Fantastic burgers!!! I've never been to the actual location but when a burger is delicious, even after delivery, it gets 5 stars from me. If you're local to Jersey City, add this spot to your list! read more

Corkscrew Bar - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Man, these burgers. Well... they are good. I like them. Also they'll sell you beer here too. Order the waffle fries if you like fries. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Burger & waffle fries - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I found a clean venue that doesn't smell like bleached mop or throw up from a rough Saturday night instead I found that the place clean, nothing sticky. The place smelt good, the restrooms were clean. I ordered a Cesar salad and spring rolls, an older gentle delivered it with care. Service was nice and precise My drinks were strong and delicious (no ice) I think it's the perfect stop for after hours, a quick bite and chill moment. Cali 80's Rock is the aesthetic, hard to find these days but it's right off the PATH train in Journal square. I'll be back. read more

Really fun experience! Allison was an awesome bartender. I had the siracha burger with a veggie patty. It was cooked perfectly, crisp on the outside and veggie on the inside. Fiancé had the grilled chicken wrap. Everything was super fresh. Vibes are like a dive bar. read more

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(Dined 06/27/2024 TH @ 2:00pm): Screw any drinks that have a cork; at this bar, order a draft beer, some 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 read more

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This is a great neighborhood spot. Whether you dine in or take out. In this instance we ordered out and got a caesar salad, sweet potato fries, and a bacon chicken ranch wrap. The caesar salad was just okay. It needed more dressing so that can be fixed next time ordering. The fries were very good. It was to go so they were a little soggy but not the bars fault. The wrap was very good. The chicken was good and the wrap was filling. For all the gluten feee people they do have gluten free wraps which is a plus. It's amazing the food they turn out in the kitchen they have. It is laughably small in the corner but the food is very good. The burgers are a must get and I highly recommend checking those out. read more

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Why aren't the two cooks wearing gloves? Are you kidding me. You're scratching your nose, handling 10 things with no gloves on. Disgusting.

terrible unprofessional service, don't waste your energy. The drinks are weak. The older bartender with glasses is rude and complains to the entire bar regarding how much you tip. Do better and maybe you'll have better luck with your tips!!!! read more

This is a quintessential neighborhood bar. The bartender knows your name, the menu is no frills and you can laugh as loud as you want. The menu notes food, beer and wine. For cocktails, you just tell the bartender what you want. I didn't eat in this visit. Instead I had done wine with a friend, hefty pour. And I ended the night with a tequila bomb which is like a Jager bomb, sans the Jager. So a tequila shot with a lil bitta Red Bull. The drinks were inexpensive and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Good local bar, has BEST WINGS, you need to try it to believe it. Service is always good, friendly staff. Bar is a decent size, and they do have outdoor seating. Menu has variety of selections from burgers,fries, pizza, etc. Go try them out! read more

Corkscrew Bar - Buffalo Chicken Wings (12) - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Dani is a wonderful person at the bar. She's sweet and accommodating and does a wonderful job at serving her customers.

Funky little dive / local hangout with decent food and fun atmosphere Great little outdoor space too for drinking and eating Wish they had ultra or Bud on tap lol All in all a solid neighborhood joint read more

Awesome staff!!! Got here 3 minutes prior to opening and Mel seated me and just asked me to be patient for my ice cold beer because they weren't open until 12... no worries... cold beer at 12 on the dot! Love me some Mel then Alison came in with a huge smile! Love the food and ambience here! And the burgers are to die for!!! read more

Corkscrew Bar - Cold beer! - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The good: The burger. I had it in a wrap with lettuce, onion and tomato. All very fresh. 4 stars for this. The bad: The nachos. The first order came out with Luke warm beef. They took it back to warm it up. Somehow it came back with toasted chips but the beef was colder. Having worked in restaurants I have my theory on how this is possible. Gives me food safely concerns The service. Our main waitress was fine. Her partner was not. The partner was offended about our cold nachos. We know because she cheked in on another order of nachos at another table. Very normal. What was odd was when she told the table that she would explain later. How much of a story could there be. Unless she thought we were just trying not to pay for food we didn't eat?. We were hungry and hopping for great nachos. No luck. This same waitress yanked my credit card out of my hand and walked away without showing me my bill first. I asked for the bill but she just yelled that I would get an itemized list. I know I'll get the list but Its traditional to provide the list before taking the card. Minus 2 stars for this. Very poor form. read more

The yummiest food. The best service... every single bartender is so attentive. The ambiance is very chill, friendly and my fav part is the outside seating read more

Saw this burger spot named one of the best and knew I had to give it a try. This burger was one of the best I've had and truly one of the best in the area. It was a pat lafrieda blend of burger which you already know takes it to the next level. Definitely a must try if you're in the area. Get the burger sauce added for some extra flavor. Great vibe to the place overall for your perfect neighborhood spot. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Bacon cheese burger - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Corkscrew Bar sure had a good number of variously sized televisions all showcasing some sort of sports content, but it was far from a sports bar. The atmosphere really gave the impression of being a neighborhood watering hole; the patrons seemed to know each other and the staff, and the beer taps served only the closest/most local of New Jersey beers. The bartenders were friendly and relaxed, not frantic and short like they often are at some other bars. I did not try any of their food, but all of the burgers and wraps that I saw being prepared looked amazing. Plus, they had waffle fries, which already made it a winner in my eyes. I did, however, order a can of Blackberry Lime Hard Seltzer from Bolero Snort, a brewery only about 10-15 minutes away. The crisp and refreshing sparkler tasted more natural and less artificial than many of its competitors. All in all, Corkscrew was a spacious, casual "dive bar" that I enjoyed and would go back to if in the area, but it definitely seemed to cater more to those living in the neighborhood. read more

Corkscrew Bar is a typical local bar. It's pretty hidden and off the beaten path, so if I didn't see it on Yelp, I probably would have never stumbled upon it. It's a tiny little place with 1 bar that runs the length of the establishment, in the photos I saw a pool table, however in real life they haven't had one in ages. I came to Corkscrew with a group of friends - on a Friday night it was mildly busy so you could actually get the attention of the bartender which I liked. We ordered a some drinks like the Manmosa & some food like Threesome (Cajun waffle fries, Mozzarella Sticks, and Buffalo Wings) read more

HEALTH HAZARD!!!!!!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!! Tonight, 9/18/2024 myself and my dad ate here for the first time. We sat at the bar which is right new to their open kitchen so we had a direct view of the single cook preparing all the food. We were here for maybe an hour and were absolutely stunned, horrified and disgusted with what we seen. The only cook (I believe his name was Javi), dropped a cooked burger patty ON THE FLOOR and proceeded to pick it up and put it in a burger he was preparing to serve to a customer. He wrapped it up and sent it off with a delivery driver that came to pick up a takeout order. A few minutes later, he dropped ANOTHER PATTY ON THE FLOOR and then tried to put it in a burger he was preparing, but the bar tender noticed that myself and my dad had seen this all happen and she yelled at him "thats disgusting throw that away!!" to which he looked annoyed by and restarted the burger. We watched as the cook use the same cutting board to put raw chicken on as well as to cut vegetables without cleaning the board or even changing his gloves to avoid spreading salmonella. The cook also DROPPED THE SPATULA ON THE FLOOR and picked it up and immediately flipped some burger patties. Not once did we see the cook wash his hands or switch any of his cooking utensils. The final straw was that the cook was wearing a glove on one hand (the same glove he had on the entire time we were there) while he was bear handed on his other hand. The cook coughed up phlegm into his hand (the one without the glove) which you could see oozing out of his mouth, proceeds to throw his mucus in the trash with his bare hand, then take that same hand and place it on burger buns he was prepping for a burger!! We were horrified and jumped up to tell the bar tender everything we were seeing, she deeply apologized and said that she would make a call to have someone else come in to work on the food. They should have shut down the kitchen and immediately stopped sending any food out the moment she noticed the cook was being so careless!!! I have never in my life seen something so disgusting and hazardous in the food industry. Before seeing all this, myself and my dad had eaten our food and only noticed everything the cook was doing after the fact. I am really hoping that we do not get sick... This cook needs to be fired and reported for endangering the health of every customer that ate food here tonight. Please take note if you ate here on 9/18/2024 and get sick, now you'll know why. Please closely monitor the cook (Javi) if he is still employed here after this. We were extremely stunned by this as this establishment had high ratings. We will never be returning and I suggest you don't either if you value your health. read more

Neighborhood bar Burger and fries are legit The bartender Derrell came in clutch with a cold ass cider :) Would return over and over again Thanks ! read more

I have no idea how they did it but the Jalapeno Cheddar Burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Incredible flavor, perfectly cooked, everything was delightfully balanced, the bun was substantial and tasty, the jalapeños were fresh and added the perfect kick. Got a side of waffle fries which was excellent, and came with a great sauce. I ordered to go, but had a chance to enjoy the atmosphere while waiting. Such a fun little place! HIGHLY recommended. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Jalapeno Cheddar Burger - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I'm a little late on this review, as I went in here on April 19th but im just making a review now because I've decided to use Yelp more but anyway, the bartender was rude. As soon as my friend and I walk in, the bartender yells across the room from behind the bar "I NEED TO SEE YOUR ID" with some attitude. Geez, have a security guard at the entrance if you're going to bark at us like that, or at least let us sit down first. I understand my friend and I look young but regardless. I don't remember her name but it was a white woman that was about 40+. Came here for food and a beer and the food was great. There was nothing wrong with the beer. The vibe wasn't too much of a homely one but not a loud one either, kind of in the middle. read more

I needed a spot for delivery and found this on a delivery app. Before I ordered I also checked the Yelp reviews and they passed the test. The burgers seemed to be the go to here so I went with it. I went with a simple burger with american cheese and tomato. I ordered it medium and they did a good job cooking it. The burgers don't come with fries but you can order them a la carte. They have shoestring fries here so they are a little thinner but I like it that way. Here is what tripped me up about the experience... it was $12 for buffalo fries and $5.50 for fries without toppings. That was bizarre. The portion wasn't bigger and the toppings didn't warrant doubling the price. Not sure if it was a typo or a mistake on the app but I wouldn't reorder the fries with toppings because of that. In the end, it was a serviceable meal and my craving for a burger was satisfied. It wasn't a burger I would rave about but it did the job. read more

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I'm giving this a lower than expected rating for a couple reasons. The employee cooking our food was visually working without a hair net, and seemed to not have the highest standards of health and food safety. Other than that the bartender that served us did a great job, she was friendly and pleasant with everyone in the bar. Overall I appreciate businesses that go above and beyond for food safety. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Mimosa & Water - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Excellent local bar with an always friendly staff. They have a selection of great local NJ breweries like Ghost Hawk, Brix City, etc. On the food side they make killer chicken wings: we've tried the buffalo and dry rub and both are really flavorful. We haven't tried their hamburgers although they look fantastic (we don't eat red meat). The only thing I would complain about is that the lighting is a bit weird here. It's almost too bright and needs to be a bit more subdued or warmer. But that's no biggie to get in the way of the great eats and service you get here. read more

This place is the perfect hidden gem with amazing bar food. It's a few blocks off the light rail, which is nice. If you like burgers this is definitely the place to get one. I am obsessed with their sweet potato fries and get them every time. Beer/drink selection is good. The staff is great. This place is small, so on busy days you may have to wait a bit for a table or opt for takeout. We have been here twice and both times were amazing. We will be back again for sure. read more

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We ordered delivery from here tonight for the first time. We ordered the chicken Caesar wrap, shoestring fries, and jalapeño cheddar burger with bacon added. I'll start with the pros: Everything arrived early thanks to Postmates delivery. Everything was packed neatly, no spills. Everything in order was correct. I like their logo stickers! The chicken Caesar wrap was full of chicken and a little lettuce. Flavor of Caesar dressing was good. The shoestring fries was a decent portion. The jalapeño cheddar burger was a good size and tasted great! I loved that it was rare (though that's not what was ordered). Bacon was good. Now the Cons: Burger didn't arrive hot, unfortunately. The jalapeños on the burger were not spicy lol. For the up charge I would have appreciated more bacon. The special instructions for the fries were not followed. We asked for them to be burnt and extra crispy. They were not. The chicken Caesar wrap was small for $12 and there was a lot of wrap, so it definitely could've been filled more. If not with more chicken, add more lettuce to stuff it! read more

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Unpretentious, solid burgers and bar food. Cocktails a bit on the pricy side, great collection of beers.

I have no idea what people are saying about this place having the best wings Clearly those saying this are probably intoxicated This place has freezer bag wings The wings arent good at all I came here because i read all these reviews about great wings False advertising Waste of gas and money read more

Still great environment & still tasty food & great variety of beer. Good place to go when you want a great burger escape, but don't wanna go far from the hood. Attached a pic of my food on Greedy Gurl Night. :) read more

Delicious burgers here!!! the bartender was very attentive and recommended the cheddar jalapeño I decided to add another burger to make it a double. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Double Jalapeño Cheddar Burger - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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A Constant In The Crazy : Everything about our world right now is uncertain, unnatural and unfortunate. So I'm more thankful than ever for Nichole and the team at The Corkscrew for risking themselves to provide us a bit of "constant in the crazy". Each day they are cooking for us and providing fantastic take out at a more than reasonable price with the same wonderful customer service and quality. Today was the Screw Burger and 12 BBQ wings. Hit and delicious even after the trek back to my place. PLEASE... give yourself a treat and a break from cooking and support this local gem as they try to provide the "constant in the crazy" that we all need so much right now. Thanks and stay healthy everyone! PS: don't forget to dig deep when it's time to tip! read more

Place actually isn't bad I mean if I could give a 3 and a half stars I would, but they kind of messed up on my order and the grilled chicken sandwich I ordered was pretty small. Service wasn't bad either but I requested the Cajun mayo and they forgot(I'm sure he forgot) to add it on my sandwich and never came back to check on us so I couldn't ask for it if I tried. We sat on the table instead of on the bar as the bar was pretty crowded and we wanted to stay away from the crowd. The buffalo chicken wings were actually really good and the burger my friend had also looked delicious as he said it was but my chicken sandwich lacked size and flavor. I will give them another try since the food wasn't bad and hopefully the server that took care of us checks on us the next time, and hopefully I can change my review. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I had eaten here before but it has been maybe two years? And i remember it being a cool place to grab drinks and eat with a group of people. I was craving a burger and decided to take a chance. Why i say a chance? Well when you have your food delivered, there is a chance of it being soggy, messy etc. but wow! Our food was delivered and the presentation of the food was as if i am eating at the place. I highly recommend this spot and their food! My bf had the smokehouse burger and i had the Sriracha burger! Sooo good! read more

Corkscrew Bar - Sriracha Burger - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Good burgers, friendly and fast waitstaff, decent beer selection. The fries are very good.

This is my second visit to Corkscrew Bar. My first experience was great so when the hubby, son and his friends wanted a sports bar that was casual, quick and close to the school (Saint Peters U), I thought of this place. It was a Sunday and the Eagles were playing. E A G L E S...Eagles! The son had a b-ball game prior so we rushed over to Corkscrew in hopes that it wasn't too crowded for the five us to squat a spot. Corkscrew is a local bar on a corner in a residential area. You would easily miss it if you weren't familiar with the area. Thanks to Yelp in finding this hidden gem. It's very casual with just a bar and a few tables near windows. When we arrived we were lucky to find a booth for all of us. We immediate sat down to watch the Eagles game. Our waitress Rachel came over, we shared words and she immediately remember us. We ordered a couple beers and a Moscow mule. Our apps were wings (bbq and honey mustard) which were good. Entrees were Quesadillas, Burgers w/the egg (Jersey Burger?) and Grilled Chicken sandwich. All of the sandwiches came with fries, sweet potatoe, waffle or regular. We had all three. This place is great for watching a game. Not big but comfy enough to enjoy the food and conversation. The service is always good and their hamburgers are the best. read more

Corkscrew Bar - Pubs Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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You'll be greeted by a sign saying "Best Burger in the Heights" ... and we can safely say that it's true after trying their amazing burgers read more

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The food is 100% excellent. That's not the issue. Ordered via Grubhub last night. Someone from the restaurant packed 3 wet glass bottles in a paper bag as part of takeout - without using cardboard as a buffer. The bottles tore through the bottom of the bag and one of them struck my toe and broke it in 3 places. I had to pay for doctors out of pocket, X rays, Ubers, etc and now have a 6 week long recovery. I contacted the restaurant to inform them about this, and spoke with someone who said it isn't their fault but that if I want, I could try to contact the owner and they would take my info so that he would contact me. Apparently, I'm not very important as he still has not reached out. I don't know how they can deny responsibility and not even say sorry when one of their staff negligently packed WET BOTTLES in a PAPER BAG which led to a bone broken in 3 places! To whoever from Corkscrew is reading this: I would appreciate being contacted and would also appreciate if at least my medical bills can be paid for, because this is ridiculous. Maybe also train your staff in something called empathy. At least say sorry instead of saying it's not your fault when Corkscrew's actions led to a serious injury. read more

The best burgers in the area! They have a pretty good bar food menu selection if burgers aren't your thing. Great craft beer selection and friendly bartenders as well! Clean and nice low key atmosphere and a great local feel. read more

what has happened to this local bar i stopped off tonight for a drink after work i have not been in for a few weeks it was cooler outside that inside - i was told they had no a//c , even my draft beer was as warm staff apologized ( not there fault ) the bar smells like stale grease from the fryers no surprise the bar was empty not sure if it's under new management but if it is ..... good luck :( read more