Brooke Stewart 
Happy hours are a great way to celebrate a day’s end, whether decompressing from a long day or spending time out with friends. Nothing is more exciting than a discount, and plenty of spots in Bergen County give you a bang for your buck and more with their specials. Between bars, restaurants, and hidden gems, there’s always a happy hour around the corner for your evening enjoyment needs. Here are the best happy hour spots in Bergen County.
The Craftsman | 1609 Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn
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The Craftsman in Fairlawn is a nice spot for happy hour. It has happy hour from Tuesday to Friday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. With a focus on craft cocktails and craft beer, it feels more like an upscale pub. There is a DJ from Thursday to Saturday, making this a lively place to come and hang with friends and family.
The Front Porch Pub | 217 Wagaraw Road, Hawthorne
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The Front Porch Pub in Hawthorne gives sports bar energy, with a trendy Asian fusion food menu. The Front Porch Pub has a lively social atmosphere, making this a great spot to come and enjoy with friends. It has a happy hour Monday-Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and on some days it even starts at 3:00 PM. There are discounted cocktails and beer, along with apps and bar snacks.
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The Hive Bar and Bistro | 142 Outwater Lane, Garfield
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The Hive Bar and Bistro in Garfield is an industrial-style bar and grill. This place has an upbeat atmosphere with a trendy vibe. Happy hour is offered daily, including discounted drinks and rotating “Live at the Hive” specials. The specials constantly change, setting this apart from many other spots. The food menu has wings, sliders, burgers, tacos, and many other bar food classics.
The Oak House | 2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
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The Oak House in Oradell is a modern American restaurant that serves great drinks and food. This is an upscale, social restaurant, giving it a modern but high-energy vibe. Happy hour occurs every day from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the bar + lounge area. There are great discounts on cocktails, wine, and beer, and $1 oysters. The happy hour food menu includes several elevated appetizers, including truffle fries, burrata, and Oak House wings.
Park West Tavern | 30 Oak Street, Ridgewood
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Park West Tavern in Ridgewood is an upscale craft cocktail bar. This is a great option if you want a lively social scene with a more upscale vibe. BG likes both the indoor and outdoor seating areas.
River and Henley | 704 River Road, New Milford
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River and Henley in New Milford is an upscale sports bar. It has happy hour Wednesday-Saturday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on Fridays, again from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM . The happy hour menu includes drinks includes cocktails like the Hugo Spritz and select food items are $9. This bar also hosts karaoke nights and live music. This is a great spot if you want a lively vibe and some good music.
The Roosevelt | 356 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford
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The Roosevelt in East Rutherford has happy hour early and late nights. Sunday, the happy hour is all day from 12:00 PM to closing. BG insider tip: this spot has a hidden bar called “Lucy’s Parlor” that feels more dark and intimate. It is like an NYC speakeasy without having to make the trip into the city. This is the spot to go for a beautifully crafted cocktail or upscale menu items such as tuna tartare.
Sidebar Gastropub | 45 Main Street, Hackensack
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Sidebar Gastropub in Hackensack is a modern spot with a cozy rustic interior. This spot is lively but more of a chill scene. It has a happy hour from Monday to Friday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, which is $2 off all draft beers and all red wine glasses. And select food items are $3 each. This is a great place if you want a chill vibe and some great deals on food.
Sofia | 36 Engle Street, Englewood
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Sofia in Englewood is a high-end Italian steakhouse. This spot has multiple dining rooms and extremely unique cocktails. Happy hour takes place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily, including discounts on cocktails, wine, and beer plus bar bites and small plates. This is a good spot for date night.
The Whiskey Priest | 159 Main Street, Hackensack
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The Whiskey Priest in Hackensack really gives the feel of a Hoboken bar, with DJs and lots of dancing. Happy hour is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday-Friday. Some of the deals include $5 drafts, $6 wells, and $7 wines/ margaritas.
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