The Archer

176 Newark Ave, Jersey City
(201) 309-1090

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Evan Redding

The Archer has a great atmosphere that’s matched with mixologists that understand the people want. They have a great selection of spirits and if they don’t have an ingredient for your drink they can still find a way to make it where it tastes as you ordered. The food menu follows the theme which makes it uniques but cozy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Berthony Duverglas

Great food and it different than most places I ate from. I truly enjoyed each dish I had tonight

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ian Spiridigliozzi

Perfect place BUT

Word to the wise?
If you steal a candle from the bathroom, it's likely a scented one and They Will Notice and continue you for taking it out of their bathroom!

Don't be brazenly foolish like me.

Also make nice and apologize if that's ever happened to you...

Getting caught, that is.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Kleinman

We ate there recently and really enjoyed to great vegan dishes--the Brussels sprouts and the cabbage. The service was quick and the atmosphere romantic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stefanie Chute

Bring back the collard green melt it was the best sandwich in JC!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mike Sheehan

A bit loud with the band live at the bar. Service could have been a bit more attentive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Allison Tutkowski

Dark, cozy, quiet bar with great Christmas decorations and wild-game on the menu (pheasant, duck, version, ect.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

JJ KANG

We were supposed to go to another pizza place but couldn’t get in, and we found this spot while walking by. I wasn’t expecting much, but it was really good and fresh. The place is tiny, so it’s better for takeout than dining in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Guy Hanoch

Went there yesterday with my wife, who is 6 months pregnant to celebrate my birthday. The older man at the entrance refused to let her in because she forgot her ID.
even though I’m over 40, she’s 35, and it was very obvious she wasn’t drinking since she’s pregnant. We explained everything, but he wouldn’t use basic judgment or common sense.

She walked 20 minutes just to be turned away for no reason. Thankfully, other nearby bars had no issue using their brains.

Won’t be returning, and others should be aware of how inflexible and unfriendly their door staff are.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Arys N

If you want to escape the Grove St. crowds and find a dark lodge, this is your spot. Diverse and unique menu options, kind bartenders, and a wonderful dark dimly lit vibe. Duck poutine.. delish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

elizabeth Peralta

From the Food to their Cocktails ARCHER IS EXCEPTIONAL ❣️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josephine Lee

Come for to drink, eat somewhere else.

For those looking to make their liver work, the Monsieur Edouard is spicy and smokey, while the Craig St. Michael blends scotch with rum for a drink that's guaranteed to knock you on your behind. Or keep the last vestiges of summer alive with the tropical-themed Iguana Assembly, full of rum, tea punch and coconut lime.

If you're sober or the night's DD, you'll enjoy the tart and fruity Blackberry Jab with lemon, pineapple, pomegranate, and of course, blackberry.

However, save your stomach space for elsewhere. We were intrigued by the unique-sounding dishes (no mozzie sticks here, y'all) and excited to try them. But words on paper didn't translate to tastes on tongue--most things felt off or fell flat.

- Duck Poutine: As someone born and raised in the Great White North, my arteries basically pump poutine (or are clogged by them, I'm not sure which anymore). So I was looking forward to this duck confit twist on my national dish. Unfortunately, what I got was an over-peppered cauldron of soggy fries with a few nubs of cheese curds in an oddly seasoned gravy. It might be the only time in my life I've pushed away a plate of poutine. No bueno.

- Brussels Sprouts Caesar: This was fine, though I failed to taste any miso in the dressing. Generous portions size.

- Spicy Elk Meatballs: Spicy tomato sauce, yes. But the elk again tasted over-peppered. And I'm all for trying new meats, but I'm not sure elk translates well as a meatball--too tough and chewy for my liking, even when drowning in aforementioned sauce. The accompanying swiss chard and goat cheese polenta weren't bad--wish there'd been more of those.

Service was decent the first time we visited, but not so great the second time. It's also worth noting that the inside is DARK dark and the menu is via QR code, so prepare to blind everyone with your phone throughout the night unless you were bitten by a radioactive spider with night vision.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Anamika Jha

Good selection of drinks hot and cold. There are standing tables usually always available to order drinks while you wait for your table

Rachel B

Food was awesome we had oysters the quali sliders and the duck poutine. Cocktails were great too, I usually get a tequila gimlet and they got it exactly right. Then the live music was a fantastic touch for a romantic date. I’m coming back 100%

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Poutine, Slider

Christian T

Great spot for Handcrafted Cocktails and food. Great Gin

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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