dullboy

Dullboy is hands-down one of the best cocktail bars in Jersey City. We didn’t need a reservation and were able to grab a spot on their awesome patio—perfect for a chill night out. The vibes are absolutely immaculate: cozy, stylish, and effortlessly cool. The craft cocktails are next level. I tried The Amazing Grace and Regina—completely different flavor profiles but both equally delicious. You can tell they put real thought into the ingredients and balance. Food-wise, their burger and curly fries hit the spot, but the real standout was the coconut shrimp tacos—served on a purple tortilla that was as eye-catching as it was tasty. So good. All in all, it’s the perfect spot for a date night or just great drinks with a cool atmosphere. A must-visit in JC!

My fiancé and I had our engagement party here and it was truly amazing! The cocktails are phenomenal, but what really made our day special was the staff. Every staff member was incredibly friendly and attentive. Francisco helped us get everything set up and he was so accommodating every step of the way. The vibe of the place is so cool and laid back while still having an upscale touch. The food was delicious and all 60 of our guests could not stop raving about it. Definitely our favorite bar in Jersey City and we will be back time and time again!

Was in town for a friends birthday and this was by far the best stop of the whole weekend. The atmosphere is incredibly intimate, the cocktails are incredibly unique, and the shrimp tacos are to die for.

Update: Francisco was so kind to give me a call to try to resolve the issue. Thank you so much for doing that, I really appreciate it. Consider the issue resolved! Came here for my birthday celebration with 4 people a couple of hours ago. Everything was great from 8:15pm to around 10pm when they started to put the glasses from the bar to our table, we were seated outside and got the notion that they’re closing soon, sure no biggie but no excuse me or explanation and I can hear the other lady say “yeah we don’t need to say anything” but yeah no biggie. Around 10:30pm though the lady shoved to us the bill, no warning. Just said, sorry I have to check you out. They close at 12am. But then again whatever, the food is great, the service prior to this lady was great. Just won’t be coming back.

We were a late night walk in on a Monday and it was packed. We got sat immediately. Great ambience, and vibe, music was there!!!!! Our smash burger with the jalapeño aioli and fried egg were amazing will be back! The service was also great from front to back! I will be returning!

Excellent cocktails and spirit selection. This place is one of the top bars in JC (possibly NJ). Drink menu is fuego

I’ve been here a couple of times now, and both visits have been fantastic. While I haven’t tried the food yet, the cocktails alone are worth the trip—consistently well-crafted and delicious. The dim lighting and intimate setting give the place a cozy, upscale vibe that makes it perfect as a first stop on a night out. Highly recommend for great drinks and a chill atmosphere.

SO and I have lived in the area and have been coming to Dullboy for years. Fantastic cocktails, interesting, innovative, distinctive stuff. Atmosphere is fantastic. Only had dinner here once, mainly here for drinks, but the food was also great. Margot, one of the servers, is fantastic and a delight. Fully expect to be coming back as regulars for years to come.

Dullboy is a great intimate cocktail bar. They have an outdoor heated patio too for additional seating. All of the staff is extremely nice and attentive. I had the warm drink called the Giuseppe and it was so good! Like a warm milk tea. My friend loves their paper plane cocktail that they serve with an actual paper plane. We haven't tried the food here but they have a small selection of places but the vegetarian options seem limited. Love the decor in their bathrooms too. Overall a great spot to pop in for a drink and hang out with friends.

This was one of my favorite cocktail bars to visit this year! I was referred to this place after leaving Orale Mexican Kitchen, which is located right across the street. I believe they're even owned by the same people. Immediately upon walking in, the vibe was unmatched. The lights were dimmed, with the table candles and the bar providing most of the illumination. The bartender was warm and welcoming. My friend and I sat at the bar and chose from their extensive cocktail menu. We ended up ordering Espresso Martinis, which were delicious! The music playlist for the night was fantastic! They had an amazing old-school hip-hop playlist playing, which set the mood even more. I found myself Shazam-ing a few songs I fell in love with. I was absolutely mesmerized by the vibe and the drinks. I loved this place and can't wait to go back! Also, they sell food so I looking forward to trying that as well.

