(Drank 09/17/2026 TH @ 5:00pm): Louise and Jerry created a fine neighborhood tavern for the city of Hoboken! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes and things to do throughout Jersey City (specifically the Heights) and by extension nearby Hoboken, I crept into Louise And Jerry's Tavern for a quick pint or two after I dropped some dough at nearby Tunes Hoboken and before I met up with my friend for dinner. Located inside an 1880s former hotel building, it all started back in 1958 when Louise and Jerry Grieco (the tavern's namesake) rented the downstairs space when it was a Dutch sailor's bar called the Old Neerlandia. In 1959, they purchased it from the Schaeffer's family. At that point, the family business began first with Jerry as the lone bartender until health issues took that away from him. So, Louise stepped in until sadly she suffered a stroke in 1994. Louise's sister, Mary Romano, took over, and to this day, it's been the Romano family who has kept the legacy alive. Would I raise a pint or two to cheers Louise and Jerry for their tavern!? PURCHASE(S) Guinness Draught Irish Dry Stout Beer 4.2% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Dark brown chocolate color, robust coffee roasty aroma, heavy body, balanced chocolate coffee flavor, mouthcoating finish, and full coffee roasty aftertaste. One of my favorite beers! Yuengling Brewery Traditional Amber Red Lager Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Copper red color, malty sweet aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean finish, and smooth malty sweet aftertaste. A favorite I always had trouble pronouncing! SERVICE I was casually greeted by two young women behind the bar as I approached, queried about their happy hour specials (MO-FR 1:00pm-7:00pm $1.00 off any draft), ordered my first pint, and found an empty corner in the back. I returned to the bar with my empty glass in hand, ordered my next pint, and simply closed my tab as the post-work crowd started to billow in. All was simple and straightforward which was fine with me - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): This was a moot point since it was minutes away from Tunes Hoboken (or, slightly flat-to-downhill leisurely walk 30-minute distance from my friend's place). No parking lots in sight, there seemed to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Washington St. and all surrounding side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE You carefully stepped down recessed stairs into a quaint one-floor layout where your immediate focus was on the large mahogany bar with plenty of stools, then to the exposed brick walls where a few items hung, the reflective tin ceiling, heavily-dated floor tiles, and a pool table and some tall tables in the back, along with the jukebox nd dart board. A decent amount of natural lighting filtered through the front and back glass windows while large electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs while a jukebox played music in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Louise And Jerry's Tavern was my kind of place with a "refined dive bar" feel (meant in a loving way), and every neighborhood would be so lucky to have such a watering hole to destress, chat with strangers, and grab a pint after work. The community I sensed as I observed from my back corner stool while patrons started coming in was beautiful as the bartenders knew them and people knew each other. The beer list was kept to a minimum, the liquor choices were varied enough to at least make the standards, outside food was allowed since there wasn't an onsite kitchen, and they were an openly pet-friendly bar, which was awesome! Plus, I always preferred to support small mom & pop businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $14.50 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more

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I apologize for earlier review if anyone read it. I hate the fact that big games are now only available on streaming channeks. Only certainly TVs can get those. Such bullshit This is a ggod bar. Stop in if you are in area. read more

Louise & Jerrys - YES tv at 906 pm - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

So, you're gonna think I'm crazy but I came here because of my name. So happy to find out this is a divey bar. There was a lot of locals here. The bartender immediately knew I was a NYer. I wonder what gave it away. We had a quick laugh when I told them my name was Louise. The local asked me if I owned the place as a joke, I already loved the vibe here that little joke was icing on the cake. I wouldn't consider this a trendy bar, but maybe it's different on the weekends? The prices were pretty decent, I came in because my friend wanted a quick drink before heading back to the city. I loved their exposed brick walls, I think it's a family owned bar because the bartenders were super cool and personable. If I lived in NJ I think this would be my regular spot. The drinks were cheap because we were here for happy hour. They had some IPAs on tap. They have a dart board and pool table. I do like the fact that this spot is dog friendly. I'm guilty for petting 3 of the dogs that were their. Definitely see myself coming back here one day. Next time I'm going to say yes to naming the bar and owning it. Haha read more

