Jersey City · Hudson County, NJ

Nightlife in Jersey City

Scout analyzed 74 Jersey City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

74

Matches

9

Typical spend

$60

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Harrys Daughter

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.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cellar 335

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.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Satis Bistro

Paulus Hook

Satis Bistro

Satis Bistro is suitable for a romantic dinner or special occasion, offering European fare and wine with potential outdoor seating. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsWellness
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Pet Shop

Historic Downtown

Pet Shop

Pet Shop is a solid spot for an evening meal of creative vegetarian food and drinks, often with live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-45 per person, making it a good choice for a casual night out.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
The Brightside Tavern

Historic Downtown

The Brightside Tavern

The Brightside Tavern is a good spot for a casual evening out, offering pub food, drinks, and entertainment like live jazz or karaoke. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-40 per person, making it suitable for a relaxed social outing or a fun end to the day.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Hudson Hall

Powerhouse Arts District

Hudson Hall

Hudson Hall is a good spot for a casual meal of Eastern European fare and craft brews, especially if there's a game on. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs around $25-55 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports
$25–$55 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden

The Waterfront

Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden

Zeppelin Hall is ideal for a social outing with a group, offering German food and a wide beer selection. Plan for a 2-hour visit, spending around $30-60 per person, especially on weekends.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

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What Scout found

  • 7 of the 74 analyzed Jersey City places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 0% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Romantic, Quirky.

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