Lily Flood 
Hoboken is teeming with bars and restaurants. Whether you are looking to grab a slice and then catch a game with friends over a beer, or indulge in gossip over a crispy martini and the likes of caviar and tuna tartare, there is something for everyone. To take some of the guessing out of how to spend your next Friday or Saturday, or Tuesday or Wednesday (we don’t judge) in Hoboken, we broke up exactly how much you can expect to spend depending on the itinerary. Keep reading to find out how to have a night in Hoboken, and how much it will really cost you.
BYOB Pizza, and Beers at Our Favorite Bar — $75
The team took matters into our own hands for this one. Now that it’s finally above 70 degrees in the Mile Square City, we decided to grab an outdoor table at one of our favorite pizza spots, Tenth St. Pizza. Usually on Fridays, it’s packed, and you may have to wait for a table, but you can grab a drink at its sister bar across the street, Tenth and Willow. If you stick to the happy hour menu, this should only cost you around $10.
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Somehow, we got lucky and sat right away. After a few appetizers, a pizza, and one too many glasses of wine, we wound up spending $45. There are plenty of bring-your-own spots in Hoboken, Tenth Street being one of them, making it easy to save on booze if you’re planning on hitting a few spots.
After dinner, we walked to 8th St. Tavern, only a few blocks away. You may have to wait in line on a Friday night, but we promise that once you get in, there will be good music and good company. After a few rounds of drinks, we wound up spending $30 each here.
Pre-Dinner Cocktails, an Eclectic Menu, and Dancing — $135
If pizza and beer on a Friday isn’t your vibe, there are plenty of other options in the Mile Square City to wine and dine yourself. One of our favorite spots for a pre-dinner cocktail is Stingray Lounge, which is located uptown on Washington Street in between 12th and 13th.
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It’s open seven days a week, and there’s a daily happy hour deal with $10 martinis. After trying one of the craft cocktails, walk or take the bus downtown to one of Hoboken’s hottest new dining spots, Viv + Jules.
Started by restaurateur John Avoletta and partner Cliff Crooks, the menu is unique and innovative, featuring elevated cocktails and dishes like hamachi carpaccio and a dry-aged burger. Depending on how many people you come with or how many drinks you have, you can expect to spend around $60-$100.
We doubt you will want your night to end after that, since the interior at Viv & Jules sets the tone for the perfect night out.
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