Louise & Jerrys - The front of the bar. Kicking myself for not standing under my name then telling my friend to snap a photo. - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Always a good time! You have spirits, games and easy going folks. Fun underground dive spot on Washington St to satisfy your dive-y needs. Bring friends! Don't have any? No problem, make some there! Cheers read more

Louise & Jerrys - Hops & a dark one - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The best bar around town. Service is top notch all the bartenders are always attentive and have the best energy, especially Nicole. If you want the best Guinness pour, this is where to come! They have a pool table and a jukebox and it's dog friendly. read more

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Super chill bar in Hoboken. Played pool here on Saturday evening. Great music and just the right level of crowd.

Decent bar and beer selection. It claims to be dog friendly, but the manager was not very friendly with our dog. Bartender was attentive. Sadly, management lacked customer service. We came here for a dog friendly bar, but will recommend anywhere else. read more

Cozy dive bar in Hoboken. Our beers unfortunately tasted watered down which was disappointing. The bathroom is super tight. They do have a pool table in the back but we weren't able to play since it was already being used, I believe you have to pay to use them anyway. read more

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Fantastic bar. Excellent service and the most kind bartenders in the area. Also great prices. A staple in Hoboken. read more

Louise & Jerrys - Pool - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great place. Great patrions. My bartender for some reason told me her friend (another bartender) was written up three times. No idea why. read more

Solid dive bar with happy hour everyday until 7 PM. We got two drinks for under $15, which is a steal. Cozy indoor seating accompanied by a pool table and several TVs for the game, with optional outdoor seating. Service was great - friendly helpful staff who knew how to properly pour a Guinness. read more

Louise & Jerrys - a beer and a can of blue moon - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Neighborhood staple dive bar that's been here for generations. I lived in Hoboken for a few years in the mid 00's and went several times over those years. Found myself in Hoboken this past weekend and was happy to see not much has changed. Friendly bartender. Reasonably priced drinks. Daily happy hour. Great music. Pool table. I hope this place stays here forever! read more

HOBOKEN: we love North Jersey, but find we're not there as much as we'd like to be! This changed when we went bar hopping in Hoboken with Brie! Our first stop was at Louise & Jerry's, a tavern right on the happening Washington Street, and they are always pet friendly indoors! They have a full bar and no food, but you can order in food from the many restaurants in the area. Most of the seats are at the bar, but there are a couple of tables in the back by the pool table. It was a low-key and fun way to get our day started in this cool town! They even host events supporting the Liberty Humane Society so check their events tab for yappy hour! Great way to socialize the pups! read more

Love love this place! Nice spot to catch a game play pool and let your furry one get some love

Had a dog with us, and with a little research found out this bar is one of the places where you can bring one inside. Standard interior - stools alongside the bar, a couple tables up front at the corners, and a big pool table in the back. Moderate draft list and a few more options in bottle/cans. Prices are around $5-7 depending on what you get (obviously more for cocktails/wine). Atmosphere was pretty chill all night, we got a table to ourselves up front and never felt crowded. Only one bartender working the place and surprisingly that was all that was necessary. No food to speak of here, but I don't think they'd mind if you brought some. Standard bar overall, a bump up for letting us bring the pooch. read more

Louise & Jerrys - Corner table - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

They've really upped their game here since COVID. Better lighting, furniture, atmosphere. It looks like they might even be trying to open a courtyard area in the rear. Always been a fan of this place, but felt really welcomed there over the holiday's last year. read more

Cool bar in Hoboken. The prices don't break your wallet and the place is cozy. The bartender is sweet and overall a great time read more

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A delightful experience visiting this long-standing historic bar. The staff is warm and welcoming and the prices are very reasonable they have been before Covid and they have maintained their integrity despite hardships. Anthony the proprietor, is always there offering a warm welcome to patrons along with his smile and good nature that resonates back to times before his family bought the place. Highly recommend paying a visit to L&J's for great drinks, service and fantastic people watching in the heart of Hoboken. read more

