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O'Hara's Downtown

3.6 (326 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Sports Bars
Closed • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Fabienne M.

I decided to give Jersey city a visit and I love it here. O'Hara's reminded me of an episode of cheers. Friendly staff, casual bar ambiance. The appetizers I tried was really good. The Philly eggrolls stole my heart. Very delicious fresh and flavorful. The honey bbq wings were falling off the bone very good wings. They have a full bar. I had Stella and a shot... so smooth. I highly recommend. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Cheesesteak Eggrolls
Jessica J.

Came here for a quick bite, place was empty and about 6 people at the bar. However the service was a little slow. Food however came out quick but the drinks were we were waiting for. They should come out before the food but they didn't to the point I saw them just sitting at the bar waiting to be picked up. The Philly cheesesteak egg rolls were filled with so much meet and cheese and paired well with the chipotle mayo. The fried pickles were great as well. Typical sports bar vibes with creative cocktails.

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Amber C.

Found this happening little spot in Jersey City! They made some great cocktails (full bar) and sandwiches. We went with burgers and steak sandwich great fries both wedges and sweet potato. Also tried a couple draft brews and a cocktail. Great selection and cozy dark sporty vibe. Service was excellent considering how busy it got. The burgers were cooked just as asked. Will definitely be back.

Richard C.

I took my good friend Arian to lunch today at O'Hara's Downtown on 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ. We had a real good time. We ordered their chicken wings, spicy chicken sandwich, a nice salad and a couple of drinks. The eatery is clean and inviting. Special thanks to personable and efficient server Jeison and Kenny. They added to the great experience we had there today.

Buffalo garlic cauliflower bites
Sara G.

One of our favorite spots in Jersey city. I love the veggie burger and the cauliflower wings. Bartenders are friendly. Sports are always on. Bathrooms are clean.

Steph B.

I've always heard of this place and when I finally got to trying it I was not disappointed! Everyone always talks about the wings here and sheeeeesh probably some of the best I've had in a while. I happen to stumble in during trivia night and I was just taken away with how smoothly they ran it. The staff was great and the spot wasn't too overcrowded but definitely business was booming. I can't wait to came back with friends !

Steak Quesadilla
qing h.

无论是浪漫晚餐还是朋友聚会,都能带来一段美味而惬意的意式时光。氛围也格外热闹。餐厅内部配有多块大屏幕电视,经常播放足球、篮球等热门赛事,每当有比赛时,这里几乎座无虚席,欢呼声此起彼伏

Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Cherise J.

Literally the best bar food in Jersey City Hands Down. They don't miss everything I had (nachos, Philly cheese steak/fries, mac and cheese, lava cake and their drinks) were 15/10!!!! MUST TRY!!! Definitely will be back.

Diane C.

On Saturday March 19th, we came to O'Hara's. Of course, we came to watch and cheer on the PEACOCKS! Since we came early, we were able to get seats. Others had to stand to watch the game. O'Hara's isn't fancy. However, it has a lot of "Old Charm! Customer service was good and friendly! O'Hara's has two levels. We sat on the second level. The first round of drinks we're on the house. I ordered a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Guava and Lychee Martini. Surprisingly, the Cab.came from a twist off bottle. It actually was pretty decent. The Martini was definitely Fabulicious!!!! During the evening, two rounds of buffet munchies came out. The food was fair and went very quickly. The buffet consisted of meat sliders, quesadillas and buffalo chicken. The buffalo chicken was very good!!! In general, the food could've been a little warmer. At an additional price, you could order additional food from the menu. we ordered prime rib sliders. Sliders were decent but a little dry. Fries came with the order. However, the fries were way too greasy. All of Saturday evening's patrons were so pumped up watching the Peacocks play and of course win! Parking is a BIG PROBLEM in this general area. Don't even think of parking in ShopRite because I know someone who had their car towed. We used a parking app SpotHero to reserve a parking garage spot at 160 Morton Street Garage. We did get a spot, but another problem occurred. Anyway, O'Hara's is a happening place to watch sports and the St. Peter's PEACOCKS!!!

the best snack
Bryana F.

service - impeccable! wings amazing obviously! great football bar just all around 10/10

Strip steak with tiger chimichurri sauce
Ed A.

It's rare for a place to check all the boxes like O'Haras does. It appeals to everyone, and does multiple things extremely well: Neighborhood bar: casual atmosphere, great place to watch a sports game on one of their many TVs. But it's so much more including trivia nights and karaoke nights(!), so you'll find something entertaining no matter the day of the week. Dining: Normally, pub food is passable at best; you wouldn't think of having a nice dinner out at a pub. But O'Haras has been challenging this preconception with a variety of options that align much closer to "date night in Hoboken"; I recently had the New England clam chowder (yum) and the strip steak cooked to perfection. And of course the pub staples are great if you want something more casual (def try the wings - so great!). Drinks: Yes, you can get a Titos & club here. But did you know they have a rotating selection of specialty cocktails? In the winter that means "adult" coquito and hot chocolate - the spiked hot chocolate came with toasted marshmallows and definitely packed a kick! And the spiked coquito came complete with cinnamon sticks and went down way too smoothly - you'll definitely want more than 1! Event space: O'Haras has an entire upstairs room with a full bar that you can reserve for private events - I went to a Yelp event here a couple of years ago and a Halloween bar crawl this year - both fun evenings! Don't sleep on this place - if you've been here years ago, they've been constantly reinventing their vibe and their menu. And the owner and staff are super nice and attentive. Definitely worth a visit!

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Fun spot! Came for a private birthday party upstairs, the bartender was lovely, great venue. Would definitely be back

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