35 Best Bars near Somerville

“I like this bar a lot because it's close to where I live. Very friendly staff, clean bathrooms and good happy hour specials. 5 jumbo wings for 5 bucks. They were pretty good too. And DJ Moist absolutely kills it on Friday nights with the old school hip hop and rnb. And best of all, it's right near one of the best taco trucks in ktown. Thank you for the good times, 1933 Room.“

“Just spent St. Patrick's Day here. Live music, step dancers, amazing bag pipes, incredible food and a great price. They really shamrocked it this year. Our waiter was outstanding too!“

“friendly and nice atmosphere“

“They have great bloody Mary’s. Bloody Flight was a great choice to try all types they offer. Food was excellent and came out fast. Definitely recommend and will go back“

“I had my husband 60th birthday party in the Banquet Room. Giving the BIGGEST shout out Jen, Spencer and John who made it the best party ever. Walked me through every step from planning, ordering and choosing the right menu. It was the greatest party by far that we ever had. Bigger shout out to the bartender Julia and hostess Gabby. They are truly the best we ever had. The food was delicious and plates never empty. The party was a great success thanks to all at Alfonso's. Highly recommended. All you have to do is show up and they handle everything. Everyone who attended all commented how great of a party it was. I was so proud to have chosen Alfonso's. Thank you all!!!!!“

“Amazing food and service.“

“Awesome place to hang out...best bartenders around! Courtney and Nikki are AMAZING!“

“Have lived a few miles from here for almost 20 years and regret every single one that I didn't come here. wonderful service, friendly atmosphere and DELICIOUS food. everything was fresh and flavorful! We had the pleasure of introducing ourself to the owner on the way out and what a kind and grateful man. I can't wait to be back asap!“

“Excellent local family owned pub - great vibes, awesome bartenders, fun customers, and great food - must try their wings! 🍻 cheers“

“Zupko’s Tavern is a great local spot with a fun and welcoming atmosphere. The food is always tasty—especially their wings and burgers—and the portions are generous. The drinks are well-priced, and the bartenders know how to make you feel right at home. It’s the perfect place to catch a game, grab a meal with friends, or just relax after a long day. Definitely one of my go-to taverns in the area! 🍻“

“The night before my wife's 50th high school reunion (North Plainfield, class of 1975), a large group of the attendees went to a pre-party at Ellery's. The pizza served here was pretty good, but it was a little greasy. Besides plain, they offered sausage and a few other styles. The restaurant also served wings and salad, which I passed on. The get together ended with a great selection of fancy cookies, where I really over-indulged.“

“I recently visited the District 7 Restaurant & Bar and had an amazing experience. The BBQ chicken wings at the bar were delicious. What stood out the most was the exceptional service provided by Edei, who made the best Old Fashioned cocktails in New Jersey. Highly recommend this place for a great experience!“

“We wanted to find somewhere with good late night bar food with tvs and a pool table. Burger was great! Service was fun! Leagues had the pool table but that’s okay. Still a great night out.“

“Great place to go out dancing, Friendly Bartenders! and Amazing food“

“The Royal is a bit like walking back in time. Place hasn't changed much over the years. It was old 30+ years ago, except now there's friendlier feeling. Could have something to do with the girls. They're all very friendly and happy. I used to go there for lunch way back in the day (like 30+ way backs) when we worked on Saturdays. Back then you had to walk over to the dinner side to order what you wanted for lunch and they would bring it over to the bar side. Started going again a year or 2 ago for dinner on Saturdays with my bride.. They even know what drinks we're we want now when we walk in. Speaking of walking in. Don't be put off if all the seats are taken. There's plenty of tables in the back. All in all a great little no frills bar.“

“My corporate office is close by so I have been here several times over the past few years. As of this week they rolled out a new menu and I was definitely impressed. The selections are more varied and the quality also seems to have improved. I will say the staff and drinks have always been top notch, so no improvement needed there. Happy to see the menu change and save myself some DoorDash fees on my future trips!

PS - make sure you see Micael (Mickey) if you come!“

“Perfect, this very good place, the owner is a very good person, just like all the girls who serve, a very good atmosphere at night and during the day, I would return here, I will surely fall in love with Diana, but she has a husband and is very faithful :(“

“Great service and the food and drinks were delicious 💕“

“Excellent food and cocktails.“

“better than last always great place to chilling“

“Love the appetizers and the great bourbon selections“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Westbrook Bar in Bound Brook is hands down one of the best spots in the area! The atmosphere is laid-back but lively, making it perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick drink after work or spending the evening out with friends. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive — they make you feel like a regular, even on your first visit.

Drinks are strong, well-priced, and there’s always a good selection of beers and cocktails. The music and vibe are on point, Westbrook always delivers a great experience. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“As a local DJ entertainer, the Landing has become a venue in which we perform quite regularly. The staff is always welcoming, professional, and accommodating and truly understands the catering business and what it takes to throw an exceptional celebration. It's always a pleasure to work alongside and partner with them for our shared client events. The food is excellent and prices are reasonable.“

“great food, service, and strong drinks“

“love this place Food is delicious, service is great ---will def come back1!!“

“Buen servicio, excelente dinner y aperitivos, mi familia todos contentos y en especial mi esposa la del cumpleaños. Gracias.“

“those Rhode Island Wild Goose oysters were superb!“

“So sad that when my sisters wedding was canceled on BY THE RYLAND INN cause of covid and rescheduled and only had the options of a couple Sundays even though they PAID for a SATURDAY the would NOT switch the price or give her a SATURDAY like they PAID for...shame on you ryland inn awful buisness practice“

“Great place! We come back to NJ from Arkansas and love getting a meal in here!“

“Redstone has always been my children's favorite place since they were young. Now they love to go when they are home from college because of the nostalgia always makes them feel great and it puts them into the spirit of the Season. Thank you for another wonderful night.“

“The service is great and so friendly!! We have to have the Hog Wings…delicious!!“

“I discovered this liquor store several months ago and keep coming back ever since because of their exceptional commitment to customer service.They carry a good selection of beers, wines and spirits but what truly sets them apart is their “going above and beyond” attitude I did not find anywhere else.If you can’t find that hard to find beer label or tequila brand just ask for it and they will be happy to place a special order just for you.This liquor store is truly a rare gem among large chains where the service is often impersonal and if they don’t stock it forget about it!On multiple occasions Hidden Lake Liquors helped me to attain unique beer imports, tequilas and brandy no other store had in stock.What Hidden Lakes Liquors lacks in size they more than make up in fabulous customer service experience that is second to none.I feel like family whenever I come back to restock my favorite beer or fine spirits!“

“What can I say, Willies is one of our favorite spots. Great food, great drinks, excellent service and the friendliest bartenders around. While we typically go later to listen to the live bands, anytime we have had dinner there, food has always been delicious, generous portions and a nice presentation which you might not expect but are pleasantly surprised! The band last night was one of our favs and they played music that we enjoyed and also our young adult kids. Definitely our go to spot!!“

“Always a good time at the North Brunswick Pub! Friendly bartenders. A good local place to frequent.“

“An absolutely five-star experience at a truly five-star restaurant! We visited for Valentine’s Day, and everything exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The service was phenomenal — incredibly attentive without ever feeling intrusive, always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed a four-course meal, and each dish somehow managed to outdo the last. The gnudi was my favorite — so light, delicate, and full of flavor. We had such a wonderful evening and I’m already counting down until our next visit!“