50 Best Bars near Montclair

“Very fun social vibe, special Birthday ritual, food was excellent, I practically licked my plate, service was attentive and the manager very active.“

“Best place to celebrate St.Patricks Day! Funtimes. Best corned beef sandwich! Awesome drinks!“

“it was a gorgeous day and we were at Brookdale Dog Park. We looked up dog friendly restaurants. What a great place the food was awesome, the beers were cold and the service was excellent. The prices were so reasonable which is rare in Montclair! and they were so dog friendly! it was our first time there but not the last!“

“Amazing drinks amazing bartenders!!!“

“One of our favorite spots“

“I have been a customer of Allegory since June 2023--shortly after I moved to Montclair. The staff is sooo wonderful and caring. It is my adopted Corner Bar. I love the vibe--good food and atmosphere. I am treated as a first class guest every day. Tee Allegory Rocks! I love all of you!!

Matt Walsh“

“Halcyon,I'd gladly come back! I loved the ambiance.“

“#AmazingPizza #PortaMontclair 🥰“

“This was my first time coming to this location,. Parking off street was easy to find so I opted out for the Valet. Upon arrival the host seated us and almost immediately my server Cara was pleasant and after hearing it was my first time she gave me the option to sit outside even though our reservations were for an indoor event. Ordered martinis ,draft beer, the sliders and fries . The aioli was so good I had to get extra to put on my burgers! Everything was prompt, correct and Cara was very attentive . Will be coming back with friends for drinks and the ambience. Definitely good vibes and that's speaking from a foodie and person in the business. Great job guys“

“Great time with my family for lunch, great food and great atmosphere but our waitress Abby gets the 5 Stars for service (Awesome Abby 🤩)“

“Absolutely love this place ! The people are friendly and great food, and Juices !! Can't get any fresher and the juices are full of wonderful things for your nutritional needs !! Will always keep going here !! Barry is great at listening to your nutritional concerns and questions and helps you find the Juice or Juices you should be drinking. The smoothies are the Best hands down!!“

“Came here with some of my friends last week and we had a great meal. We got burgers, fries and some other meats. Now all 3 of my friends that came r Allison, bob, and Matt. They all work in an office and sit at a cubical all day. They definitely appreciate me taking them for dinner. We got here and it’s definitely a dive bar atmosphere I’m not used to that but it was a fun time. My friends gave it bad at home and me taking them out for dinner gave them time to vent. Allison said that her 14 yr old son crashed her car because she didn’t give him gas money, bob said that his wife tried to strangle him with her boot laces because he forgot to put soap in the washer and the clothes stunk, and Matt said that his husband did not pleasure him in bed as he had hoped for. Then all the sudden as we were eating Allison decided it would be a lovely time to start her period. She bled all over the chair so me , Matt and bob started to laugh and bully her. The staff was very helpful to her and we ended up just leaving after we ate. We were gonna stay for some beers but we decided we wanted to go home. Definitely come check this place out it’s worth ur time !“

“I was recently in New Jersey for a concert and staying at a hotel for a few nights. My friend and I were looking for a quick bite to eat nearby. We decided to go to this place on a whim and it turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. The atmosphere was incredible. Everyone in there was so cool and the bartender was fantastic and very helpful. She recommended the Jack Daniels burger so we both went with it. When I tell you we both dreamed about this burger for our entire trip. We ended up going back to this place two more times. It was such a great local place with great people. I can’t recommend it enough. If you’re ever in the area go there and get the Jack Daniels burger. Talk to the locals. Have a pint and enjoy the vibes. 5/5. 10/10. Incredible.“

“I had a private event in the Parlor Room and it was fabulous. Food and drinks were spot on and the service was dynamite. There were 21 of us all together and everyone was well cared for by server Lily and the rest of the awesome staff. I really love the unique atmosphere of the place -warm, classy and comfortable all at once. No boring old chain restaurant vibes here. Everyone had a great time. I would definitely host future events here.“

“apps were good, service was even better. live atmosphere on a Friday evening to boot.“

“Amazing Restaurant! Good food, service and cocktails .. Sam the server was very informative about the restaurants daily events ( happy hour, brunch etc.) I will definitely return ..“

