Pretty sure this place is rated NJ's best bar and I can see why! It has a the super divey bar…read moreatmosphere, and still has great food selection. Theres even an outside tent set up if you want to hang out there. It gets super crowded, but again, I can see why! It reminds me of your classic dive bar atmosphere, super nice bartenders, and just the place to be! If you're looking for a low key night with some brews, this is your go to! Parking is limited when the tents are set up in the back, but you can find street parking on the side streets.

Very rude customer service. I called to ask if they serve food and what time last call would be…read more The woman who answered was extremely rude and hung up on me mid-conversation. When I called back to clarify that I was simply asking about last call for food and mentioned that hanging up on customers is inappropriate, she told me not to call back. For a place that presents itself as trendy and inviting, this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. I live nearby and would have been a regular customer, but after this experience, I have no interest in returning. Very disappointing and disrespectful.

My manbun chum and I have been trying to find a home to watch our one March Madness game every…read moreyear, and I think we found it for the foreseeable future. In fact, this time it looks to be a literal home. We stopped by last night to watch my beloved Gonzaga Bulldogs end their tournament run against Purdue. I could go into quite a bit of detail about some very shady calls in the paint and what I think should have been a taunting foul on Purdue's future proctologist Fletcher Loyer, but I digress. As soon as I walked in, I could tell I was going to like it. Prior years have been marred by loud sports bar atmospheres where you have to battle tooth and nail to convince someone to change the channel to something that isn't a mediocre NYC-area sports team (I say this as a Mets fan as well). Liberty was significantly quieter, definitely had an older crowd but also had numerous TVs throughout. The best of all worlds. I walked maybe 10 feet from the entrance, asked the bartender if she could switch the TV to the Zags on TBS, and that was that. Aside from a weird moment in the second half when the TV mysteriously changed to ESPN for a few minutes (we never confirmed the culprit), we had primo viewing of the game. Somehow we also managed to sit down next to a couple whose son was currently at Purdue. What a world. Vibe is everything with a place like this. I did a mild double-take when I realized the bar was located in a literal residential neighborhood in what may be someone's actual house (or at least upstairs). There's a parking lot on the side that had plenty of spots, and overall this was one of the most conveniently located establishments I've ever been to - it's about 30 seconds from Route 78 both ways. Initially I felt bad for the neighbors, but as bars go this is not exactly one that's going to be hosting raucous throwdowns outside or anything. You may actually be able to go to bed at 9pm living next door, which is my personal dream. The interior has a lot of tchotchkes behind the bar, and is surprisingly comfortable/spacious. The game started a little after 7:30pm on a Friday, but there were seats available right in front of the TVs and most of the patrons seemed to be in the back area playing pool. It did get a little more crowded throughout the game, but never to a point where it felt claustrophobic. The clientele demo skewed all over the place - several older codgers looked like they'd been rejected from Rock of Love Charm School (I thought one in particular was a dead ringer for Poison's CC DeVille), but there was also a few young men roaming around and middle-aged couples/singles throughout the establishment as well. Pretty much anyone who would theoretically come into a bar, did. We had a good bartender, who not only accommodated my TV request, but was friendly and accessible throughout our stay. I was in a sweet palate mood, and she offered to make a Hawaiian Volcano, apparently a drink pilfered from her days at TGI Friday's years ago. It's not something I'd necessarily get on a regular basis, but it definitely brought me back to my early legal drinking years for sure. I could taste some Malibu and juice, and sipped them throughout the game. We also got mozzy sticks and a pepperoni bar pie. Both were really decent for what they were, especially the mozzy sticks, which were fried perfectly. I thought the pizza tasted like a giant Bagel Bite, which is not an insult. But let's be clear - this is a dive bar, so it's not like you're wandering into the kitchen and stumbling across Jeremy Allen White from The Bear. You want something fairly tasty to munch on, and we got it. Strong recommend. I think expectations for a dive bar should be pretty simple - comfortable and pleasant. This was certainly that, minus the March Madness heartbreak.

Great dive bar. Food is just meh, but I mange my expectations. I was not expect anything great…read more Either way what I got was just what I wanted and expected.

A great dive bar. Cool tunes. Great bartender…read more Had a great time. As the night went on some fun people showed up. Good times.

