I will never spend another dollar at this bar. First of all, the drinks are super watery and not cheap. 14$ for a watery vodka club. Second, the food is disgusting and tastes like it has all just been reheated from the freezer. Their Mac and cheese was not edible and who can mess up Mac and cheese? Potato skins- gross. Wings- tiny and cold. Third, I have never had such a bad experience with a waitress, ever. I think her name was Sarah, and she was absolutely just mean. You would think I murdered her family when I asked her for a water. Openly miserable and was giving us such a nasty attitude, when we are just customers trying to order drinks/food. We were a group of 8, I understand we were a big party, but her attitude was unwarranted and made us all uncomfortable. She even went behind the bar after we ordered more drinks and we saw her waving her arms around and clearly going off about us to the bartender. To treat us the way she did, she is not in the right industry!! Most people would be excited to get a large party and that means a large tip! Nope, she blew it. Horrible experience overall and with such a competitive market in Hoboken - skip this place !! read more

New England Patriots bar aka best bar ever!!! I was in town for work and I met a friend at this bar, so I am not from the area however they have great drink specials and they also sell food. It is a great spot to meet friends and just grab drinks (or bar food). They have a bunch of beers on draft and daily drink/food specials. I went for the AFC championship game and I was surprised by the level of service. The venue was completely packed, yet they were VERY attentive to all of the guests. I would definitely come back here if I am in the Hoboken area. I also started following them on IG. Cheers! read more

Always a fun bar especially during football season! They have various drink and food special. The food special is not that great... They have $5 wings and $6 nachos - sounds like a deal but both are not worth it... You get the skimpiest amount of nachos and wings. Skip this place if you're looking for wings but come here for drinks! read more

McSwiggan's Pub - $5 wings - American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Good times. Chill bar. I liked this spot because it feels like a good 'ol neighborhood bar and avoids the pitfalls of other more modern places with harsh lighting and too many tvs. Instead, on a weeknight, McSwiggins feels like a strangely intimate spot for locals to sit back and enjoy a beer, a game, or a convo - or perhaps a game of pool - without the young overly enthusiastic fist-pumpers rearing their ugly heads and ruining the vibe. Happy hour is a must do, especially with the $3.50 house ale. An enjoyable visit... I'd hit it up again! read more

McSwiggan's is, for lack of a better description, your typical Hoboken bar. I mean this not in a derogatory way (i.e. obnoxious drunk frat bros, fist pumpers, etc. etc.), but rather in an endearing way. It's a straightforward bar with club music, a crowded front area, and a good location. Getting in One of the saving graces of this place is that there is never a line (compared to the Shannon next door, which almost always has a line after 11pm). No cover, and as far as Hoboken bars goes, the dress code is pretty casual (tees, sneakers, etc.). The scene As I touched on earlier, picture in your mind the most "Hoboken" bar you can imagine: 21-29 year olds packed in near the bar, girls dancing and screaming along to "Call Me Maybe", bachelorette parties doing all sorts of crazy things, and Miller light bottles in everyone's hand. This is, in essence, McSwiggans. It's fun for a bit, but if you're here with a group it's a bit tough to navigate since there are few places to sit down together. The music is again pretty much what you'd expect (house/rap mixes), although the last time I was there they put on some throwback hip hop and reggae, which pleasantly surprised me. The problem is that this bar is not really a dance spot, so at most you'll have people bopping along in place with the music rather than dancing (except for the "Call Me Maybe" girls). Drinks No surprises; pretty standard Hoboken pricing ($4-5ish for bottle domestics). If you can get to the bar, the bartenders are actually pretty quick about getting you a drink. The problem is since the bar takes up a good chunk of the front area, people will just set up shop and it gets hard to push towards the front. Pros No line; no cover Cons Nothing amazing about it read more

