10 Best Dive Bars near Hillside

Tankys Bar & Grill Bar • $$
330 Long Avenue, Hillside

“We went on Saturday night, last night 9/19 unexepectedly on a whim. We wanted to play pool. Many OGs. Great players. It turned to be the best time!!! Live house music on decks. Large dance space. Respectful staff and people. Great atmosphere! We WILL be going back FOR SURE!!! . It was after 10pm so we didnt have the food bit we will next time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!“

4.2 Good110 Reviews
Donegal Saloon Irish Pub • $
337 Kearny Avenue, Kearny - 6.19 miles

“What a Great Bar. Every time I go there I have an awesome time. The place is always clean, great music and the staff is friendly. The Best Irish Bar in N.J.🍀🍀🍀“

4.6 Superb76 Reviews
Dillon's Tavern Bar • $
45 Freeman Street, West Orange - 5.1 miles

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

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
Mother Pug's Saloon Bar • $$
1371 Forest Avenue, Staten Island - 6.88 miles

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

4.5 Superb71 Reviews
Frenchy's Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
545 Westfield Avenue West, Roselle Park - 3.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese
Homemade Meatball Platter with Mozzarella
Homemade Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese
Italian Hot Dog with Potatoes
Sausage Parmigiana Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Cheesesteak Sandwich
Pizza Steak Sandwich
Meatball Pizza
Fried Potatoes

“One of the greatest dive bars in New Jersey! Cold, cheap beer, good people, great pizza, and plenty of snacks—what more do you need?

The crowd is always good, the atmosphere is laid-back, and it’s the kind of place you can just kick back and have a great time. Definitely one of my staples and a spot I’ll keep coming back to.“

4.4 Superb151 Reviews
Lamplight Inn Bar • $$
169 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth - 2.27 miles

“It’s a neighborhood dive bar , cool regulars for years . Laura is sweet . The bartenders are always attentive . I like playing pool there . Don’t listen to the other reviews speaking negatively, it’s.Dive bar come on guys 😁❤“

4.3 Superb65 Reviews
Krug's Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
118 Wilson Ave, Newark - 4.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger with Fried Onions
Bacon Cheeseburger and French Fries
Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese
Onion Rings and French Fries
Taylor Ham Cheeseburger
Buffalo Shrimp
Boneless Wings
Extra Pickles
Buffalo Sauce
Chicken Wings

“Tonight was my first time at Krugs Tavern & my burger was simply fantastic. Great atmosphere & my waitress was to die for. She was terrific, even when I noticed I forgot my sunglasses & had to go back in & retrieve them, they were on the counter. Thank you so much. 5 stars here. Take care & good luck.“

4.3 Superb172 Reviews
Paddy's Place Bar • $
999 Rosemont Avenue North, Union - 2.19 miles

“Worst bar , bad service drunk bartender called Jerry is very disrespectful“

4.2 Good61 Reviews
Riverside Inn Bar Bar • $$
56 N Avenue East, Cranford - 4.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger
Mushroom Burger
Ribeye Sandwich
Fried Pickles
Cheesesteak
Pub Burger

“Food was pretty good, but the service was not so great… The place was packed! They only had two bartenders. One of them was bouncing around between outside and inside, so the service was delayed, though everyone there was nice! They may have just been understaffed for that day.“

4.2 Good175 Reviews
Buffy's Tavern Bar • $$
252 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth - 4.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fat Buffys Cheesesteak
Salami and Cheese Sub
Philly Cheesesteak
Bacon Cheeseburger
Grill Chicken Sub
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken & Waffles
Italian Sandwich
Steak Quesadilla

“Always a good time, and the owner is one of kind, always smiling and a big big ❤️heart o match!!“

3.8 Good61 Reviews