50 Best Bars near Montclair

“Best dive bar and best burgers“

“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!!!“

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

“This restaurant is attached to the MC Hotel and the atmosphere, live music and food are all awesome! I’m not usually a big fan of wings, but their hot honey wings were delicious. I also loved their double patty smash burger - great for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended!“

“One of our favorite spots“

“#AmazingPizza #PortaMontclair 🥰“

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

“We love Splendid Rooftop. It's my favorite local rooftop. We love the pizza and Bruchetta. Drinks are made well. Always has good music playing. On colder nights they offer blankets which is amazing because on this particular night It seemed like some heaters werent operating. Service was a little slow but it wasn't a big deal, we were enjoying are conversations and atmosphere.“

“Mame and Erika were amazing—top-notch customer service! The ginger shots were great, and the berry smoothie was absolutely incredible, made with really high-quality ingredients. I highly recommend this spot to everyone. You’re going to love the atmosphere and the service. Thank you guys, and I’ll definitely be back soon!”“

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

“I pass this place everyday and decided to give it a go for my birthday. And I’m glad I did. The atmosphere is amazing. The food amazing (wish I took a pic). Live Dj playing some ‘90 and early ‘00s musics. Our waitress was very attentive. This place is a whole vibe and can’t wait to go back.“

“I went for the very first time for New Jersey Deathfest and found it to be the ideal venue for hard-core and metal. The sound is actually top notch and the staff is very friendly. The gritty decor and atmosphere is very reminiscent of a lot of the noteworthy DIY venues I used to go to in NYC during the 90's for metal and hardcore shows which made it all the more nostalgic for me. I would definitely return here for another show in the future.“

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

“Best Corned Beef Sandwich in the State and and awesome burgers as well!“

“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.“

“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 ..“

“I’ve been there quite a few times but most memorable were the Freestyle performers and DJ Juan. Good food but the entertainment/DJ are great! I have a wonderful time every time.“

“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.“

“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! ❤️🎶🍻“

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

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

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

“good food great music. nice atmosphere 👌“

“oh yeah! Harrisons newest hot spot“

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

“Food was good; Drinks are very good“

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

“Caught up with a friend for drinks and dinner...the place is quaint, with a great, lively vibe. We sat at the bar and were greeted by Linda, one of the bartenders. She was absolutely a joy, smiling and chatting while she served us up our drinks, then meticulously prepared the dipping oil for our warm bread. After taking our order, Linda served us two very large portions. I had a pasta dish with rigatoni that was made fresh that day. (The bar is connected to an Italian restaurant, which is a separate business, but they work seamlessly to provide customers in both establishments a terrific dining experience. The live music was fabulous, with a great mix of classic hits performed by very talented musicians. We opted not to get dessert and left with our bellies full and our hearts content. Parking was a little bit of a challenge with it being a Saturday night, but Linda informed us to use the VFW parking lot the next time around. Can't wait to check out Karaoke night on Wednesdays. I was having so much fun that I forgot to take photos.“

“been going here for years. steak sandwich is awesome! we actually call it the steak bar.“

“Great food and drinks! Very pretty inside.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Tucked away behind the Main Street we stumbled upon this excellent restaurant. We ordered Spring rolls and a Japanese thingy for starter, both were really good. For mains it was Beef and Ginger and Prawn Fried Rice, again both excellent. So for 2 starters, 2 mains and 4 drinks it came to 58 euros, even excellenter ?…music choice was a bit different in that it was dance oriented but wasn’t out of place. We have booked again and would obviously recommend ?“

“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!“

“There's good bartender service. Nice vibe, nice music. The cost of drinks is fair. They're fed. This place appeals to me. Everyone is checked for your safety, including the security personnel, front and back bars, Djs on deck, sports on TV, and ATH. There are hookers on deck and a pleasant vibe.“

“Fancy local dive bar with great vibes! Pool table, outdoor patio, jukebox, bar food, pizza, hot dogs, wings & more! $12 espresso martinis! Made with real espresso . Karaoke nights with a dj , Djs on occasions, bands once a month, cool bartenders. Good vibes!“

“Decided to check this place out for karaoke while in town and, man, what a little gem this was! The owner and manager were so welcoming! The vibe was so positive and everyone seemed rather friendly! ✨️ We are in town for another week and we will be back!
Heads up: they are cash only!“

“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.“

“Muy buen lugar buena atención“

“If you’re smart and want to have fun for cheap I suggest and highly recommend coming here. Great place to come here if you want chill vibes with great prices. Drinks are cheap and the people there are welcoming. Music is up to date and also can be old school r&b! Also if you’re looking for aesthetic this place never fails to represent.“

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

“Very nice place, food was incredible! Had the Bao Buns with paneer tikka with the Buffalo wings and the house salad. Everything was absolutely delicious! Brother-in-law and my sister had the mozzarella cheese sticks and the burger, also very very good! Our waiter was super friendly and did an amazing job. Definitely worth stopping here for a bite or a drink!

*Sorry no pictures we were too hungry loll!“

“Great restaurant - food is great, service is attentive. Restaurant policy not to allow you to have bread before you order is not good for people who need food with their drink. Manager (blond woman) was disappointing in her lack of understanding and customer service -very poor.. It is sad we must find another favorite restaurant because we loved it there.“

“In house dining everything was awesome We will be back Ruth & Pam Graham !“

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

“I haven't ordered any food so I can't give y'all a rate
Never the less let me explain how y'all established put a smile on my face I just laid my dear aunt to rest today and I've felt numb all day thanks to your music and the friendly atmosphere I had a great time thanks for allowing me to dance my heart out
Nothing but love,
❤️
Detroit“

“Babyyyyyyyyy Chrisean is the only bartender I need in my life ok! All I said was “give me something with tequila in it” & he sure did! I started feeling loose halfway through my FIRST drink. Good music, calm vibes, strong drinks & GREAT food (Denim’s cafe).“

“Good mix of craft beers…excellent bartenders and sports bar.“