Elizabeth · Union County, NJ

Nightlife in Elizabeth

Scout analyzed 61 Elizabeth places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

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Elizabethport

1 matching spots

Financial District

1 matching spots

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Nightlife

El Roble "Restaurant & Bar"

El Roble is a good spot for a casual meal of traditional Colombian dishes, potentially paired with a drink. Expect to spend about an hour here and between $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse

Rancho Mateo offers a hearty Colombian steakhouse meal, suitable for an evening out with family or friends. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$30–$70 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Elizabethport

Don Felix Bar & Restaurant

Don Felix is a lively spot for an evening meal with drinks, especially on weekends with a DJ. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $30-$75 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Portugal Express

This is a good spot for a casual meal of Portuguese food with friends or family, suitable for a relaxed dinner or lunch. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $25-50 per person for a hearty meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Minhoto Restaurant

Minhoto is a casual, old-school spot for Portuguese and Brazilian food, ideal for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-40 per person for a main dish and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

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Destino Lounge

This lounge bar is suitable for an evening out with friends or a date, typically lasting a couple of hours. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person on drinks and possibly some snacks.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Financial District

Highwater Rooftop

Highwater Rooftop is suitable for an upscale evening out, often for a date or girls' night, pairing well with dinner nearby. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks and light bites over about 1.5 hours.

FoodCocktailsViews

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Nightlife

The Stone Pony

The Stone Pony is a historic live music venue for catching national acts, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $30-100 per person on tickets and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicHistory

$30–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

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BarCode Entertainment Complex

This is a good spot for an evening out with friends or a date, offering food, drinks, and live entertainment. Expect to spend a few hours and $75-150 per person on drinks and food.

FoodCocktailsSports

$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Suspenders Restaurant & Pub

This pub is good for a casual meal and drinks, possibly catching live music, or unwinding after a train ride or visit to Kean University. Expect to spend 1.5 to 3 hours and around $15-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking