Who's up a for a little culture war? As one of what David Hyde Pierce called the "nerdy indoor…read morekids," I realize I've been gaslighted for decades by the jocks. A mid-80s Mets obsessive who yearns for the days of Mookie Wilson and Bob Murphy, I haven't kept up with baseball so much in recent years. That all-star game tie and DH in the NL didn't appeal to me so much. Game 7 of the World Series provided an opportunity for me to be a "normal American" and watch the game at the bar. But I didn't want to buy $80 of drinks so I figured I'd try for inning 6 and beyond and get the finale. So the plan was Cork City for part and maybe another for the ending. The game was on many TVs, caught that cool double play. The sound was on but the talking kind of drowned it out, which seemed less than ideal. However, after I left, none of the 30-ish bars I walked past even had the sound on! So much for all the "sports bars" in this town. (To be fair: it was Halloween weekend, and business decisions to appeal to 20-something women in lingerie and their admirers may have been a factor). After going to 14th and back I was ready to enjoy extra innings at Cork City. But they were at capacity. Game Over. Yes, I'm copping to my inexperience in Hoboken bar-going. Turns out Cork City offered the best baseball experience in town. As for the bar itself, I enjoyed the Peach Fuzz cider from Pennings. The service was friendly. I'll try again on an off-peak night. My plan didn't work out but at least I got some steps in and learned that many sports fans are liars.

I was at Cork City on July 11th to watch the Argentina vs Switzerland would cup match. Instead I…read moreended up watching a drunk man lose his shit in the street for 30 minutes. This man walked out of cork city and was incredibly emotional. Threatening to fight anyone that talked to him. A woman took exception and called him out to which this drunk man proceeded to elbow the woman in the chest (her husband was a coward and didn't do anything). After this the customers at the bar were extremely upset and called the police. Ten minutes later the police showed up and walked the man to the opposite corner. This is where the management/security at Cork City showed their true colors. The Cork City employee (it was said that he was the owner but not sure if that is true) was overheard saying that the person that called the police in the bar would never be allowed back. Cork City itself never called the police to deal with this drunk lunatic. After another 30 minutes it became clear that this man was going to be let off scot-free. The customers outside started to grow restless at this fact and yelled to the police officers that they all witnessed the man assault a woman. During this time to Cork City representative told us that he did not see anything. Everyone outside saw what happened and he refused to hold the drunk man accountable. He was too worried about serving beers and his reputation than ensure the safety of others. This is disgraceful and I would hope nobody that knows this information ever gives them another dime. If you are looking for somewhere to get a nice chill drink in this area I would highly recommend Louise and Jerry's! Much better spot to enjoy a drink.

Can be too loud where you can barely hear the person next to you on weekends but the energy is…read morethere. Great pour, nice spot. Good service.

I've lived in Hoboken my entire life and have watched bars succeed or fail based on one simple…read moreprinciple: how they treat their customers. Unfortunately, this establishment has a bartender who seems determined to test that theory every shift she works. Rude, hostile, confrontational, and openly unwelcoming, she creates an uncomfortable atmosphere for anyone who isn't part of her preferred circle. I've watched customers get treated poorly simply because they rubbed her the wrong way. When a bartender's attitude becomes the most memorable part of the experience, that's a problem. I've ignored it before, but after repeated incidents directed at both me and my boyfriend, it's clear this isn't a bad day, it's a pattern. In Hoboken, customers have dozens of bars within walking distance. Hospitality isn't optional; it's survival. Making paying customers feel unwelcome is a bold strategy in a town where people can easily take their money elsewhere. Management should remember who actually keeps the lights on. Customers are hard to replace. Bartenders aren't. If this is the culture you're choosing to tolerate, don't be surprised when people choose to spend their money somewhere they're actually welcomed. Please, Do better.

