50 Best Dive Bars near Jersey City

“Great times all the time.“

“The sexiest dove bar. Found this place thru the comedy circuit and have been coming for years now. Absolutely love love love the food. Them Carolina gold wings are wildly addictive. The staff is super dope (awesome). The banter is bar none. Great place Great atmosphere. Go enjoy yourself, Shae said so.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“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“

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

“Milano’s is a classic. As the rest of the neighborhood keeps changing and developing these guys keep it steady with their plentiful amount of beers on tap and other cocktails ready to order. The bar is super narrow making for close interactions with local New Yorkers and tourists alike who probably are taking shopping trips in nearby soho. Dean Wareham of the bands galaxie 500 and Luna said he used to frequent this place back in the 1980s. They’ve got indie rock cred!“

“My fav spot in the area - good beer selections as well as cocktails so it pleases everyone in the crew. The bartenders are also so fun and such a pleasure to be around - Melissa is usually working when we’re there and is the sweetest (Makes an excellent negroni too)!“

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

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“Greatest Place on Earth :)“

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

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

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

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“This is a great venue. Awesome sound and lights. Decent size bar area, bathroom was clean for a sold out show. Was super easy to find street parking. All around good experience and I've been going to shows at places like this since the early 90's so I have a pretty good idea about what venues like this can be like. Definitely go to a show here!“

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

“#AmazingBar #BroadwayDive 🥰“

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

“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!”“

“#AmazingBar #DiveBarNYC 🥰“

“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!“

“Went to Sharlene’s last night for the first time, after being recommended by a friend. Immediately fell in love with the kind atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks!

The bartenders were all incredibly kind, and even though it was my first time there, I felt as if I was being welcomed by a community! I will sing praises of this place to all of my friends for years to come 💕“

“#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.... !“

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

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

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

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

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

“We came all the way from Minnesota and ended up at The Shannon Pot, and we couldn’t be happier that we did. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome—friendly, warm, and happy to have us there.

A special shoutout to the bartender, Asad, who truly went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. His service was outstanding and made the night even better.

Great atmosphere, great people, and an unforgettable stop on our New York trip. We can’t recommend this place enough and would absolutely come back again!“

“Im assuming this was formerly the Bar called, "Blanchards". My husband and i haven't been there in years, like 25 years! We had no idea the bar still existed and im so glad! Good memories😊“

“Could not believe there is a small town bar in the middle of Hoboken. Loved everything about it, from the bartender Daniel, who was not only professional, but friendly and fun to chat with, to the juke box you can play your music.

I loved that it was very quiet in the middle of the week, and you could interact comfortably with other peole“

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

“One of my favorite dive bars in the city and a neighborhood staple in the LES. The wood paneled walls and plastic covered sofas add to the lure of this place. I’d recommend going between 5pm-8pm during Mon-Thursday if you’re want to grab a seat.“

“Cute vibes! Great Service!“

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

“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“

“Heard great things, but I honestly never went here because I felt it was disrespectful that my partner repeatedly suggested coming here during ladies night with female/femme table top dancers, even though the owner is a lesbian. Sure this place is a lot of fun!“

“Great vibe and drinks. However, when I paid for the first round of drinks, they presented the bill in a way that covered the line for 20% gratuity that was automatically added due to the large party I had just joined. Guess that’s on me for not triple checking, but I double tipped.“

“What an awesome bar. Vibes are chill, bartenders are friendly (and generous), and trivia and karaoke and happy hour deals are great. Truly a gem and an amazing addition to Greenpoint. I make the trek from queens and it’s worth it everytime. Would recommend!!!“

“This establishment is exceptional; my friend extended an invitation for drinks and everything was affordably priced. The cuisine was not only delicious but also fresh, and I was pleasantly surprised. Additionally, the staff's friendly demeanor and the welcoming atmosphere were notable, and patrons have the option to play music on the jukebox.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Alex S. is hands down one of NYC’s best cocktail bartenders! Last Resort is an incredible neighborhood bar with outstanding cocktails, friendly service, and incredible live music every Tuesday night. One of the East Village’s best kept secrets.“