The best bars & nightlife in Union City

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

Browse another shelf: all of Union City’s best · Restaurants · Shopping · Beauty · Bakeries & Sweets · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Cafes · Home & Garden · Arts & Culture · Entertainment · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Health & Wellness · Parks & Outdoors · Services · Sporting Goods

Pinned in Union City today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Union City — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Nightlife · 96 places · showing the latest additions first

This cool hot spot with a cozy retro vibe showcases inventive cocktails & global small plates.

215 W 75th St (New York)

This cool hot spot with a cozy retro vibe showcases inventive cocktails & global small plates.

Website ↗

Bespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel.

24 E 39th St (New York)

Bespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel.

Website ↗

An extensive list of wines by the bottle & by the glass are available at this Village refuge.

28 W 8th St (New York)

An extensive list of wines by the bottle & by the glass are available at this Village refuge.

Website ↗

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

8101 Bergenline Ave (North Bergen)

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

Website ↗
Run a Union City business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

A semi-secret entrance (ring bell) leads to this plush lounge crafting Prohibition-era cocktails.

48 W 17th St (New York)

A semi-secret entrance (ring bell) leads to this plush lounge crafting Prohibition-era cocktails.

Website ↗

Bar B

Nightlife

Compact, standing-room-only spot serving Italian wines by the glass, plus bruschetta & pasta.

84 7th Ave (New York)

Compact, standing-room-only spot serving Italian wines by the glass, plus bruschetta & pasta.

Website ↗

Twist Bar

Nightlife

Cocktail bar offering a menu of classic and original drinks, along with a relaxed, stylish, intimate atmosphere.

164 9th Ave (New York)

Cocktail bar offering a menu of classic and original drinks, along with a relaxed, stylish, intimate atmosphere.

Website ↗

Madame George

Nightlife

Speakeasy and cocktail bar, dimly lit and decorated ornately with vintage accouterments.

45 W 45th St (New York)

Speakeasy and cocktail bar, dimly lit and decorated ornately with vintage accouterments.

Website ↗

Da Capo

Nightlife

Relaxed eatery offering espresso drinks (including lattes and cortados), along with cocktails.

322 Columbus Ave (New York)

Relaxed eatery offering espresso drinks (including lattes and cortados), along with cocktails.

Website ↗

Pizzas and pasta from scratch and other Italian staples offered in a chill space with outdoor seating.

508 W 28th St (New York)

Pizzas and pasta from scratch and other Italian staples offered in a chill space with outdoor seating.

Website ↗

A playful craft cocktail list is paired with elevated, global snacks & mains in a casual setting.

951 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

A playful craft cocktail list is paired with elevated, global snacks & mains in a casual setting.

Website ↗

Cozy wine bar with an 84th Street location, serving small plates, beer, and cocktails.

318 E 84th St Lower Level (New York)

Cozy wine bar with an 84th Street location, serving small plates, beer, and cocktails.

Website ↗

Bar Goyana

Nightlife

Cozy Brazilian spot offering small plates and cocktails, such as caipirinhas.

177 E 100th St (New York)

Cozy Brazilian spot offering small plates and cocktails, such as caipirinhas.

Website ↗

Entertainment venue, eatery and winery featuring live music, comedy shows, pizza and other dishes, as well as wine tastings, events and art…

25 11th Ave (New York)

Entertainment venue, eatery and winery featuring live music, comedy shows, pizza and other dishes, as well as wine tastings, events and art exhibits.

Website ↗

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

104 Hudson St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Grand Vin

Nightlife

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

500 Grand St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

The Highwood

Nightlife

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

500 Ave at Port Imperial (Weehawken Township)

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

Website ↗

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

4201 Tonnelle Ave (North Bergen)

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

Website ↗

East LA

Nightlife

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

508 Washington St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

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

70 Hudson St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Houlihan's

Nightlife

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

700 Plaza Dr (Secaucus)

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

Website ↗

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

328 32nd St

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

Website ↗

Dear Maud

Nightlife

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)

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

Website ↗

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

1210 Washington St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Court Street

Nightlife

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

61 6th St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Metropolis

Nightlife

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

96 River St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Martha's

Nightlife

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

25 12th St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Zack's

Nightlife

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

232 Willow Ave (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

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

102 Sinatra Dr (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Bin 14

Nightlife

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

1314 Washington St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Sorellina

Nightlife

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

1036 Washington St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Texas Arizona

Nightlife

Texas Arizona is Hoboken's #1 Sports Bar and the official home of the Penn State Nittany Lions, with thumping music, big-game energy, and a…

76 River St (Hoboken)

Texas Arizona is Hoboken's #1 Sports Bar and the official home of the Penn State Nittany Lions, with thumping music, big-game energy, and a happy hour that flips your brain from spreadsheets to high fives. Grab a seat, order something cold, and make this week feel like a win.