(Drank 09/17/2026 TH @ 5:00pm): Louise and Jerry created a fine neighborhood tavern for the city of…read moreHoboken! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes and things to do throughout Jersey City (specifically the Heights) and by extension nearby Hoboken, I crept into Louise And Jerry's Tavern for a quick pint or two after I dropped some dough at nearby Tunes Hoboken and before I met up with my friend for dinner. Located inside an 1880s former hotel building, it all started back in 1958 when Louise and Jerry Grieco (the tavern's namesake) rented the downstairs space when it was a Dutch sailor's bar called the Old Neerlandia. In 1959, they purchased it from the Schaeffer's family. At that point, the family business began first with Jerry as the lone bartender until health issues took that away from him. So, Louise stepped in until sadly she suffered a stroke in 1994. Louise's sister, Mary Romano, took over, and to this day, it's been the Romano family who has kept the legacy alive. Would I raise a pint or two to cheers Louise and Jerry for their tavern!? PURCHASE(S) Guinness Draught Irish Dry Stout Beer 4.2% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Dark brown chocolate color, robust coffee roasty aroma, heavy body, balanced chocolate coffee flavor, mouthcoating finish, and full coffee roasty aftertaste. One of my favorite beers! Yuengling Brewery Traditional Amber Red Lager Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Copper red color, malty sweet aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean finish, and smooth malty sweet aftertaste. A favorite I always had trouble pronouncing! SERVICE I was casually greeted by two young women behind the bar as I approached, queried about their happy hour specials (MO-FR 1:00pm-7:00pm $1.00 off any draft), ordered my first pint, and found an empty corner in the back. I returned to the bar with my empty glass in hand, ordered my next pint, and simply closed my tab as the post-work crowd started to billow in. All was simple and straightforward which was fine with me - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): This was a moot point since it was minutes away from Tunes Hoboken (or, slightly flat-to-downhill leisurely walk 30-minute distance from my friend's place). No parking lots in sight, there seemed to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Washington St. and all surrounding side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE You carefully stepped down recessed stairs into a quaint one-floor layout where your immediate focus was on the large mahogany bar with plenty of stools, then to the exposed brick walls where a few items hung, the reflective tin ceiling, heavily-dated floor tiles, and a pool table and some tall tables in the back, along with the jukebox nd dart board. A decent amount of natural lighting filtered through the front and back glass windows while large electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs while a jukebox played music in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Louise And Jerry's Tavern was my kind of place with a "refined dive bar" feel (meant in a loving way), and every neighborhood would be so lucky to have such a watering hole to destress, chat with strangers, and grab a pint after work. The community I sensed as I observed from my back corner stool while patrons started coming in was beautiful as the bartenders knew them and people knew each other. The beer list was kept to a minimum, the liquor choices were varied enough to at least make the standards, outside food was allowed since there wasn't an onsite kitchen, and they were an openly pet-friendly bar, which was awesome! Plus, I always preferred to support small mom & pop businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $14.50 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

I apologize for earlier review if anyone read it. I hate the…read morefact that big games are now only available on streaming channeks. Only certainly TVs can get those. Such bullshit This is a ggod bar. Stop in if you are in area.

Finnegan's is an institution. Top 3 pub for me in the Hoboken area, great for games on the…read moreweekends. Ambiance is welcome could get loud sometimes but nothing to fault them for, offerings are wide so there's something to get. Best Guinness pour so far.

Hands down THE best fish and chips I've had ever. I'm still daydreaming about them. Service was…read moregood, Guinness was delicious, music was perfect. Great spot.

I walked in feeling a bit confused - mainly with the set-up and how there is a big gap between the…read moredoor and pavement. Seating is in the back and the bar is in the front. I felt kind of bad for the busker, since the building is obtuse. But he kept my spirits high while I stood up and made myself a makeshift work station. It's a long story, but I explained to the supervisor that my phone got stolen and had asked to borrow their work phone. Francie - sorry if that is spelled incorrectly - thank you for providing some structure to a stressful night.

We were out for a walk and looking to stop somewhere for a snack, so we decided to give Onieals a…read moretry. Since my last visit, I had only ventured there once for a drink, but it had been far from a first choice. I loved that they had live music and a casual vibe, but my past culinary experience had been a letdown. However, I was very pleasantly surprised on my recent excursion. We grabbed seats at the rustic bar and enjoyed friendly service and pints of Kane Head High, my favorite beer. The crisp, refreshing brew went well with my cup of Chicken Noodle Soup. While that might sound like an odd "snack", I selected it because it was one of the few appetizers on the menu that was not fried. The broth seemed to interestingly be made of tomatoes and potentially other vegetables. It was packed with large, spiral noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach. It was an interesting rendition for sure, but it was also very tasty, despite the fact that it was rather greasy. I was also bummed that it did not have more chicken and that it had not been served with any crackers. Oh well! Overall, it at least had left me with a much better impression than my last trip had.

Great after hours spot. Stopped in after dinner. Cool vibe no that it's all the way in the…read morebasement. It's fun making your way down. The bartenders were all friendly and all around chill time.

Came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty empty which I don't mind at all. Ordered drinks and…read moreit was served right away, they were tasty and strong (on the average price range for drinks ~$15-$16 each). They do have events here so i was just here during a slow day I guess. It's a downstairs bar but they have plenty of seating. The vibes are what you would expect at a normal pub/bar.

