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

This place is great for what it is. Cheap drinks, divey, friendly staff and hilarious regulars…read more It's a nice break from the hustle and bustle of mostly younger crowds downtown. And you can bring your own food. I basically picnicked there by bringing sandwiches and fresh mozzarella with a friend. Ben, my favorite bartender, served us with his usual charm, and provided good banter when needed. It's a vibe. Go inside.

Nice bar to hang out in if you just want to relax and have some drinks. Bartenders always take care…read moreof you quickly, the prices are really good, and the bar is clean. The bar is cash only so make sure you're prepared.

I was about to walk in there 30 minutes ago. And the guy said we're at full capacity. Ok then why…read moredid he allow 2 girls to walk in as I was walking away wtf!!??

Great place great vibe. Very kid, dog and adult friendly all in one! Will be going again.read more

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.

Really fun place to go before a show! Service was excellent, cocktails were very good, and some…read morefun pre-show food as well! We booked reservations online-noted there was a birthday in our group-and they had free prosecco at the table for us-which was much appreciated! Ambience was very cool-right off one of the busiest places in the USA, in a very busy deli-then behind some curtains you enter a very peaceful area-quiet, good drinks, and chill vibes. Definitely recommend!

The place is dimly it with a nice loungy atmosphere.. Great place to hang out with friends for…read moretasty bites, seafood and drinks. Loved the blood orange margaritas and the pizza here..

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

I wish I had taken more photos. My friend and I had spontaneously stopped by about an hour before…read moreclosing. Ordered some fries and a drink. Was given amazing hospitality from the staff and the manager Mike. I'm not from Jersey but I would definitely go again!

I can't be the only one surprised by how small this place is! My friends really wanted to check it…read moreout and I already saw the small food menu and bad reviews so we ate beforehand and came for drinks. The decor was nice but not nice enough to get me to go back when it's so tiny. There were probably 4 tables max and these aren't regular tables they're coffee shop tables. It gave cafe. There's also a whole other bar at the back but I guess they don't use it. Even though we made reservations we were told there's no seating left (clearly) and could only sit at the bar. Not sure why there's even reservations. Should just be walk-in only. The bar was empty so we just sat down and grabbed a drink each. The bartenders were very friendly and cracked a lot of jokes. I ordered the Seasonal Spritz while my friend got the Sugar Cookie Martini. We were surprised by how good the drinks were. I actually preferred her drink. It was definitely sweet though! I don't think I'll be back but it was nice to experience.

My friend made us reservations for The Sinatra Room at 7pm on a Friday and it was such a chill…read moreexperience! It is only open on Fridays and Saturdays and serves cocktails only, no food. Reservations recommended. After dinner at Panela upstairs, the host walked us down the steps into The Sinatra Room. What is cool about this is the door is a bookcase so if you're not familiar with this speakeasy, you couldn't even tell there is something behind it. It was pretty empty inside, only two other groups. There are a couple tables and chairs along with a bar in the back. The seats are a mixture of leather chairs and ottomans. You can even put your things in the ottomans which is cool. Light music playing in the background. A bartender comes overs with glasses of ice water and shows us where to view the menu which is a QR code. The menu consists of 5 cocktails; I ordered the High Society and my friend ordered On the Town. We both loved our drinks. Mine came in a teacup so I felt extra bougie haha! This speakeasy is perfect for your date night with friends or significant other. They also hold whiskey tastings!

It's a really cute "speakeasy" hidden in a restaurant, kind of hard to find. Inside of Panela…read more Service was kind of rude. Didn't have a resy and basically got kicked out. I will try them again.