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- Hours:
Mon-Fri 4 pm - 2 am
Sat-Sun 12 pm - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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239 reviews for Zeppelin Hall Biergarten and Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Must try the Sampler beer selection at least once."
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"very accessible off of the NJ Light Rail."
(in 24 reviews)
"...large back patio with picnic tables and benches is perfect..."
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Review from d'N'L m.
Brooklyn, NY
1/30/2012
had some time to kill yesterday morning/ after noon. the time i spent in traffic waiting on the line at the holland tunnel has paid off. THere is a huge billboard that advertises this place.. Though it stuck in my head, I did not think I would ever come here..
I was shocked at how huge the place was.. We had a few beers and some food.. I had the Nurenberg Sausage on a Pretzel Roll while my wife had a pretzel.. The food was pretty tasty, i enjoyed the char on the sausage, fries were good, and they offered a couple of really nice mustards with the pretzels.
We were one of perhaps 20 people in the place which meant, the place was empty.. It's amazing how many people they could hold in this place.. I am thinking 500 outside and another 8 hundred inside.. Who knows, the place is monstrous..
Fun time, if I am in the area, i would get that sausage again. -
Review from Sara E.
1/17/2012
Going to have to try this one again, as the first time I went it was during the Giants' game this weekend. Therefore, the bar had a "packed like a can of sardines" feel to it.
My friend and I walked in, couldn't find a single seat - which is saying something, as this place is HUGE. But as crowded as it was, staying won out due to the cold weather. We finally found a spot for one next to the fireplace, and squoze (the proper past tense of squeeze) both our butts into it.
It was nice, because we had a great view of the room, the massive line in the room next door for food, and ample TVs to sometimes, sort of, watch the game when everyone cheered and interrupted our friendly catch up.
Definitely like the beer selection, and who doesn't like beer in a stein that's as big as your head? (Particularly interesting as I have a fat head.)
I'll try again, maybe on a calmer Sunday after football season is over. -
Review from Kimberly C.
New Brunswick, NJ
1/9/2012
Pros:
This Biergarten is located in an up and coming area of Jersey City. It's huge! There's an outdoor area during the warmer months which accommodates larger groups. They have a great selection of beer and German fare. Not sure how authentic it is, but my meal was yummy and satisfying.
Cons:
It's really loud and difficult to understand your company. Sometimes it takes a while for food to come out. Children are allowed outside. This is annoying since most of their parents don't watch them and the kids end up making a mess with rocks. Children should NOT be at a Bar! Period. Get a baby sitter. My fiance and his group of friends were asked to leave the establishment. Apparently they were getting too loud and exceeded the minority limit. (Sad, but true.)
I swore I wouldn't return here, but I was in a good mood on Friday and I ended up running into two of my old high school friends. Overall, 2.5 stars. -
Review from P F.
South Plainfield, NJ
1/31/2012
There is a rock band I saw there called amp'd a bunch of times....... Zeppelin Hall needs this kind of music!!!! They were bad ass!! I hope to see them again.
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Review from Siu N.
12/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ah Zeppelin...if you weren't so far, I would come to you more often!
My first time here was about a year ago for a friend's going away party. The place was very spacious with benches everywhere. It was summer at the time, so the outdoor seating and bar were open. I was impressed with the large selection of beer and pleasantly surprised at the price ($12 for a huge mug), so I told myself one day I would come back.
Fast forward to a week ago, my coworkers planned a happy hour here. We arrive during happy hour, so all drinks were half price. $6 for a huge mug? Hell yes, I'll take two! The food that my coworkers ordered looked pretty appetizing too, but I didn't taste any, so I can't be the judge. We didn't stay long enough to see the live band perform, but perhaps on my next visit, I will come during karaoke night! -
Review from Niyant S.
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
First experience at a Biergarten, and wow what a kick @$$ concept! Gotta say, this is how all bars should be!
Zeppelin Hall is enormous, which you don't really get an appreciation for until you get inside. There are 3 separate rooms here, a smaller room when you enter, a huge room (the hall?) in the middle, and then another smaller room in the back. Adding to this, there is an entire fenced off area outside that you can hang out in.
We came on Friday night, which I guess is live band night, so the middle room was noticeably more crowded and loud. Wanting a little quitter/chill setting, we proceeded to the back room. There are no individual tables or booths here, just a lot of really long tables. This may remind of your middle school cafeteria, but don't worry it is about 10 times better!
My original plan was to order a few beers, but upon seeing on the large glass (not sure what its called or the size, but its at least 3-4 beers!) I knew I had to have one. I got a Belgian Pale Ale, and it was superb! Hadn't planned on eating, but once I saw the food, I had to have a sausage. Once I got to the counter (no waitresses here, just walk up to the central food counter and order your food, they'll page you once its ready), I couldn't choose one, so I got the sampler. The sample consisted of 3 smaller pieces of sausage (insert corny joke), for which I chose pork filled with cheese, chicken, and andouille, french fries, sauerkraut, and 2 slices of rye bread. Needless to say, this was the perfect combination of food to go along with the beer they offered, and my night was complete!
I will definitely make another visit to Zeppelin Hall, and I will keep on the look out for similar places in the Philadelphia area! -
Review from Deborah D.
Jersey City, NJ
12/4/2011
HUGE indoor/outdoor beer garden with so many different beers on tap AND ample parking? Color me impressed.
The beers can be had in 1/2 liter and 1 liter gigantic mugs. I am quite small and tried to carry back two 1 L mugs back to the table for my friends, and seriously got winded on the way! I had to shake my arms out afterward.
In all seriousness, this is a great place for happy hour and the crowd is so diverse: Germans enjoying their brew; the typical Exchange Place "Wall St West" happy hour crowd; yuppie couples and children (only before 9 PM); Hoboken perma-frat-boys; JC cops; Asian and Indian grad students; you name the group, they're here.
Sausage sampler is great! The giant pretzel is a little dry, but the trio of mustards that come with it are excellent. -
Review from Henderson L.
Newark, NJ
12/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great place to relax and grab a beer. They have several bavarian types. The food is ok, but good enough for snacks with friends and beer.
3-6 pm happy hour, only $6 for 22oz i believe. -
Review from Katie D.
Jersey City, NJ
10/31/2011
Zeppelin Hall is a must-hit if you are a beer aficionado. They serve a plethora of harder to find beers for a decent price - $6 for a human-sized beer and $10 for one you will need both hands to carry. If you're a beer newbie like myself, you can play it safe with a Blue Moon or the ever popular Michelob Ultra Light on tap.
The food here is hit or miss. If you play it safe with standard beer garden fare, you won't be disappointed. The bratwursts and specialty sausages are as good as you would expect from a place boasting a German background. The burgers, while not the best you'll ever have, are a perfectly acceptable meal.
Don't do what I did and make the mistake of ordering the cheesesteak. One bite of that and you'll be a full-fledged member of the "That's 10 dollars I'll never get back" club. If you attempt it, I can only hope that the people you came with ordered the three regular pretzel platter - easily the best and most delicious value in the place. The smaller sizes and yummy dipping sauces make it a great snack to share.
So why do I like this place, if I eat the cheesesteak and drink the Michelob Ultra Light? Because of the great atmosphere if you head there with a larger group of people. The outside area is spacious enough that even when Zeppelin is packed and the line for beer seems insufferably long, it never feels like there is a crowd on top of you while you enjoy your adult beverage. Just beware of how long you hang around. While the daytime hours provide a safe haven for imbibing a little early (and occasionally around a bunch of children who give you a slight twinge of guilt for doing so!), the abnormally large beers will often make for a rowdy crowd if you stay too far into the night. Luckily the bouncers at the beer garden are seasoned enough that there's never any sense of impending disaster. Blink and they'll have already escorted the offending party out the back gates.
The Biergarten is a great spot to hit if you know what you're in for - a ton of great beer and a loud, good time. -
Review from Austin K.
Jersey City, NJ
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Had a great time. Spent the night watching playoff football in the smaller room. Crazy amount of space in this place. Good for a group of buddies. Winter is fun but summer is better for this place. Lots of outdoor seating. Great beer selection and the food is pretty good too.
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Review from Mark V.
10/18/2011
Seriously, is this place a nursery or a fucking beer garden?
I got drunk and tripped over two strollers.
I had to stop cursing cause I was surrounded by other peoples children.
I had to move to another table while smoking a cigar to avoid completely offending a family.
What happened to this place?
I don't drink in your nursery, don't bring your kids to my bar! -
Review from RH S.
Hackensack, NJ
11/26/2011 2 photos
Finally made it here. Mostly a self service place as their are no waiters or waitresses here and as heartwarming as McDonalds. Get your beer from the bar, walk up to the window and order your food from a clueless order taker. The portions are good size, prices good, the beer selection is outstanding but there is absolutely NO attention given to customers while they are enjoying their beer and food. At least ask me how my food is or how I am from a passing manager.
Paid a short visit to the Iron Monkey a few blocks away and immediately felt welcomed as soon as I walked in the door. -
Review from Louis R.
Updated - 10/16/2011
WTF happened to this spot?
