50 Best Dive Bars near Jersey City

“Great times all the time.“

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

“Best dive bar in Jersey City! They have so many good deals on drinks and their wings are delicious, I love ordering them with sauce on the side. They also have pickle backs. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cheap drink and fun atmosphere.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

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

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

“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 🥰“

“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!!“

“"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?"“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“#AmazingBar #BroadwayDive 🥰“

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

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“

“Awesome food, environment and great service 😋“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!”“

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

“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!“

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

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

“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.“

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

“#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.... !“

“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.“

“Cute vibes! Great Service!“

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

“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.“

“Neighborhood staple. Known for cool pop ups and showing important sporting events. When NY ( all teams) are doing well, they have it on. Far as I have experienced.
Standard williamsburg crowd. Adult adult. Post hipster- pre yuppie/ fiance bro. Lol If you know you know
Food is good when they have pop-ups but don't expect food on regular.
regular.
Weekends- if you have a crowd, come earlier because seating is tight. Close quarters. Two bathrooms.“

“Been going here for 10+ years. Legit neighborhood dive bar that's been around for nearly a century. New mgmt recently took over but they seem committed to not changing a thing. While I can't speak to the after-hours karaoke, it's a great spot to kill an hour or two on a Saturday afternoon sipping a ranch water and watching Xena with my favorite bartender Celine.“

“I cannot express how incredible of a night I had here! Here’s the story: friends birthday. I had candles but nothing to put them in. Hank’s got a piece of cake from their sister Resturant next door (21) DELICIOUS BTW, brought it over free of charge and we had a lovely surprise.

Amazing people, great vibes, even better drinks!“

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

“Best dive bar by far! Always great playlists, the best bartender!“

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

“The best spot in NYC. No matter where you are, where you come from, where ever this is it. Good people, good times. Jen will make your night. 666/10“

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