50 Best Cocktail Bars near Paterson

“Great service good food 👍🥝“

“From the moment we walked in, the service at Dulce Patria was incredible. We were warmly welcomed right away, and the ambience is absolutely beautiful with plenty of great spots for photos. Our server, Natasha, was amazing and took the time to explain all their promotions, including a great happy hour menu. We tried the Tussi Roll, Dominican Power, and Cuban Tempora sushi rolls. Each one was full of flavor, and I was honestly impressed by how good they were. My friend ordered the Bad Bunny drink and the Beso de Coco. She enjoyed both, but the coconut one was her favorite and she definitely recommends it for coconut lovers. Parking isn’t the greatest in the area, but this place is absolutely worth the effort to find a spot. Overall, I had a great experience here and will definitely be coming back with more friends.“

“good atmosphere, sebicio and music“

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

“Excellent ambiance, amazing drinks, and the best customer service !“

“Been here 2xs, food, service and atmosphere are excellent. Seasonal cocktails. A stranger , i will call Joy, bought us a drink. Thank you!“

“Came here with a group of friends and had a really good hot pot meal.

The seasonal golden broth was the standout for me. It had a light pickled pepper flavor with a chicken broth base and wasn’t too spicy. The classic original broth was also flavorful and much better than a plain clear soup.

We ordered a mix of beef, lamb, shrimp paste, tripe, and other meats. Everything was fresh and the portions were generous.

We also had plenty of vegetables and noodles, including Chinese yam, pumpkin, winter melon, mushrooms, tofu, napa cabbage, and wide noodles. The pumpkin was especially good in the broth.

The restaurant feels spacious and polished, and it works really well for groups. Portions are generous, ingredients are fresh, and it’s easy to leave very full.“

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

“Great experience, atmosphere and service“

“Great food and service was excellent“

“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.“

“Great meal - drinks extraordinary. Definitely coming back.“

“The Hive is kind of in the middle of a dark neighborhood and suddenly when you walk in, you feel like you’re in a city bar. It’s pretty small but really well-light and loud since they have a DJ. The lychee martini is really good, would recommend!“

“Delicious food. Fresh, tasty, high quality ingredients. Huge portions. Great low key atmosphere. Joe, the owner, was welcoming, full of suggestions, and was a great person to talk to. Will definitely be going back.“

“The restaurant was so pretty and had a calm atmosphere, and it felt private enough to just hang out and talk with our group. Our server, Valeria, was very attentive, answered all our questions, and even gave us recommendations based on what we were in the mood for. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share: sushi, ramen, boba, shrimp tempura, wings, and yakitori. Everything was delicious, and the portions were good. The spicy wings were a bit spicier than I expected, but they still had great flavor. Overall we had a really good experience, with great food and ambiance, and we'll be coming back!“

“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“

“Been there since the beginning! They make some terrific liquors. Mellow vibes, great staff. Cocktails that keep you coming back for more. Can't ask for better! The theme nights are a hoot! Love the glassware! Come out and support them!“

“Five stars all around. We were a big party of 18 celebrating a very special birthday and had an outstanding experience. Start to finish such a warm welcome … and impeccable, friendly service courtesy of Lucy this evening. The food was delicious as usual. The atmosphere was lively and upbeat … thank you for all of the personal attention and for making it special night for our entire family.“

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

“Super nice. We have fun! Good food“

“The Calamari is amazing, so fresh and tender. The chicken Milanese is also great. Their Red Sangria is also good!“

“Great service, good food and lots of TVs. Need QuickDraw but not a deterrent at all. 💯 I’ll be back very soon“

“Want to have a good food, drinks and vibes with great service. Well look no further, this is the spot right here. One of my favorite go to spot. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Check them out.“

“Loved loved loved it! Went there with a couple of friends earlier in the week and the food and service were so great, I went back there on Friday this time with another couple! The food was really good - we got lettuce salad, octopus, aranchini tuna tartare, and pork milanese and gnocchi; we also got two desserts (chocolate mouse and chocolate hazelnut thing and both were amazing). And the owner was wonderful - we chatted with us, offered recommendations on food and even did a wine tasting!! Will definitely go back!!“

“great place great football menu other food is good as well“

“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.“

“Wow, am I impressed. I would not normally eat in the hotel lobby restaurant.

