Nice employees, healthy drinks and good food. Super solid spot, you can't go wrong. Go for the refreshments and stay to bask in the peace and love... read more

On a search for a good dive bar in NJ, my friend took me here as a first stop on a Friday night out on the town. When we first walked in at 9 p.m., the place was pretty much empty. Maybe 10 people inside, including the bartender & cook/owner. Kids were playing darts, older folk playing pool, me & my friend throwing a few back. As the night progressed, this place filled up surprisingly. I must recommend putting a skip button on their Juke because some people that attend this spot sure don't know how to select good drinking music (at least in my opinion). By the time we left there at 12 midnight, the place was packed. We had to go. It was being filled up with the wanna-be-Gotti types, which just annoy me. But I love this place and love the staff that work there. Kelly rocks, She is on point and quick to refill your drink. Food is served here. Typical bar food - and love the fact that they have pierogies on the menu. Makes me love this place even more. I'd give this place 5 stars, but you know, it was those wanna-be types that seem to go there lately that make me give it a star less. read more

After coming to this bar regularly for over ten years, it's crazy to see the amazing transformation with renovations, but still keeping the same 'Peace & Love' vibe. I'm so happy that the new owners were regulars here and so close with Skip before he passed. They really figured everything out so fast, and it's never been better. This is THE local bar to go to, hands down. read more

What a great vibe and a good time. Post corona and sitting outside plus the energy... KEY. Owners are awesome customer approved

The BEST in Clifton. No matter what waiter you get, expect to be treated like you're family. Drinks are affordable, every major sports event is playing on TV, and the food in PHENOMENAL. Their pretzel and beer cheese is the best in town, no contest. Anything else I can say about this place is positive. TIP your bartenders! Every penny is worth it. read more

Natalia was our server and she was absolutely fantastic! We are new to the area and she was so welcoming. The service was impeccable and the food was incredible! Natalia made our first time experience so special and we are sure to come back again. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for a relaxed vibe with friendly people. The food was stellar and the service was incomparable. Please check Clifton Tavern for your next visit! read more

Came to this place August 2019 for my friend's 21st birthday and we all got to meet Skip and he brought us pierogies and they were nothing short of outstanding. I then heard the bad news, and just went back to order pierogies again last week and they were amazing. Also they're updating the place! Cannot wait to go back and have drinks read more

One of the greatest bars of all time. A clifton staple, always a great time there it's like a family. Been going there since I was legally allowed. Peace & Love! read more

Typical dirty dive bar. But mens room is the worse ever. It looks and smells like its never been cleaned. When you are at a table you can smell it. Add horrible atmosphere, rude patrons and warm beer. And they only care about the regulars. read more

Incredible staff. Great music. Pizzarogis will cure a broken heart any day. I would recommend this place to anyone. You walk in as a stranger but leave as family and you can never put a price on that. read more

Food is upscale and tasty. The staff was very accommodating and some drinks were on the house ! Best part was the bathroom was private and spotless ! Will come back again! Peace & Love, Skip! read more

Chris is the best waiter ever!!! My girls and I came for a girls night out and he is the one that made it so good. He was so attentive and sweet. We will definitely be back again. read more

Okay so this is a dive bar so I'm trying not to be to judgmental but this place is an absolute mess! It looks like the bathroom and floors have not been cleaned in years! They offer a food menu but can only imagine what the kitchen looks like! The ceiling looks like it's going to collapse any minute, so there's barley any up keep. There's a whole lot of random things hanging on the wall like every other bar and they have a old pool table and dart board. But besides all of that the one thing that turns me off the most about this place is the service. The bartenders are the absolute worst! There just mean and miserable and do not care about the customers one bit! The second me and my friends walked in we were reined out by the bartender screaming at us for Ids as we were pulling them out, which was not needed one bit and she continued to talk bad things about us to other customers sitting around the bar. I will NEVER return to this place!!!! read more

I've been living in Clifton for 21 yrs kept telling myself I have to go and try this place. I finally made it. I ordered the french fries with the chefs famous cheese sauce per the menu. I got fries with shredded cheese, so disappointed. My boyfriend ordered Jalapeno poppers, they were burnt. The wings were ok. I had a mixed drink and my boyfriend had two beers. The bill came out to $56.00 a bit steep for a local bar and the food wasn't good. If you want a beer and play darts this is the place. read more

