Great place for food and drinks. Located right outside of Penn Station in Newark. The bartenders are all friendly and remember your name if you go there a few times and make convo with them. Happy hour is amazing. They have hundreds of beers and if you drink them all you can get your own chair at the bar with a plaque of your name on the back. Pretty awesome place that gives a Cheers vibe. read more

Arrived at 1PM to get a seat to watch the Iowa SC game today. Not open. Poor ownership Says noon on the website read more

Stopped in for a drink to watch the NFL TNF game while our kids were at a concert at the Pru Center. Cool soccer/sports vibe with enough TVs for any game you're looking for. The bartenders were friendly, and welcoming, and took the time to talk to you. Many beers on tap, some local. Full bar and serves food. The guy next to us had wings that looked delish! If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to! read more

What a great bunch of people!!! Great beer, good burgers, great service! A lively place! read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Look at all that bacon!!! - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

The wings were terrible! That's #1. The service and hospitality were subpar at best. The lamb sliders were delicious tho. I'm not sure if I'd come back, I'd probably just order the sliders on DoorDash. read more

Cute little bar it was next to my airbnb. We went to have a beer and was a great hangout. The servers are very friendly I recommend this place. read more

I came here to grab a bite before hopping on the train back to DC. Super convenient location by Amtrak which then made me dubious whether the food was going to be ok. The service was friendly and welcoming and the food was pretty good. I got their pesto crusted salmon special with spinach and it was nice (a touch to oily but otherwise good). Cost $19. They have a huge selection of bottled beers and other drinks so although I wasn't drinking it does seem like a great place to grab a drink before your train. read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Pesto salmon with sauteed spinach (special) - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Still my favorite bar. 1/2 off for life. Thanks law school! Fantastic selection of beer. John is the man behind the bar. All the food is delicious from the lamb sliders to the wings , shrimp tacos (spicy) and picadino read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - This is why I like this place. Sam smith India just tried it and its Good - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

We had a long wait at the airport so decided to Uber to Newark for one last adventure for lunch. Glad we did... we ordered simple chicken tenders, buffalo chicken sandwich, the spicy fries, and regular fries, Caesar salad. First of all ... the portions were plentiful and better yet all the food was yummy! Best however was the service we had by Peggy... she was humorous, and never forgot about us... you should go there for both the food and the service... you won't be disappointed. read more

The food is amazing with a great price. Service was great as well alway there and attentive and just a fun all around atmosphere. Only reason it not a 5 is the space just wish it had more room to sit or just more room in general it gets pretty crowded before the game. read more

We were staying in the area and just searched for restaurants near Penn Station. We were a little unsure at first because the area did not seem to be the nicest...however, no issues. As soon as we walked in, Andrew greeted us right away. He was a great server/bartender and was very personable. The food was great...all very fresh. Cool atmosphere...more appropriate for older kids if you are planning on bringing kids. Would definitely visit again. read more

I love going to Bello's for drinks and dinner. There is an extensive beer selection here - some real quality stuff. Plus, the food is really food. My favorite dish is the shrimp tacos. The slaw they add is so tasty. Get the Cajun fries with it, too. There are some solid options for vegetarians, as well, as verified by my veggie boyfriend. Highly recommended spot for some good food and drinks with friends! read more

Great food and amazing service. Lively atmosphere, definitely coming back. Many beers on tap, some local. Full bar, kitchen did a great job on the meals. read more

Excellent burger at this pub! Bartender was extremely nice even as he was covered up with folks screaming for drinks! Kept his cool. Food was served fast, piping hot, and very good for a pub burger. Portions were large. Beer was cold. I'll be going back! read more

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

This is reportedly Newark's first gastropub (did they have gastropubs in 1974?) and it's definitely a lively, local spot. I came a little before happy hour ends and it just kept getting busier. The music selection is all hits that everyone knows and the crowd will sing select songs. I tried the bartender's recommended pick as the best item on the menu, the picadinho and added the homemade french onion soup. My favorite was the soup, it's a really great example. The picadinho is large and filling, I'm just not used to eating Portuguese food. read more

Gotta update my review. I love this place. Great beer selection, awesome owner and bartenders, good food (everything is made fresh which is super rare for a bar), and conveniently located near Newark Penn Station. This is a nice spot after a night in New York, or even just for a night in Newark. Plan to return regularly. My previous review is below: It's a fairly small place (but they also have an upstairs that is open in the evening). Waitress was super nice and friendly. I asked her about beer recommendations and she suggested a few. I had a "milk stout," a beer brewed with lactose. It was creamy, had coffee tones, and was really enjoyable. Huge beer selection if that is your thing. I like beer now and then and appreciated the many options. The menu has a pretty good variety of options, especially for a "pub." I decided to go with one of the specials, the corned beef brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. The fries were pretty good.Fries are made fresh and you can tell. Sandwich was really good. It was super hot and served on what looked like a Portuguese roll. It had sauteed onions and cheese. This was no corned beef sandwich. This was a corned beef BRISKET sandwich with thick, meaty pieces of corned beef. It was huge and really filling. I was starving so I ate almost the whole thing, abandoning the bread at the end and just finishing the meat. I also did not eat anything for the rest of the day; this could easily have been 2 meals. Overall, this is a cool place. The waitress was saying that it gets really busy later in the day when they open the upstairs. It is super close to Penn Station so I'm sure that helps business too. Prices were pretty good- my sandwich was $9 (a bargain) and the beer $6 (a little high compared to other places in the neighborhood but not absurd). read more

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

Penne vodka with grilled chicken is amazing from here. Served with couple pieces of garlic bread as well. 5/5

The rating is strictly on the bartenders behavior and not the food or the establishment. I came in there for the first time Ever last week in over 8 years with my friend who is a regular and frequents the place . My friend and I were sitting at the bar having a good time when a guy offered to buy a us a round of drinks . He claimed that he owed my friend some drinks from before . This was my first time there in 8 years so I was totally clueless of all the change . After a few rounds after drinks and natural conversation the guy came over and started talking to me , flirting a little . I guess this made the bartender mad because she kept walking on the outside of the bar saying stupid a** b***h. Then she would go back behind the bar take a bunch of shots herself , then come back in the outside of the bar and basically degrade me and my friend. So my friend finally asked her what the issue was and she said she was talking to us she was talking to him. My friend said , " whatever y'all have going on leave it outside " we are customers . I'm a regular and this is crazy your disrespectful to me and my friend . By this time I wanted to cancel my food order because the bartender was clearly upset over this guy who kept saying he was just a customer too. She tried to apologize by ordering us shots but I still didn't feel comfortable. We leave. My friend assures me that the girl was having a bad day and is really nice . I ask my friend what the bartenders name was , and she would not tell me. Fast forward to today I go back to try this place one more time and the same bartender is behind the bar. My friend walks in , and sits down ( same friend ) . The girl walks to the end of the bar and starts talking about my friend to another customer saying she is going to beat her a** she's not serving her . She's laughing and slapping high fives with the customer a guy at the end of the bar . A older guy comes out of the kitchen greets my friend and serves her. I'm standing talking to someone I know watching it all . I can't believe this girl has stoped serving guest to go around the bar to pop shit about my friend . As a business owner how important is my friend for... A you didn't server her( money loss) B. You stop serving other guests to talk about her ( money loss ). What our we in highSchool? I told her let's go because I can't believe whoever runs this establishment allows the bartenders to act like this. It took me a few days to get this girls name , but her name is Evie or Evelyn something of that nature. Here is my thing I'm in real estate 10 years now . You don't conduct business like that . I planned on doing some business in that area and taking co - workers out for drinks but not there . I asked my friend who is a bartender in the area as well does she act like that with her regulars when she makes drinks . She said no she just takes their money serve them , and ignore them. Work is work , and outside of work is different I guess it's a bartender thing . This was my second time there , and I will never step back in there ever. I never seen something so rude in my life . I felt like I was at Walmart when clearly I should have went to target ! I know my friend and she doesn't like to be disrespected, so why keeps going there is crazy to me . But I'm not ! read more

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Absolutley love this place, the food for a bar is definitely top tier! I loved the atmosphere and my favorite bartender Maxine always makes it extra fun to be there. She is Courteous and seems to really enjoy taking care of you. 10 out of 10 will come always come again. this is my chill spot read more

Good place to grab some drinks and food before a Red Bull's game and pre game i definitely like coming here read more

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

Great place. I go after work or just because sometimes. Very mellow spot and great service.

Google review has something about a racist remark, probably by the same bartender. A place where the bartenders get verbally abused , threatened , touched and the customers are still allowed to come back. Only when you see the bartender doing something she's not supposed to do , do you get banned. They overserve someone with a walking problem. He usually ends up passing out in the bathroom and the customers have to clean up after him. The last times I went there they had to pour multiple beers due to cracked glasses. Mind you I was sitting at the bar, still waited over 15 minutes to be served. This is the environment and atmosphere they create, problems happen here between the bums outside and the patrons in read more

This was a nice late night spot. Not very big but a convenient walk from Newark Penn Station. We came here for a late night bite after drinking at Redd's. The drinks were good and the servers were attentive. Our favorite part was that they even let you choose the music that's played. read more

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"Aww, no free refills for my $2.50 Diet Coke?" as we stared at the bill. The service could have been a little better as my empty glass begged for a refill for a good 10 minutes. The $8.25 buffalo chicken salad had more chicken, cheese, and roasted peppers than actual lettuce. Typically I'm more for the meat and cheese, but I was actually in the mood for more of a salad-salad. My associate/ consultant from work had a $8.75 fajita and after nina'ing a few fries I wasn't that impressed. Prices themselves were reasonable for the quantity/ quality of food you're getting. The free foolsball table was the highlight of the afternoon. read more

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Best bar. So much local loyalty, great energy, solid food, solid beer program. Working toward my 300 beers!!!

