Updated October 2026. The bars in Denville NJ are a small, walkable group: a craft brewery and an Irish pub across the street from each other on Broadway, a bar and eatery on Main Street, a full lounge on Route 46 and a golf simulator bar on Route 10. Add a handful of taverns a few minutes away in Rockaway and a long list of BYOB restaurants, and you have the whole local nightlife picture.
We checked addresses, phone numbers and hours on each business’s own website in October 2026, with a second listing where the site did not show them. Hours and specials change, so check before you head out. For dinner first, see our best restaurants in Denville guide and the downtown Denville guide. You must be 21 to drink in New Jersey, and every place below is an easy rideshare or short walk from the downtown lots.
Quick picks
- Craft beer: Diamond Spring Brewing Co., 50 Broadway
- Classic pub and late night: Thatcher McGhee’s, 53 Broadway
- Cocktails with dinner: Casa Bella Restaurant and Lounge, Route 46
- Casual bar on Main Street: The Second Half on Main
- Drinks plus an activity: X-Golf Denville, Route 10
- Trivia and game night nearby: Brick 46, Rockaway
Downtown Denville
Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
Denville’s brewery sits in a 1960s service station converted into a taproom, with a 6,000 square foot beer garden alongside it. The tap list rotates; check What’s on Tap on the website before you go. You can take beer home in growlers (bring your own clean one or buy one), crowlers filled on demand, and 4-packs of the flagship beers.
Know before you go: the brewery’s limited license means it cannot serve meals, so bring food or order from one of the 30-plus downtown eateries. It sells pretzels, and food runners will pick up orders on Friday and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Kids and dogs are welcome with an adult. The brewery books live bands, and parking is free in the surrounding municipal lots, with the Bloomfield Avenue lot best for longer stays.
Address: 50 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834
Hours: Off-peak season (Labor Day to Memorial Day): Tue to Thu 4 to 9 p.m., Fri 4 to 10 p.m., Sat 12 to 10 p.m., Sun 12 to 6 p.m., closed Mon. Summer hours run later.
Website: diamondspringbrewing.com
Thatcher McGhee’s
Across Broadway from the brewery, Thatcher McGhee’s is a big Irish pub and eatery with a long bar, a full menu and the latest hours in town. It hosts a weekly trivia night and live music, runs a weekday happy hour, and shows big games on its TVs. It also handles catering and parties.
Address: 53 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 586-3377
Hours: Kitchen Mon to Sat 12 p.m. to midnight, Sun 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; bar until 2 a.m. daily
Website: thatchermcghees.com
The Second Half on Main
A casual bar and eatery on East Main Street with outdoor dining in season and a full drink menu. Happy hour runs Tuesday to Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. It is closed Mondays. A good pick for a drink and a meal off Broadway.
Address: 5 E Main St, Suite 15, Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 784-4040
Hours: Tue to Sun; closed Mon
Website: secondhalfonmain.com
Route 46 and Route 10
Casa Bella Restaurant and Lounge
Casa Bella is an Italian restaurant at Route 46 and Lakewood Drive with a recently expanded bar and lounge. Expect signature cocktails, fine wines and craft beer in a more grown-up setting. Its bar and lounge happy hour is one of the best deals in the area: 25 percent off the entire menu Monday from 4 p.m. to close and Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m., and 25 percent off drinks and appetizers Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
Address: 300 Route 46, Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 627-2003
Website: casabella46.com
X-Golf Denville
Indoor golf simulators with a full bar and lounge: beer on tap, cocktails and wine, plus shareable food and pizza. It is the best option in town for a group night out or a winter league, and it stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Book a bay online ahead of time.
Address: 3130 Route 10, Suite 4, Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 685-0250
Hours: Mon to Thu 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. to midnight, Sat 8 a.m. to midnight, Sun 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Website: playxgolf.com
Nearby in Rockaway
Brick 46
A family restaurant and local bar on Route 46 in Rockaway with a busy weekly calendar. Monday is game night with trivia or music bingo from 7 to 9 p.m., happy hour runs weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and during pro football games, and the bar hosts live music and comedy nights through the year. The bar stays open about an hour after the kitchen closes.
Address: 68 Route 46, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Phone: (973) 625-4900
Hours: Kitchen Mon to Thu 2 to 9 p.m., Fri and Sat 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Website: brick46.com
Mill Lane Tavern
A small, family-owned neighborhood bar in Rockaway with pub food and live music on its event calendar. Open late every night.
Address: 8 Mill Ln, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Phone: (973) 627-9798
Website: milllanetavern.com
Smith’s Tavern
A neighborhood tavern on East Main Street in Rockaway, about 1.3 miles from downtown Denville. Call ahead for hours and the menu.
Address: 175 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Phone: (973) 627-9723
BYOB in Denville
A lot of Denville’s best dinners are BYOB. The Pasta Shop on First Avenue and Suppa’s on East Main Street do not serve alcohol and welcome guests who bring a bottle, and That’s Amore and Casa D’Pizza also do not serve alcohol. Policies can change, so call ahead, and see our Italian restaurants guide for addresses and BYOB tips.
Getting home safely
Downtown Denville is compact, so Broadway and Main Street are easy to walk between, but most residents drive in. Plan a designated driver or rideshare before the first round, and remember that the municipal lots have time limits during the day.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a brewery in Denville, NJ?
Yes. Diamond Spring Brewing Co. at 50 Broadway brews on site and pours in a taproom built inside a converted 1960s service station, with a 6,000 square foot beer garden. It is closed Mondays.
Can you bring food to Diamond Spring Brewing?
Yes. Under its limited brewery license the taproom cannot serve meals, so guests are welcome to bring food or order from downtown restaurants. It sells pretzels, and on Friday and Saturday evenings food runners can pick up orders from nearby eateries.
What bars in Denville are open late?
Thatcher McGhee’s at 53 Broadway serves drinks until 2 a.m. every day, with the kitchen open until midnight Monday to Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Are kids allowed at Diamond Spring Brewing?
Yes. The brewery welcomes well-behaved children and dogs, as long as they stay with an adult at all times. Only guests 21 and older can be served.
Which Denville restaurants are BYOB?
Several downtown restaurants do not serve alcohol, including The Pasta Shop and Suppa’s, which welcome guests who bring their own wine. Call ahead to confirm the policy and any corkage rules before you go.
Is there a wine bar in Denville?
We could not find a dedicated wine bar in Denville as of October 2026. Casa Bella on Route 46 has a full bar and lounge with a wine list, and many downtown restaurants are BYOB.
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