I dig this place. Its def a dive but has wonderful hidden treasures. The 3 65inch tvs dont hurt the place either...great when you want to hang out and watch the games in your sweats :) read more

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I love the Clif!! It was hidden gem to find! It's def a dive bar and love the owner Skip and bartenders! Always have a blast there no matter what! Drinks are cheap and strong and is walking distance from my place! They don't except credit card but have a ATM if you need cash!!! Def recommend trying if you are looking for a good time!! read more

Great Clifton dive bar. Darts, pool, TV. Comfortable place to hang out. The owner is an incredibly nice guy and goes out of his way to make you feel welcome. read more

The Clif is my home away from home and an awesome neighborhood dive bar. It is such a special little place with great drinks and friendly people. They also have delicious food and specials throughout the week and for football. The previous owner, Skip, passed away recently and Alex and Anthony who were long time staff members have done an amazing job sprucing up the place while honoring Skip's legacy of a friendly and welcoming space for all. It may sound silly to be so sentimental about a bar, but this place is truly a gem that I hope will endure for years to come. read more

We waited a little bit for our food because we had a new waitress (all okay, we've all been new at some point!!) The staff and manager could not have been more apologetic. Amazing experience and even better staff! read more

I have been coming here for quite some time before the renovations. Always felt welcomed and appreciated, employees are very polite and display top service to all its customers. Now with the new renovations and new owners, the love and atmosphere skip put into this place has become stronger than ever. Anthony and Alex have been doing a fantastic job and continue to excel. Highly recommend stopping by for their highly delicious food and fairly priced drinks. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite bars ever. I come here every Saturday or Friday if I can! Alex is the best owner best bartender ever! She makes this feel like home every time. Literally love her!! Will be coming here until I'm old and gray ! read more

A quick date with a person just met..Decent drinks (I would prefer less ice). Didn't carry Grey Goose. Good wings. Atmosphere Ok, real bar atmosphere..seemed like regulars. I felt comfortable. Really nice handsome down to earth bartender. Table area can be kept a little cleaner. We had to move some garbage from the table. I would like to go back with better known friends and really take a look at the menu and see different varieties of drinks. Kinda of hard to really chk it out when on a first date. Seemed to have several varieties of Beer..2 TVs going. Towards the end of the night 3AM Saturday (Sunday Morn)..seemed to have gotten louder and more relaxed. There is a pool table. Didn't see anyone playing though. Music runs the gammut..One extreme to the other, so no one can say they don't play their type of music because they DO. While I was there I heard "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" By the Righteaous brothers, and also heard a Rap song by Drake. Good neighborhood "BAR" that welcomes newcomers. read more

All the & for the Clif... an amazing dive bar with a very unassuming look from the outside! The food has really been stepped up throughout the last year or so and the people keep ya coming back! read more

Been coming to Clif for almost 10 years now and it is always welcoming with great people, fantastic wings, and of course, the legend himself, Skip! His passing hit everyone hard that has grown to love him and the bar, and leaves a lasting void that will never truly be filled, but the transition has been as good as it can get. New taps, bathrooms, pool, and more, but the faces and "Peace & Love" vibe remain the same. Truly a Jersey institution, come by and GET YOUR LOVE :) read more

This is my favorite bar outside of Wisconsin! (Maybe because it feels exactly like a small town or northern WI corner tavern.) Great new owners who took over Clif's legacy, and the warm vibes he had continue on. Great Bloody Mary, fun customers, yummy bar food. The history and the fact that a friendship became a continuing legacy, feel so great alongside all the chain bars opening now. Way to go everyone, Peace and Love from WI! read more

Undoubtedly the best bar we've been to in the past year. Alex was a phenomenal server and recommended the delicious tequila sangria for me - two of those definitely did the deed! We'll be back next week, can't recommend the Clif Tavern enough! read more

I am blown away, what started as a random stop for something to do on a Friday night turned into a night to remember. You would of never guessed it was my friends and I very first time here with the amount of love and gratitude we received from the bartenders. Shoutout to Nat, Ryan, and the rest of the gang for welcoming us with such open arms. read more

Amazing food great place to have a good time and a lot of fun def go there u will not regret it

