New Park Tavern

Hidden in a "hide your kids, hide your wife" kind of environment, a scrumptious burger awaits the brave who conquers their fear of the surrounding neighborhood.

It isn't that bad. Also, there aren't any bright signs or outlandish claims on banners that advertise this place, but that's part of its humble charm. The buns are amazing and compliments the patty really well (except for one time the buns were noticeable stale). The patties themselves are big and not tightly packed which results in a moist and airy patty which drips with juice when you bite into it. Then the buns absorb the juice and brings everything full-circle.

Last words: It's hard not to through around the overly used phrase, "the best," to describe the burgers here, but it's pretty darn close. My two gripes about this place is that the quality of the burgers suffers the more crowded the bar is and the quality of the buns is inconsistent. Poor guy behind the bar is both the grill master AND the bartender, so give him a break.

If you're looking for a good old fashioned, dark, local pub, this is the place. The sandwiches and fries are dynamite, the beer is cold, and the people are friendly. The burgers are as good as you will find in jersey. They also have a real nice little courtyard that I did not expect to find, but it was a nice touch.  

If you are looking for a swanky joint with candles and tablecloths, this isn't it.  But if you want good burgers and good beer in an old -school dive bar, this is the place

This bar doesn't need anymore good reviews but here is another one.

A pretty bad area, but that's the charm. Keeps the yuppies, hiptsters, and n00by snoody downtowners away.  Parking can be hard to come by even though they have a lot. Only ever came during the winter, but they do have a small outside space in the back which is open all year. The inside is the definition of a pub. Firefighters and cops frequent here, so don't worry about any riffraff.

Cheap beer and great burgers. Hidden gem of Jersey City.