A fun, reasonably priced bar with not too much hoopla, except of course for Pats games on Sunday! To my knowledge, the only New England Patriots bar in all of New Jersey, McSwiggans will always be my token Sunday destination. In fact, I held a long streak of being the very first customer in the door on Sunday mornings, anxiously awaiting the first Guinness of the day along with a hearty, and true to form Irish Breakfast. But so far the best thing about McSwiggans has been the service. Bartenders are speedy, fun, and accommodating. Sarah stands out as a fantastic bartender. My Guinness is already settling by the time I take my final sip. My only knock? She's a Giants fan, and proud to show it. She'll still reluctantly ring the bell whenever the Pats score. Got to give the people what they want. The food is pretty standard Irish pub fare, with sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and entrées like Shepherd's Pie and Bangers and Mash. I haven't had anything I haven't liked, though none of it will floor you. The menu is large enough to satisfy a broad range of palates, and the portions are large enough to satisfy a broad stomach. There is a pool table for the billiards enthusiast, loud music for the dancers looking to get down on a Friday night in Hoboken, and of course some crazy shooters, like Phoenix Bombs (borne out of the ashes of their previous venture, which burnt down some years ago) which involve pouring a shot of Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum into a shot glass with a false bottom, perforated with small holes so that the rum drips on top of the cube or two of dry ice, causing a smokey effect. Then you drop it into half a glass of Fanta Orange. Seems to keep people happy, but I'll be sticking to my Irish booze. Gets very busy for football on Sundays. Although it is a Patriots bar, there isn't any Pats/Red Sox/Bruins/Celtics apparel draped on the walls or from rafters. If not for the sea of Gronkowski, Brady (including myself), and Welker jerseys mobbing the long bar on Sunday, you wouldn't have known it was a Boston bar. Furthermore, they show as many of the games as possible, and are relatively flexible about placing the games to accommodate fans of all franchises. read more

Saturday DAYTIME review!! Please note that I wouldn't touch this place with a ten foot pole on a Saturday night. Pluses: TVs and plenty of them Outdoor seating with view of said TVs $15 buckets of Corona or Corona Light Nice bathrooms Cons: Crowd (Saturday daytime is bearable since it's not packed) Not-so-friendly table service waitstaff Not great, not bad...I'd go again on a sunny Saturday afternoon to watch a game but can't say I'd go there when it's dark out. read more

Went here on a Saturday night. Place was a packed. Music was good. Had to wait on line to get in, but it moved at a pretty good rate. Bouncer even let me leave to make sure my gps was hidden without going back on line. I wouldn't say they did anything wrong to get 3 instead of 4 stars, but the place is essentially a big room, with loud music, with 4.5 bud light bottles. Nothing special there. FYI If you open a tab, there is a 5 drink minimum. Might try again, but wouldn't go all the way to Hoboken to come again. read more

One of my favorite bars in town! They have $5 food specials that are different each night of the week. Seating outside in the summer is really nicer than you may expect and inside there are high tables and bar seating. Always a blast on the weekends for a night out too. Great local spot just off Washington St and still close to the PATH. read more

McSwiggan's Pub - Cheers - American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Happy Hours...gotta love em. -I've never been in this joint when there's light outside. Its bigger than I thought, especially with the patio area open. -Last time I was here the bartender with the Irish accent asked my name and used it whenever I ordered drinks, this time, he shook my hand as soon as I sat down. Keepin it classy, brah. -$3.50 for McSwiggan's draughts....uh, yea, I'll have a bunch. -Lots of TVs showing the BoSox blow it and miss the post-season. This IS the home of Red Sox Nation in 'boken. You have to chaperone me again, Holly N(onsense). read more

