I was looking for local bars and I kept overlooking this place but then I decided to give it a try. It's definitely a local bar in all the best ways. The place was so crowded with good vibes, great conversations with strangers, and their beer selection...10/10. I learned what a pickleback was here. Did I try??..... Absolutely not lol but everyone that had them, raved about it! lol The bartenders were super friendly and definitely saved this place for the next time I'm in town. read more

On the upper end of dive bars when it comes quality of food, staff and hours of operation. The patrons are a very mixed bag, Some of the best and worst people. So there is definitely variety but tread lightly most people here wont back down from a fight. That being said if you don't act foul then the place will be very inviting. Price scale is mixed, somethings way over priced other things way under priced. So it evens out in the end, especially if you don't piss off the staff. read more

It's been years since I've been here, but between Jay's making lists for top dives in NJ and top beer lists in the country I have been meaning to get back. Prior to going I looked up their beer list on Untappd and was overwhelmed by the beer selection. Unfortunately (but fortunately because it made my beer selection decisions much easier) many of the craft beers listed were sold in cans. The beers on the numbered list on Untappd are the beers available on tap (all other beers listed are in cans or bottles). They still had a nice variety of craft beers on tap and I really enjoyed the few I tried. They seemed a bit pricey though and even the lower ABV beers were served in smaller glasses. We got two seats at the bar around 6:30 on a Friday night. All night people were coming and going and there was nobody really standing around waiting for bar seats for too long. The bartender was nice and he was the only one working when we first arrived but after a bit there were multiple people behind the bar. It definitely felt divey inside. My dad said the bar top was the same bar top from years and years ago when he used to come here when he was my age. We split wings with medium Buffalo sauce and cheesesteak fries. I frequently see Jay's wings mentioned on SJFS and for good reason. They were top notch and I'd come back just for the wings. They might even be at the very top of my wing list (although I'd try a different sauce next time). Incredibly crispy and weren't chewy whatsoever. The cheesesteak fries (cheesesteak served over a bed of waffle fries were also surprisingly good. While at Top Golf earlier in the week our bay host recommended them and advised all the food at Jay's is very good. I wasn't expecting to spend $100+ at a dive bar between two of us but the experience was very good. If I lived a little closer I would definitely be there all the time. Even though the beer list is good I'd probably stick with drinking a domestic draft or bottle the next time I go to avoid spending as much as we did on smaller glasses of craft beer. I will definitely be back and will be looking forward to trying more menu items in the future. read more

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Early in the night had an awesome local crew, killer beers, and fun staff. Food is good in the perfect dive bar sense read more

Great food ! Best wings around cheesesteaks are awesome. Friendly staff and great music playing on the ju

Best staff Gina Rachel and Stacey great barmaid s big al.is the best doorman and Harrison is an amazing cook the beer is cold and cheap not modern but kinda like cheers where everyone know your name read more

Everything almost perfect, been coming here on/off for about 10 years. The one thing that would make it perfect is to have attractive females bartending instead of the middle age men they have. But the guys working there are good dudes and know sports and which games are on, so it all works out. Great place read more

Great little dive spot with exceptional beers both on tap and in bottle. Tons of super fresh IPAs from a wide variety of breweries.

great place for shooting pool and feeling at home every one knows everyone foods not bad either come in and check it out

We were in the area on Tuesday and wanted to grab a quick drink , sat at the bar and the bartender was really nice , so great service .. We ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and some teriyaki wings . The sandwich was great , the wings were a bit over cooked . The vibe in the place is good but the bathrooms are dirty and not very pleasant , we visited on a Tuesday early afternoon , that bathroom should be clean . read more

Great food got the cheesesteak club wrap and a huge selection of craft beers the place was very busy

We both got rusty trombones at the bar. It was intense. We're telling all of our gay friends to come here.

This place is pretty awful. Not many patrons have all their teeth. There is a rug on the floor that has basically become LVT over the decades. The bar top is too low for the seats which i hate. The beers are cold and the service is decent. Wings are good. Def a dive that hasn't changed at all in 40 years read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review of Jay's. Basic bar with a pool table, juke box, outdoor patio seating for good weather days. They have a surprisingly wide selection of beer, although on the last few occasions our number 1 choice has been unavailable. Prices are reasonable, for basic brews and drinks. Specialty beers can push the tab up a bit. The food is decent bar munchies, wings, burgers, fries, nachos. I haven't tried their daily sandwich specials. The staff is welcoming, and efficient My wife and I make it a point to drop in when we get our car washed next door, as it provides us with the perfect excuse for a mid afternoon beer. read more

This turned out to be a great random find on a work related trip. When I went in the door, my expectations sunk through the floor. There was a bouncer checking IDs and several security personnel around. Not a great way to greet customers but it must be needed. However the bartender was super helpful and friendly. She immediately asked my order and brought me a cold beer. I placed a food order ToGo and it arrived fairly quickly. Unfortunately it was not at all what I ordered but still turned out to be great. The crowd in the place was a great mixture of people from all walks of life. Everyone was happy and having a great time. It could be the fact that the Eagles had just won but regardless I enjoyed the hour or so I spent here. One of the best "dive bars" I've been to in a long time. And the drinks are CHEAP! Great place! read more

Hole in the wall but great service and really, really good wings! Went around lunch time and it had a decent crowd seated at booths/tables and a few people at the bar. Or maybe it looked like a decent crowd since the place is pretty small. I heard music from behind us. TV was on sports network. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Good beer menu. We got the hot wings which weren't real hot, but had a nice kick. Honey habaneros were were great, too, and they were all nice size wings read more

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Let me tell you i am way to sober for the shit that just happened Jay's Elbow Room! The bouncers literally let me in then gave my husband and our friend a hard time. I literally had my diaper changed on this MF bar. Eddie was my mothers old friend from countryside (Eileen Green) and I grew up with his nephew Mark who we had a few bad moments but he as still like fam bc of our fam! I have literally been here more times in my life than I can count with no issues...here to pregame with my moms friends before and my friends went out, after she passed bc well memories , after my own industry shifts bc well they still served food and tonight bc well we were meeting up with cool peoples. NEVER have I ever in my 48 years of life been so disrespected by a fucking "bouncer". I have been a server and a bartender in those years and this "kid" lost his hod damn mind the way he spoke to us. I walked past him after his ignorant words but he needs to be put in his place. We weren't some young 20 something's (not that the behavior is ok towards them either)....he needs to get off his power trip and disrespectful speaking! read more

Jay's Elbow Room - Dive Bars Near Me - Maple Shade, New Jersey

Great food, strong drinks, and sports! Came to watch the Eagles game and had some chicken nachos - they tasted great. Also Stacy is the bomb read more

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The staff here are incredible. They're quick to get you settled in when it comes to being unfamiliar with what they have on tap. The wings are spectacular, they have at-least 10-15 wing flavors and do a special every day. The daily sandwich specials are delicious as well. Jays also has booth seating and an outdoor seating area. If you're looking for a local dive bar, or even somewhere to break up the work day and grab a bite, Jays is the spot! read more

I have come to this bar for half my life-most people who grew up in this area have. It's exactly what it looks like from the outside-an old time bar with a ton of TVs, one pool table, a juke box, and neon light signs. The wings are THE BEST around. I get them naked and hot and they are always perfect. Enjoy!! read more

I walk in and it's automatically a wholesome environment! I had a server by the name of Chris, he was so Authentic and wholesome, he took time out of his busy day to get to know me. This quality is something a lot of Bars lack. Because of Chris I will be back Weekly. On top of Chris the environment all together was just so calming and refreshing. Overall 10/10. The food was beyond my expectations! read more

A day of cheesesteaks with Amigo Dan, Oldest daughter Jordan and her Karl continued at Jay's. Route 73 is a mecca of very good cheesesteaks. We got the cheesesteak special. Phil knew we were sharing the cheesesteak so he served it on 4 plates. It was like we were eating 4 different cheesesteaks because we each liked something different about the cheesesteak. We all loved the service. read more

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My husband and I had a great time at Jays! Pleasant staff. Always with a smile. Best wings I've had in a long time!!! See ya soon Jays!!!

Food specials are always good and cheap, but they make up for it with high drink prices!

This little bar off the highway is everything you could ask for and also looks like it would be a setting for a sitcom. Big selection of brews, an even bigger selection of food, and all types of indoor/outdoor seating. The servers are always very nice and attentive to anything you need. Their Buffalo bites are amazing!!! read more

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A friend of mine talked up this place's wings, so while I'm not necessarily the person to ask about dive bars (so consider taking my word with a grain of salt), I had to give it a shot... In a word, I wasn't impressed. But again, I'm not looking at it in terms of a place to get hammered, which I imagine is its main appeal. We came in on a Sunday, where the Phillies game was on. I appreciated how many TVs there were in the little place, as well as the fact that people were actually into the game. There were some cool-sounding specials (cheesesteak waffle fries!), but I had a mission to try some wings, so that had to come first! Our sodas came in small plastic cups with paper straws (although paper straws are undeniably lousy, I appreciate the environmental concern, so points to them). Weird. The server was nice... but our food took an absurdly long time - wings and a tuna sandwich on a Sunday afternoon were a tall order, apparently. Though the actual chicken was well-made (juicy, tender, etc.), the sauce was bland and watery. Kind of hard to give high points to wings with lousy sauce. My dad liked his tuna sandwich, but he's pretty easy to please, as far as that goes (plus, it's kind of hard to screw up a tuna sandwich, right?). I still gave it an okay ratings cause I could see how, if you're a big drinker, this could be kind of a cool place, and I'd bet they have some decent items on the menu... just not the wings. Sorry, Jay's. You're not my kind of place. read more

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Where do I even begin.. we were on a road trip to Philly and were over an hour away from our destination, and just wanted something quick to eat because we were starving on the road. My friends and I pulled up and my friend had an expired ID, meanwhile he is in his late 30's and they wouldn't let him in without the paperwork for his new lisence. All we wanted was some food. Smh we went to the Wawa across the street for a hoagie. This isn't a frat bar and we are all almost double 21 years old. Going back hungry read more

