50 Best Cocktail Bars near Newark

“Gorgeous restaurant, diverse menu, and perfect service! You get a hearty serving of olives, olive oil and rosemary fluffy focaccia to start. I got the arancini which had the meltiest cheese inside, the branzino which was so flavorful and the tiramisu which was oh so creamy! I got a red wine but the cocktail menu looked delicious. Would def come back to try everything!“

“Would highly recommend attending a tasting here! As soon as you arrive for your tasting you are given a delicious welcome drink. Our host was Adam and not only was he knowledgeable, he was very friendly, welcomed questions and accommodating to everyone's taste buds. We even purchased two bottles of whiskey. Too bad the distillery is no longer open as a regular bar or else we go there to hang out!“

“Fantastic food, good service. I highly recommend this place.“

“Súper ricoooo todoooo 20/10!!“

“Craft cocktails in a cozy colorful outdoor patio. The perfect place to relax after a long week!“

“The chili sauce is sweeter than I prefer; I'm more of a spicy person.
I did visit during a relatively quiet time, but my food took a long time to arrive. Since I don't drink alcohol, the wait was a little tedious and made me hungry.
Everything else was excellent 👍“

“Outstanding food, service, atmosphere! Definately a place to have a great night!“

“Beautiful place Great food and Great Drink's and the staff is excellent.“

“Excellent food and outstanding staff. Our server was Jen and she couldn’t have been nicer. My nephew, Max Clayton, is performing in White Christmas at the Papermill. We were a group of 10 from NH looking for a place for dinner before the show. Max raved about the food at the Millburn Standard and recommended we go there. The staff was friendly, very accommodating to our large party (we did call for reservations, but they don’t take them) and the food was excellent (get the nachos!) They were just as nice when we came back after the play just to sit and have drinks. I feel like they went out of their way to accommodate us and we are all most appreciative. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Jane Doe,you can't tell me how much I loved this place without telling me how much I loved this place. This is just P E R F E C T in every aspect gotta give bonus points cuz Jane Doe is a Roblox urban legend and a forsaken character teehee“

“Incredible eccentric food. Great cocktail spot.“

“Just go !! Wonderful place ! And the owner is…. Amazing !!“

“Fun local bar. Great staff and patrons to hang with!“

“We had our wedding after party at the Waiting Room, for ~50 guests.

I cannot recommend them enough! Service was impeccable from start to finish and pricing was competitive with downtown Hoboken.

The event coordinator, Avery was prompt and incredible helpful in getting all of the details right. Mike was attentive and delivered on every ask on the night of. Jessie was a gem behind the bar and was wonderful in the planning phases to help me nail down the drink package! Ryan showed incredible range with his DJing and kept the dancefloor lively all night.

Cocktail menu is fantastic as well!

I plan on coming back regularly“

“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 ..“

“Been coming here a lot ever since I found out there's a bar in the lobby. Love this place- great food, drinks, atmosphere, and friendly staff. Petey has the best recommendations, drinks, and is a super cool person. One of the best service I've ever gotten! Thank you Petey!“

“Great experience, atmosphere and service“

“Junto is one of me and my partners favorite spots in Jersey City, The quality of the cocktails and service exceeds expectations. Johnathan and Sam are exceptional; always very friendly and helpful when choosing your cocktail. Sam’s Devil’s Margarita is a must-try! This team really puts their all into their service and cocktail program. I’ll continue to come back!“

“Manager Aeya was EXTREMELY apologetic and accommodating when it came to rectifying this situation. I reached out and she immediately responded and offered nothing but options on how this issue could be resolved. I returned on 4/16/26 with my husband and we had a great time. Food and service were excellent. Thank you so much Aeya for everything“

“Not even exaggerating: this was one of my favorite dining experiences to date! Had a surprise birthday party for a friend in one of the private back rooms, and the staff was so accomodating, helpful, and friendly. Our waiter, Chris, was especially awesome: he was super sociable and patient with any questions we had about the food, the hotpot process, and splitting the check. The energy of this place was so warm and inviting- anyone looking to host a night out with friends: rest assured, you will have a great time and memorable experience here. I haven't even started talking about the food.

The wagyu beef is absolutely worth the cost. There are more affordable items on the menu and they are also yummy but guess what? Everything felt priced so accordingly that it is 100% worth spending that extra money on those special menu items. The thin wagyu melts so perfectly into the delicious broths, the thought of it will keep me up at night. Treat yourself and get that meat!!

And my god. The broths. Holy cow. I got the spicy broth, and it was the perfect level of heat* that, combined with the huge selection of sauces, made the proteins and noodles DIVINE... THE RICE CAKES TOO omg.. The tofu, fish balls, and mushrooms were all also really well sourced, just really premium products priced very modestly for how quality they all were. *note: be ready for the peppers that have the slightly numbing/tingling effect- not on a Szechuan level, but a nice and perfect build that makes each ingredient have a beautiful taste profile.

We had the table with personal pots/induction stoves, so all the proteins/veggies we shared, but we would also pass along samples of the other broths to each other, and I wish I had ordered my own bowl of the seasonal vietnamese pho broth too because the one small bowl I sampled was heavenly.

I will definitely be back again to try the drinks, they looked fantastic and the ambience of the bar felt so nice.

