50 Best Bars near Hillside

“Tankys is the spot! These people in the comments below complaining about it being unsafe just have nothing better to do. Other bars right down the block plays music just as loud and stays open just as late. Besides the one incident last year, there aren’t any brawls or fights that happen there. Most ppl that go there are regulars and know each other. To the ppl complaint about it being loud in open late, you have the power to move to another place you knew where you were moving to when you moved there tankys has been there my whole lifeThe drinks are strong and cheap, the vibe is chill, older crowd, when they have a DJ the music is good, u can bring food in, and they have a lil pool table and a parking lot. I been going to tankys for year and never had a bad experience. Occasionally the bartenders be too busy to get to me and I’ll get tired of waiting and leave but that’s all rare.“

“Food is always good to excellent. Good hard working regulars always say hello; many have become good friends. The Portuguese " Cheers" kind of sums it up. Karokee on a Friday or Saturday brings a mix of music from people who just love to sing and to be around good people.“

“Food was great, every time I go to NJ I find a Ecuadorian place to eat and going to latitud zero was worth it.
Food was delicious, we loved every single bite.
Everyone there was very friendly and helpful.
Will come back again.“

“Visited alone to try the pizza and watch some of the Jets game - the former was delicious and the latter disheartening. My fellow diners and the bartender were all remarkably welcoming of a non-islander and even gave me a free Jets x Captain Morgan can which I used as a cup for a year. They might have handed that out just because they didn't want to associate with the Jets anymore. Who knows.“

“Absolutely love this place ! The people are friendly and great food, and Juices !! Can't get any fresher and the juices are full of wonderful things for your nutritional needs !! Will always keep going here !! Barry is great at listening to your nutritional concerns and questions and helps you find the Juice or Juices you should be drinking. The smoothies are the Best hands down!!“

“Great time with my family for lunch, great food and great atmosphere but our waitress Abby gets the 5 Stars for service (Awesome Abby 🤩)“

“Best place to celebrate St.Patricks Day! Funtimes. Best corned beef sandwich! Awesome drinks!“

“I was recently in New Jersey for a concert and staying at a hotel for a few nights. My friend and I were looking for a quick bite to eat nearby. We decided to go to this place on a whim and it turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. The atmosphere was incredible. Everyone in there was so cool and the bartender was fantastic and very helpful. She recommended the Jack Daniels burger so we both went with it. When I tell you we both dreamed about this burger for our entire trip. We ended up going back to this place two more times. It was such a great local place with great people. I can’t recommend it enough. If you’re ever in the area go there and get the Jack Daniels burger. Talk to the locals. Have a pint and enjoy the vibes. 5/5. 10/10. Incredible.“

“The best rock n roll in town! Swing through! Great food and friendly staff!!!“

“people good times new comers old timers neighborhood is so special“

“Food is always good and always great service!!“

“A great place to hang with great food options and friendly people. And let’s not forget the live music!“

“Food was good and very fresh.“

“Good Food, great prices, nice atmosphere. and the waitresses all friendly and spoke Polish and English. 👏. Will definitely go back.“

“oh yeah! Harrisons newest hot spot“

“Had a great time celebrating my boyfriend and my friend’s birthday! We ordered from the brunch menu and the food was really good! The staff were so accommodating and friendly. The drinks were good as well! The prices were reasonable! I’ve visited once before but this may become one of my local favorites.

The Bartender Raina/Rayna was such a great vibe! Her customer service was A1, she made sure we were ok, was ok with any substitutions we asked for.“

“Person next to me ordered pizza extra crispy, it was soggy and customer wasn't happy,,I ordered hamburger sliders to go with fries,,burger wasn't even cooked and no salt or ketchup for fries, a real disappointed“

“Walked in this weekend for the first time and the female bartender was super friendly and helpful! We just wanted to stop in for a quick app and a beer. We ordered the fries and 2 rounds of beers and the check was super reasonable. We will definitely be back when it is nicer out to sit outside. They have a variety of things on the menu, a pool table, shuffleboard table and electronic darts.“

“Decided to check this place out for karaoke while in town and, man, what a little gem this was! The owner and manager were so welcoming! The vibe was so positive and everyone seemed rather friendly! ✨️ We are in town for another week and we will be back!
Heads up: they are cash only!“

“good food great music. nice atmosphere 👌“

“Amazing Restaurant! Good food, service and cocktails .. Sam the server was very informative about the restaurants daily events ( happy hour, brunch etc.) I will definitely return ..“

“Went for dinner on Friday with my boys. Stephanie was amazing. her recommendations for entrees was perfect. The timing and meals were great. Was a nice evening.“

“The Well is our go-to spot. Best burgers and wings in Bayonne..ALL their food and staff are fantastic.“

