50 Best Bars near Riverside

“The team at The Madison and Thomas, in particular, were exceptional. The venue's beauty was breathtaking, and its cleanliness was without fault. The culinary experience was a highlight, with dishes that transcended traditional event food, both in presentation and quality. Thomas, a true professional, made the planning process a breeze with his patience, knowledge, and helpfulness. The service received from Immanuel and the staff on the night of was flawless, and every staff member went above and beyond to ensure our guests felt welcomed and cared for. A big thank you to everyone for making this milestone event so memorable.“

“Great crowd of people ! Play ery fair with turns in pool !! Regulars are very welcoming and friendly ! Bartenders and other employees are awesome !! I highly recommend this as a home bar or a great night out !! Definitely check it out !! My favorite bar in Burlington !! Also some great pool sharks there !!“

“Love, love, love, this place!! This food is great. The drinks are great and the atmosphere of this place is definitely a vibe. They also offer brunch on Sunday’s from 11am - 2pm. If you ever decide to come here you will not be disappointed. :)P.S. I was going to take a picture of the food but I demolished it.“

“Top Notch cocktails, Wayne will not steer you wrong! Both times I've gone he came up with a different variant of the old fashioned, both times they become my new favorite version of the old fashioned. On my last trip there, he didn't hold back, he came up with a stellar old fashioned and served me the best margarita I'd ever had! If Wayne ever asks if you trust him, do it, he will not disappoint! He got a feel for what flavors I like and served me the most phenomenal marg in a big skull glass, the pineapple was so ripe and juicy and the drink itself had the perfect spicy/sweet ratio!! All the bartenders were friendly and served everyone well, we all had a great time! I also love that you can get to-go cups and boxes to enjoy cocktails and food in your room!“

“We had a nice lunch today! I loved my eggplant, tomato, and avocado tower. My friend loved her tomato basil soup and bacon grilled cheese! Our server was attentive, timely, and informative. It's a great go-to place at any time. Parking was plentiful!This time, we had some apps. Service and food are still great!“

“Loveeee this place! Service is always great - love Dan! - and the food is consistently good! 3rd time eating here and the ribeye is always phenomenal. Banana Forster is worth’s saving room for! And the cocktails are made with love! Love Steak 38!!“

“Great restaurant & bar! We went to celebrate a birthday. Food was very good and portions are nice size! Large menu with many options. Specialty drink and dessert menu very nice also. Our server Jacqueline was wonderful! Very friendly and extremely accommodating! Can't wait to go back!“

“This is the spot where my coworkers go after work to unwind. Great selection of cocktails ? , and the only “bar food” that I’ve ever actually enjoyed. In fact I even went back with a friend just to grab lunch , we had the kale salad with chicken and it was delicious“

“A cool local pub that serves amongst other things, pork roll sanwiches. I had never had a pork roll and so on a whim was suggested to try The Pines Tavern and it was pretty good. The service was exceptional, super friendly staff behind the bar, which I always appreciate.“

“Gleasons has the best food in Bristol Township, no doubt about it. The service is the best too, I love everyone who works there! The crowd makes for a good ambiance, and I can't name a single day of the week that I'm not comfortable going in and with friends or family. I have many photos, and they are all great.“

“Food was good. Atmosphere was nice for a visiting out-of-state police officer. Company stor offers a lot of Philly PD swag. Very "safe" environment. Will visit again the next time in town. Recommended for LEOs to add it to your list if in the area.“

“Great food, great service, great experience. I highly recommend if you actually eat and try different food and you're not that, "chicken strips and French fries person everywhere you goParking: Only thing bad if I can even complain about this is parking but it's Philly. I would suggest giving yourself time and you might have to walk but other than that (which is really nothing) it's a great place“

“Good bar food here with a lot of variety. The Turkey burger was very tasty. The chocolate crème de pot was good but a bit on the rich side and needed something crunchy for texture in my opinion. Service was good. We left right as quizzo was a bout to start but may have to come back for quizzo!“

“What can I say?! The food is amazing! The service is just what you would expect from a very busy establishment; at times very good and at other times you're not quite being given attention. However, don't let it hurt your feelings as the atmosphere makes up for those times where you're wondering where your waiter/waitress is.“

“We love Steam Pub. Thank you so much to Chris for making things right with our order we had from takeout. We thought things were missing and Chris went above and beyond to fix it. It turned out that it was our mistake and when we went back to give back the gift card and wine he had given us he would not take it back. We go to Steam almost weekly and this kindness and amazing customer service guarantees we will continue to be loyal customers. Our sincerest apologies to all who prepped our order correctly. It was our oldest son’s mistake for not seeing the second bag. Thanks again and see you soon“

