18 Best Dive Bars near Newark

Krug's Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
118 Wilson Ave, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger with Fried Onions
Bacon Cheeseburger and French Fries
Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese
Onion Rings and French Fries
Taylor Ham Cheeseburger
Buffalo Shrimp
Boneless Wings
Extra Pickles
Buffalo Sauce
Chicken Wings

“Tonight was my first time at Krugs Tavern & my burger was simply fantastic. Great atmosphere & my waitress was to die for. She was terrific, even when I noticed I forgot my sunglasses & had to go back in & retrieve them, they were on the counter. Thank you so much. 5 stars here. Take care & good luck.“

4.3 Superb172 Reviews
Kelly's Tavern Bar • $
9259 4th Ave, Brooklyn - 11.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Belgian Beer

“Kelly’s Tavern in Bay Ridge has been holding it down since 1932—so yes, Papa Kenny, you’re in one of the oldest and most classic bars in the neighborhood, and it doesn’t get much more Brooklyn than this. Old-school Irish vibes, cheap drinks, and regulars arguing at the bar—you might as well be sitting here with Sinatra, a Mets game, and a roll of singles for the jukebox. Kelly’s is real-deal Bay Ridge, not just any old watering hole: it survived Prohibition, hosted generations of locals, showed up in “Saturday Night Fever,” and still keeps the spirit of Brooklyn alive every single day.

While there are even older bars in Brooklyn (like Teddy’s in Williamsburg, 1887), for Bay Ridge you’re smack in one of the neighborhood legends—not the newest kid, but definitely in that OG company. Raise a glass and yell, “Cheers, Papa Kenny! This is what New York feels like!”“

4.8 Superb34 Reviews
Dingbatz Bar • $$
620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton - 8.55 miles

“I used to live in the area and it took me 7 years to be back at Dingbatz, it's a small venue and sometimes you can't even move around but it is what it is. Sound, staff and service are great and don't forget to purchase some merch.“

4.6 Superb126 Reviews
Wilton House Bar • $
58 Newark St., Hoboken - 7.43 miles

“Could not believe there is a small town bar in the middle of Hoboken. Loved everything about it, from the bartender Daniel, who was not only professional, but friendly and fun to chat with, to the juke box you can play your music.

I loved that it was very quiet in the middle of the week, and you could interact comfortably with other peole“

4.7 Superb40 Reviews
The Clif Tavern Bar • $$
605 Clifton Ave, Clifton - 9.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Flavor of the Month Wings
2 Deep Fried Hot Dogs
French Onion Soup
Mozzarella Sticks
BBQ Bacon Burger
Carnitas Tacos
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Wings
Cheese Fries
Great Wings

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

4.5 Superb127 Reviews
Astor Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
725 Montgomery St, Jersey City - 5.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Salad Sandwich

“Great times all the time.“

4.6 Superb42 Reviews
Donegal Saloon Irish Pub • $
337 Kearny Ave, Kearny - 2.19 miles

“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.🍀🍀🍀“

4.7 Superb21 Reviews
Frenchy's Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
545 Westfield Ave W, Roselle Park - 7.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese
Homemade Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese
Homemade Meatball Platter with Mozzarella
Italian Hot Dog with Potatoes
Sausage Parmigiana Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Cheesesteak Sandwich
Pizza Steak Sandwich
Meatball Pizza
Chicken Wings

“Frenchy's is such a fun, pleasant dive with bar food and drinks. Often they have music that is played so loud that you can't talk. Parking can be a problem. Small lot and street parking. Oh, and part of the movie The Wrestler with Micky Rourke was filmed there.“

4.4 Superb70 Reviews
Mother Pug's Saloon Bar • $$
1371 Forest Ave, Staten Island - 7.85 miles

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

4.4 Superb29 Reviews
Tankys Bar & Grill Bar • $$
330 Long Ave, Hillside - 4.1 miles

“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.“

4.3 Superb54 Reviews
Dillon's Tavern Bar • $
45 Freeman St, West Orange - 4.53 miles

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

4.3 Superb30 Reviews
Paddy's Place Bar • $
999 Rosemont Ave N, Union - 5.85 miles

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

4.2 Good18 Reviews
Riverside Inn Bar Bar • $$
56 N Ave E, Cranford - 8.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger
Mushroom Burger
Ribeye Sandwich
Fried Pickles
Cheesesteak
Pub Burger

“Exactly what you would picture a great bar to be! The old classic rustic place with all the classic bottles and drinks as well as cute seasonal twist. Was there for the postseason baseball game and football games! Great choice of music today!“

4.2 Good77 Reviews
Lamplight Inn Bar • $$
169 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth - 5.96 miles

“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**“

4 Good30 Reviews
Lucky 7 Tavern Pubs • $
322 2nd St, Jersey City - 6.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tullamore Dew
L7's Totchos
Tater Tots
Lucky Dog
Wings
Fries

““Great Servers” are few and far between. HOWEVER; Lucky 7s has New Jerseys finest hands down. Then!!!! The amount of Sports to watch here is unmatched. They accommodate when possible for fans to watch theirs teams. The label of “Dive Bar” has been mass produced in the recent years. Yet! As a Wisconsinite I Can HONESTLY LABEL THIS ESTABLISHMENT WORTHY OF SAID CROWN LABEL.“

4.1 Good108 Reviews
The Keyhole Bar Gastropubs • $
242 Bay St, Jersey City - 6.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

High Life

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

3.9 Good33 Reviews
Dingo's Den Bar • $
615 Van Houten Ave, Clifton - 8.54 miles

“Best atmosphere Great people!!!“

3.9 Good65 Reviews
Buffy's Tavern Bar • $$
252 Monroe Ave, Kenilworth - 7.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fat Buffys Cheesesteak
Salami and Cheese Sub
Philly Cheesesteak
Bacon Cheeseburger
Grill Chicken Sub
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken & Waffles
Italian Sandwich
Steak Quesadilla

“Always a good time, and the owner is one of kind, always smiling and a big big ❤️heart o match!!“

3 Average24 Reviews