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Riverside Inn Bar

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👍👍 Great place to get beer and cheap food that is really good. It definitely gets crowded and you have to wait to be taken care of but it is worth it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. People often mention great, dive, Great, drinks, time,


Address

56 N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016, United States

Contact

+1 908-709-9449

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (371 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) dive (7) Great (6) drinks (6) time (6)
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  • 5/5 Robert F. 1 year ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Great place to get beer and cheap food that is really good. It definitely gets crowded and you have to wait to be taken care of but it is worth it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rich Q. 7 years ago on Google • 308 reviews
    Good food, great service, cheap drinks. Always a good time at this place.

  • 4/5 Robert V. 5 years ago on Google • 232 reviews
    They say it's one of NJs best dive bars, but it's better than that. Great food and beer selection. I only go for lunch since I work in the area, and the service can be a bit slow, so make sure you budget enough time.

  • 5/5 Jacques v. 1 year ago on Google • 173 reviews
    Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great food!

  • 4/5 Timothy D. 4 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Local watering hole of Cranford, it’s a dive bar but man does it have great food. Great atmosphere, in the middle of town so you can walk around and get a beer, and the bartenders are great. It can get packed pretty quick and often but what do you expect when they have great food.

  • 5/5 Mel B. 11 months ago on Google • 155 reviews
    Really great dive bar. Clean. Bartenders are very welcoming. Nice alcohol selection. One of the better no frills bars in the area.

  • 4/5 Sam C. 1 year ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Very cool, funky local watering hole. Come early cuz it can get packed on weekend nights (or even during the week.). An unexpected plus: the food is outstanding. Everything I’ve eaten there has been delicious.

  • 1/5 David E. 1 year ago on Google
    Good bar. I suggest paying cash or closing out on your card each time - otherwise there’s a good chance your card will be stolen and used for fraudulent charges. Disappointing as it could only have been the bar staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lower your expectations and dive inn. Grab a pint of whatever is on top order a BLT and don't be a douche. Great place to share laughs or begin a revolution.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa G. 1 year ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Total dive bar and I love it! We stopped in as we were waiting for dinner plans and to catch part of the baseball game. Bar was packed and fun. We had cheese curds and frind pickles, both great. Small back yard too.

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Love this place! It’s our local dive. Food is always great and of course so are the drinks! And always a good time when you can have some drinks and play some touch tunes as well!

  • 5/5 Isabella F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere for drinks. Food is great. Prices are even better!

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 1 year ago on Google
    The Bartenders are wonderful, drinks aren't too expensive and there's a lot to choose from. Only downside is, it can get a little noisy but otherwise it's always a fun time!

  • 5/5 Megan R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was so great! We didn’t have dinner but more than one local at the bar said the food is delicious. Not to mention the prices are so affordable. The bartender Erin, was honestly the most genuine sweet personable bartender I’ve had the chance to talk to in years. We travel for work and she gave so many awesome recommendations for things to do in the area. We will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Jess K. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This place is a total gem and so are its bartenders. I've had the pleasure of frequenting mostly when Erin, Lou, or Amanda have been working and they could not be any more welcoming and attentive each and every time. Oh, and the food is great, too! :)

  • 5/5 Jonathan P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best dive bars in the area! Food is amazing and the bartenders are great. Will be our go-to bar for my friends and I!

  • 4/5 Joshua B. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly and reasonably quick service, nice little outdoor seating area, and good selection of draft beers. Food is not bad but not amazing, which is par for the course with places like this.

  • 5/5 Kevin M. 1 year ago on Google
    What an incredible experience. The bartenders know exactly when to refill your drinks and the sliders are to die for. Please provide this bar with your business - your don’t need to go anywhere else!

  • 4/5 Peter C. 1 year ago on Google
    I ate the other delicious half before I decided to post this picture LOL just get used to getting up to get your bartenders attention 🤣🤣🤣


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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