50 Best Dive Bars near Jersey City

“Great times all the time.“

“5 stars for the tots alone. The crunchy goodness that came to our table was the perfect amount of salt and potato. The amount of tots was wild, and they brought me and my friend closer together with a tater tot bond that will never be forgotten.“

“Great music here! If you like the music I like!“

“My wife and I from New Orleans visited NYC and stayed a block away from Rudy's. We are so happy we stumbled upon this awesome establishment. Every employee, the hot dogs, ambience, prices, location, customers, and every in-between was spot on. We visited 4 times in the evening after sight seeing and it was the highlight of our day. Keep up with the first class job everyone is doing!“

“Always a must visit for me great atmosphere. Drink is spot on staff friendly give it a try.“

“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“

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

“Cocktails and Karaoke was the Highlight.“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

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

“Good, clean bar super close to George Washington Square …. Excellent barman and wide selection of drinks. We had buffalo wings and mozzarella bites for snacks. Wings were cooked well with a decent blue cheese dip. Would recommend stopping in if you fancy a drink.“

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

“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.“

“I love this place. Tied to Dingo's across the street, it's a terrific little venue (maybe can hold a couple hundred people when packed) to watch heavier, live music. Fred doesn't hold back with the largely disregarded genre of metal music when he books groups, though he books plenty of other varieties as well. Cheap tickets, reasonable alcohol prices and you can order in food from the sister place across the way. Cheers to the regional Metal oasis that is Dingbatz!“

“Best historic dive bar in New York City!
No frills!
Milanos is an intimate dime lit hidden gem. With cheap drinks and friendly staff along with a alternative style decor with cool memorabilia, Great music this place will always come to mind when I need a drink in New York City,
Located in lower Manhattan,

Will always recommend Milanos bar

Grab a shot and a beer, it’s the best combo on the menu“

“THE best burger ever. Great people, good music, love the chill vibe. Bring cash, no credit cards. Not touristy and very fun.“

“#AmazingBar #DiveBarNYC 🥰“

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

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

“My new neighborhood bar! Great staff. Reasonable drink priced. Great music!“

“Great staff Good people frequent this bar/ restaurant Good bar food reasonable drink prices Just a 5 star dive bar Mario one of the owners is probably one of the nicest and best people on the planet A must stop in for tourists and locals who have not yet stopped in A very welcoming place“

“#AmazingBar #BroadwayDive 🥰“

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

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

“First of all, I will start by providing some background information on this establishment. This location has been in operation for several years and underwent a rebranding approximately 4 or 5 years ago. It is known for being a family and pet-friendly environment, as it is named after the owners' dogs. Everyone is welcome at this establishment.

It is important to address that the events that occurred during the Puerto Rican festival did not take place at our location. While our establishment is typically a safe and welcoming place, unfortunately, there are instances where individuals do not behave appropriately. It is disturbing to learn that a grown man behaved inappropriately towards a child, as we do not tolerate any form of sexual assault.

It is worth noting that we have not had any incidents of sexual assault against women at our establishment. Such behavior is strictly prohibited. The incident involving an individual who fled from the location serves as a reminder of the importance of communities uniting against predators.

Those familiar with the television show "Cheers" may find similarities in our establishment, as it is a place where regular patrons are known by name. Newcomers often have a positive experience and frequently return. If you find yourself in East Harlem, we invite you to visit Teddy's F&B, affectionately known as the "hood cheers." Thank you for considering us as a potential destination. FYI there is open mic on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays. Come drink, eat, dance, play games or just vibe with us.

Kid-friendliness: Children of all ages are welcomed.

