Jersey City · Hudson County, NJ
Live music in Jersey City
Scout analyzed 74 Jersey City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
74
Matches
24
Typical spend
$60
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Newport
Newport Centre
Newport Centre is a large indoor mall suitable for a few hours of shopping, dining, or catching a movie. Expect to spend $25-$150 per person depending on activities.
Wellness
Woodhouse Spa - Hoboken
Woodhouse Spa is suitable for a relaxing solo escape or a quiet group outing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $150-$400 per person for a treatment and facilities access.
Hackensack River Waterfront
Hudson Mall
Hudson Mall is suitable for a casual solo shopping trip or a family outing, offering clothing, shoes, and chain restaurants. Plan for a couple of hours and expect to spend $20-$100 per person.
Harsimus Cove
Jane DO - Jersey City Fitness Studio
Jane DO is a fitness studio suitable for a solo workout or a class with friends. Plan for an hour-long session, costing around $35-40 per class, located on a busy street in Jersey City.
Powerhouse Arts District
Salvation Wellness
Salvation Wellness is a bodywork studio for massages and therapeutic treatments, ideal for a solo relaxation session or as a treat before or after other activities. Expect a visit of about an hour and a cost of $100-$200 per person.
Nightlife
Harrys Daughter
Harrys Daughter is a good spot for a flavorful meal and cocktails, suitable for a date or outing with friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-70 per person for food and drinks.
Newport
Fire and Oak
Fire and Oak is a hotel restaurant suitable for an upscale dinner or drinks, possibly before or after an event. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for food and drinks over 1.5 hours.
Historic Downtown
South House
South House is a good spot for a dinner out with friends or a date, known for Southern comfort food and drinks. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $30-$75 per person for food and cocktails.
Outdoors
Pier C Park
Pier C Park is ideal for a few hours with kids, offering playground, water play, and fishing with NYC views. Expect to spend little to nothing on-site, though parking might add cost and effort.
Downtown Jersey City
J Owen Grundy Park
This riverfront park offers direct views of the NYC skyline, good for a relaxed walk or sitting with family. Expect to spend an hour and it is free, but parking can be challenging.
Paulus Hook
Lighthorse Tavern
Lighthorse Tavern is an upscale American restaurant suitable for a dinner outing, often paired with drinks before or after. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person.
The Village
Cellar 335
Cellar 335 is suitable for a lively dinner and drinks, potentially after a day event or before moving to another bar. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person over about 1.5 hours.
The Heights
Riverview Fisk Park
This park offers playground equipment, basketball courts, and city views from its gazebo. It's suitable for a free hour-long family outing or a solo stroll, especially good for combining with a walk in the neighborhood.
The Heights
Pershing Field Park
Pershing Field Park is a good destination for a family outing or solo adventure, offering various recreational activities. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and costs can range from free to around $20 per person if using specific facilities like the ice rink or pool.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park is a free outdoor space ideal for an hour-long family outing or solo walk, featuring dog and children's play areas. It can pair well with a picnic or a coffee from a nearby cafe.
Family
Liberty State Park Playground
This playground is ideal for a free family outing, allowing kids to play outdoors for an hour or two. It pairs well with a picnic or a walk in Liberty State Park.
Colgate Center
maman
Maman is a good spot for a casual solo coffee break or a quick brunch with friends. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person for coffee and pastries or a light meal.
Newport
Battello - Italian Restaurant / Wedding & Events Venue
Battello is a waterfront Italian restaurant, suitable for a special evening out or a celebratory brunch, offering scenic views. Expect a 2-hour visit and a spend of $75-$150 per person.
The Waterfront
Hybrid Coffee & Kitchen – Downtown
This trendy coffee shop is good for a casual solo or small group visit, pairing well with a walk around downtown Jersey City. Expect to spend an hour and $10-25 per person on coffee and light fare.
Harsimus Cove
Mathews Food and Drink
Mathews is suitable for a brunch or dinner date, offering American plates and inventive cocktails in a modern setting. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and about $35-75 per person.
Exchange Place North
Maggie's Farm Espresso
This cafe is good for a quick stop to grab coffee and a light bite, costing about $5-15 per person for a visit lasting under an hour. It can pair well with local errands or as a starting point for exploring the neighborhood on foot.
Van Vorst Park
Van Vorst Park
Van Vorst Park is a good spot for a casual outing, ideal for a stroll, playing with kids, or visiting the farmer's market. Expect to spend an hour or two, with costs ranging from free to about $20 if you purchase from the market.
Exchange Place North
Hudson & Co.
Hudson & Co. is a stylish gastropub suitable for a meal or drinks with river views, often pairing with other activities in Jersey City. Expect a visit of 1.5-2 hours, with a per-person cost of $50-$100.
Newport
Newport Green Park
Newport Green Park is a free waterfront park with a beach and play area, good for a 1.5-hour family outing or solo stroll. Parking is difficult, so consider public transport or walking from nearby areas.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 50 of the 74 analyzed Jersey City places fit live music.
- 30% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 24% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Quiet, Adventurous.
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