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    The Whiskey Priest

    3.7 (29 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Tatiana A.

    Had a good experience here. My friends and I stopped by for drinks and small bites and were seated right away. We went around 9/10 pm on a weekday. We ordered a few drinks and I ordered some mozzarella sticks and sweet potato fries which was delicious. The ambiance was great and lively and there was a DJ who played great music. There is street parking which is good. I would go back again!

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    Debbie S.

    If you want what looks like an NYC spot right here in Hackensack, this is your place! Great vibes, lighting, and fun DJ on Friday night! Such a cool scene to people watch and dance to the music. Loved my White Lotus cocktail with lychee and coconut. Yum!

    Lauren S.

    Went here with some friends last weekend and had a really good time. Drinks are strong and tasty, food was actually way better then I expected for a bar. Staff was super nice and service was fast even tho it was pretty packed. The music and vibe were fun, def feels like a good spot for date night or just hanging with friends. They stay open till 2am which is great. Make sure to go on one of their DJ nights, its a whole vibe.

    Mitzi T.

    Good food and drinks! Service was pretty quick considering we went during the love island reunion and the restaurant was pretty full for a Monday night! Good vibes and they had a dj!

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    Nicole C.

    Went for dinner with my family on a Thursday night around 6:30pm. I realized as we entered the restaurant that I was here a couple of years ago when it was Aura. I'm very happy that it's under new management. It mostly looks the same but with a ton of TV's so no matter where you are sitting you can see the game. And they switched out most of the tables for high tops which I really like. The food menu is pretty standard for a sports bar with a couple of goodies thrown in, and they have happy hour specials. Our food came out pretty quick and everything was delicious. We had absolutely no complaints. There is street parking available on Main Street. I would definitely come back to enjoy a game and their yummy food.

    A new find.... deliciously different! James' suggestion!
    Fran C.

    We had a GREAT time! The name piqued our curiosity. We've been hoping for a good Whiskey bar to come to No.NJ. We were greeted cheerfully - asking if we wanted to sit at the bar or a table - Bar, of course . We were then quickly greeted by Jessica, the Bartender who was friendly and attentive. We asked her for a brand not at the bar & she happily went over to the GM, James, to ask if maybe the bottle was not yet on display (they opened May 23rd)... they didn't and made a recommendation of one in stock. James came over and shared great knowledge us and suggested brands & flavors we had not ever tried. We did not try the food (had big lunch beforehand) but will return for their great Happy Hours! We enjoyed a great experience - they will continue to get better & better - check it out!

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    Sunday football is poppin! Music food ok. Had quesadilla. Chill place. Service good. Large bar. Lots of tv''s for football views!

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    Wish I could leave a 0 star review. Music sucks, service is slow, drinks are VERY watered down, and the security guard is wildly rude.

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    Great service,great staff,Great food and great atmosphere. They took care of us the whole night food was out quick.

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    Zen Den

    4.0(3 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    A new hidden gem sake bar "Zen Sake Bar" has opened recently in this space. The renovated interior…read moreis warm and comfortable with bar and sofa seating. There is a good selection of premium sakes, Japanese whiskies and craft beers, and a small menu of well-executed Japanese dishes. This is a cozy and authentic spot for a date or if you want to have sophisticated drinks. There are no cocktails per se but they do make a good highball using premium whiskey. I recommend checking this place out soon before word spreads.

    I was impressed by the look and the feel inside Zen Den, a small-ish (in the cozy sense) bar and…read moredancing area with a nice lounge in the back, DJ playing a nice mix of Top 40 and a good amount of Latin music. Drinks were reasonably priced but the whole experience falls apart at the bar. I went here on a Thursday night, and was floored by how terrible the bartenders were. There were two of them working, and I would say the place was just minorly crowded. It literally took about 10-15 minutes for the bartender to even ask me what I wanted (A beer and a simple mixed drink). He then proceeded to walk away inbetween each step of service... giving me the beer, putting ice in my glass, pouring my liquor, and then the mixer. Then when he was done, I waited a bit longer for him to allow me to pay. I was also surrounded by a group of others who were just standing around trying to close out their tabs (a process which involves the bartender giving the card to their manager who takes it back into the kitchen to run the card... which I'm sorry but is completely inefficient and takes too long and just looks shady). I left after my second drink because I could have fermented the vodka myself before getting served a third time. It's a shame because the space is well done and the music was, in my opinion, really good.

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    Barrel & Brew Craft Bar + Kitchen

    Barrel & Brew Craft Bar + Kitchen

    3.9(211 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Great place and drinks are delicious!!! Staff is also very friendly and attentive :) definitely…read morecoming back!