So glad I did to tonight. I had the happy hour salad, meatballs and penne Ala vodka. In order of greatness, salad, pasta meatballs. Salad maybe one of the best, A+... pasta the same. Meatballs amazing, very nice. Karem at the bar was attentive and a pleasure. And she made some amazing drinks. I'll be back. Congratulations.“

“A wonderful high-class restaurant with a sophisticated ambiance. The food earns a solid 4-star rating for its taste, offering fair prices for the quality provided. Their crafted beer is exceptional, boasting a great taste that complements the dining experience perfectly.“

“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.“

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

“food and drinks were delicious and fun atmosphere“

“Creative, fresh and delicious.“

“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“

“I love the stuffed bar burger at the tavern at the iron horse. I also love the side of sweet potato mash, great coleslaw great service and I'm glad they got a loyalty points card. Good job showing Michael and I'm happy your dad is getting citizen of the year. He deserve it. I love you guys very much. I miss the iron horse but I'm glad it's the building saved“

“Had a surprise dinner for my wife's 50th birthday with 15 guests. Everything was perfect. Drinks, appetizers, dinner & service. We will be back and I'm sure our guests will as well. Great atmosphere and the wait staff was spot on with everything.“

“This place is soooo much fun weather you're going for lunch with coworkers or partying on a Friday night! It's great for friends, couples, parties, events. The food is delicious without breaking the bank and the staff is beyond courteous and helpful. 5 star, absolutely recommend!“

“Great place. Food and service are awesome .“

“This past August, I had my daughter’s bridal shower at Sidebar. I made all my arrangements with Danny. It was a pleasure to work with him. Everything turned out great. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating. Everyone had a great time. Don’t hesitate to have an event here!“

“Good and quick service. Best empanadas we ever had. Based on those, the philly cheese steaks were a let down. More bread than filling, hardly any cheese. Tap beer was flat as a Guinness, and wasn't supposed to be. Holiday mule was good.“

“Great restaurant good food and friendly staff.“

“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 🙏🏼“

“We had a very nice evening at the cake lounge for Valentine’s Day. Service food and decor were wonderful. Restaurant had a prefix menu for the holiday. It would’ve been nice if it was printed on better quality paper than normal every day printer paper. I can give you guys a quote if you want for the next holiday. My only complaint was our table top kept on swinging and was not tight on the table legs. I did let someone know when we left. The noise level was rather quiet which I appreciated. Food was scrumptious. Service was on point. Pricing wasn’t that bad at all. The cake at the end of the night was very tasty. I would give this restaurant a second try on a non-holiday evening.“

“Depending on your music taste, this may be your place. It just wasn't the place for me. Crowded dance floor, which was fun. Too loud to even communIcate with the bar tenders. Drinks are nothing to write home about. So, yeah, it was okay.“

“Former Mi Tierrita restaurant at 252 Main St in Hackensack is the new best place in town to have some great food and quality service. Lorena was very nice and the food was amaizing .not sure about the name of the new restaurant taking place there but can't wait to give a possitive reveiw to this new business.“

“Margaritas are the best. Beef burritos are great. Chips and salsa top notch“

“Amazing staff. Best Ive had in NJ in a long time. Matt and Aniha (i know i messed that up) were spectacular. They were so polite, made delicious drinks...the food was a 10. Ownership, protect these two gems. Will be coming back! What days do they work?“

“The food is very good. I love the appetizers and the Greek salad! When there’s music, the bands are great. The staff is very friendly and helpful.“

“Love this place! They have an entire vegan menu with at least ten vegan options. They have both Beyond and Impossible products, as well as a fabulous black bean burger and falafel wrap. Lots of vegan sides, too! Updated from previous review on 2026-07-26“

“Loved it! Guacamole with fried plantains was delicious. I had the steak with garlic shrimp, very good. My friends enjoyed their dishes too. Drinks were also great- I had the Cucumber Margarita with Don Julio & it was very refreshing on a hot summer day. Trendy atmosphere and cool murals. Service was wonderful- friendly, attentive & knowledgeable. Will definitely be back.“