Newark Nightlife, New Jersey

The Different Ambiance Offerings of Newark’s Nightlife

The night entertainment scene in Newark is nothing but a smorgasbord of different ambiance offerings. Here, you can enjoy frenzied atmospheres with hot dancing and great music as well as relaxed evening with a few drinks and delightful music that is soothing to the senses. You can even enjoy a great meal along with fine drinks in most of the happening places in the city.

The Vibrant Night Spots in Newark

Pumping music from live bands that are destined to make it big in the music world is what can be expected from Maxwell’s. This Hoboken legend is well-known for having hosted such talents as the Smashing Pumpkins, REM, and Nirvana, who were then not known. This is definitely a place to go to for those who love the kind of music offered by these bands.

If you want to hear DJ’s spinning some tunes from the top 40s or experience happy hours with your friends, then O’Niels’s is the place for you. Among the most hopping places for those looking for great nights out, this bar presents an upbeat yet comfortable ambiance along with its beer choices and grilled dishes.

Meanwhile, casual nights out can also be experienced at the Whiskey Bar, still with its DJ spinners on Thursdays and live bands on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Fridays. A great spot for dancing, this place draws in Hoboken professionals and baby boomers.

The Relaxing Places to Be in Newark

Peace and seclusion is what you can get out of places such as the Maize, which is a restaurant that offers modern American cuisine. Aside from their delicious entrées and desserts, among others, the place also offers delightful choices of fine drinks. Also featuring a cigar bar, this place is also where you can meet friends for a chat over a light meal or a cocktail.

Elegance is also what you can get at The Priory, which is the place to be for jazz fans. This club and restaurant features authentic design and architectural elements such as glass windows that have been stained, which add to its appeal. Offering delicious Southern and Creole specialties, this place gives out a special treat every Sunday where live jazz music is played until three in the afternoon for the brunch buffet crowd.

For a rustic touch of class, the Adega Grill, with its stone archways and fireplaces is the perfect choice for anyone. Featuring a great wine cellar and sumptuous Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, the restaurant is known for its dishes made mainly of organic meats, seafood and fresh fish. It has a retro-inspired area for lounging that is known for being a cool place to hang around in to make some small chat with friends and colleagues.

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