“Excellent food and service! Free valet parking to start. Good selection of appetizers. The crabcake is a must. Too many to list but our party of ten had our own room. Of waiter was very attentive and checked on us frequently. They also have a staff that quickly checked on water and removed plates. Dessert was excellent too. Will definitely return again.“

“I’ve been here three times and each one was great. I made a reservation for my birthday dinner a few days early and had to add a few people last minute; they made it work and fit us all in. The lentil burger is delightful, the beer cheese in the pretzel platter and doghouse fries is delicious, and the feta and hummus appetizer is also delectable. Drinks are strong, staff is lovely.“

“We had a private event here which included the upstairs space along with beer and wine. The bartender and staff were wonderful and we had a great time! We had about 30 people and the space was a bit tight. I wouldn't book it if the event calls for any full group activities (like games) since it can be hard to hear (open space/ceilings). It's perfect for happy hour or casual/social events like birthdays. Also keep in mind there's a good amount of stairs and no elevator. The tables are high tops along with 2 booth areas. Everyone was happy with the drinks and I requested a mocktail which was delicious. Downstairs is spacious and it seems like a cool spot for shows. There was a cover band setting up as we were heading out.“

“I called ahead to schedule a team lunch for our out of state hockey team (total of 36 people, about half were kids). They were extremely accommodating, quick to respond, and set up a plan to make sure we were able to order and pay for each family efficiently.I sent our orders in 24hrs in advance by family hockey number and when we arrived, everything went so smoothly!!! Pitchers of water were already on the tables, additional drink orders quickly taken, and food started to come quickly. Everything tasted great and the service was amazing!!!Thanks again from the DE Ducks PW hockey team! We would highly recommend The Borough Pub!“

“good spot to eat in the backroom which hardly anyone knows about LKim is great good food . Bartenders need to learn how to work the remote for the music , It is Bose system that you can adjust for each end of the bar and the right channel is off along with the bass . lol I always listen to music when I am there .“

“Amazing food and lively atmosphere! My date and I had the margherita and proscuitto hot honey pies and they were to die for! Drinks were perfectly made and the lavender lemon creme bruele was the perfect finishing touch. We didn't have to wait long for our order to come out either. Only complaint was that there was a group celebrating someone's birthday so it got way too loud, otherwise it was a perfect evening.“

“The fourth star is out of sentiment for it's heyday which has passedIf you can get in it is a very unique,quite large multi lounged bar/private club with a separate pool table room,large rap around screened back porch and a Huge backyard lounge.Only downsides are that the dozen video games in what is now a still cool pool table lounge,the video games are gone.I'm also not sure of the fate of the huge second floor bar lounge and dancefloor.“

“Nice Bavarian Fare, good ? staff, no issues, we just miss the mustard, and our attentive waitress, I believe her name was Heidi, perfect name for a unique Bavarian experience.Parking: The parking distance from the Handicapped stop to the door was not an issue.“

“Merriam-Websters collegiate dictionary defines hospitality as the following:": the activity or business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, bars, etc."Hospitality is the bare minimum of what I received during the shift that Jessica and Kathleen worked. I would say the shift wasn't excellent, I would say it was perfect. I would say that this bar doesn't set the bar for service when these two work, I would say it is the measuring stick that the bar (on a limbo level) needs to be set at.Not only did the (beautiful by the way) bartenders make me feel welcome, they made me feel like family. I honestly couldn't imagine another place I'd rather be on a Monday night. Home? For what? A disappointing evening of marital stress and ultimate regret? I'd rather be here, at a place where like Norm, Sam and Diane in another town many years before established a repor where everybody truly knows your name.And it's not just the service. The food. The creative specials along with the iconic staples keep this bar hip and fresh. 20/10. Chef Alan kills it.But overall, this is the place you need to be. I'll probably come back. I'll probably bring a friend or two. But if I don't, I want my review etched in the halls of history long after we are all gone, this is the place to be. These are the people to see. They say to be the man you have to beat the man - find me a bar better, find me a bar that beats this place, and I'll try it.“

“Good all around place. My burger came out quickly and was juicy and tasty. We got the pot stickers and Perogis as an app and they were well cooked and had good flavor. My drinks were pretty good as well. We have live around this spot for years and it has been consistent. Give them a try, they won't disappoint.“

“Great Drinks, Great People, Great Atmosphere! My wife and I LOVE Sparkys! Anyone Local (or not) should definitely check out the place, comfortable & nostalgic! THEY DONT MAKE BARS LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!! Sparky's World Famous is a Unique, Kick-ass bar!“

“Diamond in the rough. Happy hour, $15 dollar beer bottle buckets, Awesome $1 wings, very tasty sauces to choose from. Nice selection of beers. Love Kona big wave. Cash only. Great service bartender she was very welcoming. Will definitely go back.“

“One of our favorite spots. Great atmosphere and service. Best mussels (white) around. We also love the GOAT burger, nachos, and chicken dishes. Grab the Pot De Creme for dessert. Great neighborhood spot. Plenty of parking and friendly staff.“

“Clean bathrooms. Good selection of house bowling balls. The shoes were fine. The atmosphere was good. Did not try any of the food so I can't comment on that. The only mark against the place I could find at all was that it's much more comfortable to reserve two lanes next to each other than just take the one because the seating behind the lanes feels very claustrophobic when you're sharing it with another group.“

“We went last night for Taco Tuesday and ordered a few options to share. We ordered the beef empanadas - amazing! Full of flavor and nice crisp, served with pico de gallon and a chipotle sour cream drizzle. The birria tacos - perfect. Beef was great and tacos had a lot of meat. We requested no onions and cilantro and we loved them! Chicken and cheese quesadilla - so good. Packed with meat and cheese and plenty of fixings on the side. Ordered a 50 oz margaritas and it was great and packed with lots of tequila and fruit garnish.“

“I took my son here on a Wednesday and they had live music outside. The staff came right over to us and got us started with drinks while we reviewed the menu. We order s few different things and everything was great. While we ate the staff came over to us plenty of times to make sure we did not need anything else. I highly recommend this place for a great meal and service. It is not in my neighborhood, but I will gladly make the drive to go there again. Plus, its next to an ice cream stand!!! For some reason my pictures will not post, but we got fried pickles, mozz sticks (best I ever had), cheese fries, panzerotti, and a cobb salad which was huge!!!“

“Had a great time in here the other night. But then again, I can't have a dull time with this crew. Food was amazing. Drinks were drankin', and our waitstaff Lupe was attentive and kind. The DJ turned dinner into a night out. A real treat. I'd visit again anytime.“

“New owners need to Upgrade and update front entrance and women's bathroom ♿great fun live entertainment Hot spot for live bands bartender's as well as Staff are professional Awesome crowds good people parking is tight but worth it ???Also Food here is GoodParking: It's off a hill in corner in small shopping center but cozy fun spot tight parking but worth itWheelchair accessibility: Front entrance and female♿ bathroom needs upgrades and update of bathroom Not up to Code For ADA accessibility♿ Horrible to navigate tough tight outdated Front Entrance Needs to Update female bathroom ASAP Yet fun spot great drinks and entertainment ♿??“

“Lisa behind the bar rocks (all of the employees from management, to BOH, to FOH are great). The crowd can get a little boisterous some times. About those prices; they are the absolute best in the area. The giant white board menu with a veritable plethora of choices is the best you'll ever find. When I write "Best", that's no exaggeration. Go & look for yourself, and you'll see what I mean. Thanks for keeping a prices down Sadie's. The world needs more places with your sharing, generous attitude. ????????????“

“The food was great(we had wings and shrimp), service was great (pretty sure the guy that waited on us was Jerry). As for atmosphere, the place appears to be a bar that serves great food. Wednesday nights are $1 eat in wings from 5-8, which means they're going to be seeing more of me on “

“Cheers is a great neighborhood hangout- they have Bingo on Tuesday and fantastic, reasonably priced bar food and drinks. Everyone is friendly and inclusive- perfect place to go and be social. Well lit and CLEAN. The bartenders are super nice!“

“My girlfriend and my favorite local Italian spot in south jersey. Great for a nice date night! The chicken parm is top tier and the make fresh pasta! Get some fine wine and a FANTASTIC slice of cheesecake. The bread the give you to start is so good it's hard not to fill up on. Try this place out you will not be disappointed. Hospitality is A+ and usually don't have to wait.“

“Everyone was very pleasant and accommodating. Plenty of space and it was nice and clean. My kids loved breakfast with the Easter bunny. He was very friendly. Food was decent enough.Kid-friendliness: Had kid meal options and dining area away from barWheelchair accessibility: Accessibility parking, entrance and seating“

“Phinney's is a great bar nice crowd and good menu I just think a bar like that and the kitchen should be connected and the cook shouldn't be a separate issue from the bar.... you should still have to order thru the cook because sometimes the bartender is busy too be taken orders“

“Came here because we saw a friend post about it and we were not let down. We had the best bartender ever hands down. Some of the best wings I have ever had. That says a ton as I never eat bone in wings because I never like them. Drinks came fast all night. They had a game night which was really fun. If you are in the area I suggest stopping in. If you want an amazing bartender be sure to ask for Gianna. Girl is on point!!“

“Amazing experience. This place is enormous and delicious. The food was spectacular and the service was spot on. We had fresh oysters, mussels, salad, ravioli, and a wonderful crab stack made with avocado, mango salsa and lump crab meat. Dessert we shared a creme brulee and a double espresso. The place was packed as we ended up in the tented area. Enormous bar, the biggest I've seen in years, packed with a lot of beautiful ladies. Very nice staff. 5 stars“

“Do not let the 3.0 star review discourage you from coming here! The vast majority of those negative reviews were from many years ago. Ott's has stepped up their game big time! The food is good and plentiful. Service is hometown standard with very attentive staff and ambiance is typical sports bar genre and noisy. Don't forget the pizza is made in a real pizza oven with the best of ingredients so enjoy your own concoction of toppings. Our favorite is the pork italiano with au jus that tastes great and fills the tummy. I'm not going with 5 stars but it's a 4+ place.“

“A friend and I went there on a Friday mid-afternoon. The place seems great. Want to go back when the place is really hopping. I believe the barmaid's name was Ruthie, I'd go back to see her alone. She was so funny and down to earth. We used to go there as kids for pizza before Roller-a-ma. Food was great, prices were decent. Gonna head back on a Friday night when it's at full swing. Seems like a really fun place with friendly people.“

“Always welcoming each time I go there , and I have seen other customers receive the most best service as I have when visiting here with my friends, family, boyfriend. No matter what you are they are always making you feel comfortable with good music available to play on the jukebox, great food , cold drinks , and if there isn't a seat people will move down to squeeze you in at the bar. I love it here! Philly's cheers in my opinion. Also if you are a smoker like me, get ready to light it up!Parking: Parking on the side of the bar or in a parking lot nearby.“

“Great little spot for good food and service and the atmosphere was pretty good too (old small town bar kindly renovated). The Shepard's pie (only for around St Patty's) was the best we had dining out over the years. Awesome burger and shrimp app too. Service was spot on, just a nice experience overall.“

“It's been years since I've been here, but between Jay's making lists for top dives in NJ and top beer lists in the country I have been meaning to get back. Prior to going I looked up their beer list on Untappd and was overwhelmed by the beer selection. Unfortunately (but fortunately because it made my beer selection decisions much easier) many of the craft beers listed were sold in cans. The beers on the numbered list on Untappd are the beers available on tap (all other beers listed are in cans or bottles). They still had a nice variety of craft beers on tap and I really enjoyed the few I tried. They seemed a bit pricey though and even the lower ABV beers were served in smaller glasses. We got two seats at the bar around 6:30 on a Friday night. All night people were coming and going and there was nobody really standing around waiting for bar seats for too long. The bartender was nice and he was the only one working when we first arrived but after a bit there were multiple people behind the bar. It definitely felt divey inside. My dad said the bar top was the same bar top from years and years ago when he used to come here when he was my age. We split wings with medium Buffalo sauce and cheesesteak fries. I frequently see Jay's wings mentioned on SJFS and for good reason. They were top notch and I'd come back just for the wings. They might even be at the very top of my wing list (although I'd try a different sauce next time). Incredibly crispy and weren't chewy whatsoever. The cheesesteak fries (cheesesteak served over a bed of waffle fries were also surprisingly good. While at Top Golf earlier in the week our bay host recommended them and advised all the food at Jay's is very good. I wasn't expecting to spend $100+ at a dive bar between two of us but the experience was very good. If I lived a little closer I would definitely be there all the time. Even though the beer list is good I'd probably stick with drinking a domestic draft or bottle the next time I go to avoid spending as much as we did on smaller glasses of craft beer. I will definitely be back and will be looking forward to trying more menu items in the future.“

“Duke the Saturday day time bartender can guide you through any life conflicts like a seasoned sailor. Duke can also cure your hangover from Friday night that you spent with mr Friday night anthony stuffy at the pub.....I met my first wife here years ago sadly we divorced and she got the kids however Rhawn pub keeps me alive!“

“I dont have a great deal to base a review on because we only went to a wedding in their upstairs banquet room. The food and service were both good so I will assume its the same in the bar/restaurant. I wish they would have stopped the music in the bar when the bride and groom were saying their vows upstairs.“

“Was pleasantly surprised at the great service and atmosphere. The food is great on all level and great selection of wing sauces that rivals the big chains. Fries are excellent. This is differently working checking out as there is something for everyone who are not wing lover.“