We didn’t need an excuse to drink at a bar and watch sports, but now we definitely have one. For the first time in years, the New York Giants are … good?
The G-Men are arguably the NFL’s biggest surprise after a 5-1 start under new coach Brian Daboll. With wins over the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens, a team that hasn’t made the postseason since 2016 is in serious playoff contention.
So we’ll definitely be watching. But where? There is no better place to watch football than in a sports bar surrounded by televisions, friends, booze and lots of food. And it should come as no surprise that New Jersey is full of great sports bars.
Here are the 10 best sports bars to watch the Giants:
Ribs from Obal’s Inn in Bloomfield. (Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
Obal’s Inn, Bloomfield
COVID-19 nearly wiped out this Essex county, but the community rallied around the Broad Street dive bar, and thankfully, it’s still open and serving up some of the best ribs in the state. The back room has plenty of TVs, pool and shuffleboard for halftime entertainment. They have a strong beer selection on tap. But don’t overthink it, they have the crispest Yuengling you’ll find this side of the Hudson. Obal’s won’t be serving its glorified ribs on the weekend, but the wings, burgers, and bagel pies will make up for it.
Redd’s Restaurant & Bar, Carlstadt
Want to be as close to the game as possible without actually being there? Redd’s is 1 mile from MetLife, so close you can hear pints being drunk and pizza and burgers being nibbled on during the game. Or if you want to go to the game, Redd’s offers shuttle service to the stadium.
The Clif Tavern, Clifton
The Clif was built in the 1800s but is now a large bar with lots of TVs, a fancy pool table and some very inventive dining options. You can mix any two types of wing sauce – garlic parmesan and lemon pepper is a winning combination. See the article : The Charge Airs Episode 5 in NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday. Sunday drink specials are a draw in themselves – who doesn’t love a three buck domestic bottle!
Black Bear Bar & Grill, Hoboken
#1 Sports Bar in New Jersey on NJ.com’s list. Black Bear Bar & Grill – They have over 50. This may interest you : Taking Luxury Travel to the Next Level. The bar is celebrating its 25th year in 2022 serving Hoboken snacks, booze and football, the buffalo chicken quesadilla, the Hoboken burger with egg and Taylor’s ham, and the homemade mac n’ cheese are all great.
Lucky 7 Tavern, Jersey City
There are drinking holes all over Jersey City with more TVs and more extensive menus. Good for them! None of them have the immersive charm of Lucky’s, covered in stickers, flyers and graffiti. It was ranked #3 on NJ.com’s list of bars in Jersey City for good reason. To see also : Le Tour de Noir and Black Business Expo will return. Football specials include delicious five-dollar bloody marys, one-dollar hot dogs and divine breakfast tots. Yes, breakfast tochos. Eggs, cheese, sour cream and jalapeños are tater tots. Thank me later.
Deal Lake Bar + Co., Loch Arbour
Asbury Park’s bar and restaurant scene gets a lot of attention, but head a little north and you’ll land at one of the best sports bars in the state right on Deal Lake. Plenty of TVs for the pigskin, Deal Lake Bar + Co also offers plenty of dining options – cheesy egg rolls and fried cheese curds are guaranteed, as are $6 High Noons.
Jack’s Goal Line Stand, Long Branch
With more than 50 TVs in three different bar areas, arcade and classic games in the back, and more than 60 beers on tap, even if the Giants don’t win, you’re sure to have a good time at Jack’s. Ribs and wings are also revered. This building opened as a hostel in 1874 but has been renovated into one of the best bars in the state.
Frenchy’s Sports Bar & Grill, Roselle Park
New sports bars are open all the time. How much of 1964 is left? Beloved Union County bar Frenchy’s is a great place to enjoy the football. Watch the giants win while nibbling on their great bar pies and wings. The immersive, low-key atmosphere is plenty of fun, even when the football isn’t playing—it was ranked #3 on NJ.com’s list of best sports bars.
Miracle Sports Pub, Toms River
A good season for the Giants is a miracle, so why not celebrate at the Miracle Sports Pub? The long, narrow bar, which can get rowdy (in a good way) during Giants games, was ranked No. 10 on NJ.com’s list of best sports bars. Part of it was for the atmosphere and part for the sleaze — including breakfast options like breakfast sandwiches with eggs and a pork roll.
Zagursky’s Bar & Grill, Whippany
It doesn’t look like much, Zagursky is just an unassuming brown building with a vintage sign above the door. But once you’re inside, there are plenty of football TVs, die-hard fans and delicious bar pies and burgers. The place has been open for more than 70 years and you can feel that history as soon as you walk in.
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