The best bars & nightlife in West Orange

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

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Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Nightlife

Relaxed spot that serves up seafood boils, fried fare, Cajun mainstays, cocktails and beer.

495 Prospect Ave Ste 20

“Relaxed spot that serves up seafood boils, fried fare, Cajun mainstays, cocktails and beer.”

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Il Vecchio Cafe

Nightlife

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

234 Bloomfield Ave (Caldwell)

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

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Avenue Steak House: ASH Bar & Grill

Nightlife

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

140 Bloomfield Ave (Bloomfield)

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

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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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Star Tavern

Nightlife

Casual bar & eatery with booth seating serves thin-crust pizzas plus Italian & sandwich specialties.

400 High St (City of Orange)

“Casual bar & eatery with booth seating serves thin-crust pizzas plus Italian & sandwich specialties.”

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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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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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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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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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