Best Bars in Hoboken
- Pier 13: Jutting into the Hudson River, so close to Midtown Manhattan’s skyscrapers they nearly poke you in the eye, this beer garden is Hoboken’s go-to sundowner spot. With six food trucks, a full bar, loungers, picnic tables, games, and weekly events, the vibe is playful, young professional, and the views can’t be beat.
- Leo’s Grandevous: Built in 1939, just as hometown Hoboken boy Frank Sinatra was hitting his musical stride, this restaurant is an homage to all things Ol’ Blue Eyes, serving solid Italian food and a full old-school bar.
- Antique Bar & Bakery: A century-old bakery turned into one of the hippest bars and restaurants in town. We love that the owners kept the original tile floors and hand-painted signs, then mixed in vintage and contemporary furnishings for a hella cool vibe by the coal oven’s firelight. In addition to fantastic food (omg the bread pudding), the cocktails are divine. Try the Smokin’ Mary and the Johnny Friendly, and grab one to-go in their artsy souvenir bottles.
- The Elysian Cafe: Bars come and go in bustling Hoboken, but the Elysian has been holding strong since 1895. The French bistro-style menu and crown-molding-topped salon will make you say oh là là and order a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and a bucket of mussels. Enjoy dinner at their mahogany bar or under the shade of the patio’s old-growth tree. It’s been our go-to Hoboken restaurant ever since we started dating.
P.S. We were so nostalgic about our time in Hoboken that we made this video, complete with throwback photos, a visit to our old apartment, and more of our favorite spots.
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