50 Best Bars near Highland Park

“Came here with my girlfriend, I wouldn't say it was exactly welcoming at first. It's a local old school type of bar. Well know in the neighborhood. They do sell food but like any local bar that does you have to catch them at the moment everyone is ordering because its literally one person behind the bar. Prices are good and if you want to chat over some games and a drink this is the spot. Reminds me of the Alibi from shameless.“

“Great spot for a drink, good food, and conversation“

“Excellent local family owned pub - great vibes, awesome bartenders, fun customers, and great food - must try their wings! 🍻 cheers“

“Amazing food and service ❤️“

“Great food. Great service“

“Haven't set foot inside Docks since 2004 for no other reason than it's a little out of the way from home and I'm not much of a drinker. I've been working in the area again for about a year and wanted to find a local spot to go with some coworkers and figured since it was close, why not try Docks. I happened across a picture of one of their burgers and had to try one since having my gallbladder removed and being able to once again enjoy the occasional bacon cheeseburger. Stopped there tonight with a coworker, got the Houston Burger and let me tell you... it was incredible. Burger was well seasoned and juicy (even though I always order well done) and the bacon was top quality. The prices were fantastic and my coworker said they had one of the best Guinness draughts he's had in a long time. Definitely see it turning into a to-do after work more often.“

“Posted up in the center of the pub. Me and these two mad lads started drilling. Ice was about 4 inches and ol' Stout was struggling to breach through the ice. After a few minutes of turmoil he was finally able to break and we heard the glorious rush of the water gushing like a foutian out of the portal to the dark unknown. We stood there conquistadors above a murky gold; fish. We set our thrones upon the ice and readied our rods. Our mouths watering at the thought of the first fish. With bait and hand a glee in our hearts we awaited the first bite. But folks, as everyone knows, fishing isn't about the catch nor the side of the fish. But it's the spot and the friends we make along the way. We caught no fish, not even ol' Stout. But we had a splendid time, and like the conquistadors of old we left with nothing. Oh yea and there's uhh ... darts in the back or something.“

“Very inviting atmosphere. Lucas the nanager always is eager too make sure myself and guests are having a great experience. The staff is second to none. Lee the bartender is fat friendly and I'm tip if everything his knowledge is great. The rest of the staff is always excellent and friendly“

“I went to Batch today with colleagues. It was a perfect after-work spot with a great vibe, excellent service, and delicious small plates. My friends and I can't wait to go back.“

“Zupko’s Tavern is a great local spot with a fun and welcoming atmosphere. The food is always tasty—especially their wings and burgers—and the portions are generous. The drinks are well-priced, and the bartenders know how to make you feel right at home. It’s the perfect place to catch a game, grab a meal with friends, or just relax after a long day. Definitely one of my go-to taverns in the area! 🍻“

“Good food. Very slow service. Need to get the TVs to work or at least hire staff that are able to change the channels on them.“

“My favorite meal at Stuff Yer Face is the Turkey Club Boli with a side order of chicken tenders with their homemade honey mustard. Yum!“

“Es la mejor ambiente de esta área se lo recomiendo“

“this is literally my favorite place to go. the prices are amazing, the food is amazing, and the vibe is exactly what we all need. love in the air. I am so thankful for them being there for all of us and all the hard work they have put in to keep it all safe and warm and welcoming. 10 thousand star rating from me.“

“Always amazing food!! And great staff!! French dip is my recommendation!“

“The most disfispectful place on 3222022 stop by for a drink won't get served asked for a soda said no. This was not a place you wanna be out of state. This after I'm getting home how sad this is a place that did not understand what people are going through stay away. Sad to have places like this in jersey.“

“Great service and the food and drinks were delicious 💕“

“We got the Bratwurst at the New Brunswick Oktoberfest. Best I ever had and I've been going to them all over the tristate area for 25 years.“

“Great music, great food, top notch service and last but not least: breathtaking views of NYC, keep it up 💕“

“Friendly atmosphere, great food, quality service and cold beer.“

“I love coming here after work! The staff is always so accommodating and nice. The atmosphere is very relaxing. I highly recommend this bar!“

“Homemade pasta and wood fired pizza.“

“I don't work here but I probably should lol. I love Kareoke nite an rarely miss. Franks Birthday bash should be celebrated every Month, I'd go an sooo much fun with Tay tay impersonator, cake an luv from the rest of our Gay Family Community. The owners are amazing an I do my part by having dates an new friends I meet online, meet me here. Your Kareoke Queen RoxanneMD247 on TicTok 10 out of 10 for Staff“

“For a hotel, it certainly was refreshing. Traveling a lot you don't always get the best food selection.

With that said, the crispy Brussels sprouts, OH-EM-GEE. Hear me out. They were the best thing I think I've eaten...in well, ever. It wasn't just the whole Brussels sprout itself, it was mostly the outer skins that was coated in seasonings, oil, and crispy. They were SO GOOD!

