A great local spot near Journal Square. Wonderful management and a nice welcoming crowd. The owner…read moreis incredibly friendly and helpful, his nice demeanor is probably only rivaled by the three legged cat that man's the counter. He also plays pretty bloody good (the owner, not the cat). The pool tables are decent, as is the snooker table, I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.

Black owned business baby! Insanely friendly owner, who's…read moreup for a chat or even joining your game, though he is literally a professional-- expect to lose There are several pool tables as well as table top tennis. This venue is BYOB, but there is an alcohol store within a 5 minute walk, an ATM + food next door. Safe area, right by a college.

We spent a few hours of a rainy night here playing board games. It was $25 per person for 2 hours,…read moreand they will charge you if you stay overtime. I think this is very overpriced, considering even places in Manhattan that are nicer and have less tables/space charge way less (the ones I'm thinking of charge $15 for unlimited play or 3 hours in some cases). This price also does not include things like the golf simulator, bowling, etc. you have to go up several flights of stairs to get there, and it does seem kind of like a mildly grimy frathouse environment. Game selection was good though, and we did have fun.

Had a unfortunate experience while traveling long distance for a Lorcana set champs this past…read moreweekend. Was running late and called the store ahead of time about my eta, even offering to give a round 1 loss if I am holding up the store too long. When I got to the store, I learned I got dropped from the tournament to my disappointment. I get that I might of been holding up the tournament, but getting completely dropped from a tournament left a sour taste in my mouth.

Amazing experience, the atmosphere is impeccable and the service is out of this world.read more

DO NOT VISIT! Lots of FAKE REVIEWS on Google by their paid users from offshore countries when I…read moreposted my review to bury our experience.. If you want to waste your time then only come here. We came here to watch the World Cup games and it was a big DISAPPOINTMENT. They were running their TV on a YouTube channel with the different lagged versions on different TVs. When we reported it to them, they were DISRESPECTFUL to us and simply did NOT care. They are only to rip your pockets with their hefty and tasteless cocktails. The TVs were running 15-20 minutes behind. What a shameful business who is earning money unprofessionally and unethically.

This review is for brunch, which brought me to Brightside Tavern for the very first time! I guess…read morethe location is just not on my radar, but I very much enjoyed brunch. I am old enough to remember a time when brunch was not a common thing, and if a restaurant offered brunch, you usually received a complimentary basket of muffins or something. When we sat down we received a plate of mini corn and blueberry muffins, and it warmed my black heart. The service was so friendly and it wasn't very crowded as we arrived before 10 am. I sat outside with my dog and it was very comfortable, I highly recommend this restaurant for outdoor canine dining. I had coffee (it was good coffee) and the Italian omelette without the sausage and with fries. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

This is our Go To karaoke spot. Sometimes, there's nobody running karaoke and they just set it up…read morefor you and let you do your thing. This is the first place where my daughter, who's a small child, ever sang in public, so, we'll always have a soft spot for this place. Recently, we there and there was live Jazz in the karaoke room, so, we were gonna leave. The owner stopped us on the way to our car and said he'd set up karaoke for us upstairs. We've interacted with him on multiple occasions and he's always gone above and beyond to accommodate us. He sent the Server up to us, we had great food and great drinks. Will 100% be back again!

Intimate setting for a perfect night of classical music. This was a candlelight event hosted at…read moreWhite Eagle Hall. The staff were very welcoming and helpful ushering everyone to ticketed areas. A full bar and bites are available to pay with cash or card. There is a balcony level which overlooks the entire hall. The acoustics and lighting were a great touch. I would return for another event! Check website for various event and concert schedules. **parking is limited. Close to major transportation. Security bag checks. Dress code optional. Bring photo ID.

I thought that this was a really disappointing venue for a Rock and Roll Playhouse event. The…read morelayout just doesn't work - it's an extremely long and narrow room with a high stage. If it's a sold out / crowded show I can definitely see how this is overwhelming for a small child. If you have a child under 5 I'd say to avoid, especially since they can't really see the stage unless you pick them up. Another huge disappointment was that Taylor Swift was not dressed up. When we saw this show at Starland Ballroom Taylor was in costume. At White Eagle the singer was just wearing a black Rock and Roll Playhouse tee shirt. I think they could've had a lot more fun with this and the kids would've been excited. For a sold out show they also could have also kept both sides of the bars open. Lines were crazy long. And for the kids drink on special they should probably consider offering a lid with the cup. It felt like miss after miss for a 'kid friendly' event, so we probably wouldn't head back here for a Rock and Roll Playhouse, or at least I'd wait until my kids were older.

Marie the Hostess was very accommodating. Even though our guest were late she managed to get us a…read more10 top as soon as they arrived. Kind and approachable!! The food was fantastic. Once the rain stopped we are all able to take in the view from the patio. Hats off the the ownership of this gem. Can't say enough good things about the Rooftop Exchange Restaurant. Looking for a memorable location. This is it ! Good food this is it. Wholesome ambiance this is it. Menu is focused and well balanced. Service is a work in progress. Yet food ambiance, Great drinks and the location still nets 5 out of 5 stars. The Hostess Marie is the epitome of service excellence.

Service was amazing! Christine M was great, we had the best time!…read more Food and drinks was also great!

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.

(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.

Coach Moe is the GOAT! He's hands down the best pool instructor that i've had the pleasure of…read moreplaying with. I'd recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their game

Felt on the table is pretty bad. I've seen better pool tables at bars. Experience is a bit…read moreconfusing: want to operate the blinds? The switches that say they're for operating the blinds don't work, but a remote near it that doesn't say anything about operating blinds does. Want to switch the lights on above the table? Flip the light switch to the opposite of the 'on' position. This place should be half the price that it is. Alas, it's kind of your only option for the area. I think I'll stick to PingPod.

Didn't realize I haven't reviewed this spot after going multiple times since it opened…read more Always had a good time over the years. Takes a bit of effort to get what you want from drinks and food but once you understand the process, pretty straight forward and add patience when there are a lot of people. Atmosphere is always great. Good spot to meet up for a spending time out the house. Will see you there in the future! Recommended!

Chill atmosphere. Great menu. Solid Beer. Zeplin Hall delivers on all those fronts…read more Came here for a friend's birthday and it was an overall great experience. Large outdoor patio with plenty of space, great for large groups. It's a huge venue in general - 3 bars and plenty of screens. Catching a game here would be an excellent time. The kitchen pumped out some amazing looking food and the beers on draft will meet the needs and tastes of any beer lover. Service is great. I highly recommend Zepprlin Hall, it's worth the trek to Jersey City.