The best bars & nightlife in Union

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

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

470 Chestnut St

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

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

559 Elizabeth Ave (Elizabeth)

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

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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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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.

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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

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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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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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Adega Grill

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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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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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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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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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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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