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A Guide To Live Music At Restaurants in Jersey City

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A Guide To Live Music At Restaurants in Jersey City

Who doesn’t love some good music while they enjoy a meal, on a night out or when you grab a bite at your favorite restaurant? Luckily, Jersey City has a ton of restaurants and lounges that provide an abundance of live music. From jazz to acoustic to a live DJ, there is something for everyone. Since outdoor dining is now open for the summer, a lot of these places have music in their patios for customers to enjoy. This guide will help you find the most current live music spots in Jersey City!

Before you visit, please make sure to call or check each venue’s website as dates and times can change daily. 

Brightside Tavern

141 Bright St #4203, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Brightside Tavern Live Music

The Brightside Tavern is a local restaurant that offers brunch, lunch and dinner. They have a lot of options on their menus from pasta to sandwiches. They offer jazz nights on Mondays, open mic nights on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays and/or Fridays and/or Sundays, and comedy on Thursdays (subject to change)

Pet Shop

193 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Pet Shop is a beloved Newark Avenue establishment that offers delicious vegetarian bar food in addition to a lively roster weekly events.  The upstairs portion of the bar is home to a revolving door of local rock bands, whereas the downstairs will often feature events like comedy nights and acoustic sets! Thursday nights are a sure bet if you’re looking for an energetic live performance!

Harrys’ Daughter

339 Communipaw Ave #4072, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Harry’s Daughter is a gastropub in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. Threading a fine line between relaxed and refined, the food elevates the flavors of Caribbean home cooking in unique and thoughtful ways and for the drink menu, tropical flavors with the latest trends in cocktails. If you are looking for some tropical drinks, a fun environment, and great food, Harry’s Daughter is your best bet! They offer live music on Wednesdays and Sundays starting at 6:30 pm (make sure to check their Instagram for updates). 

Porta 

135 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Porta Rooftop Live Music

Looking for some Neapolitan style pizza with your drinks? Check out, Porta. Not only do they have a full bar and yummy food, but they also have a rooftop that is definitely worth checking out in the summer. They have DJ music on their rooftop or in their main eating area on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10pm. Be sure to call them or check their social media before you visit. The venue overall is quite spacious but can get quite packed on the weekends so keep that in mind when you visit.

Batello

502 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Live Music at Batello

Battello offers live music in their main dining area. Situated on the Hudson with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, Battello will be an unforgettable culinary experience featuring a contemporary Italian based, seafood-influenced menu designed by one of New Jersey’s top culinary masters, Chef Ryan DePersio. Perfect for the family or date night! Check out their events calendar here. 

Fox + Crow

594 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307

 

Fox and Crow’s back room has a speakeasy feel and is always hosting live music events. Enjoy this cozy, local spot offering beer, cocktails, elevated pub grub, and weekend brunch. Check out their website or their Instagram to stay in the know of who is performing every week!

Cafe Esme

485 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Looking for a cute place to enjoy brunch with some music? Check out, Cafe Esme! Café Esmé has been designed to bring a piece of Parisian taste to downtown Jersey City. They offer delicious sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more. Recently, they have added brunch and dinner to their menus and offer live music on the Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 1 PM in their outdoor garden area. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to come with the kids, on a date or just on your own to grab a bite.

Updated August 13, 2023

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