I have been coming to the Ironbound for over 50 years including working down there for several years yet I had never set foot in Bello's Pub (formerly Johns). Tonight I finally went there and loved the place. The atmosphere, staff and food are all top rate. Great for watching sports or for making new friends. John was the bartender and he simply the best! Don't pass this place up next time that you are in the area. read more

My son and I called in after learning that the DoubleTree bar had shut and needing food and more beer having seen my soccer team lose to Leeds Utd. in a pre-season friendly. Pub is near Penn Station and was packed out with Sunderland and Leeds fans drinking the place dry. We chose chicken tenders to eat with the ales we were enjoying and we were not disappointed. Staff seemed friendly and good ambiance with Yorkshire and Durham accents filling the bar. Worth a visit but caution that the area around the station is populated by many homeless and drug taking unfortunates so not an ideal surrounding late at night. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Chicken tenders late at night - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

10/20/2025 We came to Newark just to revisit Bello's & They didn't disappoint! My gosh this establishment has the *best employees & customers! "Thank you PEGGY!" Another wonderful experience! I ordered the Gnocchi and Sausage (again) it was spectacular, highly recommend! Bello's is a vibe! read more

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Our go to for food and drink when in town. Welcoming bartender, Peggy, provided outstanding service and information on some seasonal beer. It was quiet afternoon in Bello's and it was easy to carry on conversations. After paying the tab, I unknowingly had left my credit card and didn't realize it until we heard Peggy calling my name. She went over and above and ran down the street after us to get my card to me. Thank you Peggy!!! She's Amazing. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Tasty Potato Soup - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Quick service and a great, neighborhood bar atmosphere... would recommend. Buffalo spinach salad was fresh(chicken a little overcooked, but good flavor). Hubby had chicken parmigiana sandwich and was very satisfied read more

Great spot, close to the train station if you want to grab a quick drink due to possible delays or if you arrived early. As always, one of the cons is there isn't any parking but seems like a local sports bar where people may come to pregame before a Devils game or even some soccer matches at Redbull Stadium. Friendly staff too, it is pretty cozy though but still a good time! read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This is definitely going to be a new stop, and all the years I've been in ironbound have never even thought of going to an Irish pub. Burgers here are fantastic, and the beers are flowing nicely. Bartenders are super friendly. Bar is a bit on the small side, but it worked for us. I look forward to returning. read more

Bello's is that great local neighborhood bar. The patrons are friendly, the music is right and John makes excellent drinks. I miss Manny making his specialty dishes. He is a great cook. It's a good chill vibe read more

This is one of Newark's oldest continuously operating bars and is an iconic staple of the city. I love the fact that it is directly next to the train station. The ladies that run this joint are awesome. Peg served me buffalo chicken tenders with a side of fries, and even though my mouth was on fire, I enjoyed every moment. Peg was intrigued by my love of trains when she saw my video camera and so I started telling her about various different types of trains and how we can improve them for a better tomorrow. I run a YouTube channel in which I film trains with my Sony CX-405 and I have been doing so for the past 10 years. My channel handle is @ih8kone, so go and check it out. read more

Cute spot fashioned after an English pub. Food is fresh and you can tell love (flavor and seasoning) goes into their dishes. I'm a huge fan of spots who offer healthier alternatives and this spot even makes its own dressings. So good atmosphere, great food...and amazing sangria! There is a list of cocktails and plenty of beer options. I enjoyed a couple sangrias after a martini and let's just say...don't let the idea of other places sangria fool you. The sangria here is one of a kind. Not too sweet...and perfect blend of alcohol that will sneak up on you, so tread lightly! lol Nice staff and a diverse clientele. Definitely worth checking out. read more

The staff was super nice and helpful. They have MANY beers to choose from. Based on other reviews, I went with the shrimp tacos. They were very good. You get 3 and with the coleslaw, they are very filling. As advertised, it's a pub scene, which is in a tourist area, but it seemed like local folks were there too. The music was good and at the right volume, not too loud. read more

In the past, at least between 2018 - 2020 i used to dine here frequenrly. I moved down south and that was it. Well this year I came back for a festival that was canceled so decided to go to Bello's, what a bad day!!! Was told that they were shorthanded, BUT how does it take close to 30 minutes to serve a caesar salad. Also was told that they had a new chef, no complaints at all about my Penne a la vodka sauce with chicken!! DELICIOUS!!! read more

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Bello's. I have been going in and out of this Pub for twenty or so years. I've had good experiences and made great friends here over the years here. The atmosphere here has always been nice and welcoming. I've recommended this place many times to friends and work colleagues over the years and many have become regulars despite of the location. The standard bar food is well made and the specials are excellent. The drank choices and beer selections are vast. As time passes things change, so I stop in whenever I'm in the area. Bello's will always have a place in heart. Give it a try, you may find a home like I did. read more

I guess Manny is no longer the owner. 22 people inside the establishment for lunch and the bartender is the waitress. You really need at least 2 workers. The fries seem like they were cooked in month old oil. We had lunch there for an hour and the bartender(waitress) had 3 shots. God Bless read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Fries cooked in old oil - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I was staying at the Double Tree Hotel ( Airline Crew) and yelped restaurants close by. Seeing the great reviews I ventured out to try Bellos. First off it was right across the street on the other side of EWR Penn Station. When I walked in I was greeted by a very friendly bartender. At times it's awkward for a woman to sit at a bar alone but I was immediately made to feel comfortable and welcome. I stayed about an hour and half, enjoyed a drink and a yummy cheeseburger. They have a very nice menu and very very reasonable prices. Lots of sports on many TV's . I'm sure it's a great place to watch the NHL playoffs ! Next time I have a Newark layover I'm definitely going to back ... who needs to go into the city when the fun is around the corner ! read more

Stuck at Newark Penn Station for 2 hours. Very little choices to eat, no where to sit and no heat! Walked across the street to Bellos for lunch. Need, clean friendly, lots to choose from and reasonably priced. Great experience! 1/6/25 read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Food above average portions of delicious 10 Service with a smile with a sharp ear to details 10 Ambiance comfortably,relaxing and friendly. 10 read more

Great place to have a beer and watch a game! Food is typical of sports bar, but very good. read more

Grabbed food before heading out of town of flight next morning. The shrimp tacos were simply outstanding. I was shocked how tasty they were. The cabbage was shredded so finely. Loved how the shrimp were not fried. Definitely a must eat asap scenario. I would avoid take out or ordering these tacos to go, as it needs to be eaten asap so it does not fall apart. I would order this again & again. Fast service in a near capacity crowd on a Thursday night. A+ read more

This was a small bar with an upstairs for private events it seemed like. There were a few tables next to the bar with soccer memorabilia throughout the entire 1stfloor. I sat at the bar where the service was extremely friendly and accommodating. The menu had lots of interesting options ranging from traditional pub food to Portuguese dishes. I opted to share the Picadinho ($20) which was a special being offered. It was made up of clams, shrimp, pork cubes, potatoes, jalapenos, peppers, and onions in a white wine cilantro sauce. This was great value as there was plenty of food for the both of us. The sauce was tasty, but there was a ton of Worcestershire sauce present, which was different and odd. Nevertheless, the pork was very tender and had plenty of flavor. All of the toppings combined with the sauce made for a very satisfying dish. For dessert, the spumoni tartufo ($10) was ordered. It was more like a traditional vanilla and chocolate tartufo rather than spumoni. My thought was the presence of the cherry made it "spumoni." Regardless of that, it was a refreshing end to a great meal. Will I go back? Yes. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Tartufo - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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We stopped by here for a quickie before a concert at The Prudential Center and it was better then I had anticipated. This place reminded me of a neighborhood type place like Cheers for those of you that remember the show. The waitress was excellent and the food was great. I love the wings and the salad I had. Can't wait to try this place again when in the area. read more

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Good late night spot! Stayed busy all night. Food was good and service was really nice. The French onion soup was very good! read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - French onion soup - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Stopped by for some food before going to a concert in the area. We managed to grab a table when we got there. It was busy and loud. Our sever was super busy throughout the whole time we were there. She was nice and would check in on us which I appreciated. We started off with the nachos and they were great. I got the chicken tenders with fries. The fries were a little greasy but overall I enjoyed my meal. I ordered a jack and coke and both times my drink was a little on the weaker side. Overall, we had a good experience. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - a woman sitting at the bar - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Tucked behind the Amtrak station in Newark, NJ, this city pub immediately transports you into the feeling that you are one of the neighbors in a neighborhood pub. I stumbled on late one night looking to eat a late dinner and the staff made me feel right at home, without being overt or bothersome. There was friendly, low key banter between the patrons and staff and it felt just right. Very good for pub food, reasonably manly priced and exceptional, albeit low key, service. Highly recommend and I don't drink! read more

Friendly service, nice size portions, tasty food and most importantly, cold beer. A great spot to stop before going to the Prudential.

