Donya is the best! Place is the most outrageous but also the most familiar place you can be at! Can. We advertiste it anymore! Came here for a vacay stop and I want to come back! Service is great people are friendly and the ambiance is top notch! read more

I am always going to love this place . For me it feels safe and comfortable! I spent most of my 20's here and just recently started going back. The drinks are reasonably priced and they have some food but mostly bar type not much for me as we are vegetarian but that's ok. I love how it's decorated it's just fun! The staff always treats you like they have known you forever . They also were kind enough to host an event for the animal rescue I volunteer with which they held at their club Dingbatz across the street. It's just a cool little bar with great music read more

You need to visit knowing what to expect: it's a pub with pub grub and its crowd and clientele is largely centered around shows at Dingbatz, the historic New Jersey metal and rock venue across the street. \../ The food here is typical pub grub but is quite good - most people who visit are pleasantly surprised. Their zucchini sticks are excellent and their wings are good. Although my order for cajun seasoned wings wasn't on target, it was a busy time. Hang out long enough into the wee hours of the morning and you'll definitely see some rock n' roll royalty coming in with fans after a show across the street. If you dig heavy metal and hard rock and you love a good Jersey vibe, good pub grub, and an occasional hang with some relatively famous people, give it a try. read more

Really nice spot! Great friendly service, wonderful decor, friendly atmosphere. I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur of dive bars, and this is a very nice one. I highly recommend it, go and enjoy! read more

Dingo's Den - a motorcycle on display - Dive Bars Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The women bartender is very rude and there seems to be a clique here that only regulars can join, anyone else will get crap service whether you have tipped well before or not! The food is hit or miss and mostly just grease. Not in any rush to come back if ever. I think I will ban myself from Dingo! read more

PROS: This place was very lit. The target market here would be heavy metal, punk, emo people. If you aren't one of them, it's not a good place for you. They have decorations, a juke box, game tables, and they serve food late. Staff is semi nice and it even has a good amount of bathrooms CONS: The food takes 9 years to come out and the place doesn't have a website so it's tough to figure out what they have on the menu food and drink wise OVERALL: Great place to come and hang out if you're apart of that type of crowd. read more

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Stopped by here on a Saturday evening with a small group. It seems the popularity of this place increases as it gets later in the night- and we came pretty early so I couldn't really get a vibe for the kind of people that come here. There are some bar seats and booths in the front of the place. Decent craft beer selection including a few locals which is always great to see. Music is playing, the place is dimly lit, and service for drinks is rather quick and friendly. We came in the winter, but the front room was kept pretty warm. If you go through a dark hallway, you'll enter the back room where you can play either pool or air hockey. There's also a jukebox, but if you don't use it, it stays pretty quiet as the music playing in the front can't really be heard from the back. In the back room, the temperature is also much cooler. For what it is (a dive bar) it seems like a decent place to come by and grab a drink. I didn't eat anything so I can't comment on the quality of the food. read more

Was coming here for a full year and loved coming here with friends. The last time I was here one of the girl bartenders was just straight up rude and sarcastic the whole time. The kicker was that she had a whole kid behind the bar too!!!!! There was also black mold in one of our friends' drinks, assumingely from the ice well. Ruined the whole vibe and experience. Don't look forward to coming back. read more

I really like what they did with the place. Last night was my first time there since the renovation. It looks awesome. Great bartenders and good service. read more

Great little bar with yummy bar food and fun games to play. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Drinks were fast and good. Exactly what I needed. Will be back! read more

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So, I walked into Dingo's Den on my birthday with a friend on a Monday night. There were only a few seats remaining at the bar and the music was playing. A few shots, a few random conversations with friendly patrons/regulars, bar food to help soak up some Patron and my birthday was a good one. I walked out of there smiling and toasty on a chilly evening. Great thing about Dingo's is that you can select your own music, have a seat at the bar or one of their comfy couches, and chill with a drink and not have your wallet choked just to do it. Bar pie & wings for only $8.00!!! And the decor is so punk/dark/edgy I just fell in love with it the first time I walked. From skulls to red velvet plush couches to horns hanging above the bar, how could you not??!? Drinks are so moderately priced. The juke box is a bargain. $2.00 gets you 7 selections!!! I'm going back again this weekend and possibly for New Years Eve, as they open NYE at normal opening hours and then do NOT close until 3 a.m. Friday night/Saturday morning!! read more

Love this bar. Before I moved, my friends and I came here all the time. Grungy, divey rock bar, just the way I like it. Lots of horror memorabilia and random junk decorating the place. A lot of bikers hang out here. Old school jukebox. Pool tables in the back. Not sure if they still do, but they had great drink specials for ladies all the time. Either way, cheap drinks. I tried the food a few times but wasn't really impressed. read more

This bar aims for a Hot Topic-Esque Vibe. The crowd consists of a very peculiar crowd that basks in the glow of Primus and AFI of years past. The bartender Blair with huge boobs was awesome though. Full of energy and perky until I asked her if there was a military special. She proceeded to lose all interest and walked away. Sad face. read more

Dingo's Den - Wow, check out this decor! Can't believe there's not a line waiting to get in. - Dive Bars Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Definition of a great dive bar!! Cheap drinks, fast friendly service, not too crowded, good music playing. Game room in the back is usually open. Great bar for metal-heads or anyone just looking for the dive bar experience! read more

My card was run 2x and I've called 4-5 times asking for a refund. they always take my number and promise manager will call me back as soon as he gets in. it's been 2 months now of me calling and I feel silly to keep calling for a 16 refund$. Honestly the service was shit but I still tipped- I wouldn't have is I knew I was paying 40$ for burger and a beer. read more

This is easily my favorite bar. The bartenders make solid drinks, the vibe is weird and cool and the food is good! Definitely my first choice of where to unwind on my own or to get together with friends! read more

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Never in my life!!!! I usually go to this bar on a Friday or Saturday never had a problem only once before this with the same bartender -I went there Sunday night 09/03/2023 and the only bartender there was the worst and very disrespectful to all the customers there!! my husband was asking to be served for 2 beers she immediately ignore him -he then went down the bar to get service when she immediately served another guy and completely ignore my husband-then she proceeded to have another guy kicked out due to him complaining for her lack of service and her being disrespectful towards him the guy that dragged him out did not even work there-she proceeded to try to get us kicked out -when her friend refused she started to then insult us -she called me names like t@at and C@nt- i then asked her name but she did not want to give to me -for her to still have a job there just shows you what kind of business this bar is running-as we proceeded to leave we had customers tell us that she acts like this all the time -I will be reporting this bar to the better business bureau and every other site I can leave a review on and warn everyone not to go here!! read more

The bar has a great look not like some new trendy gastropub cookie cutter that some rich a___holes just threw up . , it's real . The owner Fred is there all the time going back and forth to his other bar across the street Dingbatz . He's one with the people . Never had a problem getting a drink even when the bar is busy . The bartenders always were friendly . The food is good bar food . It's just a cool place an I wish we had more bars like this. A plus is that they have great merch. read more

Metal dive bar with a great selection of music to choose from on the jukebox. Drink prices are reasonable and specials are awesome. Every wednesday is ladies night with half off drinks for the girls until 12 am. and half price off on appetizers. Thursday night's special is $2 for any domestic draft beer and you get to bring in your own mug! The max size your allowed to bring is the same as a big gulp at 711 which is totally worth the money if you ask me. Bartenders are awesome and kitchen is open till 2am drinks served until 3. Bottom line is its a real cozy bar with couches, great tunes, and the patrons are as funny as they are loyal to the Den. ~In Dingo We Trust read more

Dingo's Den - the entrance to dingo's den - Dive Bars Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Ive been here on slow nights and on busy nights and its always pretty awesome. The drinks are not pricy at all and theres plenty of space at the bar and some old ass couches to lay on. Ive never eaten here but people said the food is eh, its bar food what do you expect? The only thing that bugs me is the $20 min on cards. Sometimes a girl just wants one drink! Yeah they have ATMs but thats annoying. The atmosphere is pretty sweet too and random. Occationally you can find some old dudes lounging around in here. read more

How did my favorite rock bar turn in to an old man bar? I used to live at this place! They had cheap good drinks, good music, and good people. Now, it's totally dead. Except for maybe the pop and rap music playing. They replaced the old school juke box, filled only with rock, punk, and metal, with one of those new, over-priced, fancy, touch-screen, jukeboxes where you can search for and play anything. The result? Pop and rap since the jukebox auto-plays popular hits when no one puts money in. The very few people you will find in here now-a-days are 50+ bikers and their drunken mess women. All good things must come to an end :( read more

The more I come here the more I like it. My bf plays music so we are across the street a lot but this is the place the musicians come to hang. My opinion has turned since I had the food here. The "famous" bar pie is really good! It comes out hot with the cheese falling off. I've also had the chicken fingers and french fries that are better than any other dive bar with food. I also like a place with a jukebox. Its casual and not snobby like a typical Jersey bar where people are real. read more

This place used to be good now it has crapy tasting beers , bartender that ignore u and the pool area all mess up. I wish this place was good again . read more

If you like dive bars you'll like Dingo's. I do like dive bars, so it works out well. It's generally a rock/metal/goth/whatever place, so don't come in dressed like it's date night or you might end up complaining like some of the other reviewers. Everything's kind of old and kind of crappy, but it's not very expensive to have a few drinks. It's cool that they keep the pool table in the back room away from the bar. There's enough space so peopl aren't tripping over each other and hitting each other with sticks. read more