My favorite local/chill bar in town. Love the vibe, and the people who work here. If you're looking for a drink away from the young crowd in Hoboken, this place delivers and is really cozy. Have yourself a game of pool or darts! read more

We walk in and there's 4 open seats at the bar, they have nearly empty glasses at them and some empty shot glasses, looks like no one has been there for a while so me and a friend sit down. Bartender comes over eventually and as we start looking at the beers to decide all of the sudden she goes "you know someone's sitting there right" very aggressively, we both very apologetically start to get up and she goes "do you not see those glasses in front of you" in a tone I'd never expect from anyone. We continue standing up speechless at this point and she calls us pendejos which I don't need to speak Spanish to know what it means. so we say "alright we're leaving" and she's like "yeah get out" We were there for no more than two minutes completely sober. Still have no clue what happened but I've never felt more disrespected read more

I walked into this place on a Tuesday night and instantly felt like I was back home in Boston. All the people who were there were cool and it gave the place a very laid back atmosphere. As far as I'm concerned, it's a hidden gem in Hoboken and I hope it stays that way. Not that this review will help that. The bar itself is in the basement of the building and as soon as you walk in you have to wait for your eyes to adjust because the place is dark. The bar takes up most of the place with a pool table at the back. The pool table is great if you want to play while having a couple of drinks and cost a dollar per game. If not, you can sit at the bar and watch something on the TV and chat with the people sitting around you. The jukebox there had some awesome tunes in it that you won't find much other places now a days. It's chock full of bands such as ACDC, The Rolling Stones, Elvis and other lost treasures. The vibe of the place was very laid back with everybody just having some casual drinks and hanging out. There was no screaming, unnecessary loud music, or that typical crowd of people in Hoboken who's shirts are way too tight. The only real disturbance would be when a couple of drunk people would stumble in and order a couple of drinks. The bartender was wicked cool and when we had heard almost everything in the jukebox he let someone plug in their iPod to continue the good tunes. He also always made sure your glass was full or that you were all set with everything. The drinks were cheaper than other places I have found in Hoboken, with beers being about four dollars and mixed drinks being about five to six, depending on what you get. Overall I gave this place a four star because of the great atmosphere, the cheap drinks, the good staff, the excellent jukebox and so much more. I plan on hitting this place up again and again. My home away from home bar. read more

Louise & Jerrys - Jack and coke. Mostly jack. - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Another reason I miss Hoboken. If you like overpriced foofoo drinks, microbrews, trendy finger foods, and background top 40 noise, this aint the place for you. But if you are cool, like punk and old school rock n' roll with an amazing jukebox, cool bartenders, cheap beer and even the occasional foofoo drink (Brian makes a GREAT vodka soda which is basically vodka, club and cranberry - in a pint glass - he rocks). They don't have food, but have menus for delivery - I've had my pizza delivered there more than once. There is basically a bar and a pool table. You can get sports on, Sunday afternoons in summer time, baseball games and in the fall of course football. At night, you'll see the UFC stuff. I mean, there's something for everyone. If you're cool that is. Don't come in here expecting to hear Britney Spears or something. The Clash, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Stones, Replacements. Sigh. I miss their jukebox. Every now and then, I get a hankering for a bar like this in the city. The only place remotely close would be in the East Village I guess, but that's Guam to me. In Hoboken, I know what I am going to get, so I always have a soft spot in my heart for L&Js. read more

Small hole in the wall but my go to place for casual drinks and watching some sports. They all have one pool table. The bartenders are all very friendly and attentive. They stay open late and it's great vibes! read more

Horrible service, waiting 30 min for waitress to acknowledge us. Paid completely no attention to us in a place with 6 tables that can service a max of maybe 20 people. Never coming back. read more

Horrible service. Needs to close immediately. Don't visit. Closed at wrong times. Drinks are warm. Would not recommend.

