This is my second time at this pub. The first was almost a year ago when I found it around the corner in my little slice of Jersey City. Obviously the outside is traditional to the moon but once you go in it is a mix of character and new age bliss. They only have one happy hour special at the moment which is a beer, a burger and a shot for $10 which can't be leaked. Unfortunately I wasn't opting for the burger but I was able to get a beer and add a $2 shot to get the most bang for my buck. The tap collection is a great mix. It's one of the few places that has a a selection of local New York Piers, including harp lager, but then you always have your traditional Sam Adams, which this time was a winter white air and of course PBR. The beers come in 10 oz mugs which is an interesting size. They range from $5 to $8 at this moment. And the well liquor is not the type that will give you a headache unless you're just drinking it in excess. When I came there was no one there but it was a slow Monday. Either way the service was great. The music mix was fun and very diverse as well as they have three TVs that you can adjust. Pool tables, arcade game. Retro lounge chairs with a cute custom table. I'm a sucker for a bar where I can go by myself until the home and this one did the trick. Prices are reasonable but I miss the $3 beer days lol Since I didn't get the food and I do think the price is a bit high for the area and giving it four stars. But honestly for what it is I would pay a dollar extra for a beer here versus some other places. read more

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How is this place still open??? It's filthy Bathroom has been out of order for two years-only one works and doesn't lock properly It's filthy and the bartender is either high as f or drunk I can't tell what he's on Underage paradise This place is just an absolute dump My gf had friends that were there so that's the ONLY reason why this 'Gavone' as the owner called me - went It's gotten worse than it's ever been read more

Great happy hour deal with a burger, shot and beer for $10. The burger was excellent and the tap beer selection is quite good. Stefanie is a great bartender . read more

Would throw up on the bartender!!! They have a pool table and lots of beer for some reason

Amazing staff even better drinks great place should definitely come more karaoke for all football and the bartender is the prettiest.

I have been here a few times and I mean it is a typical pub like any other. It's pretty clean and it can get full. I had their burger one drunken night and I knew it was good but I didn't quite remember it. So today my husband and I got their burger again and HOLY, it is one of the best I have had in JC. My husband actually told the bartender the story about how we tried a hyped up burger in the area and it was so so and she actually told the owner about it and he made us the burger from scratch. This place is very JC and they have such great service and food! read more

Just a basic quiet pub with minimal food and fixings. Kinda sticky and not really clean. Great place to just come for a quick beer but nothing too lavish. The bartender was chill. Not really the best and making mid tier mixed beverages. read more

Good Neighborhood bar to relax, prices are very reasonable and the mixed drinks are double sized up. I'll stop by at least once whether I'm in the area for the special or to invite a closer gathering of friends. read more

McGinley Square Pub - Menu - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Easily my favorite watering hole in Jersey City...while I no longer live there I will stop in at any time when I am visiting for a stiff drink and an AMAZING burger. I am not even kidding when when I say that the burger is that good. The prices can't be beat either... Check it out... read more

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A true dive! Hopefully MSP never leaves Jersey City. Best burger in town (so I've heard). Cats. Smells. Darts. Drinks are cheap as hell. Peeling wallpaper from the 1800s. Games. Four stars!! read more

Very nice addition to the McGinley Square neighborhood as the name already implies. If I can describe it any way it has a bit of a dive feel along with a speak easy feel (except it's above ground). Nice selection of craft beers that are constantly rotating. The owner seems to have a sharp eye for picking good craft beers from various breweries. To top it all off all craft draft beers are 5$ flat. Not a huge bar but can fit a decent amount of people. He has a decent selection of board games out and a dart board of your feeling daring. There is also a nice cozy back room with a fire place. It's perfect for those cold winter days. Parking will be a bit tricky, but you may luck out on Bergen Ave or one of the nearby residential blocks. Just a fair warning there are no tvs, but he has a big projector to turn on during football games I believe; just call ahead if that is important for you. Or just pretend it's the 60s/70s and actually interact and socialize with people. read more

McGinley Square Pub - Cranking that dart board! - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Wings were off the chain, nice and crispy how I like it, full of flavor the best bartender and chef in the zip code. Vic was honestly mind blowing how she could make such great cocktails as well as food. Come here for the best wings in jersey city!! Probably in all of New Jersey !! read more

McGinley Square Pub - Wings - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The service was fast and welcoming. I wish i remembered the bartenders name she is awesome. Definitely recommend the bucket drinks!! Sex on the beach is my favorite. read more

Recently MSP has more of a college bar vibe. Glad they are doing well and have also recently added burgers and tacos to their food menu.

