There's something uniquely special about listening to live music as you dine. Between the food and the music, it's as though all of your senses come alive in the most indulgent way. If you're looking at Ridgewood homes for sale, we have good news for you. Several incredible restaurants and bars in the area offer live music throughout the summer. Here are some top spots to visit the next time you're in the mood for music.
Steel Wheel Tavern:
51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Steel Wheel Tavern is a modern American restaurant that has live bands on stage every night of the week. Most bands are local, and they span a range of genres. Some favorites on the menu at Steel Wheel Tavern are the Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon, Free Range Orange Chicken Breast, and Black Bean & Quinoa Burger. All of their poultry is sourced from nearby Goffle Road Poultry Farm.
Steel Wheel Tavern hosts Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. They have a great selection of $7 Happy Hour options, including draft beers, glasses of wine, Loaded Drunken Tater Tots, and Onion Rings.
Five Dimes Brewery:
247 Westwood Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675
Five Dimes Brewery was voted #1 Brewpub in Bergen County and for good reason. They often host live bands on their rooftop, and their beer selection is second to none. They don't serve food, but you're welcome to bring your own.
A favorite at Five Dimes Brewery is their Lo Cinco, a summer ale. Guests also love The Crossroads, a double IPA, along with Kinderkamack Kolsch, which tastes melon blossoms and clove.
Park West Tavern:
30 Oak St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Park West Tavern hosts live bands many weekends in the summer. They are known for their craft cocktails and their great selection of local beers. Their Bloody Cosmo is a real crowd-pleaser made with Grey Goose Orange, Cointreau, and Blood Orange.
If you're hungry, try an order of East Coast Oysters or Lemon Hummus for your group to share. The Plancha Shrimp are also fun to eat while listening to music.
MacMurphy's:
8 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
MacMurphy's is an Irish pub with a large patio. They have live music many evenings in the summer, and they also have trivia on Tuesdays. There's no better place in Bergen County to enjoy a pint of Guinness or Harp.
MacMurphy's offers a few classic Irish dishes, like Beef & Guinness Stew and Shepherd's Pie. They also have American dishes like a Buffalo Chicken Melt, Club Sandwich, and a Reuben Sandwich. There's even a kids' menu with options like Chicken Tenders, Grilled Cheese, and Buttered Noodles.
The Glen Rock Inn:
222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452
If you're in the area looking at Glen Rock homes for sale, stop by the Glen Rock Inn for some live music and American bar food afterward. Music often continues well into the night, and they even serve a special bar menu in their back room.
Favorites at the Glen Rock Inn include Fish Tacos, Crab Cake BLT, and Chicken Cheesesteak with mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese. Pair your meal with a beer from nearby Hoboken Brewing or Cape May Brewing Co., and get ready for a perfect evening.
We hope you enjoy listening to live music while dining out this summer. Contact us if you're still looking for a home nearby. Our agents will be happy to help.
