50 Best Dive Bars near Hoboken

“Friendly, comfortable (and I am not a "bar person", so that's saying something), and the music loop is excellent.“

“So much fun to visit from California! Great locals place, great staff, cool vibes!“

“We stumbled across this place yesterday, we dipped in from the cold for a break and had a pleasant surprise, the staff were so welcoming and made sure we got a seat at the bar... later realised I had read about the bar previously, the hot dogs are a lovely touch and drinks amazing prices. x“

“Jimmy's Corner is a must stop every time we're in NYC! The bar tenders are the best part of this place. We can't wait to go back!“

“The music is always good, people are fun, bartenders are friendly, decor is pretty metal and punk oriented, a fun place to go to.“

“first trip to NYC. Stayed close by and just happened to walk in to what may be one of the best nights ever! The bar tenders were so nice! I felt like Id known them my entire life. We made new friends at the bar and spent the night singing and laughing. SO. MUCH. FUN“

“Very cool place. We have been programmed since childhood not to throw stuff on the floor. And then this place tell you; “ No, please, there you go, throw it, step on it too :))”. It felt liberating.
There are darts and live music too which is cool“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

“Great place to hangout and always drink specials. Best bartender in town by far.“

“Awesome experience that anyone can enjoy the drinks and food, too! The bartender is really good @ what she does! Way to go!🫶🏽“

“Classic neighborhood spot with solid Italian-American fare. The mozzarella sticks are huge and the pasta portions are generous. Great place to watch a game with friends. Only docking one star because it gets pretty loud in here during peak hours—hard to hear the person sitting next to you. Also, service slowed down a bit when the crowd came in. Still, a reliable spot for a casual dinner.“

“Awesome food, environment and great service 😋“

“Great #NewYorkCity #DiveBar #SportsBar with cold 32oz buckets of beer and sports enriched entertainment. They have amazing parties throughout the year...the best is the Christmas Buffet and Specials. Overall a good place to crash with friends or to make them!“

“It has always been a pleasure stopping by a great after work place to have a drink or two.☝“

“Best Bloody Mary! Best Saturday play list! Great bar! ❤️“

“#AmazingBar #DiveBarNYC 🥰“

“Lovely staff and great atmosphere“

“Such a cool and amazing vibe. Me and my friends came here during HOPE and had such a good time. Melissa our bartender was amazing too!! She was hilarious and fun, and also helped take care of our friend who was not feeling too great. Ty melissa!!“

“Great little bar, nice beers on tap and the fresh pretzels are a great bar snack. We didn’t order anything off the kitchen menu so can’t comment but the employee behind the bar gave great service and kept everyone’s drinks topped up.“

“Good neighborhood bar with good service and free food at times. Best deal in town.“

“"Corner Bistro isn't just a bar; it’s the West Village’s North Star. A true Manhattan icon, it remains a masterclass in the art of never changing while the rest of the city chases trends. Between the legendary Bistro Burger and the cold McSorley’s, it’s the soulful, juicy heartbeat of the community. It’s history on a paper plate—unpretentious, timeless, and exactly what New York is supposed to feel like." Next Step: "Would you like to see the current menu or check for peak wait times?"“

“I always have a great time at High Dive. The bartenders are SO nice and are patient when I can’t make up my mind about what I want to drink! The atmosphere is friendly and low key. It’s currently my favorite barr.“

“Rafe is awesome. What a lovely guy, put up with me and my partner for longer than he should have had to. Made the last day of our first holiday to New York great xx“

“I went for the very first time for New Jersey Deathfest and found it to be the ideal venue for hard-core and metal. The sound is actually top notch and the staff is very friendly. The gritty decor and atmosphere is very reminiscent of a lot of the noteworthy DIY venues I used to go to in NYC during the 90's for metal and hardcore shows which made it all the more nostalgic for me. I would definitely return here for another show in the future.“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“#AmazingBar #BroadwayDive 🥰“

“Great local place with very good entertainment. Love the bartenders!“

“A lovely tavern with jovial staff and delightful libations. The handsome and sweet bartender with interesting hair masterfully guided my wife and I through the extensive drink menu and delivered me to a few tasty cocktails. Cool and quirky atmosphere. I love this bar.“

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“

“Great place for a Beer. Popped in for one and ended up having several. Also got to shoot some pool with some locals. Music was good atmosphere was great and I would highly recommend. Thank you Blue Ruin for making my last night in NYC memorable before returning to the UK“

“Lyric and Eddie are the reason I keep coming back to this bar. They are the kindest, most welcoming bartenders I’ve ever met! They are always down for a good conversation and very fast service! I will be back, they made the experience awesome!“

