Corkscrew Bar

Disgusting food, burgers charged at $ 10 each without any accompaniments, one was burnt and the other being extremely under cooked. Has an amateur chef but wanting to charge Michelin prices. Get real this is still the heights not Williamsburg or lower east. DO NOT BUY FOOD FROM THIS SHITHOLE, managers don’t even respond to complaints and they didn’t seem to care. Spend your money somewhere else than this filthy bar. Also after ingesting few bites a friend and I were extremely sick afterwards. Hopefully someone with any knowledge of running a successful bar will eventually take over this place because it’s run by idiots who haven’t any clue as to what catering and service industry entails.

Awesome place!!! Daniel «the bartender» is Amazing!!! right on board with your drinks and food!!! totally worth going for a fun time with great people!!!

Daniel the bartender was the man. He had the whole bar and tables handled. as soon as our drinks were empty they were full. very attentive.

I came for trivia night last Thursday and was pleasantly surprised. The trivia was difficult but super fun and interesting. The trivia host was engaging and the wait staff /​bartenders were very attentive and entertaining. Even the music was solid!
I didn’t order any food but sat right by the kitchen and everything that came out looked delicious, especially the sriracha honey wings that were on special. I hope they’re on the menu when I come back.
I might make this a regular spot, especially on trivia nights.

This place got a major overhaul a bit ago. The owner, taking a hint from the slow gentrification process in the Heights, gave this bar a beautiful facelift. This place is TOTALLY different than what my partner and I witnessed when we gave it a try about 2 years ago. Being slightly turned off by the ratchet-​ish ambiance, I vowed not to return. BUT this place has totally changed since then and it certainly still has that neighborhood feel with a more refined ambiance, adorned with new wood floors and tables, and flat screen tvs, but most importantly: an actually appetizing menu. Yes, there’s the classic bar food but they take it a step further serving bar food that’s worth trying and isn’t only fried crap.
They even have a brunch menu! I truly enjoyed my calm, chill brunch experience recently on a Sunday. My beau and I, refusing to wait for brunch at a downtown JC spot, decided to try the chicken & waffle dish offered here. We were so surprised at how good the food was! The waffle was fluffy & soft, what you expect from a great waffle, and the chicken (boneless strips & I ordered a side of sweet & spicy chicken wings) were cooked/​fried to a yummy crispness that satisfied our Sunday brunch cravings.
Top that with a $ 5 mimosa and a $ 4 Yeungling and we were set. The Big Bang Theory on tv was also a plus!
This is a great neighborhood spot!

Meh. Food was meh. Service was meh. Nothing terrible but nothing to write home about.

Solid local spot with TVs for sports and a rotating selection of drinks on tap. The food is good and the cook staff are always coming up with fun new food ideas. I recommend getting the wings, they are killer!

Good evening,
I just moved to Jersey City and someone recommended Corkscrew to me. So I went a couple weeks ago with a buddy. We had a tremendous experience as Tracy was SO accommodating in a way that didn’t seem fake. AT ALL. Made us feel right at home. It was terrific. So naturally we wanted to go back and we did. But our 2^nd visit was a horror show. Service slower than molasses. Maybe it’s because Tracy wasn’t there.

I’m unsure how Corkscrew Bar has such a high review here. Anyway, good burgers, good fries, and decent beer list.
Better service and better décor would help a lot.
A good neighborhood pub, but certainly not great. However it’s obvious that some effort is put in to having somewhat interesting burgers and specials. Just sort of seems like 50% effort is put in.
A fair comparison would be White Star Bar, which is a much better example of a great neighborhood pub. That being said, I’ll keep coming back for the Apple Bottom burger and a stout!

I am a sucker for a good neighborhood bar! And this one stole my heart! My boyfriend lives around the corner and we often find ourselves here when we want a drink, a great dinner, or even just want to get out of the house! I seriously enjoy the service, the waiters and bartenders are so friendly, helpful, and great to chat with! The atmosphere and people are never too rowdy and always comforting.
We stopped in on a fall night to grab a bite and some drinks before meeting friends downtown. The apple bottom burger was so on point and I like to say «tasted like fall».
The drinks are priced great, I love cider which usually runs around 6 – 7 $ and they have lots of beer on tap.