I definitely recommend the French Onion soup as well, we had that twice. 😋“

“better than last always great place to chilling“

“Great place to go out dancing, Friendly Bartenders! and Amazing food“

“The place it’s very nice .. for the whole family..“

“On my grandson's birthday, he wanted to go somewhere where we could play pool. I found this local, friendly, establishment to be just the kind of place we were looking for, and the food was terrific. Maybe not the kind of place you would impress a young lady on a first date, but certainly the kind of place where you could hang with the guys, talk shop, or just unwind. The staff was very attentive and helpful. We had a great night! And I would go back there again for sure.“

“Great time so wonderful 🥂“

“Friendly staff, great service, beverages priced right, most of all great vibes!“

“I haven’t been there in like 20 years goodness she is still around“

“Great place to meet friends, have a drink and good food. And a game of billiards. Welcoming local pub.“

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“If soccer is your sport of choice, then you’re in the right place! Good prices, friendly atmosphere and staff!“

“Great selection of delicious food. There was so much to choose from for appetizers, salads, raw bar, specials, entrees and desserts! The drink selection was excellent too ! Our service was amazing, Brianna went above and beyond for my friend's birthday celebration! A definite place to re visit over and over again. Ps.. this was my third awesome encounter there..“

“Great Atmosphere ! Great Music! Redesigned Bar look amazing! Rock concerts once every month what's not to love about this place. Beers selections are great and fair prices and most of all the people who work here are always so nice. The owner is so nice !!“

“I recently visited the District 7 Restaurant & Bar and had an amazing experience. The BBQ chicken wings at the bar were delicious. What stood out the most was the exceptional service provided by Edei, who made the best Old Fashioned cocktails in New Jersey. Highly recommend this place for a great experience!“

“I've been going to the South River Pub for many many years and I used to bartend there as well. It's my hometown bar and I love it. My mom knew the owners and i grew up with their kids and they have become like family. I particularly love karaoke night on Fridays with DJ Rob, who has become a dear friend to me over the years as well. The regulars are fun, kind and caring people and when I go there it feels like family. Like “Cheers.” They don't serve food but you can bring your own if you like. Sometimes for special events and football, Lil will make a little food buffet for the customers. It's always a fun time.“

“lo mejor de lo mejor 👌 👍🏻“

“A few realtor friends and I stopped by this past Sunday after we did our open houses. They had a great band, weather was beautiful, service was great! Wonderful way to unwind after a busy day! Instagram: @jessie4211
www.jessicafernandeznj.com“

“I went there for the first time for karaoke and had a great time. The bartenders were very friendly and fast. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich with fries. It was delicious. The prices were great I will definitely be going there again. Came back with my friend it really is a great place to chill and sing karaoke lol I had wings with fries today. Was really good and the wings are meaty some places the wings are mostly bone here they are meaty and great. I went there again and had the buffalo chicken wing omg it was amazing truly a must try.“

“It's a local bar that does not have food but has reseaonable priced drinks for a local bar. It has a pool table, they sell lotto, and packaged beer.The bartenders are friendly and attentive, and the bar tends to have themed nights/special nights.If you like a good dive bar, "Dive" right in.CASH ONLY“

“Nagpuri Sahuji in Iselin, NJ, is a gem, renowned for its masterful saffron-infused Old Fashioned, an exquisite rarity. Their Puran Poli is exceptional, boasting a homemade taste with a generous filling and a thin, non-greasy cover. Not only is it authentically Sahuji, but it's also a haven for delicious food. Owners Neeraj and Swapna add a personal touch with their warm, down-to-earth hospitality. The ambiance and service are nothing short of five-star. A must-visit for an unforgettable dining experience“

“My first time going was today for the start of restaurant week to celebrate a friends birthday. Although there was only one woman working the bar and trying to take care of tables alone (she was very pleasant and was doing her best) I still enjoyed my time there. I must say the special three course meal was outstanding for restaurant week. The roasted pear and arugula flatbread was outstanding and should be added to the regular menu. The entree was great and the crème brûlée dessert was exceptional. Chef Shannon came out to talk to us as we were the first customers for restaurant week to try the special menu items. He created the dishes and we let him know everything was delicious. My only complaint was they needed more staff on hand to be able to keep up with the amount of patrons.Someone finally came to assist the young lady who was working alone but she could have used two additional people when they opened. will prolly b bck again before the week is over for the special before it’s off the menu.“

“The atmosphere was very good, I really liked the music, the DJ was very fine and friendly in pleasing the musical tastes of the clients, the attention of the waitresses was also very good and enough space to dance, in general terms very good place and I would give it a rating From 1 to 10 I give them a 9. Blessings“

“Olio is a very luxurious hotel had with five stars because he has everything else who has four kids the lobbies really nice the prices are fair their rooms are really really need the stuff is awesome so you pay what you get and definitely I will commend you for family friends for pleasure or business excellent keep it up I recommended you guys are everywhere“