“Just stopped in for drinks after a visit in the city. We were greeted by a friendly bartender who served us quickly. We order espresso martinis and they were good but lacked a stronger coffee taste. The atmosphere was fun and cozy on the side of the bar we were on. The main side was louder because of the basketball games on but seemed very fun as well“
“When you hear "perfect neighborhood bar" what do you think of? Because I think of unfussy food, strong drinks, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere. Oh look at that, Brightside Tavern checks all 4 boxes.What's that? Entertainment (jazz night, open mic, karaoke) multiple nights a week? Sports on TVs all around the 360-degree bar? Brunch every day from 9-4? Happy hour ever weekday from 3-7? Kitchen open late (I mean LATE)? Music loud enough to take the edge of life off but not loud enough to make it impossible to talk? The owner (Tommy 2 Scoops) makes an effort to know and welcome everyone who visits? Everyone is welcome as long as you're good to each other?You probably get the idea by now. I can't think of one thing this bar doesn't make convenient. The Brightside Tavern might be Jersey City's best neighborhood bar. You don't need a reason or an excuse to go here, just do it.“
“We stopped in after a show late on a Tuesday. The bartender was very welcoming, explained the menu well, and made awesome drinks. Other folks seemed to be regulars based on their interactions with each other and staff. Decor is a mix of sports bar and dive bar. We weren't expecting the spicy veggie quesadilla to have buffalo sauce--a very midwestern touch“
“The spot is really cool, fun vibes! The food was really good, devoured all of it. We got the $20 pitchers of mimosa. Overall good restaurant but the portion size of the pitchers, wings and nachos are small. I guess the price makes sense but even for the price, I feel like portions are small. Service was fine, she was nice.“
“Such a great sports bar in a great area in JC! Lots of seating inside with a bar and plenty of tables and I believe an upstairs section. Service is always great and food is great too with lots of options. We got a chicken quesadilla, mozzarella sticks, nachos, and buffalo chicken eggrolls which were our favorite! Overall a great experience.“
“We had our wedding after party here and it was perfect! The space was a great size (we had about 75 people), the food and drink were delicious (and reasonably priced), and everyone had the best time. Their team even took the extra step to put flowers along the bar and tables to make it festive and beautiful, which we really appreciated, and let us bring our own DJ. Highly recommend if you're looking for a chill, semi-private event space in JC.“
“The atmosphere is great, food isn't bad, can't complain.The only thing that's not too great is the service. Service is pretty good, but you do have a couple of the women waitresses there that have an attitude problem. Especially if you're a woman going there. Wife had a deal with a couple of waitresses with a nasty attitude, For no apparent reason.If you're a woman you understand where I'm coming from. Women get those vibes. When one woman meets another woman. This is what I'm talking about other than that. Great place to hang out, eat pizza. Party with your friends. Don't let the.Waitress issue, stop you from going there. Check it out yourself. You never know you might get a good waitress. There's some good ones there as well. Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. You could also book it for parties. They have a rooftop bar.. If it's the one thing I could give 5 stars to this place. It's definitely that! it's awesome.You can reserve hang out with your buddies or your car clubs etc and enjoy the view, Take in the stars, fresh air, New Jersey air that is lol.Parking: Right across the street,Municipal parking lot“
“Good Food and Strong DrinksI must say, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Not only was it better than I expected, but it was also well-prepared and served in a timely manner. The portions were generous, and the flavors were on point. The drinks – they're huge and pack a punch! You're guaranteed to leave feeling buzzed.While the service could be a tad better, with room for improvement in attentiveness and friendliness, it didn't detract too much from the overall experience.One thing I appreciated was the presence of security at the door, which added an extra layer of comfort and safety to the atmosphere.Overall, Ringside offers great food, strong drinks, and a decent atmosphere. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the mood for a lively night out.“