From the Hoboken newsletter, August 3, 2026

Website ↗

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

122 Willow Ave (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

Popular comedy club with 2 large showrooms featuring American & international comedians.

318 W 53rd St (New York)

Popular comedy club with 2 large showrooms featuring American & international comedians.

Website ↗

Watering hole with a Prohibition theme serving craft cocktails, beer, wine & bar bites.

204 W 55th St (New York)

Watering hole with a Prohibition theme serving craft cocktails, beer, wine & bar bites.

Website ↗

Keep it local and catch sharp stand-up at Meadowlands Comedy Club, where the calendar keeps fresh lineups rolling and the Meadowlands…

317 Washington Ave (Carlstadt)

Keep it local and catch sharp stand-up at Meadowlands Comedy Club, where the calendar keeps fresh lineups rolling and the Meadowlands Comedy Festival brings extra heat. Grab tickets through the box office, join the mailing list, or even hire a comedian, then treat your week to some much needed comic relief.

Website ↗

Cozy venue featuring Mediterranean-inspired fare plus an abundance of wines plus sake cocktails.

410 W 43rd St (New York)

Cozy venue featuring Mediterranean-inspired fare plus an abundance of wines plus sake cocktails.

Website ↗

3 Sheets

Nightlife

Bi-level sports bar near NYU offers long happy hours & bar food.

134 W 3rd St (New York)

Bi-level sports bar near NYU offers long happy hours & bar food.

Website ↗

Relaxed pub with a rustic vibe & patio offering craft beers, New American small plates & sandwiches.

253 5th Ave (New York)

Relaxed pub with a rustic vibe & patio offering craft beers, New American small plates & sandwiches.

Website ↗

Le Vin Coeur

Nightlife

Cozy wine-bar eatery with an at-home feel and laid-back vibe, plus light bites and friendly service.

108 W 81st St (New York)

Cozy wine-bar eatery with an at-home feel and laid-back vibe, plus light bites and friendly service.

Website ↗

The Junction

Nightlife

Midtown residents and Grand Central commuters frequent this sports bar for casual beers & pub food.

329 Lexington Ave (New York)

Midtown residents and Grand Central commuters frequent this sports bar for casual beers & pub food.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Handsome and expansive bar with a chill vibe dishing up dry-aged burgers, steaks, and cocktails, plus live music.

140 E 41st St (New York)

Handsome and expansive bar with a chill vibe dishing up dry-aged burgers, steaks, and cocktails, plus live music.

Website ↗

Cozy hangout offering beer & wine by the glass or carafe in an intimate setting, plus sangria.

455 W 48th St (New York)

Cozy hangout offering beer & wine by the glass or carafe in an intimate setting, plus sangria.

Website ↗

Accessed by pressing a buzzer, this skinny cellar pub features a long list of mostly European beers.

124 MacDougal St (New York)

Accessed by pressing a buzzer, this skinny cellar pub features a long list of mostly European beers.

Website ↗

Break Bar

Nightlife

Metropolitan bar with black & white art & a 'throwing range' to smash glasses & electronic items.

458 9th Ave (New York)

Metropolitan bar with black & white art & a 'throwing range' to smash glasses & electronic items.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Leyla

Nightlife

Cozy Turkish eatery serving wood-fired flat breads, seafood, and meat plates, plus wine and cocktails.

108 W 74th St (New York)

Cozy Turkish eatery serving wood-fired flat breads, seafood, and meat plates, plus wine and cocktails.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

The Warren

Nightlife

Warmly lit bar & American eatery with a brief menu of oysters, steaks & other hearty fare.

131 Christopher St (New York)

Warmly lit bar & American eatery with a brief menu of oysters, steaks & other hearty fare.

Website ↗

Relaxed spot for wines from around the world and tapas-sized dishes.

252 W 51st St (New York)

Relaxed spot for wines from around the world and tapas-sized dishes.