Small place with good service and good food. I was in the area for work and had to find a late night meal. I got this salad pictured below. It was very tasty. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

First and foremost this was a random find. I wasn't interested in having to go too far from my hotel to enjoy some great beer, and atmosphere. Thank God for Bello's. It was a great hole in the wall type Pub with a very expansive list of pub/bar food items. The chili was phenomenal so I highly recommend it, and definitely take advantage of the specials. Great portions for the price which I would deem as fair. Got extremely crowded so the lack of space was my only issue otherwise it was fantastic and really enjoyed the time spent drinking, laughing and listening to all the Jersey accents. I'm a Florida native and this was a great experience. read more

We stopped in for dinner before a show at the NJPAC, the reviews were great and the food and service were just average. The service was slow tbh and they forgot the bacon I ordered in my burger. Overall an underwhelming experience. We came back after the show because our cars were park there and we wanted one drink before heading home, and the peach sangria was it! That was my favorite item I got from there. read more

Nice service. Below average Cajun fries but I was hungry and munched. Nice location and warmth.

A small pub that was walking distance from our hotel and very welcoming for a couple visitors from the Pacific Northwest. We like trying new beers and the waiter was very helpful in recommending local drafts. We wanted some food after our cross country flight and headed over for some dinner. A burger for myself, gnocchi and grilled veggies (shared) for my wife fit the bill. Met some very nice people and were able to have a pleasant conversation despite the TV's and a pretty full bar. Bello's is definitely a stop for us the next time we're in town. read more

Visiting from WA state. Was hooked when I read, "first gastro pub in Newark, NJ". Had some Hazy IPA that was really good. Highly recommend the nachos. They use the right kind of chips that don't get soggy quickly and load them up! Loved it. I loved the virtual jukebox. I downloaded an app and got to play some music they recognized on my iPhone. Fun time, good food, drinks and jukebox! read more

I found Bello's on a visit into Newark for work. It has a wonderful neighborhood vibe and my girl Raquel runs a great bar. They have a wide array of drinks but it's the friendly conversations I've had with the locals that makes me go back. Bellos is now my first place I go for dinner on every visit for the Picadinho and I've even gone multiple times in a week. Treat yourself to the lost art of pub! read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Picadinho - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Had to stay in Jersey because of a long layover. We almost missed last call on food and the bartender on the phone let us order food so we could sit down and dine when we got there. Loved the atmosphere in there. Everyone seemed to know each other which I thought was nice. The burgers were good. They had a good variety of drinks. Not sure if this is a well known place but I would totally recommend . read more

Food was good, but a bit expensive; though you do get a good bit of it. That said, it is a small place and trying to a table before an event at the Prudential (Devils game in my case) was very frustrating. They don't seem to care if people stay or not. I saw people come and leave that were at least equal to the number eating there. They supposedly have an upstairs seating area, but won't use it and, as said, don't seem to care if people just leave. Being able to double your business and not care seems like a stupid way to run a business and hard for me to recommend to anyone. read more

Local Newark pub with great vibes John the bartender was genuinely friendly and inviting The crowd is definitely diverse in so many ways Came here for a quick drink after leaving the hellhole @ little Tijuana a few blocks up read more

My favorite when waiting for a train across the street. Great service staff and owners. Food is great and large selection of beers!

BLUF: Newark's First Bistro Pub is a convenient stop for the train commuters. If you have an hour to kill don't spend it sitting in the station's waiting area! Go to Bello's, Newark's First Bistro Pub, and grab a beer or a cocktail! This unassuming, cozy pub just outside Newark Penn Station serves up giant plates of nachos. Fully loaded with plenty of their fresh daily chili. The thick tortilla chips help keep the soggification at bay. read more

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Outstanding spot to grab a beer and good food. Try the shrimp tacos! Really cool spot for locals or tourists. They have a 100 beer club if you're here often enough to get on the board read more

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Great food and friendly service! I went this evening and had only 28 minutes before my train departed. Both staff members behind the bar were super hospital and got me my food in time to scarf it down and rush to the train station to catch the train. Although it took me 6 minutes to scarf it down, I can say the portobello mushroom burger was delicious and even cooked to perfection! Thank you to both of the bartenders! read more

We stopped at Bello's before a concert. Service was great, friendly, informative. We had simple dinners-burger/fries, portabello,/roastedredpepper/mozzarella wrap/fries-and they were delicious. The drinks were also yummy and boozy. Would go again and again. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Peach sangria + captain + coke - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey