New guy cooking here is unbelievable, GS. Burgers and tacos are some of the best I've had. Serious…read moreclub house bar now with amazing food. I love this bar.

Dive bar cash only food jukebox dark perfect for sports, type of place you come with your friends…read morewatch the games eat great something special about the burgers Ben's kitchen offers I mean come check it out for yourself

I really liked Shillelagh's. And it was delicious. I came here on a weekday evening with my…read morecolleagues. It was pretty empty, but still felt lively because the bartender made us feel welcome. Our bartender was super friendly and she had the best recommendations! There's beers on tap and lots of liquor on the shelf to choose from. The variety they had was really surprising to me. I usually like whiskeys and bourbons, but there were so many choices I wasn't sure what to try. Upon finding out I prefer sweeter drinks, she recommended the Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon. Her recommendations to others in our group was on point too. I will definitely come again if I'm in the area.

Fun spot in the hood. Nice staff and great burgers cooked…read moreto order! Nicely charred burger, great flavor. Fries and rings always fresh and hot, made to order! Spring/ summer nice outdoor patio. Weekends there is always a band. Ample parking.

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.

So I love Bunny's and so does my boyfriend. We come here for a large pie and some beers and ciders…read more The prices are always reasonable. $15 for a large cheese pie is basically unheard of in this area. My boyfriend even likes their pizza better than Star. Service is always decent and you have to remember it's a bar so keep your expectations in line with that. My only piece of feedback is that many years ago, they used to have pasta purses in a pink sauce on the menu. I still dream about those pasta purses. I kindly request that they bring them back. It's a bar atmosphere with tvs everywhere and tables and chairs. Great place for a larger group of friends.

If you stick to the pizza or salad, this place is okay. Unfortunately, the entrees were nothing but…read moredisappointing. The waitress was nice, and the atmosphere is old local sports bar, with a few small TVs.

My husband, friends and I love to check out dive bars in the area. As soon as we walked into The…read moreDeep Inn m, it was a vibe. It was around 3:30pm on a Friday. Not a lot of people there, but we were welcomed by all as soon as we walked in - patrons, bartender Paulie Walnuts and owner Maryann. Drinks were flowing, first served by Maryann. Paulie remembered our orders and took care of us. Chatted with other folks there and had a dance "party" with the Touch Tunes with all giving song requests! No judgments clean dive bar essence strong drinks positive vibes We can't wait to go back!

I'm what one might call a connoisseur of dive bars. I have been to many of them. This is one of my…read morefavorites, and my very favorite in its immediate area. Just such a great vibe from the service to the decor.... Such nice people running this place. Highly recommended. If you go here, you're going to want to go back again soon.

Good Food and Service - Local Institution…read more Welcoming place. Attentive and friendly owners and staff. Irish Fries were a great start. Burgers to follow; I had the "Scully" and my wife had the "Rodeo". Both were first rate. Atmosphere and history in a place is hard to find and McGoverns nails it. Well done Mike & Morgan and the McGoverns team. Tip: Parking is tough, park around the corner in the pay lot, 10 bucks. Great local bar in the heart of Newark. Great atmosphere and good staff. Worth stopping by if your in the area. Thanks

We had our NJIT Iota Kappa Phi--Tau Lamda annual alumni fraternity reunion here. This is a great…read moreplace for this type of event. Historic roots in the Newark Community, the Tavern has the interior from when it was in its own building. Went here often in college. Bill Scully, the owner at the time is a major branding. Rectangular bar with several dining rooms. Great selection of beers, ciders, wine, and mixed drinks. I got the Scully Burger which includes Taylor Ham. We had plenty of good appetizers. Our Waitress and her colleagues were amazing

Krug's is GREAT!…read more The burgers are huge, juicy, and packed with flavor. Honestly, they're just phenomenal. The melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion on a perfectly toasted bun? So good. And they serve complimentary pickles and hot peppers on the side, which really sets it off. You literally don't even need fries with this burger -- it's more than enough. I ordered a whole one and could only eat half. My friend and I even said we should've just shared one! We started with the garlic fried shrimp scampi. The flavor was definitely there, though the shrimp were just a tad tough. I ordered a lemon berry Arnold Palmer, which didn't really impress me -- but I wasn't there for the drinks. I came for the burger, and I was more than satisfied. The prices were fair, and you get a small discount if you pay cash. They have their own parking lot behind the building (not the supermarket one), which is a big plus because parking in that area can be rough. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I loved how everyone helped each other instead of just one assigned server handling everything. TVs all around, music playing, people laughing and enjoying is what you'll find here! It's kid friendly so bring the fam with ya! I will definitely be back. If you're a burger lover, I highly recommend this spot!

Great old school dive bar with awesome huge burgers . The…read morefried shrimp scampi app was really good. Save the sauce to dip your burger in or ask for the sauce on your burger - inside tip!! The burger is huge and juicy!! The fries and onion ring mixed basket is the way to go. They cook everything in a small space behind the bar. Definitely a place to try!!!!

This bar has become one of my go-to spots with friends, and for good reason. The vibes here are…read morealways on point. Great music, a chill atmosphere, and some of the friendliest/funniest bartenders you'll ever meet. They make you feel welcome the second you walk in. :-) The food is so good, and I have to give a special shoutout to the shrimp tacos (they're my absolute favorite!). Perfectly seasoned and just insanely satisfying, especially when you're hanging out with good company and a great drink in hand. Honestly though, everything on the menu hits! Whether we're grabbing a quick bite, staying for a couple of drinks, or just enjoying the music, this place never disappoints. Love this bar and can't recommend it enough!!

This place is a total hidden gem. We were looking for a quick lunch before a flight out of Newark…read moreso stopped in. We had wings, spicy chicken sandwich, loaded tots and Jack Daniel's burger. Everything totally slapped and the bartender was great. Really personable and attentive. Def would recommend to anyone who wants a good meal or a beer,

Old. School. Dive. Bar…read more This place is great. BRING CASH. No CC accepted. Live music on weekends and special events. Definitely worth coming here!

I don't know what the attraction is... The place is deceptively small and I can't tell why it's so…read moresmall inside compared to the building size. No food, bar seats maybe 10 people, no room to move/stand and you're forced to sit on the front deck which is crowded. I hate giving bad reviews but I see no reason to go back.

This place was a sleeper I didn't expect the food to be that good, and the exterior def does not…read morecompliment the interior. I will def be going back the service was great the bartender was very friendly

I went here for a first date and we both were feeling adventurous so as soon as we saw Ceasar…read morechicken wings we were like WIDE EYES lol. They were delicious. I like the consistency and the crunch. I'd like to go back to try other flavors. The service was great. The server recommended these wings and they did not disappoint. The ambiance on a Thursday was laid back. Not crowded and they had all the Olympic Games on all of the TVs which is definitely a plus. I'd come here during basketball season to eat and watch games for sure. Can't wait to be back!