This bar offers just about anything you need from food to booze. Located in close proximity to the courthouse and local businesses, you will meet some interesting people for sure. BUT, don't sleep on their food. I enjoyed everything I ate here. They also have a small private room that's not so private. Come here for some drinks, schmooz it up, devour the food and have a merry good time! FYI: Street parking or municipal lot parking. read more

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SideBar Gastropub is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like your neighborhood bar but also serves genuinely great food. It's historic and cozy. It's the perfect place for a yummy meal and a drink. I love their happy hour deals. They're awesome wing ones a deal and they're high-quality. They also have live music some nights. It's a perfect place to host holiday parties or private. Ryan makes amazing drinks!! read more

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This used to be Poor's until it was changed to the Side Bar. But the food and atmosphere is as good as it has always been. They have a very big bar, a large dining room and a large party room in the back. Just a fantastic local place. Parking unfortunately is a pain the neck. Metered which isn't so bad. But it is VERY hard to find a spot. This area is popping all the time. read more

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This pub/bar is a Hackensack icon. It's been here forever. Changed names but same place and vibe. Huge old time bar area that's great for after work drinks and gatherings. The atmosphere is fabulous. We went for lunch the other day. I had some roasted vegetables and the roasted beet with goat cheese and pecans salad. The vegetables were perfectly roasted. The salad was very fresh and generously sized. The lemon vinaigrette however was very very acidic. It was lacking the sweet necessary to cut that acid. I wish I had realized that before I poured it over my salad. But the salad was still generally good. My son had a grilled chicken sandwich and and side Caesar salad. He enjoyed both very much. read more

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I've been to Sidebar Gastropub twice and both times were on a Wednesday after playing some pickleball. My main objective was to eat a ton of wings, but both times I had some food other than wings. On Wednesdays the wings are $0.75/each which makes each order a pretty sweet deal. On my first visit my friends and I ordered 1 of each flavor so we ended up with 48 wings. I particularly like their dry rubs of Sidebar and Lemon Pepper, but there's enough variety that you'll probably find one you like. The appetizers are pretty good and decently sized. On my latest visit my friend tried the burger and he said it was just ok and he wished he stuck to the wings. The service isn't the fastest, but everyone is friendly. The ambiance is nice. It's got somewhat of a dive-y vibe and there's been live music during both of my visits. I'll definitely be back here. read more

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Changed/raised all the prices of their lunch specials and sandwiches. Really don't understand the point of that if there's no change or improvement. Disappointing. Its no longer a lunch special when you raise the base price and the special is more expensive than it used to be by 50% (sandwiches were $10 now $15 for it). read more

Went to Sidebar Gastropub for their Wing Wednesday special, where each wing is only 75 cents. Parking can be a pain since it's street only. In the words of my friend, it's got the 2010's hip new restaurant in town vibes, complete with live acoustic music, metal and wood furnishings, and paved concrete floors. It was happy hour, so i started with a short rib slider and short rib taco. They were OK, the slider was better than the taco. We got every flavor of wings, which include Buffalo, Chili lime, Korean Pub, SideRub, Soy Citrus Teriyaki, Pineapple Habanero, Lemon Pepper, or Hot. My favorites were the buffalo and SideRub, though the others were all good as well. Each order came with 6 wings, so the order of wings cost $4.50 each on Wednesday. You must order drinks to avail of the deal, so I had a few beers. Service was a bit slow, but they got everything right. Definitely would return for wing Wednesday. read more

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Everytime I go I have a great time. Great food, great drinks, great service can't ask for anything more.

Went here for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night and enjoyed the cocktails and food. They had a live band and there was a great casual and relaxing atmosphere. The cocktails were delicious but are moderately priced. The French onion soup was one of the best I've ever had but our entrees of fish and chips and penne with vodka and chicken were average. The food took a while to come out but we were not in a rush and were enjoying our time there so we didn't mind. Would definitely come back again! read more

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I went there and had a crispy chicken sandwich that was delicious! The bartender was very nice and attentive! Thank you.

Came for 50c wing Wednesday a few weeks ago and it's great that they have a bar side and dining side because we had two kids with us. Waitress and bartenders here are super welcoming, recommended a local hackensack brewing IPA which I very much enjoyed. Wings, sliders and beer, can't go wrong. They were playing the Knicks game at the time with lots of regulars filling up the bar side. Steeet parking is easy so def worth a visit! read more

Ate in with a party of 6, including 3 kids. Waiter was friendly and attentive, gold star. Food was prompt and tasty, all in our party enjoyed. Cozy atmosphere, seems like a good place after hours, too. read more

What a great place to dine in or pickup in the heart of Hackensack. They cater to both locals and those at the court house. Being just a 2 min walk away they see a tun of jurors daily. I popped in for lunch and was surprised how large the place was. It was pretty empty so I had my choice of tables, the bar or high tops. I have several friends who live locally and they suggested banh mi sandwich and said it was out of this world good, but I was presented with the lunch menu and some of these plates were not part of that. Not a worry bc there were so many options and lunch was just $10. Amazing!! read more

