hoboken)

Riverfront eatery serving a French-inspired brunch menu plus cocktails and other drinks.

102 Sinatra Dr (Hoboken)

Upscale wine bar where various vintages are pairable with a menu of Italian small plates.

1314 Washington St (Hoboken)

Vibrant eatery with retro accents featuring Italian cuisine, old-country wines & sidewalk tables.

1036 Washington St (Hoboken)

Laid-back eatery serving casual American fare featuring seafood boils, Korean barbecue and beer.

50 Bayonne Crossing Way (Bayonne)

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

559 Elizabeth Ave (Elizabeth)

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

337 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Trendy bar and grill offering craft cocktails, cold-pressed juices, plus happy hours.

1609 Maple Ave (Fair Lawn)

Laid-back, Packers-supporting sports grill featuring events such as karaoke, beer pong & live DJs.

158 Market St (Elmwood Park)

Latin American specialties in a vibrant environment featuring a brightly colored patio & a warm bar.

62 Dover St (Paterson)

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76 River St (Hoboken)

Bananas Comedy Club brings stadium-sized talent to an intimate room every week, so you catch nationally credited headliners from no more…

801 Rutherford Ave (Rutherford)

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159 Main St (Hackensack)

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)

Casual restaurant offering pasta dishes & steaks for dinner, as well as fish, salads & burgers.

122 Willow Ave (Hoboken)

Laid-back tavern serving hearty pub grub and beer, plus a roomy back patio for darts.

604 Main St (Hackensack)

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

185 Elmora Ave (Elizabeth)

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)

Relaxed, spacious hangout serving craft beer on tap, chicken wings and cocktails alongside American eats.

One Towne Centre, 679 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

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)

Classic pub with wood details offering familiar bar bites, karaoke, trivia nights & drink specials.

32 S Washington Ave (Bergenfield)

Relaxed bar and grill with live entertainment, sports on TV, and diversions such as pool tables and bar games.

129 Johnson Ave (Hackensack)

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

88 Liberty View Dr. (Jersey City)

Casual wine bar serving beer, cocktails, and small plates, plus an artisanal market.

110 E Main St (Ramsey)

Spanish wine bar featuring tapas, sangria & a quaint indoor-courtyard setting with a fountain.

153 14th St (Hoboken)

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)