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Newark, in Essex County, is New Jersey’s largest city and one of the major transportation hubs of the Northeast, with Newark Liberty International Airport, Penn Station rail connections to New York and Philadelphia, and one of the busiest seaports on the East Coast. The city has a dense urban character with distinct neighborhoods including the Ironbound, known for its Portuguese and Brazilian food scene, and the downtown corridor around Broad Street and Military Park.

Craft beverage production in Newark has grown as part of the broader urban brewery trend, with taprooms finding space in industrial buildings and commercial corridors across the city. The Ironbound and areas near Rutgers-Newark and NJIT support consistent foot traffic for venue operators. For visitors arriving by rail from New York City, Newark is among the most accessible craft beverage destinations in New Jersey — Penn Station is roughly 20 minutes from Manhattan, and the city’s craft producers are increasingly part of the North Jersey taproom circuit.

I was just in here two weekends ago. It's a newer brewery so I've hesitated for bit, because new brewery beers generally haven't ever won me over. …
Joe Allen Snouts and Stouts Brewing
Bolero is a crazy drive from South Jersey, but I've been here a lot. The beers have been really creative for years. In fact, this was the first plac…
Joe Allen Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room
It's been a while since I've been here, but the last time it wasn't great. The location is great, but that's the only draw for me. It's an old build…
Joe Allen Glasstown Brewing Company
Wow, the beers have change so much at Axe and Arrow since they first opened. I'll be honest, on my first visit I thought they'd never last. I got a …
Joe Allen Axe and Arrow Brewing
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Joe Allen Three 3’s Brewing Company
Death of the Fox is a great date night spot. If you are waiting for a table at Cinder Bar next door you can stop in here for a quick beer. If you br…
Joe Allen Death of the Fox Brewing Company
Bonesaw from day 1 has been one of the nicest breweries in all of New Jersey. Since then all they've done is expand and improve. If I want to take a…
Joe Allen Bonesaw Brewing Co. – Glassboro
This place is pretty far from our home in South Jersey and I wish it wasn't. Parking was a little tricky as you have to park at the public lot around…
Joe Dismal Harmony Distilling