The best bars & nightlife in Paterson

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

400 Main St (Little Falls Township)

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

650 Union Blvd (Totowa)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)