Went on a Sunday for brunch. Love their brunch on Sundays! My boyfriend and I went here for the first time to have some brunch on a Sunday when the Ravens were losing terribly (Ravens fan this 2015 season sucks for us) anyway. We had the chicken and Waffles and Argentinean Hot dogs. Okay … BEST. HOTDOG. EVER! Lol they were banging. We also had the buffalo fries. It was delist! The mimosas complemented our meals nicely. Overall great place try it here it’s worth it. Great prices.

Yay neighborhood bar!
I swear I had already reviewed this place but it seems like that review is gone so here we go again.
I’ve been to corkscrew before and after the renovations and must say kudos for the update! Adding windows to the location is a big PLUS along with getting the pool table out. Sorry, not sorry. They have definitely update on so many level and kept the same feel as to a great neighborhood bar.
Their food has stayed yummy and perhaps better than before. Their burgers are so delicious, the fries and the perfect amount of crispiness. They have Sunday Brunch that has live music as well. Trivia on Thursday nights and I think Ladies night on Saturday. TVs to watch games, high top tables, they even have a jukebox machine where you can play music.
Definitely a great bar in the heights.

I think the Corkscrew Bar & Grill is my favorite gastropub in Jersey City! Tara makes great drinks and Kevin is a mad scientist with the food! Delicious food concoctions!
The Chicken & waffles during brunch is really good! The salmon and Sautéed spinach Benedict was really delicious, their BBQ Wings were crunchy and juicy; but the winner was their Screw Burger… FRICKN SLAMMIN’! Now it’s important to note that I still have an affection for the burgers from Left Bank, The Kitchen & GrovevStreet, Dullboy, Park & Sixth (lamb Burger), Light Horse Tavern, Krugs Tavern (Newark NJ), and Park Tavern, but I gotta be honest the Screw Burger is «Winninggggggg»!

The corkscrew has a special place in my heart. I started going after work to catch a drink about 5 years ago. It is not the usual place to «fall» in love but, I did! Anyway back to the bar…
It has changed so much in the last 5 years! It was always a great place to hang with some friends and drink, no frill, just fun. With the renovation and the strengthening of the management the Cork, it is really developing into something more than a bar. Euceph is the bar manager that keeps the place contemporary with its changing neighborhood and clientele The food that Kevin is making at the grill and the quality of meals is something that surprises me every time I go. They have specials that change often and go quickly which speaks to how tasty.
They are big part of the community and host different events that support the community. Jazz brunch is fun!

One of the local bars in Jersey City Heights. Walked over to check it out. It wasn’t packed when we walked in on a Saturday night. We sat at the bar. I found out that it Saturdays are Ladies Nights so all martinis were $ 5. I asked the bartender to make me a sweet martini and he made me a white gummy bear martini which was pretty delicious. They also have a pretty decent beer selection. The kitchen is behind the bar area in the back corner. They have a pretty simple food menu considering they don’t have a real kitchen. I was pretty amazed by what they can make. We had 2 drinks and left. The place was pretty crowded by the time we were leaving. All the seats at the bar were taken. They also have Trivia Thursdays and brunch on weekends until 4pm. I will definitely be back to check that out.

What a pleasant surprise this place is. I must say for that area this spot was way last on my list for places to go eat and drink just because I remember what it used to be before their renovation.
But it’s a cute spot! Small and intimate with speedy service. The locals there are all super friendly and the food is actually pretty amazing! The chicken and waffles takes the cake for me but their burgers are delicious as well.
Plus they have trivia nights — I now know how I will be spending my Tuesday evenings… For those who haven’t been definitely check this place out! It wont disappoint.

Utterly amazing bar food! Perfect for late night cravings like buffalo wings, cajun fries or a delicious screw burger. Add a couple of blue moons and you are in business. My wife and I drove by this place repeatedly on our way back home and always wondered if the food was any good. Boy we got more than impressed by it. We are from union city so it’s perfect if you live close by the heights. Parking is tricky but you can usually find a spot on webster. Back to the food they got so many combinations for their burgers and fries that you can definitely find something to suit your needs. They got specials every night and live music during the week.
The service is also on top of its game. The staff is friendly and efficient.
I would highly recommend stopping by this joint. Planning to come back soon. Can’t get enough of those wings and fries combination.

