Archive for 'Spirits in the Sixth Borough'

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Half Way Done

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Half Way Done

Being that its July, we are over halfway through the year and I’ve been to over 30 bars. While that is a pretty good accomplishment it’s still pretty far off the pace that I need [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Helmers

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Helmers

Helmer's a true German bar and restaurant has graced Hoboken with its presence for 75 years. Since the time just after the prohibition this bar located on Washington and 11th pays authentic homage to Hoboken's German [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: The Turtle Club

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: The Turtle Club

The Turtle Club, Hoboken’s oldest drinking establishment (founded in 1796) recently came back into existence a couple of years ago and after one visit there, and I can tell you I am happy its back. [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Carpe Diem

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Carpe Diem

The phrase “Carpe Diem,” meaning “seize the day,” was made famous by Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society and I still remember when I first saw that movie in school. I think I remember the [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Willow Billiards

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Willow Billiards

Next up on the crawl, I headed over to Willow Billiard Club & Lounge to meet up with a friend. It’s located on Willow Street between 13th and 14th Streets, across from the Rite Aid. [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: DC’s Tavern

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: DC’s Tavern

Not every bar is for everybody. But you have to respect a bar if it has a dedicated crowd that appreciates what it does. That’s the case of DC’s Tavern. Tucked away on [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Wicked Wolf

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Wicked Wolf

Another Friday meant another night to go out drinking and I decided to head to one of the newer spots in Hoboken- the Wicked Wolf Tavern. Located on the corner of Sinatra Drive and 2nd Street, [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Hobson’s Choice

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Hobson’s Choice

Hobson’s Choice, one of the more creative names of any bar in Hoboken. For those of you who don’t know, Hobson’s Choice is a saying that means “no-win decision.” [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Oddfellows

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: Oddfellows

I headed down south to New Orleans the other day...well actually not all the way to New Orleans but I did head south to Oddfellow's Rest which is Hoboken's Cajun bar/restaurant. I have been to Oddfellow's [...]

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: The Clinton Social

Spirits in the Sixth Borough: The Clinton Social

Late Saturday afternoon/early Saturday night during the late spring could be my favorite time to go out. Bars aren't overly packed so you can easily find a prime seat, its easy to get the bartenders attention, [...]