New York/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 17, 2019
The 5 best pubs in Jersey CityO'Leary's Publik House | Photo: Chris L./Yelp

Looking to try the best pubs in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pubs in Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture.

People in the Jersey City area usually spend more in fall at bars and lounges than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and email automation for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Jersey City-area bars and lounges rose to 27 per business in the fall of last year, 5% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. New Park Tavern

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First on the list is New Park Tavern. Located at 575 W. Side Ave. in West Side, it is the highest-rated pub in Jersey City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp.

2. O'Leary's Publik House

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Next up is Bergen-Lafayette's O'Leary's Publik House, situated at 788 Garfield Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp, the pub and cocktail bar has proven to be a local favorite.

3. McGinley Square Pub

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McGinley Square Pub, located at 755 Montgomery St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pub 4.5 stars out of 64 reviews.

4. Fox and Crow

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Fox and Crow, a cocktail bar and pub that offers burgers and more in the Heights, is another go-to, with four stars out of 190 Yelp reviews. Head over to 594 Palisade Ave. to try it for yourself.

5. Corkscrew Bar

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Also in the Heights, check out Corkscrew Bar, which has earned four stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pub and traditional American eatery at 61 Congress St.


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