    Barrel & Brew Craft Bar (Located in Brookchester Shopping…read moreCenter) 872 River Rd. New Milford, NJ 07746 $18.99 Lunch special: Hackensack Musket Haze Draft Beer Smash Cheeseburger Fries I encountered this deal from a leaflet that was placed on my front door, so I decided to stop by on a weekday afternoon. The lunch offer is valid Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM. Hackensack Musket Haze Draft Beef: There was a variety of ten different draft beers to select. I don't order from the tap often, so I wasn't familiar with the beers. Before making my decision, Server Marcos was kind enough to let me sample it to be sure I I would like it. The IPA was fantastic. It was served chilled with a bit of foam up top. There was a hint of citrus and it had a smooth taste. Unfortunately, free refills are not included with the lunch special. Smash Cheeseburger & Fries: This is a perfect lunch serving portion as it will definitely keep you full until supper time. The double patty was served on a potato roll with special sauce and toppings; it didn't disappoint. The proportion of fries could have been a bit larger, but it they were still tasty. There are several flat screen HDTVs for patrons that enjoy watching sports as they wine and dine. If you enjoy the nightlife or clubbing atmosphere, a silver disco ball is adorned at the center of the restaurant. There is a decently sized outdoor seating area, which includes one semi-circular booth. As a bonus, if you want to purchase any bottled or canned beverages to bring home, there is a liquor store conveniently attached to the pub. This was a great lunch deal and if you need a quick meal in the middle of the day, stop by Barrel and Brew today! #barrelandbrew #barrelandbrewcraftbar #barrelandbrewlunchspecial #barrelandbrewwineandspirits

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    Club Feathers

    Club Feathers

    3.7(93 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Despite living in this area for 15 years, I had no clue a club like Feathers was so nearby. Thanks…read moreto my good friend Eloy, a superstar Yelp Elite, who organized a meetup with few other Elites at Feathers. He also told us about the parking lot across the club where everyone parks conveniently to visit the club. We went to the club around 11pm, cover was $10 per person. The security at the door was impressive as the security personnel checked our IDs and had metal detector. Upon entering, we saw the club had free for guests to celebrate their 47th anniversary. The club had two floors. Both floor had bars and separate DJs jamming. First floor was more for hangout and gossip. Second floor had the larger dance floor where most people were partying. The DJ on second floor had some really good bits, but at times some dull ones too. There was also security personnel on second floor as well. They also got an outdoor backyard like place with benches and shacks for guests to hangout. Here they also placed a bar for guests to hangout and have drinks. Overall we had a wonderful hour and a half here. We had drinks, lots of dance groves and finally some nice chit chat in the outdoor space. Now that we had the experience, we will come to Feathers more often than going all the way to the city for clubbing.

    Honestly I never knew this place until a Yelp friend brought us for a fun night…read more $10 entrance fee. 2 floors and an outside area. All playing music. We were mostly on the 2nd floor. Music was great. Mix of millennial and current music. Go-Go boys came in around midnight. That was a wonderful surprise. 2 bars on top, 1 at the first level and 1 at outside area. Bartenders were very friendly and efficient. Drink was good. It was the 47 anniversary so there was some free food, which was cool but I didn't eat any. Overall a solid spot for good music and night out. I definitely will bring more friends here.

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    River and Henley

    4.4(84 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I had my 40th birthday here last Saturday and they did an Amazing job!…read more Our server Nick was Fantastic!! I had a party of 13 and 1 baby. Some of my guests wanted separate checks and he managed to get it all right. He was very attentive! The management was great and kept in touch leading up to my party (I booked almost a month in advance. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food (typical bar food with some flair) and the drinks were strong and some very unique! The atmosphere is fun, casual, a bit loud, but not over the top. I didnt have to scream for someone 3 seats away to hear me. I found they place on a whim googling (bar/restaurants near me) and I definitely plan on going back! Thanks for making my 40th a Great and Memorable Night!

    This is a great option within the town of New Milford, that has very few decent options, but still…read morewould like to see some improvements. The space is pretty lively and would be a great place to watch a sports event. Appreciate that the space has different types of seating areas from traditional dining tables to a big bar area and a lounge area in the middle. It can get loud in there so I wouldn't go there if you're looking for an intimate vibe. The staff is pretty friendly and do a good job of attending to the patrons. The food is where it was a bit disappointing to me. I can appreciate the wide variety of items on the menu, but not when the quality varies so much. We ordered a few pasta dishes (one that was on the daily special), a few taco dishes, an order of wings and the brussel sprouts. All of the pasta dishes were huge disappoints. They looked like pasta dishes from Applebees. The sauces were very runny and the kids pastas were the most basic pastas that were way overpriced for what they were. My daughter who loves pastas only ate about 1/3 of it and told me she didn't like it. The wings were dry and not saucy enough. The tacos were OK. The brussel sprouts were the only standout dish that we ordered. I liked their extensive draft beer menu though. Lots of variety to choose from and the drinks were fresh. Overall, I'd certainly come back here and hope that I pick some better food choices or a big improvement on the food quality, but a fun place to hang out at.

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