Yay! I'm a fan. A Boston fan that has found a sanctuary for all Bostonian's who want to watch their teams with other fellow fans. McSwiggan's is a sports bar that televises Red Sox games, Patriots games, and if there is a god, Bruins games. It gets packed on Sundays and Mondays when Football is on. Usually on Sundays the majority of the fans will be Patriots fans, however you will also find Bronco fans, Cowboy fans, and many others. It is like the bar that takes in all the fans who are displaced from their hometown teams. The place is pretty large on the inside and can hold a lot of people. The place has ample seating at the bar and the tables that are positioned around the place. The place will get pretty loud on Football days because of everyone screaming for their teams, but I think it just adds to that cool sports atmosphere. The prices are just like any other bar in Hoboken and they almost always have a drink special going on. The staff working there are very friendly and enjoy what they do. If they are not busy making sure everyone's glass is full, they will be cheering on their teams, talking with drunkies, or doing shots with people. some of the coolest bar staff I have ever met. Overall I gave McSwiggan's four stars because of their great staff, good atmosphere and yes I am going to be biased and say that they are getting it because they show Boston sports games. I highly suggest it for anyone who watches Boston sports teams and finds themselves the only one doing that in the place they currently go to. read more

$5 all-you-can-eat Oyster Thursdays is all you have to know! I was somewhat hesitant to try out of fear those oyster may have been fished out of Hudson but after braving 2 meals, I was hooked. My only complaint is the waiter service - apparently there's a rule that they can't put in another order until your plate is clean and some waiters/waitresses are sticklers for enforcing this rule. The do not advertise their weekday specials anymore - well at least not anywhere a human eye can see but rest assured, all you have to do is ask. Really relaxed atmosphere during weekdays happy hour, decent prices and a diverse menu - highly recommend this place! read more

if you like overcrowded bars that smell like vomit 24/7, then this is the place for you! It amazes me how expensive drinks are at this place. Let me save anyone considering a night out to McSwiggan's the trouble: there's nothing special here. This place is a prime example of many bars that attract large crowds simply due to convenience and location. If you want a decent place to go to with a less trashy crowd, go right across the street to Marty O'Brien's Social Club. The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 is because of the sheer brilliance of its location. It really is the best place if you use it as a jumping-off or pre-game spot before the bar gets PACKED. One more thing. Be very careful going down the stairs to the bathroom. read more

Pre-Fire this was my favorite bar in Hoboken. It used to border on being a dive, and it used to be far less crowded, two qualities that I liked about the place. I don't want to criticize the owners for all the work they did after the fire, as I'm sure it didn't make sense to just restore the bar to it's prior state. And the restorations really did make the bar far more attractive inside and out. But...this also made the bar far more attractive to other people...which...well, let's just say I never say any Ed Hardy shit in there pre-fire. For the record, there would be a 4th Star. But they're a Pats/Sox bar. And that shit is unforgivable. read more

After walking past a few other places bursting at the seams with people, I popped into McSwiggan's, which was completely the opposite with just a few visitors. No problem. I wasn't in the mood for a rowdy crowd anyway. I just wanted to relax and watch some football, which was exactly what happened. With decent drink selections, a pool table and friendly bartenders, this place is A-OK. I mean, any bar that will play James Blunt's "Beautiful" followed by NWA's "F&*k Tha Police" is certainly worth the unexpected experience. read more

I lived in Hoboken for a very long time... most of my 20's (when Red Bull & vodka came out of my mouth as much as 'just a beer') and spent a lot of time here. Recently I was back in town for a wedding and some of the old crew got sitters and met us out. The place is still great. Patrick, who used to bartend down the block, is now here and somehow has more hair than before. Same Patrick... quick with a smile and a drink, also has his eyes on who needs another and ready to point trouble out to the bouncers. Like I said, I lived in Hoboken a long time and experienced this bar at one time or another, every night of the week. Each night is different, but each is great in its own unique way. Will it get crowded on a Friday at 11:30? Sure, but most decent bars in Hoboken will (even the un-decent ones). Will is maybe attract out of towners who are less than cool? Sure... you can't prevent that, it's Hoboken. Honestly, like where I live now in San Diego, each bar has its time and place for everyone (at least I think so). If you're not having fun here, you're in at the wrong time. But, 99 percent of the time this bar is fun all of the time, with good people, music, drinks and beer. You don't have to be Irish to enjoy McSwiggans, but when you leave, you may wish you were. Keep up the great work guys. read more