Had an issue with a charge on my card, they responded and fixed that issue promptly. I genuinely do appreciate that and it's in my error that I have not updated as quickly. It's a great bar, great atmosphere, and you can meet interesting people there. Again, thank you to the pub for fixing the issue I had and I would recommend this pub to me friends and others. read more

5 stars for the beer and the prices. Craft beer on draft for $5 Awesome selection including Kentucky Bourbon Ale, Dogfish Namaste, River Horse Tripel, 902 Black IPA, and more. The location is a bit random but again, for those prices, it is awesome. They have bar pies which are $10 and pretty good- most places in the area close early so you don't have a lot of other options. They also have flights, beer cocktails, regular cocktails, and a nice bottle selection. Apparently the owner is not interested in adding more food. I think this is a missed opportunity if they actually do not because they will definitely attract more customers. No TVs or anything either. Definitely a random spot but one I am sure I will be back to, simply for the beer selection. Highly recommend visiting this spot if you are in Jersey City and enjoy a good beer. read more

Good beers in small mugs for $5. Don't be fooled by the low price though. At $5 for a 10oz. mug, that's an $8 pint. A little high for the neighborhood, but not that bad for good beer. The vibe could be better. Bad sound, worse lighting. The crowd can be a little frat ratty on some nights. All good if you're into that, bruh. I've had a good burger here once, but that also depends on the night you go. The bartenders cook them. Tried to order a burger medium and was told they only come well done. When I persisted, I was told, and I quote, "you'll eat it how it's cooked." I passed. I probably would have settled for the well done burger if I could have gotten it without the attitude. read more

Bartender Vic took very care of your boy. Great drinks , great service , fantastic burger. Clearly as you see above was once a wonderful Angus/ Short Rib Chuck Burger, (a homicide happened after this picture was taken) if you like burgers or had a few drinks and ready to party, highly recommend! Great bar , wonderful vibes , food and people . Definitely a recommended spot to hit up whenever I'm in area ! read more

McGinley Square Pub - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I believe it's a Great Local Spot! With friendly and attentive staff, good food (The Angus Burgers are the best burgers in the city! It is thick and juicy, what a flavor), as well as an amazing beer selection on tap and good bottle selection (beer/ale/cider) -- The owner seems to have a sharp eye for picking from different craft beers, because they're constantly rotating, BUT the pri$e stays same - decent! The atmosphere in the pub is pleasant, it's not huge, same time so cozy, with a fire place As entertainment, for guests, there is a various choice of board games: chess/ checkers, darts, beer pong LOL anything you want! I can not ignore the awesome 90's rock music (which is playing at a reasonable volume, to mention*), nor could I pass by the cool music player, with a big list of new songs to choose from : ) just download the app to get extra credit ; ) read more

McGinley Square Pub - Bar area - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

*** Owner insulted my wife on Yelp: "Don't be mad your fat a** couldn't find a seat." *** So, I started coming here for the great selection of craft beers ($5!) and the neighborhood crowd as well as the friendly service. Since then, I'd go in there and see fewer craft beers, and lower quality among the ones they had. I guessed they were trying to bring in more of the college crowd nearby. That's fine; they need to do what they need to do to survive. But then my wife wrote a negative review of the bar and the owner responded to her, saying "Don't be mad your fat a** couldn't find a seat." Now I'm certainly never coming back, and I'll be telling everybody I know. read more

Update: This place has really gone downhill - they are now catering more to the college kids in the area, so the vibe has gone from somewhat sophisticated neighborhood craft beer bar to frat house. Pass. read more

Oh, yeah?! It was tedious. I would give this place a zero; came in with the worst experience at hand. Dirty shot glass and possibly the worst burger ever cooked and it was gross like it looked insane. Too bad I didn't take a picture. This music playing was so dated and loud. Obnoxiously loud and weird I had to take my burger to go. Never coming here again. If you're looking for quick drinks; don't come read more

Great food and drinks. Chill vibe and good prices for the area. Everyone is really friendly and it's a nice crowd even during the week. read more