I've been going here for years but the last few times were lackluster. The drink were the only saving grace, then the last time there the drinks were truly terrible.

Fantastic little spot with a great vibes, excellent service, and even better cocktails. Besides the burger and chicken sandwich, it's mostly bites to eat with your drinks so I'd come for pre dinner or just keep in mind that it's more about the drinks here. They have a large selection of unique drinks and their liquor collection runs deep. If you take a careful look behind the bar you can see some good stuff tucked away a couple rows deep. It's dark, moody, a little cramped but also not at all. We didn't get to check out their patio bc it was the dead of winter but it looked cute for warmer days!

Cool craft cocktail bar downtown Jersey City. Met a group of people here before heading out to dinner and all the drinks were made to perfection and details.

Highly recommend for a small plate and cocktail night! The inside has a really cool ambiance with dim lighting and they play good music. The portions are all pretty small but nice for shared appetizer types format. The steak skewers were amazing and so were the corn ribs. I would probably pass on the chicken meatball skewers next time. Only complaint is that the bar service is very, very slow so it takes a while to get drinks. Staff is really nice.

Dullboy is just cool as fuck, that's the review in a nutshell. I came here for pre-dinner drinks on a Saturday and mistakenly thought that since 4 of us were heading there around 4:30 in the summer, we wouldn't need a reservation. INCORRECT, so please learn from my mistake and make a reservation! We luckily were able to snag two seats in the corner (kind of an awkward spot, but again, we didn't make a reservation) while we waited for a table to open up. Luckily it didn't take long, but despite being in the corner, the service was attentive RIGHT away, which was a consistent during the entire time we were there. The cocktail list is VAST and intimidating in the best possible way, mainly because there are so many amazing options (note, they also have punch bowls if you're with a group for $52 - boozy and REALLY fun to indulge in for a good price based on the size!). I started with the Oaxacan Old Fashioned ($16), a reposado/mezcal old fashioned and the group I was with got the Paper Plane ($15) that of course, came with a paper plane, the Patty ($17) which had mezcal, gin, and lemongrass, and a blanco tequila flight ($26). All were DELICIOUS and we were vibing and having so much fun that we ended up ordering another round, but switched it up this time. I was originally going to order the Corita, which was mezcal, two types of rum, bitters, and pineapple, but the server let me know that a lot of people weren't huge fans of it, so I switched to the Lolita instead (blanco tequila, rum, cucumber, and coconut), which was DELICIOUS, so I appreciated the heads up and excellent drink choice. All in all, Dullboy is somewhere I would happily come back to - with a reservation. The cocktails, while pricey, were well worth it, especially seeing the incredible bartenders just WORKING it and the servers being absolutely lovely to the fullest. Great vibe and ambiance and perfect to go out with friends or for a cocktail date night.

Loved the vibes - cozy with upscale vintage decor! The menu is extensive with lots of amazing drinks to choose from. While my drink was a little too strong for my taste, my friends enjoyed their drinks - regardless, you can tell each drink is hand crafted beautifully!

Great cocktails, probably some of the best in Jersey City. Absolutely love the burger - this can give a lot of famous NYC burger spots a run for their money! Always love to be back here.

Sat in the outside heated terrace. The food was pretty good, especially the fried cheese sticks. Their coating tasted akin to French toast sticks and was super delicious. Definitely worth trying

Everything is exceptional here. The vibe, the service, and especially the food. We were treated to the best fish tacos I have ever had. Crunchy , fruity, and sweet. Portion size is perfect for dinner. Beef satay and flatbread was also excellent.