My wife and I have lived in Clifton for over 30 years. The Clif Tavern on Clifton Ave in Clifton, NJ wasn't our go to place for drinks or a quick bite. It had its own following for quite some time, but it just wasn't for us. The Clif is now under new ownership, and I have to say that the new owners, Alex and her husband, have really done a great job improving both the atmosphere and the menu. We've been there a few times over the past year for drinks and a casual dinner, and we've never been disappointed. If you haven't been there lately, I highly recommend that you check it out. read more

The Clif is truly a Clifton classic. My go to for chicken tenders and a drink. Natalia is outstanding time and time again!! This place is great!!! read more

The Clif makes my heart SKIP a beat, see what I did there! Somehow no matter where my night starts i always end up at the clif for a drink. The staff is nice and Skip is great. This dive bar always pulls in an eclectic group of people and that's what makes it really great. Prices are great for beer, we usually get a pitcher and head over to the pool table. A very relaxed atmosphere to catch up with a friend. Take a leap and go to the clif. read more

The Clif.....what can I say! No parking, dirty, smelly, warm beer, and rude staff. Want better service, tastier food, plenty of parking, plenty of TV's, loads of dart boards, and a pleasant staff? Go to 'The Rock' located across the other end of Clifton on Main Ave. read more

If I could give a 0, I would. The worst dive bar I've ever been to. It's dirty, it smells like urine everywhere, and there's dust falling from the ceiling all the time. The bathroom is disgusting with flies everywhere=even in winter. The beer is warm and nasty and the bartender says the cooler broke years ago. The only little bit of good here is the chicken fingers and fries but if the place is that dirty all the time, what does the kirchen look like? It's had a conditional health inspection cert for a loooong time. Horrible place. Too bad it's that neglectef because it could be such a kool place. read more

Been coming to the clif for 5 years, it's honestly like a second home for myself and others. Always great vibes and amazing food. It's a must stop in Clifton. One of the oldest dive bars in town ! Peace & Love. read more

Great place to stop in for drinks and food. The prices are right and the service is fantastic. Keep in mind it's cash-only, so tabs, but there's an ATM right by the door. This is the kinda place you want to swing by to watch a few games or meet up with friends to play pool and relax for a bit. I used to hang here back in the day, but recently started going again and it's still got the welcoming local dive feel I love. Pro tip: the kitchen is open late, so it's also good for people in the service industry looking to unwind after a long shift. Thumbs up! read more

People have no idea how to review a dive bar. The atmosphere was pleasant and fun on a busy Saturday night. The owner skip stops by to say hi to everyone and has an interesting story every time. People here are enjoying themselves. 5 drinks and the tasty pierogis were 28 bucks. Come on people, get off your high horses. If the bar were a little more clean it would be 5 stars. Also they only take cash. That's all I got. If you're in the area, looking for a cold beer, a place with diverse music playing, happy people around you and homemade pierogis that taste like your old school polish grandma cooked em up, then go here read more

The place is dark, dirty and disgusting. The tap beer is not warm and no where proper temperature. I would not eat here if the food was free. I could only imagine what the kitchen looks like. read more

My favorite dive bar. I always seem to be here but never got around to writing a review. The owner skip is very nice to everyone, and everyone is pretty friendly. It's not a fancy place, but you can definitely come here to chill and hang. The kitchen doesn't close til 3am, come have some mozzarella sticks! (My fave) read more

Owner skip is the man!!! Greatest kindest guy in the world One bartender (older blonde woman) needs to leave though.. She yelled for id's before we got fully in the door then yelled the beers on tap as if we've never been there before and then called me a cheapskate for tipping $3 on a $8 pitcher of yuengling... So I ordered all night and was gonna leave her $25 for the night till I heard her talking crap.. I left her nothing but the original 3... Every other bartender though is amazing kind cool will chat with you even if your a newbie It's a hole in the wall don't expect nice chandeliers but do expect sharpie all over the bathroom but it's not derogatory, it's names and towns etc... I'll go back unless I see the bartender then I'll turn my back and go to pub46 or shots or Shannon rose read more

The Divy-est of Divy dive bars. Cash Only! This is definitely a popular bar with the Clifton Locals, this where i meet with my old hometown friends when everyone is home for the Holidays. They have a great local atmosphere and fantastic wings, definitely worth a stop if you are in the area if you are looking for something interesting. read more