I love it. Always good vibes. They have a wonderful bartender it was very welcoming adorable and we…read morejust treat you with good vibes thanks beka you make sure everybody is good. The food is awesome and delicious. She will make sure you have a very good day instead of a bad day. 100% recommend this bar

JERSEY CITY: thank you to our friend and local of the city for letting us know about The Keyhole…read moreBar, a literal hole in the wall dive bar that we loved! The building stands out with their keyhole shaped windows and historic feel! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed before 10pm (this place is popular for night life) and is a good time decorated with vintage signage, vinyl records, and interesting knickknacks, so it's fun to walk around the bar and take it all in. They offer a full bar of drinks at reasonable prices and also offer food provided by their sister restaurant. There are TVs to watch the game and our bartender, Zu, was fantastic! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside at manager's discretion. There is also outdoor seating.

Absolutely disgusting experience. We were treated with disrespect, hostility, and what felt like…read morestraight-up racism. I am old enough to be in a bar, and my sister-in-law is 25 and was visiting from out of town. She had her ID available on her phone, but instead of handling the situation professionally, the woman immediately got loud, aggressive, and disrespectful. She kept yelling at me and repeatedly saying she "owns the bar," as if that gave her the right to embarrass and mistreat customers. There was no reason for her to raise her voice, talk down to us, or make the situation so hostile. Enforcing an ID policy is one thing -- being rude, aggressive, and making paying customers feel targeted and unwelcome is another. The way we were treated felt racist, discriminatory, and completely unacceptable. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There are plenty of bars that know how to treat people with basic respect.

(Drank 06/22/2025 SU @ 3:30pm): I didn't imbibe any grapes from unseen vines while in this tavern!…read more In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes and things to do throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I finally found Grape Vine Tavern. If you knew me, I loved dive bars just to escape for a bit. Considered an Irish bar, historically, Grape Vine Tavern received the first liquor license https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=l17-ZJ4UsdlN0k4XmBbvJw in Jersey City on June 28, 1934 once Prohibition ended! Would the grapes on this tavern's vine lure me back for more libations!? PURCHASE 902 Brewing Pale Ale True Hoboken American Pale Ale Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Rich amber color, citrusy hoppy piney aroma, light body, citrusy hoppy piney flavor, clean smooth finish, and citrusy hoppy piney aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=qxoEH91jwvq1rk5q0SFJhw UTZ Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips 1oz Bag ($2.00): A regional east coast snacks brand, I simply needed something to chomp on. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=Czlx2OdWh-jc23ZaUUnM4A Guinness Draught Irish Dry Stout Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Dark brown chocolate color, robust coffee roasty aroma, heavy body, balanced chocolate coffee flavor, mouthcoating finish, and full coffee roasty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=VLjWDFILZl2K245nNVJ2HA Yuengling Brewery Traditional Lager American Amber Red Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Copper red color, malty sweet aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean finish, and smooth malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=-Yqu6eS-4CkoakuKccrI1A Fritos Brand The Original Corn Chips 1oz Bag ($2.00): I've always been a fan of this salty snack and how it miraculously filled you up! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=ttMo5r3JHtTk-xe77DaZCw Coors Brewing Co. Coors Light Lager Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Light amber color, faint malty aroma, light body, malty watery flavor, clean finish, and light malty watery aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=H5BAOfaO4qdt2QgF61Bl2A Anheuser-Busch Budweiser American Lager Beer 12floz Bottle ($5.00 x2): Amber color, light malty aroma, light body, malty warm flavor, smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=KX8xm3FirpQeG9C4dYT7xg UTZ Barbeque Potato Chips 1oz Bag ($2.00): Now, I really needed something to absorb the alcohol! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=9xgNgriX06AAjld1wHY3zA SERVICE I casually walked in, grabbed a corner bar stool, and simply made myself at home for several hours. The gentleman behind the bar, Miguel, gave me the lowdown that it was a cash-only bar and pointed out the ATM. He quickly fulfilled each of my orders as I worked the beer tap and potato chips. Eventually, I joined the bar banter and bought a round of drinks - slainte! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 15-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots (no known private lot) along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE The true embodiment of a neighborhood dive bar, and I loved it! Everything was at its minimal best https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=UC8GMkpbJmd0suQKBhj4fg from the beer list, snacks, and decorations, to a surprising amount of liquor options, a small "back" room, plenty of stools around the bar, a jukebox that had banging songs, and an ATM in the corner. Minimal natural lighting came through the two small tinted windows while equally-minimal electric lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs while music only played in the background if someone fed the jukebox. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=zDQRpf0XuB7CqKDhfuT9fA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I've officially adopted Grape Vine Tavern as my area dive bar! The prices were cheap and the pace was relaxed, but it was the quick acceptance I felt with the four local gentlemen and Miguel when I first settled in. Plus, you were allowed to bring your own food. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $36.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). Sadly, they were a cash-only establishment, so they certainly didn't accept my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Cool little punk rock dive bar on midtown on the east side. Great music and the friendly bartender…read moreplayed a mix of 80's metal and old school punk the night I was there. Terrific drink and shot specials which won't break the bank. Dim lighting, graffiti on all the walls, plenty of seating in it's narrow space, along with a chill non-pretentious vibe. Just a cool cheapo grungy dive bar you normally don't find up in this part of town. My type of joint.