Website ↗

Sports bar with more than 30 draft brews, lots of flat-screen TVs & a second-floor outdoor deck.

832 8th Ave (New York)

Sports bar with more than 30 draft brews, lots of flat-screen TVs & a second-floor outdoor deck.

Website ↗

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

One Towne Centre, 679 Anderson Ave (Cliffside Park)

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

Website ↗

Dimly lit basement cocktail bar featuring vintage-inspired decor, plush banquettes & live piano.

70 W 36th St. (New York)

Dimly lit basement cocktail bar featuring vintage-inspired decor, plush banquettes & live piano.

Website ↗

Comedy club with emerging & established talent, classes in writing/performing & limited food menu.

208 W 23rd St (New York)

Comedy club with emerging & established talent, classes in writing/performing & limited food menu.

Website ↗

Tipsy Nomad

Nightlife

Snug, busy bar offering finger foods, burgers & tacos, plus cocktails, beer & a variety of whiskies.

37 E 28th St (New York)

Snug, busy bar offering finger foods, burgers & tacos, plus cocktails, beer & a variety of whiskies.

Website ↗

JG Melon

Nightlife

A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers.

1291 3rd Ave (New York)

A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers.

Website ↗

Clubby hangout with new American eats & handcrafted cocktails, plus TVs showing sports.

143 E 47th St (New York)

Clubby hangout with new American eats & handcrafted cocktails, plus TVs showing sports.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Trendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.

The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St (New York)

Trendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.

Website ↗

Beer, sausages, pretzels & Ping-Pong offered in an outdoor setting under the High Line.

848 Washington St (New York)

Beer, sausages, pretzels & Ping-Pong offered in an outdoor setting under the High Line.

Website ↗

Over 30 wines by the glass are available along with homemade NY pretzels & hand-crafted cheeses.

510 W 52nd St (New York)

Over 30 wines by the glass are available along with homemade NY pretzels & hand-crafted cheeses.

Website ↗

American restaurant with comfort fare, a raw bar & cocktails in a space with red-leather banquettes.

132 W 31st St (New York)

American restaurant with comfort fare, a raw bar & cocktails in a space with red-leather banquettes.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Sorso'

Nightlife

Intimate eatery whipping up Italian-inspired small plates and wines sourced from Italy.

56 University Pl (New York)

Intimate eatery whipping up Italian-inspired small plates and wines sourced from Italy.

Website ↗

Sophisticated-feeling bar, known for its wine list and small-plate menu, as well as friendly service.

6 W 24th St (New York)

Sophisticated-feeling bar, known for its wine list and small-plate menu, as well as friendly service.

Website ↗

Cozy underground bar featuring up-&-coming comedians & open-mike events 7 nights a week.

99 MacDougal St (New York)

Cozy underground bar featuring up-&-coming comedians & open-mike events 7 nights a week.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

High-energy, Saturday-night lounge featuring cocktails & dueling-piano shows in a dimly lit space.

152 W 26th St (New York)

High-energy, Saturday-night lounge featuring cocktails & dueling-piano shows in a dimly lit space.

Website ↗

Dutch Fred's

Nightlife

Sib of Tanner Smith's for beer & cocktails in a space with a long bar, tiled floors & flat-screens.

307 W 47th St #1 (New York)

Sib of Tanner Smith's for beer & cocktails in a space with a long bar, tiled floors & flat-screens.

Website ↗

Osamil

Nightlife

Stylish, rustic-chic gastropub turning out modern Korean bites & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

5 W 31st St (New York)

Stylish, rustic-chic gastropub turning out modern Korean bites & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

Website ↗

Stout NYC

Nightlife

Bi-level bar with long beer list (yes, many stouts) & TVs near Penn Station & Madison Square Garden.

215 W 35th St (New York)

Bi-level bar with long beer list (yes, many stouts) & TVs near Penn Station & Madison Square Garden.

Website ↗

Wine:30

Nightlife

Stylish wine bar with a patio & a menu of cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta & New American entrees.

41 E 30th St (New York)

Stylish wine bar with a patio & a menu of cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta & New American entrees.

Website ↗

Wine Escape

Nightlife

This brick-walled wine bar with a menu of charcuterie, cheese & tapas offers an intimate atmosphere.

405 W 44th St (New York)

This brick-walled wine bar with a menu of charcuterie, cheese & tapas offers an intimate atmosphere.

