SideBar Gastropub is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like your neighborhood bar but also serves genuinely great food. The building dates back to 1895, and you can feel the historic charm the moment you walk in. Warm, cozy, and full of character—this place truly stands out.
What I love most: 🔥 Great Happy Hour 🍗 Awesome Wing Wednesday deal 🍔 High-quality food with all sauces made in-house 🍺 Local craft beers 🍸 Classic + creative signature cocktails 🍷 Thoughtful wine selection
SideBar blends old-school comfort with a fresh, elevated take on classic bar fare. They also host live music several nights a week and are only a few blocks from hacpac making it a perfect pre-show stop.
Planning something special? Their intimate, historic setting is perfect for holiday parties or private events.
If you haven’t been yet, definitely add SideBar to your list. It’s a true gem in Hackensack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent Muoio
Nice place for lunch, I would take a date there, clean good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Peter Riario (kapnkool)
Excellent food, and the vibe is straight out of some of the best bars in the West village. Management, staff all top notch here. A gem in Hackensack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a Side Cesar Salad Pizza
Jack McAuliffe
I can’t speak to the food/drink. All I know is that they have zero respect for the people that live near it.
The music sounds like an early-2000’s rave late into the night and their patrons are always in front of the bar drunkenly yelling about whatever. I shouldn’t be able identify the song you’re playing from two blocks away when your doors and my windows are shut.
I know it’s a bar but I wish they’d have a little more respect for their neighbors.
Nick Franco
Perfect local pub, right near the courthouse. The food is great (try the chili-lime wings, bahn mi, and sweet potato fries), the service is excellent, and good, local atmosphere. Live music, improv jams, trivia, and more on the schedule.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luba Owsik
This past August, I had my daughter’s bridal shower at Sidebar. I made all my arrangements with Danny. It was a pleasure to work with him. Everything turned out great. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating. Everyone had a great time. Don’t hesitate to have an event here!
Maura Treanor
Ryan is the best ! He made a great recommendation for the French onion soup and it’s 10/10. Been coming here for years he’s one of the best bartenders in town !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Donovan
We walked in and there was no one in the restaurant. The bartender said we could sit wherever we chose. He came over and took our order. He was efficient and friendly. The food was delicious. We were the only ones in the restaurant so the atmosphere was lacking. But I would recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Short Rib Sandwich
Sean Collichio
One of my favorite bars in North Jersey. Hackensack has a great bar scene. SideBar is the pinnacle. The bartenders Ryan and Jojo deserve raises. 🍻🍻🍻
Food is amazing, drinks are fantastic, Jojo is an amazing bartender always attentive and makes the atmosphere so amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Marsigliano
Great pub!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
cynthia rodriguez
First time here- and will definitely be back soon. I went on a girls night out , there was live music, attentive service, affordable drinks and delicious food. We shared chicken quesadilla, fries and mozzarella sticks. So yummy! They have an outdoor patio as well, I didn’t get to fully explore but have already set a date for my next visit.
Parking was free after 6pm as well.
Padovano DLL
Nice bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayda Acosta
Sidebar please count your days you guys could’ve really done better took forever to get a drink. I had to go to the bar and order a drink, even though I was sitting at a table everybody Passed me and didn’t even give me a menu then finally I see someone and I’m like can I get a menu and she gladly gives it to me order my food but then I couldn’t order my second drink because nobody came to my table. I started to realize maybe I’m not wanted here and just paid my bill and left. If the owner ever reads just look at the video, Hackensack is being very gentrified for you guys to be ignoring money. I have happy hour by myself all the time. This was the worst I have ever had. I want you to know my name I want you to know that I spent $50 and I tipped you $10 even if it was bad service. Cater to your environment not to what you want at your bar.
SideBar Gastropub is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like your neighborhood bar but also serves genuinely great food. The building dates back to 1895, and you can feel the historic charm the moment you walk in. Warm, cozy, and full of character—this place truly stands out.
What I love most:
🔥 Great Happy Hour
🍗 Awesome Wing Wednesday deal
🍔 High-quality food with all sauces made in-house
🍺 Local craft beers
🍸 Classic + creative signature cocktails
🍷 Thoughtful wine selection
SideBar blends old-school comfort with a fresh, elevated take on classic bar fare. They also host live music several nights a week and are only a few blocks from hacpac making it a perfect pre-show stop.
Planning something special? Their intimate, historic setting is perfect for holiday parties or private events.
If you haven’t been yet, definitely add SideBar to your list. It’s a true gem in Hackensack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place for lunch, I would take a date there, clean good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food, and the vibe is straight out of some of the best bars in the West village. Management, staff all top notch here. A gem in Hackensack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a Side Cesar Salad Pizza
I can’t speak to the food/drink. All I know is that they have zero respect for the people that live near it.
The music sounds like an early-2000’s rave late into the night and their patrons are always in front of the bar drunkenly yelling about whatever. I shouldn’t be able identify the song you’re playing from two blocks away when your doors and my windows are shut.
I know it’s a bar but I wish they’d have a little more respect for their neighbors.
Perfect local pub, right near the courthouse. The food is great (try the chili-lime wings, bahn mi, and sweet potato fries), the service is excellent, and good, local atmosphere. Live music, improv jams, trivia, and more on the schedule.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This past August, I had my daughter’s bridal shower at Sidebar. I made all my arrangements with Danny. It was a pleasure to work with him. Everything turned out great. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating. Everyone had a great time. Don’t hesitate to have an event here!
Ryan is the best ! He made a great recommendation for the French onion soup and it’s 10/10. Been coming here for years he’s one of
the best bartenders in town !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We walked in and there was no one in the restaurant. The bartender said we could sit wherever we chose. He came over and took our order. He was efficient and friendly. The food was delicious. We were the only ones in the restaurant so the atmosphere was lacking. But I would recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Short Rib Sandwich
One of my favorite bars in North Jersey. Hackensack has a great bar scene. SideBar is the pinnacle.
The bartenders Ryan and Jojo deserve raises.
🍻🍻🍻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and prices during happy hour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is amazing, drinks are fantastic, Jojo is an amazing bartender always attentive and makes the atmosphere so amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pub!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
First time here- and will definitely be back soon. I went on a girls night out , there was live music, attentive service, affordable drinks and delicious food. We shared chicken quesadilla, fries and mozzarella sticks. So yummy! They have an outdoor patio as well, I didn’t get to fully explore but have already set a date for my next visit.
Parking was free after 6pm as well.
Nice bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sidebar please count your days you guys could’ve really done better took forever to get a drink. I had to go to the bar and order a drink, even though I was sitting at a table everybody Passed me and didn’t even give me a menu then finally I see someone and I’m like can I get a menu and she gladly gives it to me order my food but then I couldn’t order my second drink because nobody came to my table. I started to realize maybe I’m not wanted here and just paid my bill and left. If the owner ever reads just look at the video, Hackensack is being very gentrified for you guys to be ignoring money. I have happy hour by myself all the time. This was the worst I have ever had. I want you to know my name I want you to know that I spent $50 and I tipped you $10 even if it was bad service. Cater to your environment not to what you want at your bar.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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