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Food just average. Staff was not that friendly. Priced alright. Good choices. Even if you want veggies you will be alright

We went here because our friends band was playing otherwise we never would've known. Looks like a great local spot. Parking was tough. We parked illegally and we're lucky enough not to get a ticket or towed. I'm not sure if you would call this place a dive bar or not. I had to try all their vegan options. The olives were good but way to many for 2 people. I don't know what I was thinking. I think the other thing was fried green beans. They were very good and the dipping sauce had a kick. I forgot to take a picture but the vegetable burger with fries was exceptional. They have craft beers on tap, even some made here in Hackensack. My beer wasn't as carbonated or cold as I would've liked but the band rocked. read more

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we were a party of 8.. shared a few apps, charcuterie board, mozzarella sticks, wings, pizza, fries (awesome). That was all good ... not healthy if that's what you're looking for. Then we got the meals and it kind of went down stars... not just because of the food, more about service. My friend ordered the chicken meal and it was burnt but the waitress never noticed and it sat uneaten the entire time. The short ribs ran out which is understandable but then it was on the bill. My two friends had burgers and they loved it. Overall the table was just not clean across the different courses and we just made it work but it was annoying. read more

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Another amazing lunch! They have great lunch specials and a huge menu but I absolutely love the pork ban mi sandwich so much that I unfortunately never get to try anything else. read more

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Service was just okay. We tried the poutine- not as good as other places I've had it. Also had the chicken satay- didn't enjoy it either. Taste was off for sure as we order this a lot at different restaurants. Cocktails were okay. I'm sure we won't return -but as a neighborhood spot for a quick drink there are worse places I guess. Just not for me. read more

4 Stars simply because I didn't eat here, just had their Cocktails which was pretty good. Was here for a quick meeting so couldn't really post a complete review but for the short time I was there, the service was good..! Update: Visited again, and this time around, we had a couple of Drinks and Appetizers. Chicken Satay was a little dry, but the Pot Stickers were great read more

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Food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were impeccable. We came here for my son's birthday, and the service from start to finish was excellent. Order the cheese curds as an appetizer, and it was crunchy and tasty! I had the truffle burger, which was also delicious, and my guests enjoyed all of their food. Highly recommend. read more

was NOT feeling the vibe here at all First time here but not once did anyone check in one me They even took me a few minutes to ask what I wanted - the bar was completely dead aside from two different groups The bartenders were hanging out in the corner only checking in on their regulars. I could've easily been a regular since I'm looking in this area. Nope. Not a hello, not a smile nothing. Bartender even was surprised I gave her a good tip. It's like they were treating me like the "black girl" . Felt the vibes the moment I walked through the doors. Would never return read more

I've passed this place so many times, I've never stopped in there once, until today. What a cool historic tavern this is. The history buff in me is definitely gonna have to look into it a lot more, but the food in me wasn't disappointed they have a $10 lunch special, which is super affordable and convenient. Our server was super nice and helpful... Not to mention that she was all by herself and she was able to handle multiple orders. My parents, spouse, and I ordered the following menu items : - pulled pork sandwich lunch special - Chipotle burger with sweet potato fries - Korean chicken - hand battered shrimp - Chicken wings with pepper and lemon seasoning I love the fact that they did not carry Guinness beer, instead, they carried beer from Hackensack brewery. Eat local and local... You have my vote. Yum! read more

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Best neighborhood spot! I'm so glad Sidebar is in my town. Love everything about this place. From the food to drinks to live music, Sidebar is great any time any day. Ryan at the bar is great and serves the best drinks. They serve beers from local breweries. The Mexican Fizz cocktail is my favorite. They're dangerous. I warned you. Sidebar's specials change often & they're always great. The chipotle burger & cheese curds are go-tos. The French onion soup is cheesy, salty, umami deliciousness. Garlic shrimp is a must. read more

Top-notch service! Friendly and attentive staff, paired with unique and perfectly executed menu selections, and a great atmosphere! (The lamb burger is one of my favs) Highly recommended. A Great selection of live music puts this place over the top!!! read more

Such a good vibe! Went in for a date night with my boyfriend and had such a good experience from the food to the service. We had the crispy chicken sandwich and crab cake special. I had the Mexican Fizz cocktail and my boyfriend had the Musket haze beer from Hackensack brewing. We will definitely be coming back! read more

We had a very good first experience. We went early on a Saturday. Plenty of seating. Restaurant was clean. Nice large bar with tvs. Food was delicious. Tried some Korean pub wings, short rib sandwich, and side burger. Everything was good. Service was quick. Good local beer selection and drink list. read more

What a lovely place. Not too big. But has 3 area. Bar counter, high tops at the back and restaurant area. The bar counters were occupied. There is live music at the back. The and was great. But the sound system was great - sitting in the room it did not seem loud. Just good sound. The food is great too. And service rocks. Overall lovely place. read more

Delicious burgers ! Great happy hour snacks- good local place to meet up. Parking can be frustrating at times!

