The best bars & nightlife in Trenton

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

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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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Candle Light Events

Nightlife

Candle Light Events brings live jazz and blues to Trenton in raw, unfiltered form, with a welcoming bar vibe that feels like family. Swing…

24 Passaic St

“Candle Light Events brings live jazz and blues to Trenton in raw, unfiltered form, with a welcoming bar vibe that feels like family. Swing by this week for tight grooves, soulful solos, and that perfect unwinding energy you can only get when the horn section locks in.”

From the Trenton newsletter, August 4, 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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Brick House Tavern + Tap

Nightlife

Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.

3569 US-1 (Princeton)

“Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.”

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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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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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1600 Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Casual bar offering early-morning breakfast along with beer, cocktails, and other drinks.

1600 Hamilton Ave

“Casual bar offering early-morning breakfast along with beer, cocktails, and other drinks.”

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The Buzz Bar & Lounge

Nightlife

Casual sports bar for beer, wine and cocktails alongside comfort eats including Polish dishes.

702 Pine St

“Casual sports bar for beer, wine and cocktails alongside comfort eats including Polish dishes.”

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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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Tir na nOg - Trenton's Reel Irish Pub

Nightlife

Easygoing, festive watering hole with regular live music performances, including Irish artists.

1324 Hamilton Ave

“Easygoing, festive watering hole with regular live music performances, including Irish artists.”

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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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