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 many restaurants and lounges that provide abundant live music. There is something for everyone, from jazz to acoustic to a live DJ. Since outdoor dining is now open for the summer, many places have music on 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 call or check each venue’s website, as dates and times can change daily.
Departed Soles Brewing Company
150 Bay St #2a, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Departed Soles Brewing Company is Jersey City’s first modern brewery & tasting room, brewing traditional and Gluten Free beer is open 7 days a week. They have live music on Fridays starting at 6:30pm.
Brightside Tavern
141 Bright St #4203, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Brightside Tavern is a local restaurant that offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. They have many options on their menus, from pasta to sandwiches. They offer jazz nights on Mondays, open mic nights on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays and 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 and a lively roster of 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! (Please check their site since the events are subject to change)
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 tropical flavors with the latest cocktails for the drink menu. Harry’s Daughter is your best bet if you are looking for some tropical drinks, a fun environment, and great food! They offer live music on Tuesdays at 6.00 pm (check their Instagram for updates).
Porta
135 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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 10 pm. 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
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! They have live music in the main dining area on Thursdays 6 – 9 PM and Fridays & Saturdays 7 – 10 PM. 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 – Temporarily closed
485 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Cafe Esme has been designed to bring a piece of Parisian taste to downtown Jersey City. Every aspect of the café has been thought of with the customer experience in mind. From the chic interior to the delicious menu to the music that fills the space, Café Esmé hits all the senses and makes people feel transported and entirely at home, all at once.
Going to restaurants with live music is an experience in itself. Jersey City and adjoining Hoboken have so many options for an evening out. If you wish to try different cuisines, look no further. There are Latin restaurants, Chinese restaurants, Mexican ones, and Indian restaurants.
Updated July 11th 2024