“great place to have some good company.“

“Kelly’s Tavern in Bay Ridge has been holding it down since 1932—so yes, Papa Kenny, you’re in one of the oldest and most classic bars in the neighborhood, and it doesn’t get much more Brooklyn than this. Old-school Irish vibes, cheap drinks, and regulars arguing at the bar—you might as well be sitting here with Sinatra, a Mets game, and a roll of singles for the jukebox. Kelly’s is real-deal Bay Ridge, not just any old watering hole: it survived Prohibition, hosted generations of locals, showed up in “Saturday Night Fever,” and still keeps the spirit of Brooklyn alive every single day.

While there are even older bars in Brooklyn (like Teddy’s in Williamsburg, 1887), for Bay Ridge you’re smack in one of the neighborhood legends—not the newest kid, but definitely in that OG company. Raise a glass and yell, “Cheers, Papa Kenny! This is what New York feels like!”“

“Back in 2024, my now husband and I had our very magical first date at The Three Diamond Door, drinking pints at the bar during a summer thunderstorm. When we got engaged, we knew we wanted to do some sort of celebration here in their backroom, and we were delighted that the general manager, Janie, made it all so easy. She gave us a great price to use the space for three hours, and we were free to decorate it as we wanted, order pizza, eat cake, and put on our own playlist. We couldn't have hoped for someone more competent, warm, and patient than our server Katie, who dealt with our many fiddly drink requests without complaint. Highly recommend folk in the neighbourhood to host events and celebrations of all kinds here.“

“What a great find when we visited NYC! We are already planning our next trip to the city just to come back.“

“Went out for a girls’ night and had such a great time at Dive Bar! The atmosphere was fun, the drinks were good, and the staff was amazing. The manager Jay made us feel so welcomed and made sure we were having a good time throughout the night. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and the service was great. Definitely a good spot in Queens for drinks and a fun night out. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Un buen lugar para tomarse unos tragos y disfrutar, un ambiente tranquilo , excelente atención“

“I’ve lived around the corner for years and finally stopped in a couple months ago to watch the Yankees. It’s great! The bartenders are friendly.

The food from here is killer, too. Did not think the bar food would hit the way it did. I’ve now had most things on the menu. It’s all fire.

It’s my go to bar in the neighborhood!“

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

“All of the above, great place for sure!!“

“Great local Irish bar. I was staying a week at a nearby hotel and this place had the exact Irish bar feel I needed. I instantly felt like a regular they were glad to see, coming and going. Proper for an Irish place. Good pours on the beers. I was here for the first 2016 Presidential Debates and there was a lot of opinions, but in true NYC style, nobody got bent, no matter how much of a (&%$g idiot the other person was.“

“So I stumbled here after hours, I met a bunch of nice people. The bar is a little old school. I was told it's quite famous but over anything this place bring back a moment where being on phones weren't needed. Where you can meet strangers and have a good time where drinks are made old school and it's a great time. I am sure he doesn't care about this rating but it's a must visit if your open to anyone for a small talk.“

“#ItsallboutLOVE ...! The best most awesome place to be in destin florida... great atmosphere! Great music � great vibes ....;)) � also the crews really go out of their ways ... to make sure your experience at #Duckduck is an amazing time you will hold your special memories forever.... !“

“If I can remember, I always come here every friday night. Which is karaoke night. So, my review will be based on that specific night only.

Been there few times on friday night. Very busy night, very long line of karaoke, but the DJ did a veryyy good job. He remembers people's faces, like literally remember who requested what. His great memory amazed me and not to mention there is no pause or break. So, eventho its a long line of karaoke, but you will eventually singing.

Bartenders are great, drinks okay. Prices normal for the area, drink sometimes good, sometimes meh.

But yea, so far its been pretty amazing experience.“

“I got drunk and literally ate 6 hot dogs... I could have kept going but my girlfriend had endured enough of me scarfing down an amazing array of vegan dogs with copious amounts of Miller High Life. I almost accidentally did the 999 challenge and had an incredible time doing so.“

“great ambiance, lots of different beers. highly recommend.“

“Cute vibes! Great Service!“

“Incredible place, love to see it in good hands as my grandparents (the former owners) would be thrilled to see“

“BOAT BOAT BOAT BOAT ! I go there on Tuesdays. Bartend is amazing, she plays the best music and great shows/movies on the tv.
My fav dive/ unpretentious bar. Even if it’s far from me I still go because of how well I’m welcomed there.“

“Punk for ever! Good beer! Good peoples! 7x24!“