Where do I start with this place lol. The barbacks are awesome here. They're always working hard and clearly do most of the work. The bartenders on the other hand are more busy ignoring the customers and taking shots at the end of the bar with their friends. This is a really cute spot but the bartenders ruin it. Good luck ordering a drink if you're not the bartender's friend. They act like you're tearing them away from their friends and inconveniencing them if you try to order a drink or ask them anything. There are plenty of other spots in Hoboken that actually want you to order a drink. Go elsewhere! read more

On Sunday 9/29 I stopped in around 5 to watch some football. There was a street fair going on in hoboken so I thought it would be hard to get a seat. When I walked in there was one group of patrons who were definitely over served. There was one other guy at the end of the bar who could not stand up. We sat down to an empty bar and there was a half eaten pretzel next to me and I asked the red headed bartender if she could throw it out. 10 minutes later she threw it away. The real reason I left was because she had WWE on the tv with sound and when I asked her to change it to football she told me she needed a few minutes. I waited about 10 minutes and then she asked me what channel to put on. I informed her of the 3 different games on tv but told her I didn't know what channel. She made the slightest effort to look for one of the games and then proceeded to tell me she couldn't turn the sound off of the WWE. Basically, run away from this place. There are so many bars in Hoboken with competent bartenders and better environments to spend your money. read more

Great place to have a drink, catch a game, or shoot some pool if you're in downtown Hoboken! Nikki is an amazing bartender, too, with great taste in music and who takes an interest in the well-being of her customers. read more

Not your typical dive bar for Hoboken. The bartender is nice and the regulars are mostly welcoming. The last time I was there, I felt as though I was in the minority for not being an NRA enthusiast. Not sure if that's the norm, but that was the vibe when I was there. Generally, it's a decent spot. read more

Best martinis in Hoboken delivered by the one and only Kim! She is an amazing, kind and respectable server. Loved her she really made the experience special. read more

Louise & Jerrys - Bars Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Small and divey without being an actual dive. Great bar tenders with great personalities. Izzy was serving me and she was incredibly attentive and nice. Low key for hoboken and not quite as annoying as hoboken can usually be. read more

Is it a dive? Hell yes it is. Is the jukebox beyond stacked with great music? Hell yes it is. Are the prices fair? Hell yes they are. Is there a good mix of "young professionals" and "old school punk rockers?" Hell yes. Are the prices fair? Hell yes. Will they let you bring in your own food? Hell yes. Pool table and Buck Hunter? Hell yes. read more

I was at this bar last night. And one of the bartenders (blonde female if I remember correctly) accused me of banging on the bathroom door while she was inside of it. Of course she confused me with someone else but didn't hesitate to approach me in a very aggressive and heated manner. Of course I was standing their shocked and confused but the owner was standing there watching a patron of his bar being verbally attacked by his lunatic employee without saying a word. She was yelling and cursing at me with no regard for the truth or professional etiquette. The lack professionalism and belligerency of the employees at this establishment is appalling. Even after I politely explained that they confused me with someone else and that I was in fact just getting a drink with the other bartender who could vouch for me they proceeded to ask me to leave and kicked me out of their dinky little dive bar. If the bartenders spent less time being absolutely crazy maybe the service would be better and it wouldn't take 2 hours just to get a drink. Horrible ownership, horrible employees, horrible experience. read more

I moved to Hoboken at the tail-end of its genuinely cool era in '94. Needless to say, I only visit a handful of places there today, L&J's being one of them...I can remember the days when Mary, Louise's sister, used to keep watch and make sure we didn't put our feet up on the upholstered chairs around the pool table... I've known Brian, the sometime bartender, for close to 20 years...YIKES...The place always felt like the basement of our parent's houses...we'd laze away winter afternoons and nights playing pool and having a blast... Well enuff with the reminiscing...Classic dive, friendly bartenders, awesome tunes on the jukebox, good pours on the drinks...a much needed hideaway from the maniacal, chatty chicks with their 6" pumps and MK totes and the lunkhead jocks who drool over them. The iconic Maxwell's is gone...Todd packed up and word has it he's going to set up shop at the Bell House in Brooklyn...If the day ever comes that L&J's closes its doors, Hoboken will truly be a wasteland...I hope that day never comes... read more

