5 Best Bars In And Around Cranford, Yelp Says

CRANFORD, 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 Cranford area, according to Yelp.

Riverside Inn Bar - 56 N Ave E., Cranford

• "Decent on-tap selection and exceptionally good pub grub (made exactly as you want it in a super tiny kitchen) is always tasty and affordable.”
• “It's such a fun vibe, and they have great food specials.”
• “Not a fancy place just a local bar with a tiny kitchen with great bar food.”

The Thirsty Turtle - Cranford - 1-7 South Ave., Cranford

• “Loved the filet mignon tacos and also the cashew ginger chicken, spicy but so so good!”
• "The hostess and waitress were super friendly and accommodating. The food hit the spot--rather creative burgers--and the seasonal sangria is everything."
• "Nice place to watch a game or meet some friends for a drink."

Ye Olde Rathskeller - 523 Centennial Ave., Cranford

• “Their $5 half-pound hamburgers with steak fries are a meal, for real, and made the way you want it.”
• “This is always our "go to" bar for Monday night football.”
• “It's a total low key, locals bar which I love.”

Kilkenny House - 112 S Ave E., Cranford

• “The fish and chips were also pretty good, but next time I plan to try the shepherds pie.”
• “Its right across from the train station so perfect to meet friends, especially commuters Conveniently, I live across from the same train line as Cranford.”
• "This is another place I've been to about 30 times. The owner, Barry, goes out of his way walking around to make sure the customers are happy."

Garwood Rest - 259 South Ave., Garwood

• "Is this place a dive ? Oh yea. But you know what? It's got character."
• "This is an awesome dive bar... Think a really long dimly lit bar with a pool table and juke box. $20 can go a long way with a friendly bartender."
• "Been coming here on and off for around the past decade. Solid town bar cheap drinks and you get some on the house."

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

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