34 Best Bars near Rockaway

“Bridget’s smash burger with side salad is outta this world! This bar is the closest thing to a Key West bar experience you can find in North Jersey. All are welcome and all get along. Very chill and highly recommended.“

“Fantastic burgers, great beer options, and awesome LIVE music variety!“

“don't expect great cell service in this place.“

“Adam’s Beer Garden is a secret gem! I’ve driven passed this a thousand times. There is more then enough room to watch all the games. Spread out at this bar there is a bunch of things to do. Play pool, play the lottery, I believe they have a dart board! Go outside where there is even more endless space and challenge someone to foos ball. Before you go outside grab a cigar from their humidor. Then just chill out there in front of a big screen and watch your team win a game. They have a okay selection of cigars to choose from. The cigars are reasonably priced. Lots of beer on tap. We ordered a pitcher you should too! Cash only! Don’t think they sell food.

Parking: I parked along the railroad tracks.“

“This was our favorite restaurant for years when we lived in NJ. We were in area last week (after 15 years). WOW - the menu, the food, the cocktails, the service and effort put into everything is still FABULOUS! Our dinner on Friday was so good, we ate there again on Saturday night. Thank you Dan and your entire team.“

“We had a wonderful event today at The Exchange"s banquet facilities. Food was fantastic!! Only thing better then the food was the hostesses. Very attentive, and very helpful. They made the function run tha much smoother amd made my day that much easier. But did I mention the food...my guests have not stopped reaching out to me saying how muched they loved the food. If your looking for a place to have a function 100% would recommend The Exchange in Rockaway.“

“My husband and I celebrated our daughter's baptism party at Brick46 and it was INCREDIBLE. Our families are still talking about how delicious the food was and how amazing the staff was! We could not have asked for a better day and cannot thank Brick46 enough!“

“I’ve been eating at Rockaway River Barn for quite some time even meeting with retired work friends. Food has always been consistently good. This last time my granddaughter thought the pizza tasted sour. We all took a bite and agreed. The owner said he would replace it or take off the bill!! Thank you My complaint wasn’t about the food but the fact that the owner charged us $10.50 to cut and serve the birthday cake I made and brought with all the necessary items to cut our own n serve candles n all. Even though we insisted we wanted to cut our own he whisked the cake away saying no he would cut and serve. Never mentioned it would cost us $10.50 to cut our own cake. Not a good practice for an owner. From now on we’ll have cake at home!!! And most likely go to another place. My final word DON’T BRING YOUR OWN CAKE TO THIS RESTAURANT!!“

“My husband and I started going couple weeks ago. We were greeted by mimi the owner and the bartender was so personable. We started with calamari, wings, tacos. I got the owl salad and my husband got pasta. Everything was amazing. We made this our every Sunday thing. This past Sunday we brought my in-laws and sister in law and her boyfriend. My in laws got the short ribs, my sister in law got owl burger and my husband got fish and chips. Myself got salmon. Everything was again amazing as this will be our Sunday family day. Rob the other owner is the chef as he told us that he was in Vegas as chef. Best place around. And then small world we went to elementary school together. Please give them a try you won’t regret it promise.“

“What a great and welcoming place Tom & Dor have been getting the formula right coming from decades at Stirling Hotel! Great place, great environment, great food!“

“My wife and I were driving through the area on a Saturday afternoon so we stopped by on a whim. I searched Google maps for Pizza and beer and it popped up. We still had a fun time and everything and everyone was really welcoming and friendly so it wasn't an intimidating environment, but we were confused and disappointed that it Is actually a go-go bar at least for some hours of operation. I guess it seems odd that it wouldn't clarify something like that on Google maps. The pizza was frozen pizza, but it was pretty tasty and our drinks were good and the bartender was very friendly, and we played a couple games of pool and enjoyed the great weather on the deck. The only awkward part was how long it took us to notice the woman in her underwear in the corner. I'm not trying to judge or anything, but I just wish I knew ahead of time because I probably would have picked somewhere else to go. But if this place ever decides to get rid of the Go-Go element and just become a regular bar, I would definitely go back because it was a really cool vibe in an old log cabin. There was a deer head on the wall and the whole place just feels like steeped in history and country.

Kid-friendliness: This place is not kid friendly because during some hours of operation it is a go-go bar.“

“Great food, great environment, family owned and operated. Great place to eat.“

“Great group of friendly regulars and awesome service from Kim who a fantastic bartender ! Highly recommend !“

“Garry, Olivia, Kasey, and staff are always on point. Incredible service and welcoming always, the portions are huge and absolutely delicious. Great drink menus, food menus, and amazing desserts always. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, great place to have a party or host your special occasions here. Great catered food as well, so check them out for that as well. Highly recommend! Check out Cinders, you won’t regret it.“

“I had an amazing experience at SM23! Cruz, the bartender, provided exceptional service and crafted some of the best drinks I've ever had. The lounge itself was stunning, with a great vibe that made the evening perfect. Highly recommend visiting and asking for Cruz!“

“Great service, reasonable pricing and delicious food“

“Awesome place! They have great bands, and it’s a lively crowd!“

“always a friendly welcome“

“great place to shoot pool and play darts.. great burgers and wings“

“Great staff and nice place to have some cocktails and food!“

“Our two bartenders Matt and Brielle(hopefully I got this right) were phenomenal! We ended up coming back late at night and they were so busy but took the time to remember us from earlier. Amazing atmosphere and staff! Thanks for the good time!“

“variety of food and a fun staff.“

“Run don't walk to this place. We wish came here sooner. It has been our summer go to this year. The nachos are to absolutely die for! Drinks are delicious. Bartenders are sooooo sweet!! 10/10 perfect spot for some outdoor drinks, and a beautiful view. Oh it's raining? No problem. Darts and shuffleboard downstairs and a huge TV. I cannot rave about this place enough and have told anyone willing to listen about it ?“

“Fun time local bar nice people great bartenders“

“This is literally the divvy-est bar in all of NJ. Possibly America.I was shocked to find soap in the bathroom tbh. But it was amazing. This place is where dreams are made. This is what Karl Marx and other less aggressive socialists wrote about. This is a place where we can all come together despite your socioeconomics, education, or any other dividing factors and just be. Amazing. I’d give this place 6 out of 5 stars.Also, karaoke every other week.“

“A great friends eventThey choose VINE Restaurant in Basking Ridge to cater the food and supply the staff. Event was amazingThe Kellogg club is an old mansion in the heart of Morristown you have to be sponsored to have events hereThey are also a small swim club in the summerYou either join the club yearly and then pay a fee to rent out the facility for the nightOutside catering etc must be provided“

“Great atmosphere, good food, welcoming staff and terrific entertainment!“

“Excellent food and beer options. The bartenders are very friendly and you also have the bowling alley in the same building so it’s pretty rad. Build your own burger ? or sandwich is awesome. Definitely recommend the Mac n cheese with crispy chicken!“

“Amanda b is not only the best bartender in New Jersey. She’s one of the few bartenders that has no problem making friends with everyone in the bar. You can come to this place for a night out, bite to eat, or even to cry. Charlyes is a place you come to have a great night and leave making great friends.“

“Great food and great place to play as a musician.“

“Fresh, creative, food, fabulous coffee. I had a wonderful empanada but want to come back and get a dessert crepe— everything was immaculately clean and the service was friendly.“