McGinley Square Pub - #freepoker #wednights - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The place is a dive... accessible... not intimidating... It is what it is..... AND IT DOES IT WELL!!!! OK.... you know how people say, " Things happen for a reason?." Well.... I got shitty service at Porta and left hungry. Someone suggested McGinley Square Pub for their buger..... I live 2 blocks from Park Tavern so I was a bit sceptical..... McGinley Square Tavern has THE best burger i. Jersey City!!! The mix of beef in the burger just speaks for itself... and no... I have no freakin idea what the blend is..... but my medium rare buger was really fucking delicious!!! And not for nuthin but Dana was really cool... I know I can be a dick sometimes but she cooked me the bear burger I've had in a really long time.... and all with a smile!!! Good fuckin job!!! read more

Great bar, great music, and great beers. What else do you need to know? Seriously though, a nicely varied clientele, polite bartenders, a dart board, and chill atmosphere make this bar an easy fit. Love the old school decor details, such as their chandeliers. Why not make a good thing pretty too? read more

McGinley Square Pub - Decor - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I live in the neighborhood and come here more frequently than any other place. My issues: - drinks are pricy - the guy w the beard doesn't serve in the order drinks are ordered - when I go to smoke he asks me to start a tab (I live in the neighborhood - tip well - and come 2/3 times per week) Idk I may try other places Update - I don't order craft beer - drinks are pricey. Since I spent more than $5 on one drink why should I wait Bc someone ordered a $5 beer. I have no problem leaving a card - u shouldn't have a problem w the amount of my tip! read more

In the Journal Square vicinity, there are (2) popular places to get a good late night burger: the New Park Tavern, and the McGinley Square pub. I have been a regular at New Park Tavern, but I wanted to be fair and see who's burger is better.... well, I announce a winner - 'McGinley Square Pub'... the burger is as thick as the one at the New Park Tavern... however, it wins hands down for being juicy and for flavor. I was told by the staff that the kitchen is open as late as the bar is, which is a policy I like a lot (though on slow nights they may close it a little early... suggest you call ahead...) So look... if you're reading this and haven't gone to McGinley Square Pub, trust my recommendation and give it a try... you will not be disappointed. Also, if you happen to be in the downtown area and want to try something different, venture over... I will say that it's easy to pass by this bar... it's not posh... there's not a huge selection of anything... and I cannot vouch for drinks. I too passed it by many times and thought... 'naaah'.... But if you want a simple, but a GREAT burger and beer/ale/cider... this is your place. If you go, drop a line and let me know what you think... read more

Reopened citizen kane. Which was way more authentic and fun although that was a long time ago and many things seem like more fun when you're young and dumb(er?). Yes it has beer, a minimum requirement for bars. Yes it barely fills a void in the neighborhood. Owner kept it shuttered for nearly a decade until I'm guessing the fulop administration pressed him to get it open. Bartenders don't know their beer and aren't good conversationalists (working is such a bummer when you've got facebooks and instagrams to look at). But; they are a breath of fresh air compared to the owner who sucks as much as humanly possible on more levels than I'm comfortable posting on Yelp. Hard pass all around. There are nearby liquor stores with more personality. This is for people new to the neighborhood. Enjoy. read more

This place is awesome. Alcohol: They have a good variety of craft beers for $5 each. I've gone two times and both times the bartenders were so nice and assisted me and my friends in finding a craft beer we liked based on our other beer preferences. By checking in on facebook, we also got a free fireball shot. Also, on weekdays they have tons of drink specials such as $2 margaritas and discounted shots. The drinks are definately a great value. Entertainment: They have a variety of games to play such as jenga, chess, never have I ever, cards against humanity, etc. They also have a back room where you can set up a pool table (cups, water and balls supplied) while paying $1 a song to play music on their electronic juke box with any song/album you could want to hear (including new music). Food: They have $8 frozen pizzas which arent the best pizza in the world but get the job done (especially when drunk and craving food). They also have icecream infused with a 5% alcohol content. We had the vanilla bean bourbon ice cream and it tasted almost the same as regular ice cream. While it was $20 for a fairly small container (4 serving sizes apparentely), it was well worth it getting tipsy off of ice cream People: The only downfall to this place is the lack of people there on both a friday and saturday. read more