Nothing but yups with their rug rats crawling all over the place.
You've jumped the shark, Fonz.
Uh buh bye.Listed in: ill-town restaurants/bars
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5/22/2011
What do you do at 5:30pm right before the 6:00pm apocalypse?
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Review from Gina K.
11/15/2011
Came here on a late Saturday night to partake in some beer-drinking.
My friend and I traveled all the way from the Bronx to get here to meet up his some of his friends who were already here.
The ride itself wasn't bad, and the Path stops just a few blocks away (take it to Grove St). The place itself was semi-hidden among apartment/building complexes, but once we got near, we could hear the noise from the place.
The place is HUGE. They have two large indoor halls and also a nice outdoor garden/drinking area. It was a little chilly, so no one was really outside, but I imagine it would be super nice on a warm day.
They have a huge selection of beers and you can order either the huge size or regular size, both of which are pretty cheap (definitely if you compare to Manhattan prices).
The bartenders are really nice and the people who come here are really friendly (that's Jersey for you).
The bathrooms are small for the size of the place (I'm pretty sure there were only two stalls), but it was empty when I went. It was clean and well-maintained.
I'd definitely recommend this place for a nice relaxing beer with friends (they have other liquors/alcohol behind the bar, but you come for the beers). -
Review from Erin H.
Essex, NJ
11/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
They do have quite a beer selection, but keep in mind that this is a German biergarten, so the choices are pretty geographically limited. I generally like the food, and think its enough to share. The pretzels are especially good!
I'm only giving this three stars because of the atmosphere and the service. I've been multiple times, and always have a hard time getting a bartender's attention. Granted, I am five feet tall, but I don't have this problem elsewhere. As for the atmosphere, I really recommend going during the day unless you enjoy huge, obnoxious crowds. I tend to prefer places where you don't have to jockey for a seat or shout in order to be heard. But to each his or her own! -
Review from Jennifer L.
Bergen County, NJ
Updated - 10/19/2011
Dropping this down to 2 stars since I realized that the Pilsener Haus in Hoboken actually knows how to do Biergarten right.
Comparing the two....Zeppelin has semi-crappy beers, horrendous food, and overall looks cheap. I've found a new biergarten to drink my litres....and unfortunately it's NOT in Jersey City!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/10/2011
Awesome place to go hang out with friends for a drink or two.
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Review from Liz Q.
Jersey City, NJ
1/11/2012
Nice atmosphere, so many beers to choose from!
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Review from KC M.
Manhattan, NY
1/6/2012
So many beers - and not just the standard European lagers - and tons of American micros as well.
It is definitely worth the trip from the City to spend the evening here eating and drinking. The food is good, but don't expect anything mind-blowing.
The best part about this place (aside from the beers) is all the space. A great place for large groups. -
Review from Adam K.
Hoboken, NJ
Updated - 9/13/2011
Really like this place. The beers are varied and fairly priced. The food is good and they make it quick. Tons of room, the outdoor seating is great, and there are huge tvs for football.
Also, I hope nobody catches on to this through my review, but I swear I get buybacks or drinks are forgotten on my tab. I've never left here not wondering how my tab was so low at the end of the night. Always a plus!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/12/2010
Fun place to watch a game or just hang out with friends. Their beer selection is (obviously) vast,… Read more »
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Review from Walter K.
Newark, NJ
9/12/2011
Beer selection is great but the bouncers are asshole meatheads itching for a fight.
Last time (and I mean the last) I was there, screaming kids were everywhere that no one was doing a damn thing about yet my party was physically removed because my one friend was "too loud". Spend your money elsewhere -
Review from Andrew R.
Jersey City, NJ
10/24/2011
Definitely a good time!
On my way in I was greeted by a security person that was helping a struggling Mom move a stroller down the stairs. Totally not his job, but he was very friendly.
Once inside the selection is phenomenal, and the bartenders are very knowledgable, the food was decent (only a cheeseburger), and the staff was generally polite.
The Manager (Tom?) was even willing to change the channel for us to a different game. I understand it gets very busy, but that extra bit helps.
I will be back for sure! -
Review from Victor G.
Jersey City, NJ
9/20/2011
I live a couple streets away so its hard to really "hate" the place but lately I have a hard time making Zeppelin my drinking spot.
here are the pros and cons...
Pros:
* Large outdoor/indoor Space
* large beer selection
* the overpriced pretzel really is that good.
Cons:
* before 9pm there is an odd amount of children running around. We decided to catch game 5 of the NBA finals last year and there was a kids party at the next table! kind of hard for me to get "loose" with a bunch of screaming kids running around and I also hate clowns (ya there was a clown.)