Would give this a 4.5 if I could! A great place for cocktails and shareables. My group of 8 sat in the enclosed patio area which had its own bar and plenty of heaters. We shared dishes - the arepas (2 per order), Korean chicken nuggets, crispy artichokes, crab rangoons, Thai meatballs, hanger steak skewers, Mediterranean flatbread and flying Seoul-lo. Everything was good but standouts for me were the arepas and Thai meatballs. The service was prompt although we did receive a couple extra order of items but our waitress was nice about correcting it and not charging us for them. It was pretty crowded when we went at 7:30pm on a Saturday so would highly recommend reservations!

So I went to jersey city for the first time in a while last Wednesday with friends and man let me tell you this place was a vibe. It's not to spacious but the lighting was dim ,candles lit and the mode was awesome. The bartenders were all super friendly and my drink was . I was a little buzzed already so I'll say it was some type of sweet sangria style drink. If you want a good spot to converse with some friends and have those much needed conversations over a drink this in the place. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. I'll definitely be back, I was to good not to come back . Plus you don't have to drive into newyork and pay all those tolls

This visit was long overdue. Finally after years of getting around to it, finally got to visit. We had the pleasure of having drinks made by Dave and they were outstanding. And since we were pretty pickled to begin with we also had some deviled eggs that were delicious. It's a cozy, mysterious space. Great music and really a wonderful staff. I need to start plotting again to get back there asap! 10/10 for sure!

Came here for a date night. We didn't have reservations but were able to get a table in 15 min at the back patio. The cocktails are great and decently priced. We had the octopus and thai meatballs, which were pleasantly seasoned. Overall a good night with lots of cocktails and delectable medium bites.

Dullboy provided a lively backdrop for a night of good cocktails with friends. The Yoko and the Calypso, our chosen concoctions, proved to be equally impressive. Each sip was a delightful journey through carefully curated flavors, a true testament to the craftsmanship behind the bar. The early evening ambiance was bustling, hinting at Dullboy's popularity. I would recommend making a reservation to ensure a spot at this venue.

The drinks are worth getting a reservation for. They have a small food menu with most bites being average at best. The star of the show is the extensive cocktail menu. Each cocktail has interesting ingredients and even more interesting tastes.

Very cute date spot! Cozy interior with great service. I recommend the grilled octopus and lobster dumpling. Amazing dirty martinis too.

Favorite late night cocktail night cap in the area. The beverage program is fresh and exciting! I came for Negroni week and nothing disappoints. Definitely come for an intimate setting. The food as well is amazing if you come earlier in the day. I personally love the burger.

Came here with a couple buddies for a drink on a Saturday night. 11 dollars for a can of cider. Nothing too particular about the drink. Service is good, the waitress got us water real quick. Ambiance is good, super packed, we had to wait for at least 10 min before we got the spot

This is a cute little bar in Jersey City I never knew existed! The bar has great music, low light, and cool decor. The drink menu is unique and very interesting! I only had one drink, the ophelia, which was good. There is also food on the menu but we didn't get to try it because we stopped in after dinner. The service was great! They made sure to consistently check in on us. I would say I need to return to explore the menu a little deeper but it seems like a good place to bring friends or a date.

I can't remember much but from I remember I like it- it had good drinks. I was recommended this place by someone earlier that night.

This place is marvelous. Sat in the back yard and the ambiance was superb. It was a bit loud in the back, we even got loud environment alert on our Apple Watch but otherwise, lovely. The service was excellent, every staff member was very polite and courteous. I had Lolita to drink and it was mixed to perfection, the slice of cucumber paired nicely with the cocktail. We ate the crab cakes, shrimp tacos, and hanger steak skewers, all tasted marvelous! Definitely visit.

We sat at a super cozy booth in the front. So many speciality drinks to choose from and plenty of food items that met our dietary restrictions. Great music and service. The crudo tacos and coconut shrimp were my favorite.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Dullboy is one of those places that you like to visit frequently, it's a neighborhood favorite and I love all of their food and the way the experiment different cuisines to make a great dish. I definitely have been missing out on their brunch, it's not too crowded. Definitely love their back patio when it's warm out. Their drinks are innovative and I love to try all of their new ones whenever they change it. Give this place a try

Arepas were very flavorful. You take a bite and you get the juices of the soft braised pork. Was so good. In my opinion it would be better if it was a tad less salty. Fried artichoke hearts - I'm not a fan of artichokes to begin with but I suppose anything fried gets a pass from me! Reminds of calamari but a veggie alternative and instead of marinara you dip it in white sauce! Looking for a sweet cocktail? Then I 100% recommend the corita. it is a mezcal/rum featuring a nice pineapple agave flavor. Be wary there's a peppercorn in there! They were also very accommodating ordering a drink off their menu. So if you are in the mood for anything else the bartender and whip you up something you'd like. Off menu drinks are $11. Overall a great time and the service was excellent!

Cool establishment! A great spot for a date. Service was polite and had also checked in regularly to make sure that we had all we needed. The Octopus is fantastic! I could probably eat that all day. Great texture and flavor, no overcooked chewiness. Check this place out if you haven't!

This was our first time visiting and the service was outstanding! Our server, Cassandra was Amazing!!! It was difficult to decide what to order because the food and drink menu has so many good choices so we ask Cassandra to recommend our drinks and food selection and she did not disappoint. All of the items she suggested was awesome. This will be our go to spot, good service, music and chill vibes. 5 Stars!!! - be sure to make reservations because space is limited.

This place is somewhere you might accidentally walk by. I'm happy I just so happened to accidentally walk by. I came by a Sunday night, it's very intimate but it is loud in here. I ordered the penicillin as a drink. Most of their craft cocktails are dark liquor based. I didn't mind but keep that in mind. I was a little hungry so I ordered the octopus. It was very tasty and had a kick of spice to it. They have an assortment of small snacks, medium snacks, and then an entree. It's a great spot for a date night. The bartender was super attentive especially with a full bar. I would come back.

Was here last night to celebrate my friend's birthday. Not a busy spot so I thought it had great ambiance. The cocktails were great! I had the madalena but my friend said it tasted like baloney and I couldn't think of anything else while drinking it--still very refreshing and I would recommend. We got a few things to eat: the prosciutto & peach hot pockets, the arepas, the Korean chicken nuggets, Cuban sandwich and the Mac and cheese. I thought the highlights were the arepas but nothing to write home about, it was mainly a cocktail spot. I was originally going to give this place 3 stars but the service was immaculate and so attentive, they also were able to bring out a birthday cake we bought and offered to cut it for us which was a lovely touch. Would recommend for the cocktails!

The Coconut Crab Buns and Lettuce wrap is what I have for brunch here recently. I love the food so much, it taste so new and it has a balanced flavor. They have so many great choices. Drinks were cool too. Its nice that the staff welcome us after we entered and ask for our food. Inside place is good to very pleasant to dine in.

Food and drinks were great! The decor, the vibe and our server Cassandra, made it amazing! Definitely will be going back.

I've been here a few times now for drinks and food, and love the atmosphere and vibes (both indoor and out!). Indoors is a little darker, more intimate, and there's a cool literary theme with book covers and typewriters on the wall. On the flipside, their outdoor backyard patio is a little more fun and casual, and I enjoy hanging out there and grabbing drinks with friends. Menu is on the pricier side but you can always rely on good food and good drinks. Not sure if it's on the menu anymore but I really loved their duck fat tater tots and coconut crab buns from a while back!

One of my go-tos for a nightcap It's a dimly lit, very intimate bar with a great drink selection, seating inside for small parties, and a decent-sized backyard that overheats in the summer even when the fans are blowing Look, this is really the sort of place you go to when you're a party of four or less, especially if you're drinking/dining indoors. If I recall correctly, it originally started as a speakeasy-style establishment (old Jersey City), before the Orale owners bought it and painted the door frame so vividly, it could never be mistaken for a speakeasy ever again. Luckily, they kept (most of) the drinks, except a couple that were styled after famous literature, and the oysters, so now it's just more popular and mainstream. My personal favorites from the drink menu are the Paper Plane and the Corita, but if you can get someone to make the Brigitta from years past, you'd be blown away...

4.5* Visited on a Tuesday evening with a friend - no wait. They took us to the outside back door area. My friend and I both ordered the lettuce wraps with bulgogi...and they tasted spectacular. They were pricey for sure but I think it was worth it completely. Since they're known for their cocktails I asked the waitress if they had any *specific* faves & she recommended me an old fashioned that they do very well (and it indeed DID taste great). My friend ordered The Alexis which also tasted fantastic! Loved this place and definitely recommend it.

Dullboy is hidden away on Grove street behind pale yellow curtains and behind that veil is...something. Service was okay, we were seated very fast and our waitress was polite. Before I discuss food, the experience was pretty uncomfortable towards the end when my wife received her dish and I didn't get mine until 15 minutes later. We followed up with our waitress whom I'm sure was on it; honestly though what's the point of dining together if you can have your meals damn near simultaneously? *Kitchen/table service needs improvement.* The tartare was definitely the star of the meals, great small bite, savory and refreshing! Arepas were good, packed with nice flavors. Can't go wrong with cilantro and red onion. Pork was very tender and not dry. Lobster Mac n' cheese was relatively disappointing. First the shell garnish is a huge turn-off, most chefs won't plate a garnish unless it is EDIBLE. Bits of lobster swimming in the mac, no noticeable chunks. Harry's Daughter near Greenville in JC has a lobster Mac that blows this out of the water. This dish needs work. I don't know if I'd come back, the ambiance was cool, old school hip hop and dim lights set the mood. But, the huge lag in service and presentation for an entree dish were some major turn-offs. *Swipe left*

The ambiance in this place is so dark and moody and def a good date spot or just nice night out night out w your friends. The drinks were also pretty good and the food!

Octopus to share was so good. Full of flavor and textures, octopus was cooked perfectly tender. Drinks are really good. Great spot to catch up with a small group. The atmosphere is fun with great music. May have to wait for larger groups, as most of the tables, seating area are more accommodating to parties of 4 of less.

I came here again to try the food. This place does have a great vibe, atmosphere and drinks but the food I had was average and overpriced. I got the burger deal they have on wednesdays. 20 dollars for a beer and burger. The burger is two 4 oz patties. They say they do them medium to medium rare. I asked for more well done and it was not served that way. Was medium rare. And the lighting is so dull (pun intended) that I spit it out and had to squint to make sure. And yep rare. It wasn't the whole patty but a couple of bites of it was rare. There was nothing special about the flavor either. 20 dollars is too expensive. And then you can only have the pilsner beer which they don't tell you until you order. Which makes no sense since the beer on the menu is normally 9 dollars and the one I wanted was normally 8 dollars. And then they ended up charging us 2 dollars for beer. I showed the waiter the Instagram post from the restaurant and he adjusted. But its like..you should know your own deals. And my boyfriend ordered the deviled eggs. 3 eggs for 7 dollars. They were small with a lot of toppings on them. As he said it was "very try hard." Sometimes a basic deviled egg is better than an all dressed up one. So they weren't that good either. I would come here again for the casual cocktail but skip the food.

I'll preface this by saying, make sure to always check your food before eating. For the past five years, my partner and I have been loyal customers of Dullboy. After receiving this recent takeout order (deviled eggs and 2 fried chicken sandwiches), we were absolutely repulsed by what we found. Upon opening one of the containers, I discovered a tiny WORM crawling on one of the deviled eggs! We threw the entire order in the trash and requested a refund. It's a shame actually, as this place used to be really good. Unfortunately, the food quality has declined substantially over the years. We will not be ordering here again.

Made dinner reservations and was seated upon arrival. Food and drinks were great. Nice place for date night or catch up with couple of friends.