“Great food. Tiny place and if you go late on certain days you may not get a table. Staff is hit or miss. One day I witnessed three young girls working there standing behind the bar talking to each other and on their phones rather then tending to the customers. I do have to give support to the one young lady who eventually had to run the whole place herself till someone came to cover the bar. They should always have more than one person working the main dining area. If you want a good bar pie come here.“

“Raised in port richmond also Deninos,mugs away, Real Madrid Theresa & Mimmos….“

“I was made to feel very uncomfortable here. Too many people/strangers asking personal questions. Don’t know why the whole bar wanted to know where I was from. Then a peculiar man kept saying “she’s from Jersey city” to the whole bar. I was then told to “be careful here” by one of the customers. Some other odd things were said to me so I decided to leave. The pizza reminded me of something you get at a carnival. The wings are tiny and hard. Although she was quick with service I noticed the bartender never made eye contact with me and after awhile it seemed on purpose. I do not recommend this bar, not sure why it suggests that above when I clicked NO several times. Really cold beer is all they have to offer.“

“A friend and I picked this bar off a Google search. What a FIND!! Small but modern bar space. LINDA was extremely friendly and professional behind the bar. she made our initial visit a 10 plus! The Italian restaurant next door offered a great menu and delicious food. Will be a constant when heading out for drinks and dinner.“

“Great food and drinks! Very pretty inside.“

“An awesome family run business with excellent staff!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“Muy buen lugar buena atención“

“Exceptional customer service and the entrees were superb. Our servers were both excellent, Andres and Vivian and their hunky manager, whose name we did not catch. The drinks were very well made, with nice presentation. My wife, Patricia, had a Coconut Mojito and I had two Lemon Martinis (well blended) refreshing and tasty. Order the Calamari as an appetizer. Our entrees were the salmon and the cheese steak. Everything was prepared with a Columbian flare! Ole! You and a culinary delight.“

“Never had a bad meal here !! Steamed clams and French onion soup are a must !“

“Stopped in yesterday. The food and prices were really good. The two bartenders couldn't be bothered. Luckily they left at 6 and a much better bartender started working.“

“buenísimo full diversion“

“apps were good, service was even better. live atmosphere on a Friday evening to boot.“

“Food was good; Drinks are very good“

“There's good bartender service. Nice vibe, nice music. The cost of drinks is fair. They're fed. This place appeals to me. Everyone is checked for your safety, including the security personnel, front and back bars, Djs on deck, sports on TV, and ATH. There are hookers on deck and a pleasant vibe.“

“This was my first time at this local spot and I must say it was really cool. Down to earth crowd just all out to have a good time it was a cool vibe a lot of smiling faces .. the chicken wings were off the hook the drinks were good . It is the dive joint you want to check out for sure. They also sell take out. After a hard week at work you can go to this spot and chill among some very Down to earth folks . I don't need a fancy place to go, I need a good time place ! And I think I have found it . The hell with boogie !!! Let's all go to Mike's“

“It was first being back in Jersey in 13 years. Straight from my plane at midnight we went. I had so much fun the music, food with my family and friends. Coming back to party at People's Choice Lounge in the futue.“

“I'm from out of town so I was really excited to try some of the local food spots in this area and this place did not disappoint. There was a bit of a language barrier but the staff was very helpful and offered me a menu in English. I ordered the salmon and I also had the spare ribs to go. Listen..... the food was amazing the drinks are very good. The bartender very beautiful and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good food. Good music . Overall a great experience. 5 star for sure“

“Good mix of craft beers…excellent bartenders and sports bar.“

“A great place to go to and have a good time and a cold beer“

“If you’re looking for a hidden gem - no frills, I repeat, no frills type of place - Woods is your spot.Full disclosure: Nivea (the bartender) is my mom and has bartended alongside Tony and his wife (the owners) for more than 20 years. My mom loves the place so much, you can find her there on her off days. Tony is the man! One of a kind.The place is special - a perfect, dive bar with Portuguêse flair. Make sure you bring cash for the jukebox and pool table, and order an espresso with Sambuca.“

“Great place to eat, and to watch the sporting games!“

“Nice environment,,I danced blisters on my feet ? the music was flowing just right me and my daughter had a ball.Im originally from Ms,so if you are visiting Newark New Jersey,I say you "MUST" stop by and wine the hips..♥️♥️♥️?✨“

“Exactly what you would picture a great bar to be! The old classic rustic place with all the classic bottles and drinks as well as cute seasonal twist. Was there for the postseason baseball game and football games! Great choice of music today!“

“Nothing for high demands. But somehow an iconic place. Sometimes the tone is a little rougher than what we know in Germany. But people know each other here and you feel comfortable. I don't want to eat here. So don't expect too much and enjoy your stayI'm happy if you like my review ?“

“great music,staff,atmosphere.Have seen some great shows there.“

“Great place. friendly staff. friendly locals hangout. Best place to watch sports and live music 👍“

“Been a long time since I had a beer with the Dillon boys and my Valley friends!“