Newark, Essex County, NJ

Places to go in Newark

13 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Adega Grill

Nightlife

Adega Grill

Restaurant with grapevine murals & a fireplace serves upscale takes on seafood & Portuguese dishes.

130 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

Adega Lounge

Nightlife

Adega Lounge

Upbeat outpost serving casual Portuguese eats & cocktails, plus a late-night dance club with shisha.

132 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

Casa d'Paco

Nightlife

Casa d'Paco

Bustling hangout offering a weekly changing menu of Spanish tapas & desserts, plus a full bar.

73 Warwick St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

Casa Vasca

Nightlife

Casa Vasca

Big portions of traditional Basque dishes served in a warm space (with parking) since 1976.

141 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

Concourse Club

Nightlife

Concourse Club

379 NJ-17 South, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075, USA

Crossroads

Nightlife

Crossroads

New Orleans-inspired venue combining Cajun cuisine plus live rock & jazz rhythms.

78 North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027, USA

Dingbatz

Nightlife

Dingbatz

Cavernous, goth-themed watering hole with live rock & metal performances.

620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013, USA

Mompou Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

Mompou Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Trendy spot with Spanish tapas, wine, beer & cocktails, plus a back patio & occasional live music.

77 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

NoHu Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

NoHu Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Creative Southern cooking by an accomplished chef in a chic rooftop venue featuring Manhattan views.

550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086, USA

Pour Abbey's Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Pour Abbey's Bar & Grill

107 Hawkins St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

QXT's Night Club

Nightlife

QXT's Night Club

Alternative club spinning cutting-edge dance music until the early morning in an industrial space.

248 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

Six26 - Lounge and Rooftop

Nightlife

Six26 - Lounge and Rooftop

Sleek, modern gay bar & rooftop lounge featuring American eats, weekend drag shows & DJ music.

128 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

The Ashford

Nightlife

The Ashford

Spacious, warmly-lit stop with high ceilings offering New American fare plus cocktails, beers & TVs.

145 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA