26 Best Bars in Newark

“The owner, employees, and atmosphere are incredible. Everyone is kind and friendly and so very welcoming. If you like good drinks and company, definitely come to Twisted Irons! They all love dogs, too!“

“I love this bar. I always have fun and feel comfortable to vibe and have a good time. The bartenders are amazing and attentive no matter how busy they get.

There’s bands, Kareoke on Thursdays, pool, and darts. And sometimes food truck. :) check it out if you’re ready for a good night! <3“

“We stopped in to Two Stones Pub at Kennett Sq after visiting Longwood Gardens. What a wonderful experience! The service was friendly and helpful and the food and craft beers were exceptional! The mushroom soup was the best we've ever had. Wish you had a location in Ft Myers FL!!! Thanks again!“

“Awesome little local bar with the best bartender (Bob's da man!) Great place to play darts, can't say much for pool bc always too many people over there but hey that's to be expected at a place whose sign clearly says Billiards... y'all need to be patient.“

“A dope dive bar where a lot of different folk come together to forget about the outside world and have a few drinks over a game or two of pool. There’s tons of bar space and table seating which makes the walkway quite skinny, so be prepared to be bumping shoulders and hips with the patrons all night. Honestly the back wall being full of TVs is kind of hilarious and doesn’t fit the vibe but who cares. Didn’t get the bartender’s name with the tattoos but that guy was really cool. Bring the lads here.“

“I've been commuting from VA everyday fr the past few weeks. Ended up working late and getting a room. Found this place after a did a quick Google maps search, and was IMMEDIATELY sold when a review said this bar reminded them of "Cheers".

BRIAN was the bartender when I came in. He was super welcoming and had great small talk. As someone who's never been here, he treated me like a regular.

CHARLIE, who prepared the food, also came out when he had time and was a pleasure to chat with. The food he made was really good.

The environment is what I look for in a bar. If I lived here, this would be my regular spot.. It's refreshing to find small places like this, where people care and build a welcoming environment. I'd come back, NO QUESTION! Cheers to another late work day!“

“Great place to watch the games or to just hang out and throw back some drinks. Friendly bartenders.“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at Halftime Sport Bar in Newark, Delaware! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, perfect for catching a game or unwinding after work. The service is top-notch, and their menu offers a great selection of drinks and tasty bites. Definitely a five-star spot!“

“A great venue, not far from the UD campus right on the river. Good food at decent prices. Their upstairs venue space is awesome. We are there monthly for the Vanguard Event and they go out of their way with custom drinks and great service. 10/10 would recommend!“

“I have hosted two parties at McCully's in 2018 for corporate functions. Nick rocked both functions with excellent service, reasonable pricing and flexibility. The relaxed atmosphere allowed everyone to kick back, laugh, sing and dance all while eating good bar food. The second party was in May with an expanded menu, my favorite new item was the mahi mahi tacos. Our bartenders Alice and Meredith were EXCELLENT! They had everyone laughing and engaged, mixed drinks quickly and deliciously and pouring one of their 40+ selections of craft beer. Definitely a great place to enjoy a craft beer, hot wings and excellent service.“

“best bartender ever super sweet jul ? will make this place a regular watering hole. chill atmosphere but upscale… not a ton of food choices but not bad, just need to change very rude inappropriate girl manager. she’s a law suit waiting to happen“

“I love this place. My bartenders know what I drink as soon as I get to the door. Falyn or Shay. Some people that come in need to know the vibe. She really cares for the Patrons. Private events I love the staff and the detail. No it’s not food here but it’s several options around that you can bring in without a problem.“

“The gluten free pizza is delicious and safe for those with even the most gluten sensitivity! Highly recommend!“

“We recently hosted a bridal shower at Bahama Breeze in Newark, DE, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Our servers, Shannon and Emma, were incredibly attentive and resourceful—every dish for our group of nearly 20 guests was perfectly prepared and served without delay.

A very special thanks to General Manager, Mike Links, who went above and beyond to accommodate last-minute arrangements and ensure the bride’s day was perfect. He personally checked in with us, made everything seamless, and even took a beautiful group photo of our entire party—such a thoughtful touch that meant so much.

Thanks to Mike, Shannon, Emma, and the entire Bahama Breeze team, the event was stress-free, joyful, and truly unforgettable. We are deeply grateful and highly recommend this location for any special occasion!“

“I dream about your nachos 🤤“

“Great food and atmosphere!!“

“Las porciones de comida son generosas, la comida es muy buena ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Can’t go wrong and close to UD.“

“Enjoyed my birthday tonight with family and friends. Grew up in Newark and have never eaten here. It did not disappoint. Love the history and the ambience. Our waitress, Piper was phenomenal, .... friendly, accommodating, and very attentive. The food was perfectly portioned and all tasted great. The soft pretzel was wonderful. The Brussel Sprouts was excellent and the short ribs were tender and flavorful. The apple cider mule was a perfect drink to top it all off.“

“Went for my birthday in June and we had SO much fun!!! Everyone had the time of their lives. My only suggestion would be to have a server that serves drinks in each room. Maybe they had one and we didn’t realize but we had to keep leaving the room for drink service. But seriously SO much fun! 10/10 experience. They also let us extend our time for our room when we had late joiners. Thank you!!“

“When on the road traveling, it so refreshing to receive warm hospitality. That’s exactly what we experienced here. The food was great but the care and service Daysi provided was above and beyond. Next visit to Delaware will include a stop here.“

“Very pleasant, great staff, excellent manager and the food is very good. They seem to maintain control over liquor sales in a part of Main Street at the intersection of Chapel which seems to be the worst in the City. The only thing seems to be the kitchen staff which seems very unfriendly. Have known the owner since day 1 when Gus asked me to help him put.“

“went sunday for brunch! the food was really good, but that espresso martini was amazing! it was really busy but our server Ashley was awesome!“

“food was delicious and service was fast and absolutely friendly. the price was also good especially compared to the large amount of food you receive.“

“Me and my Gf went here on our anniversary for the first time and this place did not disappoint the food was relatively cheap for the quantity and it all tasted amazing and fresh. Our serve Amelia was super nice and attentive. I asked if they had Jars of salsa for sale she said no but immediately without asking me brought me 4 take home containers of salsa for free, and the manager did come up to us and talked to us as well. This place is by far a favorite restaurant of mine now.“

“I order some food delivered one night. All the food was good. I also ordered a molten lava cake. The cake came in a small container. I went back to the same restaurant, I ordered from the other night and attended happy hour. The waiter my wife and I had was wonderful. But I ask my waiter,could he have the manager to come over. Once the manager came over, I explained the ice cream situation. The manager introduced himself. His name was Tom. Tom apologized and said he would make it right. He said he would refund, my wife and I. I told Tom no need,just bring out another molten lava cake. Tom told us, it's on him and have my wife and I a extra scoop of ice cream. Thank you Tom. You're the MVP.“