And I thought most of Hoboken's bars were filled with prissy girls and fist pumping guys. Okay, maybe they are but Louise & Jerry's definitely stands out amongst them. It is a dive bar but I appreciate them especially when they have great bartenders, cheap drinks, and a $1 pool table in the back. I came here with a few friends to celebrate my birthday. Our first round of drinks which included shots, beer and mixed drinks (8 total) came out to a whopping $36?? Yes, you read it right. I fell in love. The bartender was super nice and payed attention to us when we needed more drinks. The bar was semi packed but after all it was a Sunday night and only the alcoholics come out to play then. Teehee. We only stayed for an hour or so and moved to another lounge next door since they were closing at 2 AM. Trying to be efficient with our time. :) Louise & Jerry's I WILL be back!! read more

They are one of the few bars in Hobo that have PURSE HOOKS for the girls. Thank youuuu. It's a dive bar. I only reason I know I was here because of my string of Facebook check-ins. I walk by here every morning on my traipse to the Path. They leave up their sign about booze in the morning sometimes. It sure is enticing. read more

Pretty decent place. Neither too loud nor too showy. It's a great place if you just want to sit and enjoy a beer with a buddy minus the loud music and food and not being disturbed by people. The place is small and neat with a pool table at the end of the room. The bartender is nice and friendly and is not too talkative or pushy. A very comfortable experience. There is no kitchen but are nice enough to let you order in or get food from outside. They have a great selection of beers and it's pretty reasonable for the Hoboken area. I would suggest to go to this place if all you want to do is just sitting by the bar and getting a drink without too much of pomp and show. read more

Hoboken's classic dive bar. It is one of the only places in the town that caters to the kind of demographic you find more in the lower east side or Brooklyn. The crowd is more 30s than most other Hob bars nowadays. Decor hasn't changed since at least the 1980s. Juke box is eclectic and indie. There's got a pool table. Little corner nooks where you can chat. Pat, a great, great bar tender, who is serious about what he does. I wouldnt plan a rowdy night for a crowd of more than 4-5 people here... This bar is for those relaxed evenings when you want to hang out, have a few drinks, shoot some pool, have some fun, low-key conversation with new people. My recommendation is... check it out on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Decide whether you like it. It's not everybody's cup of tea, but that's one of the things that makes it great. read more

Well, I suppose ratings by nature must be subjective. After all, what one person considers to be "great" can be another person's "trash". However, I feel that at the very heart of it, a bar should be entertaining. This is why some people go to bars with dance music (to dance); others go to bars with TVs (to watch sports games); and others go to bars with a laid back atmosphere (to socialize with friends). I'd venture to say that L and J's fits into this 3rd category, although it doesn't really do it too well. It's about small to average sized, so if you've got more than a few friends, it's probably going to feel a little cramped. The only time I went, I didn't really get a feel for anything mentioned in the other reviews... in fact the atmosphere was very sterile, and although I knew people there, I left after a short while. There's no loud music or huge plasma TV's, which is fine, since that's not what they're trying to be about, but like I mentioned above, they're not really succeeding at doing much if anything. If you hate the Hoboken scene, as many do, then you might find some solace here. If you're looking for a good time with friends and are under the age of 30, then stay away from this place. 1.5* out of 5 (they didn't spit in my beer so I can't give them a 1). read more

Hands down the best bar in Hoboken. Amidst the sea of cheese that is 07030, L&J's is cut from a different cloth. The fantastic jukebox is updated just frequently enough (always new stuff, but the classics stay put), and Pat is one of the best bartenders around. Also - a major plus is the complete absence of guidos, which is no mean feat for the mile square city. The crowd is definitely local, but not townie. Always a bunch of people playing pool and Buck Hunter in the back. It's a skinny bar that can get cramped, so maybe not the best place for large groups. However, if you like laid-back bars with great music, good bartenders, and interesting peeps - L&J's is your place. read more