Wheelchair accessibility: A ramp is available if requested.“

“Old school irish pub , caught the early yankee game here in the afternoon. Very quiet , prices for drinks were very good, bartender was so nice , she was very quick making sure we always had a drink , didn't have to call or wave her down like some places.“

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

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

“Great experience, fun vibe, great drinks, even better staff.“

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

“What an awesome spot. Felt like I was in the basement of some 70s sitcom character. Truly one of the best curated atmospheres of any dive bar I’ve been to in the city! Also, gotta love the super affordable drinks in a not-so-affordable part of Manhattan.“

“#AmazingBar #Dive75NYC 🥰“

“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“

“Best bartender ever, makes you feel so welcomed. You’re a regular from your first time there. Great food. Try the chili!
Great prices. Every sport you would want to see. Outdoor seating.

Kid-friendliness: Always gives my kids treats when we eat there.“

“Honestly one of my favorite spots in Hoboken. Great little dive bar. Clientele seems to be a mix of regulars and new faces. They have touchtunes so there’s a fun mix of music. The bartender Ben is awesome, he’s a super friendly guy. Cheap drinks, you really can’t beat it. Cash only, but they do have an ATM.“

“One of the few places is NY to get fried okra. No pretension, truly friendly service. It’s a gem.“

“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.“

“I give this place 5 stars only and specifically because I'm reviewing it as a dive bar. A dive bar is not supposed to serve food or give a shit about decor, must have a pool table and only take cash. They check all 4 boxes here. They have a juke box (it's expensive but all the new models are now) and offer a cheap beer (I paid $3.50 for my Budweiser and I'm still trying to figure out how that wasn't a mistake). The atmosphere is...well, perfect dive bar. The room is large enough so you never feel claustrophobic. There might be 15 people or 2 people there all night but that's another dive bar quality, you never know. The bartender my night was on point, knew exactly when you get you another drink and how to add to the conversations and fun of the evening. This kind of bar is a dying breed, but if you want to take a step back into what at times can feel like it's the 70s or 80s this is your place.
Also if you just wanna go drink and be around people that don't wanna be around other people this is your place. But at the same time they might crank up the volume on a good song and everyone hops off the barstools dances around the entire bar. It's kind of awesome to take part in. All of this review was based on only the one time I've ever been there and I stayed all night and had way too many but again that's exactly what a good dive bar is supposed to do. This place isn't for the faint of heart so if you're thinking of waltzing in there with a bunch of your pretty college friends barking out fancy drink requests and bitching about the service, you're gonna go down in flames. Just know how to read the room and enjoy the drunken debauchery.“

“Great Place People are always friendly“

“Bob’s is hands down my favorite local bar—it never disappoints! The staff is amazing, and they have board games and shuffleboard to keep things fun, not to mention an excellent selection of beers. I make it a point to drop by every week to try the newest brews on tap. Once, I brought my sister along, and she absolutely loved the Snow White cocktail. We happened to be there during a happy hour on a Tuesday some time ago, and the bartender went the extra mile by creating a custom cocktail just for her. Another fantastic feature is that you're welcome to bring your own food or even order in. Bob’s is always my go-to spot for a beer. I even celebrated New Year's there, and the atmosphere was amazing! My boyfriend also noted that they once showed Akira on the projector. How awesome is that?“

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

“Absolutely the best place to go to Grab a drink after work , Have some Lunch, Watch the Game meet some amazing people, Phenomenal customer service and randomly go play some pinball in the back, while playing giant Connect four or Jenga. even eat or drink outside. great environment, my favorite go to bar and I live in The Bronx. Great Drinks, Great Food, Great Staff what more could you ask for.“

“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.“

“#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.... !“

“Sundays are truly Fundays! Great music and Solid Drinks fair priced. Look forward to the repeat sessions.“

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“

“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!“

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

“The owner Helen is such a gem - thank you for supporting and fostering such an inclusive, safe, and welcoming community. Knowing your bar exists gives me peace during an increasingly scary time. Thank you for all you do.

Also, CLEANEST bar bathroom ever, and the staff is so kind and respectful. 12/10!“

“Really chill & relaxing bar. Bartender Jennifer was awesome and courteous. I was here for Thursday APA 8-ball, and everyone is so nice. They don’t serve food, but you can bring in your own food. So I ordered a drink with my food from outside.“