Also, just realized I was too engulfed by the good food and fun with friends that I forgot to take pics. It was that good man“

“Great food and wine! variety of cocktails, appetizers and entrées. Spacious place with chic decor.“

“Awesome atmosphere with great food & drinks! Staff was very friendly!“

“The Roxy was a solid spot with a few flaws! The cocktails were excellent, however the food fell short. The bartender was great, but the place was understaffed so we were left waiting a while to order food and more drinks. Could be awesome with some refinements!“

“Great place had fun with friends. Good friendy staff an food looks really good. Even though I didn't actually order any myself this first visit. Also 2 for 1 shots all night definitely helped even more. They also have touch tunes jukebox. Recommend to all visit this establishment.“

“Lovely atmosphere. The food was super tasty, fresh, and authentic. Staff was friendly and wonderful, and cocktails were top tier.(Loved the Terina Basil) From the food to the warm hospitality and the elegant designs. What really makes this elegant restaurant out is the service, and the owners/management came over to our table and introduced themselves and made us all feel welcomed. I will definitely be returning!“

“Welcoming, friendly staff, great food, great drinks and great vibes! I love this place. Loved the salmon bites, catfish sliders and their greens. 🍔 🥬 🍷 🍹“

“Just got home from our 1st visit. The meal was spectacular. My wife had foie gra mousse and I had the beet salad both were great, entree black bass and duck breast both cooked to perfection the dessert was wonders. Great attentive service. Had the pleasure of meeting the chef, Sadie and the gen. Manager Melanie, they could not have been more accommodating. I highly recommend, parking might be hard to find. I will return and soon, they are going to offer the foo gra in puff pastry, I go just for that. I found it reasonably priced. My wife enjoyed her 70th birthday meal as much as I did.“

“Excellent places , if you want to have at great time with family or friends , great atmosphere , great food , great drinks , great staff , ty Gretel will highly recommended to everyone #new sherif in town 🙏🏼“

“Queridos Alex y María, Desde el principio captaron mi atención. Su huella en la industria es única; a lo largo de los años, su constancia ha sido de primera. Oro para que cada proyecto en el que se aventuren multiplique su fe en Dios.“

“Vibes and more vibes def recommended“

“Very friendly, neat and clean place. Beyond words delicious food. The atmosphere noisy could not found sound absorber wall covers.“

“Nice ramen spot in New Jersey. The broth is rich and flavorful. Appetizers are good.

Would recommend the wings.
Pork buns are also pretty good.
Shrimp tempura are average.
Nice drink specials, and atmosphere“

“Had the best time yet at this Incredible Restaurant with beautiful women celebrating Christmas and the atmosphere was perfect for it. Gorgeous decor, great music (DJ), delish food, big bar with excellent service, and Daniel you must meet! He made our night extra special with some incredible pictures that we will treasure forever. He just made us feel AMAZING! We are definitely going back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Love CONCOURSE CLUB!💕 Happy Holidays! Lina Green“

“By far the best French Restaurant I have ever been to.“

“Totally enjoyed our first visit to this new gem. The decor is creative, the cocktails are delicious and the food is excellent. The staff is attentive and very friendly! Wishing them all the best and hoping this place is around for a long time!!“

“Everything was great at even greater prices for the quality of food and service you receive here“

“My girlfriend Mary and I celebrated her birthday at The Basement, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was truly phenomenal and the service was excellent—warm, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. The atmosphere made the night feel special, and everything we ordered exceeded expectations. I recommend making a reservation and giving yourself a little extra time for parking in the area. You really need to go—this restaurant is exceptional.“

“What an incredible experience for my husband’s bday. I asked them for a candle, and they came with the party! The food was amazing, service extraordinary & the quality of the meet excellent! One of my favorite places in Hoboken! Highly recommended!“

“We discovered Mathew's just yesterday and enjoyed a great lunch with their extremely pleasant staff. We'll be back.“

“Awesome venue with great service and live music. Definitely check it out“

“Outstanding craft cocktails and delicious food! I only wish I had found them on my first night in Rahway rather than my last. I would have been here every night…“

“The reviews I read to this restaurant really fooled me. The food served here did not taste fresh. Don't get me started on their drinks, more like ice. If you love spending money on bad food and iced drinks then this is the place for you. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone“

“Nice Place“

“Great dining experience! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Well, except for the jollof rice. The drinks were well-made and complemented the meal perfectly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and made for a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to visiting again.“

“A friend’s daughter recommended this place, and I’m so glad she did. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by a very sweet, attentive staff member. The space itself is beautiful, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel welcome right away. And the drinks are fire!“

“There must be something in the water here, because this spot has some of the best bartenders I’ve encountered! My friend and I were visiting from Vermont and stayed at the W Hotel. We stopped by The Living Room one evening before we headed out to Brooklyn for some exploration. Jose and Peter were such amazing bartenders, it was difficult for us to leave! Incredible drinks, great atmosphere and conversation. The drinks were easily some of the best drinks we have had. Jose and Peter are both magicians when it comes to mixology. Definitely a highlight of our trip and we cannot wait to visit again. THANK YOU JOSE AND PETER!!“

“First time for me and my boyfriend, went to celebrate his birthday and no regrets at all. One of the best meals, everything was perfect and tasty, Maiara our server was very sweet and helpful. Definitely going back.“

“Food is very good and staff very attentive though menu limited. It's too loud! Music is fine but not when you can't carry on a conversation or hear the servers. I don't understand why anyone thinks that's a good thing.“

“Super nice. We have fun! Good food“

“The best naberhood bar that I've been to in many years“