PROS: this place was nice! Atmosphere was beautiful-- brick walls, nice wood finishing, a blend of vintage and renovation parts. The food was great and we'll priced while the staff was friendly. The back room is a DJ room while the front room is a bar and restaurant CONS: only street meter parking and the place is cramped inside OVERALL: I'll be coming back here when I'm in the area. Very nice bar read more

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First my burger was good ,but the fries nothing special just out of the frozen bag. The french onion soup wad very good. the tap beer could have colder. The servers talk too much and too loud . They are talkiing over customer as they are eating. We had to get attention to clean up the area,and move dishes. They are too buzzy talking they are paying attenation . This was our first time We gave it a try! read more

Really want to like SIDE BAR better. Food was very good. French Onion soup is one of the better ones that I have had. Marinated olive platter was solid. And for happy hour, we enjoyed $3 tacos. Unfortunately, the service from the bartenders was below average. There is no excuse for an empty beer glass to be sitting on the bar for more than 5 minutes. And then in all my years of patronizing drinking establishments, I witnessed a first. Bartender took my empty pint glass and never offered me a another. We had no intention of leaving but after this, we decided to close out and leave, when we finally got the bartenders attention again. I really wanted the service to be better because the bar is close to home, the atmosphere seems good and the food was very good. read more

Just went here for some live music and bar eats. Love the Musket Haze beer from Hackensack brewing so them having this on tap is a huge plus. I recommend the crispy chicken Sandwich with spicy mayo or crab cake special. My lady loves the Mexican fizz cocktail and wings. Bartending staff, specifically Ryan, is excellent. Definitely recommend! read more

Great service, food, and ambiance! Looking forward to coming back soon. Shout out to Ryan for the great hospitality!

A great addition to Hackensack, this fun bar has everything from local craft beer (small tap list but a fine selection) , love music, old school vibes, all paired with delicious food. We started with the cheese curds, super crispy, salty and delicious. I also got the gumbo special that was great on a chilly night and all the seafood in it was cooked to perfection. read more

Friday, May 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - lunch time! What do you do on a beautiful Friday afternoon, but meet up with your favorite real estate broker, Ira Goodman, known as the Smiling Realtor for lunch, and my daughter Brandy. If you want someone who is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and hilarious, this is the person for you. This restaurant is in a historic building, blending the old with the new, tin ceilings, brick walls very welcoming. After entering, we were seated right away. Within a few minutes our waitress handed us our menu's and took our drink orders and the customer service continue to be efficient and great throughout our stay. Brandy ordered the Crispy/Grilled Chicken Toasted Brioche which she claimed was very good. Ira's dish was the Truffle Burger with swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, white truffle aioli and it was delicious. I had the Classic Burger with lettuce and tomato, cole slaw and fries, and yep, it was good. We weren't rushed when we finished eating, it was just a relaxing atmosphere while having a great conversation. The overall prices were reasonable, and this restaurant is on my return list. Let's see, what to try next. Oh, by the way, they have live music several nights a week. #sidebargastropub #sidebar #gastropub #hackensack #hackensacknj #newjersey #restaurant #bar #livemusic #food #greatfood #foodies #signaturecocktails #wines #craftbeer #instagram #instafoodie #yummy #ambience #lunch #dinner #foodblooger #instagram #instablogger #eeeeeats #bonappetitmag #bgcommunity #forkfeed #forkyeah #yummy #foodblogfeed #onthetable #heresmyfood #foodie #foodporn #foodgasm #eatingfortheinsta #foodies #instagood #foodblog #foodiesofinstagram read more

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Great food & great vibes. The staff is always checking in on you and service is very quick. Come on a Wednesday and they have 75 cent wings special. Delicious. read more

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Great pub with a cozy interior vibe and gorgeous details. Started with the charcuterie board and cocktails and enjoyed the lamb burger and bahn mi sandwiches. Friendly staff and good location. Loved it. read more

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I've been wanting to stop here for awhile & it just so happened my friend had a wedding luncheon there. They were highly aware of the crowd that was coming in & then seemed annoyed to have actual customers. The main bartender (bald guy) was completely rude about everything. The food was amazing, I had a chipotle burger that was delicious & the place itself is nice. The food is definitely overpriced & they need to get rid of that nasty guy. I'm only giving four stars for the food. read more

Hackensack transplant - just moved from nyc. First night in my new apartment my father and I headed to sidebar for dinner after a long day of moving. Absolutely blown away by the quality of the food. 10/10 will be returning!!! Chill vibe, attentive service (but not overbearing), reasonably priced drinks. Happy hour is 4-7pm on weeknights with $2 off beer and $1 off cocktails. I got the short rib sandwich and it was excellent. My dad got the pulled pork sandwich and it was also very good. Fries are divine. Beet salad was fantastic, as was the Caesar salad. Both salads had the correct ratio of toppings to lettuce to dressing IMO. So happy to have this place down the street from me! Excited to go back soon. read more

Everything you could want in a neighborhood pub. Great food, killer staff, reasonable prices and awesome music. Nuff said.