Bellos is one of my favorite places to go for great food and drinks. The service is always friendly and quick, and everyone that works there is super nice! Bartender Max stood out significantly. She has great energy, knows how to handle a busy bar, and doesn't miss a beat! She's one of the reasons I come to bellos!! read more

Nice, clean place, service is great and food was very good, big beer selection, will def come again

Excellent service from Peggy. Food was on point and tasty. Never thought our favorite dish would be seafood at a sports bar. The little neck clams were not little, more like cherry stone but maybe just its bigger in the east coast. Spicy tomato broth was perfect dipping with buttered bread. Good deals on beer. Not sure if it was happy hour price, but the price made us happy. Would come again for the food, beer and sports in tv. read more

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This is as close to a "where everybody knows your name" joint as you're going to find in Newark. And it's embarrassing that it is taken me this long to write a review, as I have been eating (and drinking) at Bello's for well over a decade. The bartenders/servers are all wonderful, the food is so much more than your typical bar grub, and well over 100 beers on the menu. I typically go for the wings or one of the many burgers or chicken sandwiches, and sometimes the clams in a fire red sauce. Try and get there when Manny has the ribeye lunch special. Then take a nap later read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Little Neck Clams in a Fire Red Sauce - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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My partner and I visited Bello's Pub & Grill on a weekend afternoon around 3:00pm. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a very nice gentleman. He asked us what we wanted to order, but we couldn't decide. He kindly said: we're known for having over 100 different kinds of beer, and he proceeded by pointing at an entire list of beers written in chalk on a wall. I randomly picked a beer (pictured below) and my partner just went with a typical beer (also pictured below). The beer I had, had a hint of vanilla.. which was very pleasant and definitely one of the best beers I've had in a while. The service was great. And as a female, I did not feel uncomfortable at a pub at all. I did not try the food, but from the yelp photos I've seen.. I should've tried at least one food order from their menu. Overall, it was a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Definitely give this place a shot after work, during work hours, or even on the weekends and you won't be disappointed! I think this place will definitely have a lot more success with a rooftop area! read more

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It's a vibe! Good eats. Good drinks. Good people all around. After work crowd. Prudential Center sports & events crowds. A+

Ugh I'm over this place The lamb sliders were dry and the crab soup left an after taste in my mouth and the creme brûlée's cheese cake was the smallest portion and taste below average for $6 Today I thought I could try out the salad to give this place another go and I end up having a $18 soup salad read more

Bello's Pub & Grill - Pepper Steak Salad I work at Newark Penn Station so it's convenient but not a $18 salad thats more like a soup - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place is like cheers always feels like home. Drinks are strong service is great. This place doesn't disappoint!

Great spot for a hang out, once again I found this place to be great on service and taste. read more

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

Friendly pub, great crab corn chowder and pork/shrimp/clams dish Stopped in for a easy dinner and had a spicy night at Bellos. Nice beer selection to start the night. Added the crab corn chowder specialty that had a nice flavor and sufficient heat spice to get your attention. Came out pipping hot. Add the Picadinho specialty which is a nice collection of pork, shrimp, clams, cilantro, potatoes, onions, peppers, wine sauce, jalapeño. Has a bit of heat so no need to add pepper. Great sauce that you need to get with bread when done. Good size for 2 to share. Enjoy. read more

Came to this restaurant for a work team dinner and did not have a great time! The table next to us was being so rowdy, loud and disruptive and the wait staff wouldn't tame them down. We couldn't hear a single thing except their conversation! Then when we were ordering, many things on the menu were out of stock for some reason. The waitress didn't even try to offer an alternative option. I ended up getting the Bello Wrap which was okay, very basic, nothing special. Interior is not as nice as the photos show either. read more

Best French onion soup I have ever had, even when ordered to go. Also really like the wings.

Visited for lunch with a colleague the other day. Heard that this place was a solid lunch spot from some coworkers. Ordered the roast beef sandwich with a side caesar salad. Roast beef sandwich had a generous portion of meat and cheese and the au jus was good. Tried to go with a healthier side option, but the salad was a pretty sad looking caesar salad. Would probably recommend a side of fries instead. My colleague had a burger and sweet potato fries. Looked like standard bar-lunch-burger-and-fries. There were several specials, sandwiches, wraps, and salad options on the menu. We were also offered a few dessert options, but unfortunately, we didn't have time. read more

Great vibe and good food. We were staying overnight for a flight out of. Newark. I read about it online and it lived up to its reviews. Great small pub restaurant! read more

Went here with a group of friends after a Devil's game. Good food, drinks, and service. Our group was large and they did well accommodating us. Great variety of food and a great option when in the area. read more