Heard about this place for years being around the area for such a long time finally made my 1st appearance and it was nicer than I had expected I had a decent seat at the bar and had a beer while I waited for my wings to-go. It was a nice time good atmosphere wings were good! read more

Well, first time here and I was given a dinky drink for dinky men. Some mini can of modelo that made me thirst for more whilst I looked at it. Feeling seriously jilted, and let-down. I asked what the price was and a twisted face glared back at me and said , "I don't know??!! Do you want me to go check and seeeeee??!!! " Yes please."Nearly 6 bucks for half a can of modelo. She started to try and untwist her face as she went along but I was super unsold on the place. I was like, What kind of server does not know the answer to" what's the cost? Or at least expect the dang question? I feel unwelcome in this read more

Overall, I'm a straight-laced and serious Capricorn lady, but who hasn't gone to get drunk at Jay's Elbow Room? When I was 19, my co-worker/friend who was a few years older, took me here to have a drink. She said it wouldn't be a problem getting served while under-aged. She was right. I had two screwdrivers (those, Bay Breezes, Long Island Iced Teas, and Peach Schnopps were my go-to's "back then") at the bar with her and don't remember much else. I was such a light-weight then(literally, my weight - I still can't drink in the other definition!) and couldn't even get up when it was time to go - gravity was weighing on my little body! I do remember nice people and a casual environment. I think we even knoshed on something? I'm sure if I went back now, it would look like a seedy place where couples go to cheat on their spouses or something. It would be a hoot to visit sometime again, many, MANY, moons later! (Jay's came up while I was looking on the 'Nightlife' tab that I never noticed b/f). read more

First time here in a while...its still 420! #nochickenwingsafter11pm https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155883631936234&id=113588031233 read more

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Great wings and good beer to catch the game inside or outside. I just enjoy that laid back vibe. read more

Affordable and you can tell they want it to stay the same as its been for over 70 years. Good people having conversations in a great bar without worry. This is something I respect as we in SC are a very quiet and personal state. read more

No frills dive bar with an A+ beer list and even better food! Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Sat down in the back and were greeted right away. Checked out the beer list and was happy for so many good options. Landed on a Kane beer on tap. Ordered apps for the table. The garlic parm wings had a ton of meet and were flavorful, the fried ravioli was cooked perfect. I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which was a great size, took half to go. Every item is separate so if you want fries you have to order them separate, crinkle fries were perfect. Wish we lived closer! I'll stop by I'm in the area next time. read more

Love their cheese steaks, but in South Jersey cheese steak hoagies do NOT have mayonnaise on them! NEVER! Just oil and vinegar! Thank you

Best wings around !!!!! Crispy and the perfect size . Great cheese steak as well . Friendly staff read more

Jay's Elbow Room - Dive Bars Near Me - Maple Shade, New Jersey

Jay's Elbow Room is the definition of a dive bar. Its not the best location - Make sure you put your blinker on before turn onto the lot otherwise you may be rear ended by the person behind you doing 80 mph on rt 73. It is a tiny location with an equally small patio area with cheap well made bar food and a nice selection of craft beer on rotation. Whenever I am in the mood for an in-season craft pint I know I can always find it here. The wings are nicely cooked and satisfy my craving. Did I mention the food here is cheap? The chicken tenders were delicious but I found the fries bland and a little on the soggy side. The burger was nothing special. So moral of the story stick to the fried proteins and you are set. I haven't found the service to be horrendous or offensive but it does take a few for someone to acknowledge you either at the bar or table. Regulars definitely get preferential treatment around here. read more

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This dive bar is iconic. You don't go for the ritz or razzle dazzle; you go for cheap wings and bottom shelf liquor.

I really don't know how this place has a four (4) star rating. The ambiance is in the gutter. They have a drop ceiling with missing sections in one part of this bar. In the dining section, some of the ceiling droops down and other parts that fell appear to be screwed back up with drywall screws. The whole establishment is beyond dirty. Definitely a trashy bar. Now lets talk about service. They don't know the difference between appetizers and main meal. I ordered an appetizer and it came out with my sandwich. When I inquired about it, I was told that I didn't say anything. Ugh, a appetizer come out before the meal. Why do I need to specify that. The ticket time for waiting to get your order was 23.26 minutes. I then waited another 21 minutes before anyone asked if I was ok. I also waited another 20 mins just to get the check. This is my first and last time stopping here. I would not recommend anyone to come here. read more

Maybe some of the bar food here is good, but I got the specialty burger/corned beef sandwich mix.....one of the nastiest things I have ever eaten! I honestly wanted to slam dunk this thing in the floor and walk out. The burger is a cheap pre-made patty that was flavorless and had the consistency of cardboard. The corned beef was the pre packaged sandwich meat you get for $1 at the grocery store. And the whole thing was $11! Way over priced for something that is that cheap and disgusting. read more

Jay's Elbow Room - Dive Bars Near Me - Maple Shade, New Jersey