Bars

It began in Colonial times, vanished during Prohibition and, following new legislation in 2013, came roaring back....
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A dive can be old, but it can't be just any old place. It should have a big heart, even if it's small. A dive won't bust your budget. Most of all, you leave wanting to come back....
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To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, March 17, consider raising a pint of Harp or creamy Guinness at an authentic Irish pub. Here are three of Jersey's most iconic emeralds of the auld sod....
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Cocktails, beer, food and fun. The great establishments stir them together in a variety of ways, creating a vibe and scene that is always more than the sum of its parts....
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At these South Jersey bars, you'll find plenty to do (and to drink)....
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These Central Jersey bars have plenty of cocktails, beer, food and fun to go around....
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These North Jersey bars boast great atmospheres, cool cocktails and plenty of personality. They're worth a visit....
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What's your favorite pub in New Jersey? Vote in our Best Irish Pubs poll, sponsored by Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey!...
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The bar manager of Ariane Kitchen + Bar was victorious in the third annual statewide cocktail competition, Iron Shaker, presented by R&R Marketing....
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At Jersey's trendiest bars, brown whiskey is red hot....
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Hunterdon County's first brewery since 2013 opens; Nik's Wunderbar begins serving Thursday, July 9...
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The New Ice Age

April 23, 2015

In ice cubes, bigger is better—and clarity has cachet. A “leaf” in your cube could mean your bartender isn’t trying hard enough. ...
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Three friends hope to help reconnect Mile Square City with its beer-brewing roots with 902 Brewing Co....
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Named "New Jersey Brewery of the Year" and wins "German Style Sour Ale of the Year."...
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No Drive Drinking

March 12, 2015

For merrymaking on St. Patrick’s and other days and nights, restaurants like Montvale’s Porter House roll out the courtesy shuttle....
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Thirsty? We've re-vamped our 2013 list of tap rooms and added 17 hopping new spots for you to wet your whistle....
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With Valentine’s Day looming, our reporter tries an adventure in speed dating. (All names changed to protect the not-so-innocent.) ...
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Still looking for New Year's Eve plans? Look no further than New Jersey....
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A New Day at the Office

November 24, 2014

The future of the Office Beer Bar & Grill, a North Jersey chain, can be seen in the transformation of its flagship from ho-hum to very happening....
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New Jersey’s premier mixologists—armed with sweet, sour, savory and spicy ingredients—vie to win the second Iron Shaker bartender competition. ...
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