(Dined 06/27/2024 TH @ 2:00pm): Screw any drinks that have a cork; at this bar, order a draft beer,…read moresome food, and relax! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I made my way to Corkscrew Bar. I've had this on my bookmark list since I started visiting my friend a few years ago when she moved out here. I always loved a neighborhood bar (sports in this case) that also served food so I could hang with the local people. Would I pop a cork and celebrate this bar or say "screw it"!? PURCHASE Hackensack Brewing Beach Badge Pale Lager Beer 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH): Hazy amber color, citrusy hoppy aroma, low body, citrusy hoppy flavor, crisp finish, and citrusy hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=T5lE5A5q6kI_tZ_0etPJjw [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 4.0 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($11.00): A medium basket packed with many rings of various sizes, these were hot, lightly golden browned, crunchy, and had some tendency to crumble when bitten into while the onion ring (not sweet Maui) stayed intact. Although they were on the oily side, they were pretty good, and the spicy tangy dipping sauce was a nice touch. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=O3mNUsKqhYIzWo0oAYRe-w Jersey Burger ($17.00): Their 8oz Pat Lafrieda burger topped with all-things Jersey - American cheese, with Taylor Ham, a fried egg and garlic aioli. This was a messy two-hander especially once you broke the yolk. I swore, the thick slab of ham was actually Spam and I loved it even more if it was! You better put a bib on! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=mt17Sw82EjWx8CJP5Uqb_g Hackensack Brewing Musket Haze Hazy NEIPA Beer 16floz Draft ($8.00 HH): Hazy amber color, citrusy hoppy tropical aroma, medium body, citrusy hoppy juicy tropical flavor, drying finish, and citrusy hoppy juicy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=FQ4j3wvgVKhfIqn2j9JJiw Hackensack Brewing Pepper Coast American Pale Ale Beer 16floz Draft ($8.00 HH): Bright hazy amber color, peppery piney aroma, low body, juicy peppery piney flavor, dry hop finish, and peppery piney aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=SVCM6Q8-XKpjR5K9YfYG1w SERVICE I arrived shortly after they opened, and there already were a handful of people here - dang! Sadly, it seemed that the young woman behind the bar was the only staff on hand. As she greeted me, I immediately ordered and received a beer, took a menu, and grabbed a seat outside on the patio. Minutes later, she came by, took my order, and provided me with table settings and such. About ten minutes later, all of my food appeared. She periodically checked on me as she cleared away the empty plates and bought more beer. Once I was ready, I went inside and settled up. It was a chillaxing easy day - thank you! PARKING (Street; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 20-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Congress St. and all surrounding roads - 'nu said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A tidy interior layout with plenty of stools lining the long bar, tall chairs/tables edged along the walls, and barely any decor aside from promotional posters. There was also a quaint sideway patio area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=v-GXTsoT2Aw90p8sDd7QCg where I sat. Minimal natural lighting came through the patio windows and doors while electric ceiling track lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs inside only at the bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=KyyDnjx1IHJOpt6QYp5sfQ while music (and TV volume) played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=mcFsP7gS_iAhc52tsHyRKw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a wonderful time as I chillaxed and hung out at Corkscrew Bar and would definitely return! I loved the vibe, the local beers on tap, happy hour, the food (minimal menu), the service (God bless this woman!), and the prices were very reasonable. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible. Frankly, this place RAWKED! I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $53.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Decent divvy-sports bar vibe with excellent burgers. Service was pleasant and prompt. Would go back…read morefor a burger.

Clean and nice store. There are a lot of interesting selections here. Highly recommend and will…read moredefinitely come back.

clean store, nice people and solid selection of natural wines. will definitely be my go toread more

I had always enjoyed The Shepherd & the Knucklehead for its breadth of cocktails and gigantic tap…read morebeer list. The bar was large and spacious, but its more rowdy sports bar vibe was not the type of venue that would lure me in more often than the occasional visit. I did happen to stop in there on a recent weekend afternoon, however. I immediately knew what I wanted to drink, a Bloody Mary. I had had one there in the past and had adored their spicy mix, which I was told was homemade. They do not always have it available, but, thankfully, they did on that afternoon. In fact, the bartender that made the cocktail had not even been aware that they offered that drink, so she separately sampled the mix herself and agreed it was excellent. I paired my zesty beverage with a shared bowl of their "fresh cut fries". They were well-seasoned and tasty, but also greasy and mushy; they were fine, but not a must-order. We also noticed that the floor was extremely sticky and our shoes squeaked as we came and went; it could definitely have used a good mopping. Regardless, The Shepherd & the Knucklehead offered a relaxed atmosphere with great drinks and a welcoming staff making it worth a experiencing.

NOT PET FRIENDLY. Reserved the back area for a party and…read morewas told no pets allowed at all.

Great place for a work happy hour or team dinner, would highly recommend coming for a large group…read more Happy hour are affordable options and the staff here is great and serves food/drinks relatively quick.

This is a great spot to grab a drink and sit outside on their patio area…read more I stopped in recently to have a hand crafted cocktail and it didn't disappoint. The place wasn't at all busy on a Sunday evening, but I guess that is to be expected and I liked that. The hostess was kind and courteous. The bartender on the other hand wasn't the friendliest for a bartender or in a hurry to wait on us or to make our drinks, but she got the job done and my drink was excellent. My girlfriend's on the other hand, not so much. It was too spicy and not in the good way. It lacked the flavor complexity it was shooting for, but I finished it for her. We initially sat at the bar, but made our way to the outside patio shortly thereafter to enjoy the views and the cool breeze on the outside patio furniture. This is all and all a great spot, but I'd like to see a little speedier service and more smiling faces other than just from the hostess especially when you're paying $40 for two drinks with tip. 3.5 stars Enjoy :)