5 Best Bars In And Around Basking Ridge, Yelp Says

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — New Year's Eve is fast approaching and many may choose to stay home while others will travel to their local watering hole to ring in 2018.

With that in mind, here are the highest-rated bars in and around the Basking Ridge area, according to Yelp.

The Claremont Tavern - 121 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville

• "If you're looking for a big fat juicy burger, a plate of wings, or even a personal pizza - this is the place to try. It's a casual small bar/restaurant located in a cute area."
• "The pizza and burgers here are AMAZING, I could eat them both everyday!! If you're REALLY hungry, I recommend getting a side of mac n cheese for $5!!
• "We come here often and have not been disappointed once. Great for a meal or just to drink at the bar(s)- one upstairs, one downstairs."

Vine - 95 Morristown Rd, Basking Ridge

• “Beautiful restaurant & very attentive owners & staff...”
• “I can still taste the lobster ravioli right now as I write this review!”
• "We like to start the night with a cocktail - I'm partial to the elderberry concoction they make - yum! The bar area is intimate (a little small) and it is usually full but always comfortable."

The Station - Bernardsville - 45 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville

• “When looking for good quality at a good price for a relatively quick bite....the station is a sure thing.”
• “I go there when they have half price burgers , but have been happy with pretty much everything I've had.”
• "Very nice- casual spot with plenty of tvs by the bar to watch news or sports. Drinks were well poured, and tasted right."

Washington House Restaurant - 55 S Finley Ave., Basking Ridge

• “I was greeted the moment I walked in, as I headed past the "wall of wine" as you walk into the bar area.”
• “The dining room has high ceilings and comfy distance apart from adjoining tables.”
• “They have an expansive beer and wine list - and a diverse menu as well.”

Delicious Heights Outpost - 185 Madisonville Rd., Basking Ridge

• "Enjoyed a lot, the view, the food and the service. The portion is very big! Will definitely come back."
• "I've been coming to delicious heights for the last 5 or so years as I work nearby. I absolutely love their menu, they have killer flatbread pizza to a delicious tuna melt that is some of the best."
• "This place has definitely improved over the past couple years. Food is great and bar staff is attentive. Burgers here are really good. Bar isn't too loud, which is nice."

Disagree with the list? Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know in the comments section.

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