27 Best Dive Bars near Kearny

“What a Great Bar. Every time I go there I have an awesome time. The place is always clean, great music and the staff is friendly. The Best Irish Bar in N.J.🍀🍀🍀“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Tankys is the spot! These people in the comments below complaining about it being unsafe just have nothing better to do. Other bars right down the block plays music just as loud and stays open just as late. Besides the one incident last year, there aren’t any brawls or fights that happen there. Most ppl that go there are regulars and know each other. To the ppl complaint about it being loud in open late, you have the power to move to another place you knew where you were moving to when you moved there tankys has been there my whole lifeThe drinks are strong and cheap, the vibe is chill, older crowd, when they have a DJ the music is good, u can bring food in, and they have a lil pool table and a parking lot. I been going to tankys for year and never had a bad experience. Occasionally the bartenders be too busy to get to me and I’ll get tired of waiting and leave but that’s all rare.“

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

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

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

“This is the one of the last remaining true dive bars in Hoboken. I like to come here once all the other bars in the area get too crowded. Never a line to get in here, even on the weekends. No frills bar with no food. But, beers are reasonably priced and there is a digital jukebox where you can play anything you like. The bartender was friendly and service was good.“

“Great times all the time.“

“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.“

“great place . great people“

“Incredible place, love to see it in good hands as my grandparents (the former owners) would be thrilled to see“

“This is the kind of bar that u see on an adam sandler movie where the music is great ppl playing darts the bar tender is cool as hell theres an american flag and the background and everyone is just getting along! Oh and try the wings and thank me!! LolWill be back!“

“Been a long time since I had a beer with the Dillon boys and my Valley friends!“

“Worst bar , bad service drunk bartender called Jerry is very disrespectful“

“Great drinks, amazing staff, good food, and no knuckleheads... what more can you ask for?“

“Great crowd of people in for karaoke today 7/30. Check out Top Shelf Karaoke for future dates and other information.“

“great music,staff,atmosphere.Have seen some great shows there.“

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

“I must say I don't write much reviews on bars and the such but this one here my goodness I just had to because of the exceptional service and good natured and hospitable nature of the Bartender there by the name of Brian. He made such an impression to his golden smile, his positive down-to-earth demeanor, his outstanding communication made you feel like he was not only your server/bartender but also your best friend, your therapist, and a loving Father/ and or brother relative however. Brian puts the cozy in the Cozy Tavern with his exceptional sevice and warm gentle personality that would make any atmosphere feel cozy and make anyone feel at home. All to cheers to Brian ?“

“I was introduced to this place and I absolutely adore it here! The staff and service is 10/10. It’s a smaller business but they always give it their all. I will say the wings are amazing along with the sauce, thank you :)

**my favorite drink is the Malibu bay breeze**“

“Great Place People are always friendly“

“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.“

“my go-to spot for football or late night drinks with coworkers! watch any sports game you want, food is amazing, the owner is amazing and accomodating, and i'm always happy with the selection of seltzers / beers on tap. i love the live music nights and football sundays - great neighborhood vibe“

“Best atmosphere Great people!!!“

“Very fun place, food was great & the drinks were awesome! Plus they have an outdoor area which was really cool...

Parking: The parking was horrible, during the day you have to try & find a spot & pay meter but after 6pm you still have to find parking but you don't have to pay meter.“