Website ↗

Small bar in Hell's Kitchen serving beer, wine, and cider, with a popular popcorn snack, and singing.

462 W 49th St (New York)

Small bar in Hell's Kitchen serving beer, wine, and cider, with a popular popcorn snack, and singing.

Website ↗

Pizzas, pastas & small plates with dozens of Old & New World wines by the bottle or glass.

242 E 50th St (New York)

Pizzas, pastas & small plates with dozens of Old & New World wines by the bottle or glass.

Website ↗

Cozy French eatery offering brunch staples, escargot, seafood & meat plates, plus a large wine list.

924 2nd Ave (New York)

Cozy French eatery offering brunch staples, escargot, seafood & meat plates, plus a large wine list.

Website ↗

Oscar Wilde

Nightlife

Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites.

45 W 27th St (New York)

Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites.

Website ↗

Rooftop eatery (Margaritaville Resort) for beer, cocktails and bar snacks with spectacular city views.

560 7th Ave (New York)

Rooftop eatery (Margaritaville Resort) for beer, cocktails and bar snacks with spectacular city views.

Website ↗

Casually chic wine bar from Le Bernardin's master sommelier with charcuterie, French fare & lunch.

151 W 51st St (New York)

Casually chic wine bar from Le Bernardin's master sommelier with charcuterie, French fare & lunch.

Website ↗

Cozy spot with a refined vibe & traditional wood decor offering classic pub fare & a full bar.

9 E 45th St (New York)

Cozy spot with a refined vibe & traditional wood decor offering classic pub fare & a full bar.

Website ↗

Stylish wine bar featuring live jazz, cheese and charcuterie boards, plus small plates.

69 Thompson St (New York)

Stylish wine bar featuring live jazz, cheese and charcuterie boards, plus small plates.

Website ↗

Bountiful salads, grain bowls, and breakfast-to-dinner fare served in a casual cafe with coffee and cocktails.

Grand Central Station, Lower Level Dining Concourse, 89 E 42nd St (New York)

Bountiful salads, grain bowls, and breakfast-to-dinner fare served in a casual cafe with coffee and cocktails.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Elevated classics created in a polished restaurant sharing space with a whiskey distillery & bars.

686 Broadway (New York)

Elevated classics created in a polished restaurant sharing space with a whiskey distillery & bars.

Website ↗

Peculier Pub

Nightlife

More than 300 international brews await at this long-standing, cash-only pub with pewlike seating.

145 Bleecker St (New York)

More than 300 international brews await at this long-standing, cash-only pub with pewlike seating.

Website ↗

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

153 14th St (Hoboken)

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

Website ↗

LELABAR

Nightlife

Cozy nook with oval-shaped bar, global wine list (plus tastings) & charcuterie menu.

422 Hudson St (New York)

Cozy nook with oval-shaped bar, global wine list (plus tastings) & charcuterie menu.

Website ↗

Espresso drinks & wines by the glass go with Italian small plates & baked goods at this urbane cafe.

44 E 28th St (New York)

Espresso drinks & wines by the glass go with Italian small plates & baked goods at this urbane cafe.

Website ↗

Whether you want to catch the game with friends or slide into some live music, The Joyce Public House keeps the screens on and the vibe…

315 W 39th St (New York)

Whether you want to catch the game with friends or slide into some live music, The Joyce Public House keeps the screens on and the vibe easy. Solid American plates, a friendly bar, and a steady run of special events make it a clutch midweek pick.

Website ↗

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.

Website ↗

Cool sports bar in a Midtown hotel offering bar food, beer, cocktails, and live entertainment.

135 W 30th St (New York)

Cool sports bar in a Midtown hotel offering bar food, beer, cocktails, and live entertainment.

Website ↗

Beer hall offering a large craft-brew menu in a brick-walled, TV-equipped space.

80 W 3rd St (New York)

Beer hall offering a large craft-brew menu in a brick-walled, TV-equipped space.

Website ↗

Redeye Grill

Nightlife

Upscale, seafood-focused New American with cocktails & live music in a huge, bustling space.

890 7th Ave (New York)

Upscale, seafood-focused New American with cocktails & live music in a huge, bustling space.

Website ↗

Naples-style handcrafted pizzas, pasta & panini, served with Italian wines, under the High Line.

513 W 27th St (New York)

Naples-style handcrafted pizzas, pasta & panini, served with Italian wines, under the High Line.

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →