Kim Schu 
Hoboken bar owners are ready to welcome the regular after-work and weekend crowds in full force, and what better way than by hosting themed nights and friendly competitions with exciting prizes and drink deals too. Read on to find a list of bars and restaurants in Hoboken with specials on different designated days of the week for game nights, live music, brunch options, and more.
8th Street Tavern | 800 Washington Street
This classic spot has Souper Tuesday Trivia from 8PM to 10:30PM on Tuesdays, where patrons get a free grilled cheese with any soup. On Wednesdays from 7PM to 11PM, live music is featured alongside food and drink specials.
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The Ale House | 1034 Willow Avenue
This Uptown neighborhood bar provides regular indoor and outdoor back-patio seating and attracts a large crowd every Wednesday at 8PM for its weekly trivia event. All kinds of drink specials are available, and winners can receive prizes like hats, t-shirts, and more. Fun fact: this bar is also known for having pool, shuffleboard, and darts available indoors for all customers looking to get competitive while enjoying a beverage any night of the week.
Black Bear | 205 Washington Street
Welcoming all “Party Animals” that #DaretoBear seven days a week, Black Bear is located on Washington Street just a few minutes walk away from Pier A and the PATH train station. The bar hosts a weekly Wednesday Trivia Night from 7:30PM to 9PM. Themes rotate among General Knowledge and pop culture, such as Schitt’s Creek, Golden Girls, Friends, and more.
City Bistro | 56 14th Street
Popular for a large indoor restaurant, bar, and lounge area along with gorgeous rooftop views, City Bistro has a regular DJ playing music every Saturday night 9PM to close.
Farside Tavern | 531 Washington Street
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This Hoboken bar, known for its dozens of TVs and menu of favorites like burgers and wings, hosts trivia nights every Tuesdays at 7:30PM. During these events, locals can enjoy 50% off tacos and $10 margaritas.
The Ferryman | 94 Bloomfield Street
Ferryman, located right off 1st Street, is a favorite for game day during any sports season. This spot also has trivia nights on Wednesdays at 8PM and drink specials like 25% off of wine bottles and $5 green tea shots.
Finnegan’s Pub | 734 Willow Avenue
At Finnegan’s, patrons can find live music every Friday and Saturday night at 9PM. Other well-known features of this Irish bar located on Willow between 7th and 8th include 15 beers regularly on tap, White Claw and High Noon stocked up for the warm weather, and an outdoor seating area with two outside TVs.
Green Rock | 70 Hudson Street
The perfect spot to meet your friends from both New York City and the suburbs of New Jersey, Green Rock is home to weekday happy hours each night of the week from 5PM-8PM featuring $1 beers and weekly trivia every Tuesday night.
Halifax | 225 River Street
Halifax is proud to present affordable dining specials on various days of the week. Every Monday, stop by all day for $1.50 each on local oysters. From Monday through Friday, locals can enjoy happy hour, which features discounted beer, wine, and select cocktails.
Hoboken Biergarten | 1422 Grand Street
The Hoboken Biergarten hosts all types of events throughout the year, including weekly Game Night Mondays from 6PM to 9PM, Trivia Tuesdays from 7:30PM to 9:30PM, Pizza + Wine Night on Wednesdays from 6PM to 9PM, Throwback Thursdays from 6PM to 9PM, and 50% Mondays. Happy hour also runs from 4PM to 7PM Monday to Thursday.
House of ‘Que | 340 Sinatra Drive
This Southern BBQ themed bar located just steps away from the waterfront stays true to its origins through music. House of ‘Que hosts its infamous Dueling Pianos show, which features live music, every Saturday night from 8PM to 11PM. This spot also hosts karaoke night every Friday at 8PM, as well as trivia on Thursday at 8PM.
Louise + Jerry’s | 329 Washington Street
Louise + Jerry’s, known for its bar bites and full bar, hosts trivia nights on Tuesdays at 7PM. While playing, Hoboken locals can enjoy $20 domestic pitchers and buckets, $5 Michaelob Ultra Drafts, $5 green tea shots, and much more.
Madd Hatter | 221 Washington Street
Madd Hatter is one of the most lively spots in the Mile Square and is known for bringing the party any night of the week. Taco Tuesdays feature an authentic Mexican menu accompanied by Mexican-themed drinks and decor, along with live entertainment and bingo. Locals can also find a live DJ all weekend, along with a variety of drink specials and brunch options. Full schedule updates, packages, and a link to book reservations can always be found on the Instagram page.
The Madison | 1316 Washington Street
While The Madison Bar + Grill does not currently provide any theme or game nights throughout the week, you can stop by for a live DJ every Friday and Saturday night starting around 9PM to 9:30PM and going all night through 2AM.
McSwiggans | 110 1st Street
Home of the Phoenix Bomb, Patriots, and Michigan alumni, McSwiggans is packed nearly every day of the week, especially Tuesdays when the bar hosts a regular trivia game at 7:30PM. Prizes are always given out throughout the night, and the staff encourages guests to arrive early as tables inside pack up quickly. Wednesday nights are Bite Nights, with unlimited boneless chicken bites. Happy hour is from Monday to Thursday and ends at 8PM.
Pig + Parrot | 77 Hudson Street
This Key West-inspired bar is known for its “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” approach to life. On Thursdays and Saturdays, patrons can join a regular Bingo game. Resident DJ Nicky Curzio can usually be found playing top hits and hyping up the crowd. Some prizes include any Pig + Parrot-themed apparel, seasonal merchandise, and backpack coolers, and the bar often ends the night with a raffle for a larger giveaway. Fridays and Saturdays until 9:30PM and all day on Mondays, patrons can get started early during Uncle Mike’s Happy Hour. Mondays also feature live music.
River Street Garage | 80 River Street
This bar and restaurant has it all, from a pool table for all to enjoy to fun games like darts, giant Jenga, beer pong, and more. River Street Garage also has stand up comedy nights and live music shows every Friday. See the business’s events calendar for specific dates and times here.
Schmitty’s | 359 1st Street
Those looking to brush up on their general facts can head to Schmitty’s in Hoboken on Tuesdays for its trivia night. This takes place weekly at 8PM.
The Shannon | 106 1st Street
On Tuesdays, The Shannon in Hoboken hosts a trivia night from 7:30PM to 9PM. This Irish bar has a different theme each week.
The Shepherd + the Knucklehead | 1313 Willow Avenue
Every Wednesday at 8PM this Uptown hotspot holds a four-round trivia competition, with each week featuring a different theme like anime, Disney movies, and more. On Friday nights, patrons can catch live music from 8PM onwards, and the Shepherd also has happy hour from 4PM to 7PM, featuring $7 beer and wine and two-for-one cocktails.
Urban Coalhouse Pizza + Bar | 116 14th Street
Urban Coalhouse, best known for its coal-fired pizza crafted from generations-old recipes, has trivia nights hosted by Joe Trivia, on Saturdays at 9PM.
Wicked Wolf | 120 Sinatra Drive
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This waterside sports bar is helping customers break up the work week with trivia nights on Wednesday. This takes place from 7PM until closing.
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Willie McBrides | 616 Grand Street
Willie McBrides hosts trivia night every Wednesday at 8PM. During this time, customers can get $5 Dos Equis, $5 Heineken drafts, $5 Heineken bottles, and more. Every Tuesday and Wednesday night, locals can also catch a live band performing. Another feature this bar provides is a limo service that runs every Friday and Saturday, picking up locals free of charge if you call 201-681-7550 after 9PM to arrange for a pickup.