Come here only if you want them to over tip themselves on a credit card tab. Came here on a Sunday, got 3 beers and two shots which came out to 49.50, which is pricey but not unheard of. Then I checked my credit card bill to see they added an extra 5 dollars to their tip, which is illegal in jersey. Thankfully my credit card company will deal with it. read more

Went out for a friend's bday. Nothing special. No place really to dance, but they played good music. Prices were okay I guess -- a beer, 2 vodka clubs for $31? Seemed a little NYC to me, but Hoboken likes to pretend they are. The male to female ratio is insane and def. the best reason to go here. While Positive K may have said, "I got a man", my friends sure don't and I left and grabbed a cab back to my favorite island just as they were all starting to talk to prospective suitors. read more

So I happened to land here with a few friends during the day to watch the world cup game and I was pleasantly surprised at this shot in the dark. OWTR!!!! Decoration: Pretty much your standard Irish pub type of decor with flat screen tvs, bar stools, tables and a lot of beer decoration. Outside area was simple and had an added touch of privacy from the street thanks to a separation made by wall made of garden bush. Location: About one block away from Washington street away from the water, keeping you close to that frenzy but still out of the way and resting right on a corner. Food: Here is where I was definitely surprised! The food was very very good - the Swiggans "nachos" were great (even though they were actually waffle fries) - HUGE potato skins. Its all standard pub food - but all of it was done very right. Drinks: Again - Pleasantly surprised. Good selection and their specialty drinks were actually good. Nice tough on the "Ghetto" sangria (ghetto because it contains no fruit) as it tastes good, and I come from Sangrianation. Price: Affordable and will not break your pocket. Standard prices and even the specialty drinks were not crazy, considering their size. Staff: Ok - here is where there was a bit of a screw up. The staff was VERY VERY courteous - but VERY VERY inattentive - and VERY VERY Irish. If they were not understaffed, then something was not right. There was not a significant amount of people to cause a few disappearing acts by the waitress, but I do state that later on, she did remember us. Again - this area takes a low score because her service was slow - but not lacking courtesy. Ambience and Crowd: I came here during a soccer game and it was pretty much your local restaurant owned by a friend. Big mix of people, even had a dog taking a nap in the outside area. Very casual, comfortable and enjoyable. Good soccer fans too. I'd have to return for a nightlife version of this category. Overall: Cool spot that is perfect for a mid day hang out with friends for eats, drinks and pre-game for a festivity. One can definitely hang out here for hours in a social foray of conversation, food and drinks. Pros: Great food Good drink Outside area Good size Great sports ambiance Irish staff Cons: Disorganized service Nowhere to park H-Cane Final Spin: Again -for a daytime kinda joint this was the perfect place. In the mood for some bar food and a beer? This is a good selection. Simplicity executed very well. Grab a Guinness, grab some chips, grab some friends and take a round of Jameson during your discussion about why there is only one female Smurf. read more

Those 4 stars only apply to their monday night special - $5 all you can eat wings! I'm a sucker when it come to wings, this deal is like a gift from heaven. They have three wing flavors - BBQ, buffalo, and sweet chilli. BBQ is my favorite, not a fan of their buffalo, way too salty. But for $5, it's all good! One down side is that they serve you wings plate by plate, 5 wings pre plate. You might need to wait for awhile before you get your next plate. read more

I've never had a bad time here. But I've never really had a great time either. The bartenders aren't great, the beer selection is average, and the crowd can be annoying on the weekends. It's your average Hoboken bar. Good in small doses or on a weeknight. read more

This bar is the Phenix Bom.com! LOL If you don't know they serve these shots called Phenix Boms that look like they r smoking and if you don't know Guy Fiereri says good things are the bom.com so know you know the joke. LOLZ Guy should come too this bar for Triple D. They have all you can eat ribs cooked in Gunness and they play the sickkest music like Linkin Park and 3 Doors Down. The one drawback is that I tried to get them to put Battlebots on TV but the girl said peeple were watching the Yankys. read more