“Great service! You wouldn’t know they were short staffed.“

“I've always loved Dingbatz as a patron. My experiences there have always always been positive ones. The food (across the street at Dingos) is top notch and fairly priced and I've never had poor service at the bar. It ONLY loses one star because I have had many friends (and bands) who have Not had good experiences there, and sometimes that varies greatly depending on who is working the shift and what kind of mood they are in at the time. But I always try to encourage bands to play here - the stage is SMALL and there's no green room but unless you're a bunch of pretentious jerks, the staff WILL take care of you, and your fans will be grateful for the up close and more personal experience that you simply cannot get at big venues.“

“Great food and drinks! Very pretty inside.“

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

“Leanne, is an exceptional server and always brings a big smile to the table, great Food, and atmosphere. Fun and friendly place.“

“Love The Notch! Can’t wait to see what great bands will be playing there this year and the new friends I’m bound to make! The Notch Family keeps growing! If you haven’t been there yet…… get to it! ❤️🎶🍻“

“Food was good; Drinks are very good“

“Excelente restaurante . Excelentes atenciones . La comida Exquisita . Lo recomiendo cien ? por ciento!! Ven y disfrútalo ..“

“The best rock n roll in town! Swing through! Great food and friendly staff!!!“

“We have been coming here for years! Love the service, the food and the ambiance ♥️“

“good food great music. nice atmosphere 👌“

“An awesome family run business with excellent staff!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“I’ve had the pleasure of having Kim as my bartender and she’s the absolute best there is. Very personable , knowledgeable of what to have to eat or drink and just the best at what she does . Her experience behind the bar should never go unnoticed. I’ve been coming here for over a decade and she’s always stood out among anyone else back there.“

“people good times new comers old timers neighborhood is so special“

“They have the best social hour!! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great!!!“

“oh yeah! Harrisons newest hot spot“

“Paul provided exceedingly exceptional customer service. From the friendly greeting as soon as we sat down, to bringing our food out quickly and even accommodating my daughter by having a high chair brought to her. The food quality is excellent, and the restaurant is kept in very clean condition. The service and dining experience was a proper send off before our trip back home to Australia. Thanks Paul!“

“Ariel the manager is amazing Excellent food and great atmosphere nest of bergen county!“

“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.“

“Great spot for drinks and a drink 🥃 what a great time and place, we well be coming back“

“first time here very impressed the food was too perfection will be back with more people“

“la recomiendo 100% es un ambiente muy entrenado.“

“The resturant is great. It has an amazing atmosphere, very clean, and the food was delicious. My waiter Alanna was the best waiter I've ever encountered. She was extremely nice and her service was great. I'm definitely going to be coming back.“

“Тне best local craft beer place. Always perfect beer selection“

“this place never disappoints. good service, good food. good event. I almost go at least 2xs a month. became one of my FAVORITE PLACES“

“Stopped in yesterday. The food and prices were really good. The two bartenders couldn't be bothered. Luckily they left at 6 and a much better bartender started working.“

“A friend and I picked this bar off a Google search. What a FIND!! Small but modern bar space. LINDA was extremely friendly and professional behind the bar. she made our initial visit a 10 plus! The Italian restaurant next door offered a great menu and delicious food. Will be a constant when heading out for drinks and dinner.“

“Delicious food. Great service by Sydney! It started with amazing honey bread at the table. Flatbreads yum, especially the one with fig topping. Muscles, tuna tartare, noodle flush, brussel sprouts, calamari salad, and more! All yum! Would absolutely go there again. We had 8-10 people and the service was excellent.“

“Stopped be for a preflight bite and a mimosa. Both breakfasts were delicious. Coffee was great. Prosecco is n top. Rosemary was behind the bar, so friendly.“

“Walked in this weekend for the first time and the female bartender was super friendly and helpful! We just wanted to stop in for a quick app and a beer. We ordered the fries and 2 rounds of beers and the check was super reasonable. We will definitely be back when it is nicer out to sit outside. They have a variety of things on the menu, a pool table, shuffleboard table and electronic darts.“

“We had the absolute pleasure of being served by Miguez at Yard House yesterday, and his service was nothing short of outstanding. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make our dining experience exceptional. He was attentive, kind, and made sure every detail was taken care of with a smile. Thank you, Miguez, for making our time at Yard House so pleasant—we’ll definitely be back because of you!“

“We went just before closing time and the service was phenomenal! We have a person with autism and they were so patient; when we asked him how he liked his food his response was “the food is so good I feel like I am in Italy.” Thank you for a memorable evening.“

“It was first being back in Jersey in 13 years. Straight from my plane at midnight we went. I had so much fun the music, food with my family and friends. Coming back to party at People's Choice Lounge in the futue.“

“Muy buen lugar buena atención“