Looking to try the best and cheapest dive bars in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best cheap dive bars in Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges. Yes, dive bars are notoriously cheap, but these are among the cheapest in town. Read on for more.
1. Lucky 7
Topping the list is Lucky 7. Located at 322 Second St., this spot is the highest-rated cheap dive bar in Jersey City, boasting four stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp. Lucky 7 offers daily food and drink specials, and NJ.com ranked it third on its list of "The 50 Jersey City bars that matter."
2. Golden Cicada Tavern
Next up is Golden Cicada Tavern, situated at 195 Grand St. For more than three decades, owner Terry Tan has been serving guests cheap drinks and shots of Chinese baijiu, a liquor distilled from sorghum. Taking a shot of baijiu earns you a cicada pendant decorated by Tan himself. Golden Cicada Tavern also serves dumplings and pork buns. With four stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
3. Astor Bar & Grill
McGinley Square's Astor Bar & Grill, located at 725 Montgomery St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot four stars out of 26 reviews. Stop in for beer, mixed drinks, pizza and sandwiches.
4. Bobby Dee's
Then there's Bobby Dee's, with four stars out of 17 Yelp reviews. Head over to 49 Beacon Ave. in the Heights to check out the recently renovated bar, which features a space for music, for yourself.
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