The stars of the night were undoubtably the stuffed clams. And the fried artichoke. There was only one vegan option for main courses, the quinoa. Quinoa flavor profile was a major snooze. There was no seasoning present. The dish would have benefitted from some citrus and brightness to bring out some flavor. This main course fell far short of the quality of the appetizers. The drinks were very small but very strong. I was not impressed by the ophelia. It was a bit too strong for me. The Elsa was better, it's frozen style complimented the natural heat of the strong alcohol pour. I really liked the silverware. The venue had great variety including a nightcluby dark room and a nice backyardy patio.

One of the best in JC! Love their back patio, the food and cocktails never disappoint

Walking past Dullboy's nondescript exterior, you wouldn't suspect an ethereal wonderland exists beyond the bar in their backyard space. This shaded patio feels like a private little respite from the city streets, with hanging Edison bulbs, bright green fencing, clean wooded picnic benches, and lots of plants. Upbeat tunes play in the background at a low enough volume that no one is shouting. In these times we're probably all too familiar with images of the spittle that sprays from people when they shout, and I suspect bars are turning down the volume to adhere to health guidelines which honestly fosters a great vibe. "Fosters a great vibe" is a line probably no one should ever utter. The lack of socialization has me talking funny these days. There are plenty of precautions put in place to keep things clean and safe. Picnic benches and tables are all spaced at least 6 feet apart, all servers are masked, and you scan a QR code in order to pull up their menu on your phone, which is awesome because sticky menus are a gross part of pre-pandemic restaurant history. Their made-to-order cocktails are really expertly made, but it was a sweltering summer day and their frozen grapefruit peppercorn drink was calling my name, pre-mixed batch naysayers be damned. The drink was a true delight. This was my first visit back in several years and the experience was just as pleasant as I remember it.

Very cozy restaurant with a nice ambiance. I had the Korean chicken nuggets and a side of fries to eat -- both were pretty average, but nothing to run and fell home about. The alcoholic beverages were tasty, but seemed to have very little alcohol. My friends and I had two drinks each and none of us felt slightly tipsy...not worth the money.

Love the ambience , the drinks and food at Dullboy. The service is always on top of their game and they have my favorite deviled eggs.

Always a wonderful experience. The staff is on point; true professionals at their craft and hospitality. Drinks and food were incredible. You must try The Lolita, Arepas, Crab Dip, and Steak skewers. So flavorful and creative. Never a miss and we cannot wait to come back again soon.

Are you in the mood for a mixologist type cocktail? Well, this old-school modern day speakeasy is the answer, baby! Our group of 15 got weather down to only 6 of us on a Tuesday day night in November, but the action inside was warm and inviting. As soon as you enter, you get that dark old school speakeasy fell with a fairly small L-shaped bar would glorious top shelf liquor bottles to satiate the pallet. A spectacular offering of old world meat new drinks that will leave you licking your lips for more. I specially loved their Mezcal and tequila options, but I saw some spectacular bourbon drinks, and a new take on an old fashion. Many unique appetizers including octopus, artichoke, intriguing, deviled eggs, along with an old take on mac & cheese with sandwich offerings to keep your tun-Tim full as the drinks flow down the gullet. The place is dark, but clean in the service was spectacular. I could go on, but this is the type of place you have to experience for yourself with your own takeaways, I highly recommend.

My boyfriend and I stopped here last Saturday. The area is very nice and there's a bunch of restaurants and shops nearby. I made a reservation for 3:30 but we were the first ones there so I'm not sure if reservations are necessary. We're led through the inside to the outdoor seating. Both the interior and exterior are so cute. We started with the siesta and the diablo. Both were SO good. I liked the diablo better and my boyfriend liked the siesta but we really enjoyed both. I got the filet philly cheese steak and he got the fried chicken sandwich - both came with curly fries. I was pleasantly surprised by the cheese steak. It was soo good, even better than one I've had in Philly! The steak is cubed rather than sliced but still very good. The fried chicken sandwich had a nice asian twist. We both really enjoyed our meal and drinks and we look forward to visiting again!