Corkscrew Bar

For years I've passed right by this place on the walk home from the lightrail. Being a Corkscrew regular for over three years now, don't sleep on this neighborhood bar! This spot has one of the tastiest burgers I've ever had (friends from Queens and South Jersey always make an attempt to have one every time they are around the area)! Not a burger fan? Try their wings (buffalo and cajun dry rub) and buffalo cheese fries w/ ranch dressing.

Their drink specials are reasonably priced ($2-3 shots)- try the Blood Orange vodka, it's sweet, smooth, and yummy-- totally appropriate for NYK wins (shameless plug for my die-hard Knicks fan-friends). For $5 you can treat yourself to the Campfire shot (it has cinnamon & fire, and it's just as amazing as it sounds)! Friends are a huge fan of their Screw Sweet Tea and Screw Rootie Tootie (be careful with these- dangerously sweet but guises the taste of alcohol). You'll be impressed with their selection of craft beers as well.

The people who occupy this bar varies from night-to-night. For instance the Thursday rock lovin' Trivia Night crowd differs from the Saturday new hiphop/rap "let's party" crowd (bouncer included). Regardless of what day or time it is you will always find a couple of regulars, locals, and regular locals.

The owner and bartenders are super friendly and personable. The owner, Youssef, will check in and say hello to you as well.

The kitchen closes at midnight, perfect for your late-night appetite. So forget the diet for a night and come in with an appetite. Try the 'screw burger, wash it down with a 'screw tea, and thank me later :)

Love this place. Ghetto but the crowd is friendlier than you think. Thursday night ladies 1/2 off the already cheap drinks. $2 PBR's go in :)

Corkscrew is a great neighborhood bar.  Being born and raised in the area it is nice to find a bar that has a nice balance of locals and out of towners.  Sure, this bar definitely has the standard (JC) regulars, but that always makes for a great time.  Most people are friendly ( if they are not staring you down like a piece of meat) and the range of age and diversity proves they are a real neighborhood pub, not just your pop-up, artsy, overcompensating hipster bar.  Though some nights (thursdays, ladies nights 1/2 price drinks) are cray cray and so I can't say the crowd is peachy every day of the week.  

Bartenders are all friendly and highly attentive.  Drinks are always on point and they have specials on the board every day.  Food is greasy and delicious but really, who doesn't love that?   What i mean is, if you are looking for a chill atmosphere, extremely tasty burgers ( cooked to  perfection by the bartender) and some slammin sweet potato fries( i like to dip mine in bleu cheese) then you have found the right place.  Try the screw tea - super sweetcakes.  

Cheers