There are tons of bars in New Jersey, but which ones are the best bars in NJ for celebrating October and the start of fall? We’ve picked a few of our favorite bars in Jersey City and NJ to help you savor the start of the season.  We hope you get to head out and visit these locales before the early fall breeze turns to a late fall/early winter chill (and don’t worry, we’ll be there for you with tips on Jersey City bars for the colder months too!).

Best Bar in NJ for Football Season: Dorrian’s Red Hand in the Newport neighborhood of Jersey City is a favorite local sports bar that’s known as the best bar in NJ to watch the big game in the area! Nothing says fall like football, so head to Dorrian’s to watch your favorite New York and New Jersey sports teams:  the Giants, the Bills and the Jets.

Website: http://www.dorrians-jerseycity.com/

Address: 555 Washington Blvd, Newport, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Phone: (201) 626-6660

Best Bar in NJ for Pumpkin Beer: Cork City Pub in Hoboken, New Jersey offers over 150 beers on tap, including all your favorites, plus two rare pumpkin beers. Cork City’s done their homework and learned the best versions of pumpkin beer are those that use real pumpkin and roast it to add depth to the seasonal beverage. They’re pouring Schlafly Pumpkin and Pumking Ale all fall long!

Website: www.corkcitypub.com

Address: 239 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Phone: (201) 963-5512 

Best Bar in NJ for Food: Maritime Parc at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey serves up burgers that will make your mouth water.  The bar griddles grass-fed brisket, short ribs and chuck-blend patties, and then smothers them in melted goat’s milk cheese, grilled onions and a special sauce. These killer MP Burgers are way above your average bar snack!

Website: www.maritimeparc.com

Address: 84 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: (201) 413-0050

Best Bar in NJ for Dessert: Del Frisco’s Grille just opened a new location in Hoboken and has a game-changing dessert menu that complements their laid-back bar scene. Classic favorites like their famous six-layer lemon Doberge cake, warm chocolate cake and coconut cream pie all make an appearance on the Hoboken menu, with a new yummy addition: butterscotch pudding jars with salted caramel and whipped cream! Perfect for pairing with an indulgent dessert wine.

Website: www.delfriscosgrille.com/hoboken

Address: 221 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030

Phone: (201) 653-0195

Best Bar in NJ with a View: Battello, a contemporary Italian restaurant nestled in the Newport Marina and Yacht Club, features stunning views of the Hudson River and the NYC skyline all from a cozy glass-walled patio room that’s open year round.

Website: www.battellojc.com