It's a dive bar. That's fine, I wasn't expecting anything special. In fact, I used to come here about 10 years ago and have had some good times. What I did expect was a cold, carbonated beer. All the tap beers we ordered were flat, and I'd say "chilled"... not warm, but not cold. The music was blasting so loud we could hardly talk to each other, even though there were about 8 people in the bar. The bartender let us know when we walked in at 8:30 that she was closing at 9. I gave her a good tip, because I felt bad we were keeping her past close, but they still turned off all the music and flashed the lights to let us know to leave. Maybe I'm just too old to enjoy crap like this anymore. read more

It's a dive bar. A real dive bar. The staff is friendly and regulars are fun. It has a interesting decor and even more interesting rest rooms. Good cheap drinks. They do not have much top shelf drinks. read more

Arguably the best dive bar in North Jersey if not New Jersey itself! You can't give a dive bar a five-star rating but this one comes close. Cut from a different cloth, Dingo's is a true diamond in the rough among the high volume of generic "Jersey" bars. All you need is pair of ripped up Levi's and a concert, rock or heavy metal t-shirt and you're good to go! A nice dimly illuminated lounge area inside with a few couches, and a bar that actually serves PBR cans! Rock and Metal music play all night long. The crowd is different them most bars, but you're sure to run into some very interesting people. Two beat up pool tables in the back, and a little outdoor area in the back where I hear they actually have a pig roast! read more

This place is the gold standard for dive bars! Seriously, compare all other dive bars to this one! When you walk in, its nice and dark. There is a bar of about twenty seats, a few booths, and a back room with pool table and more booths. Cheap, good drinks. Food is nothing to write home about but satiates hunger. The "cock and balls special", a beer and two shots, for $10, totally worth it. read more

I have been a patron of this awesome bar for longer than you need to know. I have made a lot of great friends here and also many great memories. If you are looking for a cool, down to earth vibe bar, then look no further. Always a great time and always great bartenders and music!! read more

Friendly gothic local joint. No frills, good food. Everyone knows everyone kinda place. Juke box is lit too

Great dive bar with a heavy metal / horror movie theme. Bar pies are good. Friendly staff. Not too crowded. Wish they had more food options on the menu. Burgers maybe? I will definitely be coming back here. read more

This is a good dive bar. Sometimes I hang out at Dingo's before going across the street to Dingbatz to see bands. I prefer relaxing on their couches instead of sitting at the bar. Some of the bartenders need to improve their attitudes. read more

We come here at least twice a week, we usually get really attentive bartenders. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and great. Music is good. Can't really complain except we came here on a Thursday and got two drinks that tasted like water and no service whatsoever after those initial drinks. It took a long time to close our tab. No eye contact; the two bartenders serviced everyone else once, twice, and walked around us like we didn't exist. They did, however, have time to check their phones after serving drinks to everyone but us. We came here for a relaxed time but left angry. Probably best to avoid ladies night Thursdays. read more

The wings with the special Dingo's sauce was awesome. I enjoyed the music and atmosphere as well. I came here a few months ago but forgot to write a review. Haven't had the chance to be back but hopefully soon. read more

It's your own lovable local bar complete with an alien. Come for the shots and happy hour stay for the characters you'll meet.

If you are from Clifton or any surrounding towns, this is not a lay-low no running into people kind of place. Get ready to break out the yearbook, because you are going to be saying hi and trying to remember a lot of names. The bar has a very loyal local following and you feel like everyone knows your name even though you aren't in an episode of Cheers. It's a loud but, you must remember Dingo's Den is Rock Bar for locals. The staff doesn't mess around. You will get your drinks and your bar food on time. Not cheap but not expensive. It closes later than most bars in the area and that's part of its local Badass charm. There is pool in the back and couches to plop on in the front. They have shot specials and lots of events. This is a very popular place. It is a definite Clifton staple and usually a good time if you want to run into +10% of your graduating high school class. read more

Ah dingos ...the place where I've lost so much of my dignity. Very divy, but very relaxing place. Goodies drinks, good wings. They have air hockey and pool on the premises. Parking can kinda be up in the air read more

When i want to be around people that love rock like me This is the spot....Its a cool bar to vibe and drink at

Service sometimes slow. But they have amazing bar pies that's anyone should try. Bartenders are very friendly and also the semi rock atmosphere is a good touch. Good hangs and good food. Can't beat that. read more

From what I can remember, this place had gooooood drinks - nice atmosphere. Dark, dungeonlike....couches! also very interesting items strategically placed around in here..can definitely be a trip read more