My only lament is that I live so far away, otherwise I would be a regular in this cozy bar!
I was visiting my friends in JC and we were in need of some brunch/​lunch options. My friend suggested his new favorite place, the remodeled Corkscrew, advice which I’m glad I took. The remodeled interior was very welcoming, with dark wood and a semi-​rustic feel. The large windows made for great lighting and people watching as we enjoyed our food and drinks. The music was perfect, the playlist was on point for the 25 – 35 year old crowd. There wasn’t a bad song played, all familiar favorites. I do love me some 90’s R&B.
The tap list, while not overly extensive, was very impressive. Its a rotating selection with excellent offerings from Ommegang, Brooklyn, Dogfish Head, and other reputable craft breweries. As a beer drinker, I was very excited by the offerings and sad I could not try everything as I had to drive into NYC directly after the meal. I was able to try a tasty saison, and I will definitely be back to try more. There was also a nice selection of specialty mixed drinks and daily cocktail specials. This is the kind of place where drinkers of all varieties will find something to satisfy their palate.
The food selection is limited because there really isn’t a full kitchen space. All the food looks to be prepared in a small griddle area behind the bar. Given these limitations, the menu is still impressive. I got the Screw Burger, while my friends had eggs benedict and the chicken and waffles. The burger and eggs benedict were good, but not great, pretty standard fare. I liked the thin cut fries that accompanied the burger, crispy and fresh. The real standout was the chicken and waffles. The tenderloins that topped the fresh, fluffy Belgian waffle were so moist and well seasoned, they easily make my top 5 list of chicken and waffles I’ve ever had. However they’re preparing those chicken tenders, I’m convinced there some wizardry happening. The dinner specials looked really good, but sadly were not available during lunch.
This is a true neighborhood bar, one that makes you feel at home the moment you walk through the door. The friendly, attentive staff, chill music and ambience, and delicious food make me wish they’d open up shop next to me in Morristown. Until then, I’ll gladly make the trek up the JC.

Corkscrew is a model of consistency.
I’ve been here several times and the service, food and drink selection are always outstanding.
They’ve really rebranded themselves to into more then just a local watering hole and are quickly becoming a go-​to spot in the JC Heights.
There are three scenarios that I usually find myself in here:
BRUNCH. The new spring ’15 brunch food/​drink menu is phenomenal. I came in last week and we all ordered the chicken and waffles **droool** — two fried chicken tenders atop a soft and pillowy belgian waffle drenched in powdered sugar and maple syrup. Need I say more? I’m not into bloodies but my friends agreed that these were some of the best.
Din Din. This is a good place to come in and unwind after work, especially if you are into unwinding with a beer in one hand and a burger in the other. Depending on the night there are various drink specials and trivia. The BF and I are partial to the burger with a Three Philosophers demi glacé. Not even Socrates, Plato and Aristotle could resist this. Add in some smoked Gouda and perfectly caramelized onions and we’ve got a real serious mouth party on our hands. Cooked to perfection, this left little to be desired except for more. The beer infused demi glacé was the perfect accent. They change their dinner specials up pretty often.
Late Night. My friends live up the street and we come in for a nightcap from time to time, every saturday, same difference. I never drunk eat … but if I were going to then the classic bar menu choices like mozz sticks and chicken fingers would be my choice. If I were going to.
Jeez Corkscrew, I wish that you weren’t so damn good because JC has way too many other spots to try. Your worth the trek over from Grove Street any day of the week.

Lovely little corner bar in a weird part of jersey city. Its small, but intimate and has a great selection of craft beer on tap. I was so surprised and if youre not sure what something tastes like, dont be scared to ask for a sample. Their food menu is small too, but they do make aloit of their dishes — very few things are frozen.
They even have a DJ in the corner, however his lights are a big exhausting. The staff and owners are awesome and so friendly. And they do ladies night, $ 5 martiinis on a saturday after 8!
They need to tfix those bathrooms tho, theyre messy and smell so bad.