Ok, so I might be a little bit in love with this place. I moved to the area from the heights a few months ago and every.single. person. I spoke to told me to check it out. I was a little hesitant to check it out alone but Bloss gathered some of the gang and showed me the ropes. I've literally been back every Friday. Drinks: Awesome.Craft beers on draft, yummy ciders, full bar. Food: Limited but spot-on. Sometimes all you need is a bar pie. People keep mentioning the wine ice cream but I haven't seen anyone order it. Maybe I will one of these days. Service: The best. Javi, the "Beer Snob" bartender is chill but attentive, keeping things under control with a watchful eye and wry humor. Space: Cozy but not crowded. Warm and welcoming. It's coming along nicely with the additions of a dart board and wingback chairs. read more

I checked out the new and improved McGinley Square Pub this past weekend. First thoughts - the front bar is small and dark, the drinks are cheap and with some better marketing I think this place has potential. While considered a local bar for me, the location lends itself perfectly to the college crowd as St. Peter's is next door. I'm curious to see the crowd over time. I hope they develop a (good) food menu at some point as that's a huge missed opportunity for them. But time will tell... read more

I just moved around the corner from this place from NY. Is it a change of scenery here? Definitely yes. But this place seems like a saving grace in the neighborhood. My roomie whom is a bartender told me about this place and how laid back and awesome it is. $5 beers?! They also apparently have pizza, which I am sad about knowing after the fact... I bought a $.99 cent slice from the place next door. The bartender was super friendly, though my clumsy self knocked over the ice in my drink when trying to be kind and scoot it towards him for easy reach. What can I say? I'm lovably awkward, or something. I really dig the back room they have. It makes me think of a tucked away speak-easy, and they have candles that give you that vibe as well. I'm a little bit on the shy side, so I'm not entirely sure if i'll pop in much solo, but perhaps I'll be brave and try to make some local friends. read more

Old-school JC. This area is not ghetto, yet its not downtown gold-coast-quality. The local residents are BNR JC'ers and thus, this bar is fulla dem peeps. I like the patrons, the drink specials, and the bartenders. I hope visa-chindia doesn't make its way out this west or the lease space will hit the roof. Unfortunately, its near Hudson Catholic, which is the beat-down lil brother school of the best high school in JC, St. Peter's Prep. Go Marauders! read more

Excellent music, especially if you were raised in the 80's-90's. Beers are delicious, lots of variety. Bartender knew his stuff and was very inviting/helpful. They have chess and checkers. It's the relaxing bar this area needed so badly. Also, their bar pies (pizza) are quite good for being frozen pizzas. New hangout spot for sure. read more

My first choice every time! Great staff, great food and amazing rotating craft beers with a $2 shot add-on! Always facilitating Tap Takeovers with local brewery's with giveaways! $10 burger/shot/beer specials, can't go wrong. Active nightlife scene as well. Dancing, karaoke, beer pong, darts, checkers and chess Full bar with, like I said, an amazing rotating craft beer selection Love this place! read more

High rate from me on beer selection alone. While technically the glasses are smaller, you're getting premium craft beer at permanent happy hour prices. Chess and Jenga and Cards Against Humanity make for excellent ice breakers, so get off your phones, people! (Easier said than done, I'm fully aware). Javi knows his stuff, and whoever is in charge of music is aces. Speaking of music, they have live music Monday (acoustic) and Tuesday (jazz) nights. DO NOT pass this place up. read more

Used to be hopeful for this place since they carried craft beers. But after a few visits, and dealing with the overpowering scent of industrial cleaners, I decided it just wasn't for me. I wasn't going to post a review until I saw the owner responding negatively to others who give their honest opinions here, despite deleting them later - after he sobers up, I assume. No thanks, not coming back ever. read more

Not for everyone but perfect for me. Not pretentious, very accepting. Vic rocks. The regulars rock for the most part. Food is actually very good and they have corn hole in the back. read more

I love hole in the wall places and this little gem is another to add to my list. I love places that aren't over crowded and ones that are reasonably priced. First off $5 DRAFTS on tap!!! (Some can be excluded though like the limited ones for example) You can not get any better than that!!! And they switch the selection so you get to try something new often. Second GAMES!!! Darts, Jenga. Third no WIFI omg the horror!! Yea right!! It's about time you actually interact with the people you're meeting up for a drink with!!! And lastly the service is always great here. They're always friendly and interactive, as well as you get some complimentary treats sometimes if you're there long enough. read more

McGinley Square Pub - Jenga time!! - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Came here twice and I plan on coming here more!! It's quickly becoming one of my favorite spot. The atmosphere is very laid back, they play different variety of music. The drinks and the food? AMAZING!!!! I would definitely recommend the angus burger with bacon and mozzarella stick! Best I ever had. read more