Wait! Stop it! We didn't review this place yet? How did that happen? This is an awesome dive…read morewhere, yes, a movie was filmed. We just don't remember which one. Think a really long dimly lit bar with a pool table and juke box. $20 can go a long way with a friendly bartender. They have some food, hot dogs as I remember were ok. We will come in again for a "rest" real soon.

A Cranford landmark…read more The Rathskeller has managed to thrive one mile away from the Riverside Inn for many years. Like the Riverside Inn, the food is good and the they have an interesting beer list. The service is attentive.

Good burgers & good drinks! Nice atmosphere & family friendly!…read more Looks like a bar just for guys to hang out but not that way at all.. worth the trip!

Just a local dive bar, we stopped in for a quick drink. They had karaoke it ended up being a lot of…read morefun. Service was very nice. Food was very good for bar.

I would consider this a local dive bar. We were definitely the visitors. Although no unwelcome at…read moreall. There was what looked like to be a local Bart dear birthday celebration. Big pours great bartender fun times.

Great bands outdoors and the food is pretty good for what it is...burgers and pizza were decent for…read morean old man's bar and the music was great

Truly and honestly one of the best burgers I have had in a long time with pepper jack cheese and…read morecheap beer to this place in classic

Harley, Wings and Football... doesn't get much better than this…read more Plenty of parking, great atmosphere, and amazing food. Tons of sauce to pick from.

There are two Sharky's in Northern NJ - one in Clifton, one in Boonton - both sporting the best…read moredang wings you can find. They are not breaded, they are cooked to crispy perfection, and while I'm a buffalo wings guy myself, they have an assortment of excellent flavors. Good bar as well, though if strictly for a drink, I'm hitting a local dive instead. But if you love wings, as I do, and you haven't been to Sharky's yet, you are missing out on the very best. Get in your car, start driving, realize you forgot about your significant other (and kids if ya have any), turn back, tell them you're about to make it up to them, and get yourself to a Sharky's stat. Highly, highly recommended. Go and enjoy. OH, and the vibe, decor and service are all great too.

Hands down my favorite gay bar in Boonton!…read more Bartender Pete is such a sweetie A guaranteed fun night for bears and twinks alike; with the local patrons being more than willing to give you advice on tools and home improvements. Don't leave before you get a hug from José! PURR

Dear Johnnie's, I'm…read moresorry for only giving you 4 stars. I was young and naive. I didn't fully appreciate $2 draft beer and the occasional free sandwich that seems to somehow appear whenever I visit. As much as I thought I liked local dive bars, I'm not sure why I didn't put my stars where my mouth is. Johnnie's is a top notch local bar where you don't have to be a regular to feel like one. I'm finally making this my go-to spot and I would love to see you here, free sandwiches or not .

A great local Irish Bar. Food is great, and staff are very friendly, especially the Owner, Mark…read moreDowling. A great place to watch sports, on multiple T.V.s. A smaller side room for private parties. For more fun check out the Boozy Bingo Brunches, Trivia or Bingo schedules.

Great neighborhood pub…read more The large room has comfortable seating and standing space. They have the beer and food options that you would expect and a full bar. The Corned Beef and Cabbage was adequate, not outstanding. The service can be overwhelmed when the pub is crowded.

Came here on a Tuesday night with a group of 10 other women. We were able to call in and let them…read moreknow of our group size. There was no ordering at the table so each of us had to go up to place and pay for our order. We were grateful that it was a BYOB spot. I got a burger that jalepeno and avocado and it was delicious. Had fries as well and it was pretty good as well. The ambiance was pretty laid back with great tribute to hip hop stars on the wall. the place is nice and cozy Great experience overall.

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night after seeing a video online of the owner sharing the…read morerestaurant's recent struggles to stay open. We're all about supporting local businesses, so we decided to try out their food. The employee warned us before we ordered that our food would be at least 35 minutes, which we appreciated knowing. I had the ladder 31 burger which had a delicious spicy sauce and chopped jalapenos. Sadly, they were out of ingredients for the s'mores milkshake, but the Oreo was a good alternative. Their fries were crispy and perfectly salted. I hope they continue to receive more business!