I really loved Strangelove. It really speaks for itself and…read moreit's a REAL gem in the community. The drinks are made well and they have premium beer and drafts for cheap! You won't find this anymore anywhere. You def will leave full from the drinks and happy

Food... 10/10 Service... 10/10…read more Price... 10/10 CASH ONLY!!! This local bar is a great spot for a quiet meal in Jersey City. Locally owned and operated, eating here makes you feel like a local. The corned beef was served hot and fresh. The rye bread perfectly complements the tender beef.

Great staff great atmosphere but some of the price points are too high! Also no 'drinkable' beer-…read moreNo bud no coors no ultra-come on! Burgers are different now - taste watery and steamed idk Please fix!

Just had a bite at Haley's Tavern. I needed some food before going to another event so I decided to…read morestop at the nearby Haley's Tavern. As I walked in the music was at a pleasant volume. They were playing country music and the bar area was pretty much almost full. I was quickly greeted by the bartender who was a very nice lady, and she immediately took my order of mozzarella sticks to go. The price was reasonable however I did not know that I would be charged a dollar (technology) fee to use my credit card, but maybe it was an oversight by me. The food did not take long to be ready and in less than 10 minutes I was back out the door. The mozzarella sticks were good. You got about six of them, marinara sauce and they were tasty. When I first saw the amount, I got nervous, but I'm glad that they tasted good. They were just the right temperature and the marinara sauce was good as well. If you're in the area, and need a quick bite this may be your spot. By the way, parking is trash in the area so good luck with that.

If you want 1) the staff to be socializing instead of waiting you 2) to dine with dogs indoors,…read moresitting right at the bar and 3) eat subpar food, come here. Bartender on multiple occasions was having conversations with other staff and even left the bar for an extensive period. I got wings that tasted bad, and weren't crispy despite my instruction. How doe you mess up wings? Maybe they got dog urine in the food and of course when you're too busy chit-chatting you're not going to put in the order correctly. Lastly, when I told the bartender about the dog, she just ignored me. Clearly, having dogs inside this establishment serving food is commonplace.

Gotta admit this place grew on me over time. It's a few block from the light rail , plenty of…read moreparking, outdoor space with games and plenty of seats. Bartenders are great Food is delicious. I recommend the strip steak medium rare At any given time you'll see a ton of first responders but that's because it's pretty accessible to us lol Fairly affordable and won't break the bank. Def would give them a try if you're in the area

Free parking in front. Attentative staff…read more Pretty good beer selection. Fair prices. Great wings. Very casual but divey. Clean bathrooms.

I apologize for earlier review if anyone read it. I hate the…read morefact that big games are now only available on streaming channeks. Only certainly TVs can get those. Such bullshit This is a ggod bar. Stop in if you are in area.

So, you're gonna think I'm crazy but I came here because of my name. So happy to find out this is a…read moredivey bar. There was a lot of locals here. The bartender immediately knew I was a NYer. I wonder what gave it away. We had a quick laugh when I told them my name was Louise. The local asked me if I owned the place as a joke, I already loved the vibe here that little joke was icing on the cake. I wouldn't consider this a trendy bar, but maybe it's different on the weekends? The prices were pretty decent, I came in because my friend wanted a quick drink before heading back to the city. I loved their exposed brick walls, I think it's a family owned bar because the bartenders were super cool and personable. If I lived in NJ I think this would be my regular spot. The drinks were cheap because we were here for happy hour. They had some IPAs on tap. They have a dart board and pool table. I do like the fact that this spot is dog friendly. I'm guilty for petting 3 of the dogs that were their. Definitely see myself coming back here one day. Next time I'm going to say yes to naming the bar and owning it. Haha

My expectations of bars are fairly minimal. I'm really going there to have a drink and probably…read morewatch some TV while writing some emails, writing some texts, or doing something productive. Not much else. O'Hara's fills that role for me. Can't really ask for more as the drink selection is pretty solid. Good variety of local beers too. Plenty of screens to enjoy something you'd like. Bartenders are pretty responsive too. You can get quick service here. Prices are also quite reasonable, at least based on what I think.

I found O'Hara's to be a very cute, cozy and fun place to just chill, have a drink and enjoy those…read moreappetizers! I loved the music and overall vibe and would definitely recommend! The sliders were very tasty and filling! Staff were all very friendly and pleasant to talk to! Prices were reasonable and will continue to go when I'm around that area! Parking is pretty easy to find. We had to drive once or twice around to find a good parking spot but no biggie! Definitely a place I will go to again and recommend to others!