Star Bar
Our Two Cents
B+
Why I never popped into the Star Bar years ago is beyond me.
Star Bar boasts an austere, yet charming facade that is impeccably manicured - complete with the best looking cigarette butt bin I have ever seen. Once you open the door, the feel is quite welcoming. Spots were available at the bar when I visited and the bartender provided friendly acknowledgment. Beer selection here impresses... quite fully. This is Jersey City after all and finding some of the brews that Star Bar stocks at a local liquor store can be a chore. A chalkboard sits above the bar, listing the current beers, wines, spirits and mixed cocktails. One on one seating can be found around the perimeter and at two person high-tops scattered throughout. Trivia consoles and Wii nights round out the fun.
Pity I never knew about this as a commuting stiff all those years as I would have gladly taken the two minute walk from the PATH to get some liquid happy at this beer lover's oasis.
What You Think
JCBG's review of Star Bar seems overly harsh - and the photograph of the bar when it's closed with the gates locked seems rather said. JCBG claims the Iron Monkey is JC's best beer bar - that's laughable. Iron Monkey has a lot of beer - true - but most of it is predictable, German adjunct lagers. I'd argue Star Bar is the IT spot for craft beer in JC. While they only have four taps, they rotate a selection of three dozen craft beers. Their chalkboard changes weekly with new selections - and really great stuff. Add to this a management that demands it's bartenders know the product and you have a really great place to drink beer. There are only a handful of places in JC where a stranger can walk in and feel comfortable instantly - and Star Bar has that in spades. Friendly staff, a management team that works hard to earn customer loyalty, and a great beer selection - that puts Star Bar at the head of the JC bar class.
"Why I never popped into the Star Bar years ago is beyond me." Until a few years ago it was a different bar. It had a spanish name, Gato Negro or something like that.
Details
(201) 367-1222
34 Wayne Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Current Offerings
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