Second time here , the first being Halloween. It's a sports bar/Irish pub with a pool table in the back. The Table placing is good and it keeps this open for people to move freely from the bar. They had live music playing and the local artist was phenomenal. Try their Phoenix shots once. It's cool for a dry ice bomb . Kind of sweet. I think they're 5 dollars each. It was a long night. I like this place but since I'm from NYC I only stop by if I'm in the area for an event read more

hmmmm, there are reasons why i love and hate this place all at the same time. If this place didn't get sooooo freakin crowded, i would love it. They play great music, good bartenders, and good times. ON Fridays and Saturdays, it gets to the point where i feel like i'm back at college frat parties b/c the crowd is usually young and they pack in people like none other. When it gets that crowded, i just have to leave. However, I do always try this place out b/c i like to dance my butt off! read more

Great for weekend nights out as well as weekday specials. Can't beat $5 sliders on Wednesdays.

I won't lie... I liked this place better before it burned down and was redone. Before the fire, this place was a chilly, POS dive bar where you were guaranteed to have a good time. Now, it is a trendy wanna be place. Is there a bunch of pretty people here? Yes. Is it pretentions? Absolutely. Will I come here again. Yes, I will, but not because it's a great place.. more because it is a scene where people come. read more

I would only come here on a weekday, really. I'm the kind of person that hates being smushed against 50,000,000 people when I stroll in on a weekend night. If that's your thing, you'll love it here - lots of pretty people and fun crowds, but it gets PACKED. The music is booming, the crowds are wild, and the bartenders heads are spinning. There's never a line outside and there's never a cover. read more

It was a pretty fun group, and got a bit busy- but the bartenders rocked, didn't get in a frenzy. Amanda was the best- her drinks rock hard core. Can't wait till next weekend to have me s'more! read more

Stopped by for football and left full and tipsy which is always a good sign. The service was attentive and nice but beware the upsell, they know what they are doing. The food was standard, deep fried bar fare. Nothing new, nothing different, nothing homemade, but it's football Sunday are you looking for something more? I expected better specials but again not terrible. Better deals in Hoboken for sure but not bad in a pinch. read more

I forgot to update this late last year when it reopened and say that it looks more upscale than before Definitely the it place to be during nice weather since they now have plenty of outdoor seating. I have only been in for a drink but the crowds are back and enjoying themselves with enough noise to have the neighbors complain. Still have to try the food -- but friends say it is better than ever. read more

This one could just as easily be a 2 star or a 3 star. Most of the bartenders are lousy, drinks are steep for the type of place and mixed drinks are weak. One or two good bartenders mixed in, so try your luck I suppose. Not sure what it takes to earn a buy-back here, but several hundred dollar tabs here have yielded none for me so far. Not an awful place but better choices around. read more

Hey, I miss college as much as the next guy. That said, McSwiggan's is the next best thing to a frat party. With its rustic interior and good music, it's a great place for the young(est) crowds in Hoboken. Bartenders were very efficient and friendly. What can I say, I had fun. Cons: Gets incredibly crowded. Phoenix Shots (overrated) are good, but at ten bucks each, you should stick to beer. Good bar only in small doses. read more

3 stars for drinks & price. 4 stars for everything else! It is a Red Sox written all over it kinda bar..which is cool! Has awesome crowd, and the people, bartender and the atmosphere is not as uptight as in Manhatten, NY. I liked the music since it was a healthy mix of pop with R&B and Hip-Hop... I found the drinks to be expensive..but then, afte being in all those NY clubs, I should not complain. Guess will be coming back here, but will be careful about opening a tab. read more

This is a fun cute little bar hidden in Hoboken away from the main street of bars. The servers are EXCELLENT and the drinks are great and the food is even better. My friends and I celebrated St. Patrick's Day there yesterday and had the time of our lives from 11 am until about 8 pm. It was a great day and McSwiggan's made it so much more fun for us. read more

All you can eat oysters for $5 eh???? Starts at 5:30pm and the run out before 7, smh!!! It's a good place but when you advertise ALL YOU CAN EAT for $5 you better be prepared for some EATING... I gave 4 stars because it a good place to come but come on you guys need to buy more oysters.. Let's see how next Thursday goes.. TBD.... read more

McSwiggan's Pub - All you can eat oyster!!! - American Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Had lunch and drinks outside, which was great. Then I turned to go inside to use the restroom, and THE INSIDE SPACE WAS PACKED, AND NO PATRONS WEARING MASKS. This was on April 10, 2021, when infection rates are still high in Hudson County. Irresponsible. read more

Always a fun time here! The bartenders are cool, and they play great music. They also serve their mixed drinks in full sized cups (you don't have to choose single or double) which is always a plus for someone on a budget :) It gets pretty packed but nothing unmanageable. read more

I really can't think of any cons for this place other than the fact it's kind of a pain to get to for Manhatanites but I can't hold that against them. I've been here twice for Sunday football games. This is a Patriots bar so be forewarned about that. I'm going there to watch the Patriots so this works out well for me. I usually get there with some buddies well before game time to make sure I have a table. They serve pitchers of beer and you never have to look for your waitress. Brunch is served all day which is always a big plus for me. The food I have tried there has always been excellent. Though mostly standard bar food, they have some other items as well. The wings are perfect, the waffle nachos are a great indulgence, and the pizza is awesome too (not great but perfect to satisfy you craving). We were there for so long we even got some shots on the house. There are plenty of TVs and they show almost every game, but will always have the sound on for the Pats, so make sure your team isn't playing when they are. The upstairs bathroom is also very clean which is a HUGE plus for anywhere around here. Though it's a pain to get to for NYCers, it's worth it if you plan on parking it for a while and don't feel like dealing with the crowds of the city. read more

I've been here a handful of times, and it hasn't disappointed..other than the fact this this is RedSox/PatsNation..but I won't hold it against anyone. There are two types of bars, Cheers and ..the others. My usual spot recently underwent a bit of personnel reorganization, which means I may or may not be in the market for a new norm. So far so good, strong bar menu AND weeknight specials ($5 AYCE WINGS ON MONDAYS!), chill non-creepy crowd, good music on the weekends, and the staff is aright. At the end of the day, the regular spot is all about the relaxed, low-maintenance, and easy-going homies-- friendly witty banter a plus. We'll see how it goes, but at the very least it's a reliable go-to. read more

My friends and I went here to celebrate my birthday last Thursday night. It was 2 for 1 vodka drinks and fireball shots night, and YES we took full advantage of it. (They were very generous with the vodka!!) The music was SO ON POINT the whole night! It was a nice crowd of people of all ages (pretty much from ages 21-30 from what I could tell was the majority), and friendly people overall. Only a little crowded by the bar but that's normal, nothing overwhelming. The bathroom was very clean and I like how there were 4-5 stalls. If you get around Hoboken a lot, you know how hard it is to find a place with a decent bathroom. We were able to find parking a block away which was so nice since we were worried that we'd have to drive around looking for a spot. We got there around 10:45pm. The only gripe I had was that our table was really sticky, so my purse/phone ended up getting sticky when I placed them on the table. One of my friends asked someone who worked there to wipe it down, which he did, but the table was still sticky afterwards. But it wasn't a mood-killer or anything. And that's all I can really remember about that night lol. SO much fun can't wait to do it again! (P.S. I love how this bar plays Red Sox games during the baseball season. This is so incredibly hard to find especially in NJ/NY. I visited once before a couple years ago with my boyfriend and dad to watch a game and grab a bite to eat. Will be back for sure!) read more