* the douche bags.... there is a whole lot of douchebaggery going down in this place. my guess is now that the Hoboken biergarten is open that will drop zeppelins douche intake by at least 80-85%.(fingers crossed)
* The security takes them selves a little to serious.
*the rest of the food (besides that damn pretzel) kinda blows.
* Bartenders aren't that friendly nor knowledgeable about the beer so know what you want before you get there. -
Review from Luca C.
Jersey City, NJ
7/30/2011
Remember that episode of "Arrested Development" where Gob learns that Ann is George-Michael's girlfriend and he asks, "What, is she funny or something?"
Yeah, that's kind of how I feel about the Biergarten. I don't get why this is a drinking destination.
I went there once and that was enough for me. Security shook my friend down at the door for bringing in a wrapped birthday present that looked like it may have been a bottle of something. I mean, I get that they need to keep security tight like Saran Wrap over there, but they were pretty aggressive with her.
After weaving through rooms of inebriated frat boys, we found our party. Getting service was a nightmare, and it took about a half hour for me to get my first beer. I reluctantly got two just because I knew it was going to be annoying to try and get another later. The line to get food was 20 people deep, so trying a pretzel wasn't really an option for me. And it took mere moments for the aforementioned frat boys to descend upon our table and start pushing phone numbers at us while their equally inebriated girlfriends wandered to the bathroom.
I know a lot of people really enjoy this place, but the atmosphere wasn't for me. It's a little too far from the downtown area for me to feel comfortable walking by myself after a few drinks, and I feel like I can get better brews at a more reasonable cost at LITM on their Belgium Beer nights. -
Review from Emily P.
7/26/2011
The day Zeppelin Hall opened, my friends and I were there. We started the toast that was soon banned to the annoyance of those who live above the back yard, "PROST! To the Light Rail!" (Sorry neighbors but it was beer-induced and in good fun.)
I remember waiting with eager anticipation, peeking down Barrow street from my apartment on Mercer at the time, thinking, "Where on earth are they building this hot air machine?" 800 seats? In Jersey City? Enclosed and outdoor dining and hundreds of beers to choose from? I couldn't believe it.
To the delight of myself and 799 of my friends, Zeppelin Hall did open, and does exist. They have all that was promised, the best beer cheese I have ever tasted, and a little stage for LIVE music (Yee Haw!). All was well with the world and with this scenario until the arrival of the hired cars from Hoboken.
Thursdays and certain other nights of the week, Jersey City absorbs an element of striped shirts, loud voices, and a certain level of Bro-Down not normally seen around these parts. The shoes climb higher, the skirt lengths shorten, and the IQ's of women within a three block radius (and along the walk back to Grove St. PATH station) drop about 25 points. No longer the kitschy dream nestled in the newest high-rises along the marina and light rail, Zeppelin Hall became the power party spot for corporate after parties and financial industry wunderkinds. How do you know if you're here on the right night? Listen for someone to stumble out of the front doors and fall into a taxi slurring, "Do you go to Hoboken?"
Hot Tip: Wear shin guards if you're thinking about trying the andouille plate for lunch. Day time draws an entirely different crowd. Mommy and Me playtime ensues as parents find Zeppelin Hall to be one of the few places they can drag the kids while pining over a stein or two. Complaints about getting kicked in the shins by the unsupervised offspring of deserving diva mommies is the worst of these complaints, and to this I say that Zeppelin Hall is filling a community need. In Europe this kind of interaction is commonplace, as the local beer garden is a place for families, so quit yer complainin'! The more you drink, the less the kids will bother you, promise!
The wait for your food will take a while, so grab a table for your friends, send someone up for the first round of beers, and simultaneously assign someone with a table full of food orders to go stand on line for you. Within the half hour, you'll have made it through two beers and you'll be enjoying your hot pretzels, sausage plates, or strudel!
Best place in the world to take a big group, hands down.
After 4PM the local teachers guild parking lot opens for Zeppelin Hall business all night. Signs direct you where to go.
Someday in the future I would like Zeppelin Hall to section off a little dog-friendly zone and up the weight limit on which dogs you can bring in. They are losing a lot of business by keeping our canids outside the cage on this one! -
Review from Josh K.
8/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
They actually don't have many German beers like the name led me to believe, but they have a good collection of microbrews and a couple true biergarten type taps.
Not sure why anyone gets cocktails here. It's a biergarten not a dive bar. Kind of destroys the atmosphere (though honestly it is pretty nice and open.)
Did not try the food.
The place is really good for people watching especially if you are visiting from the city. :) -
Review from Henry E.
Fairview, NJ
8/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
"BIERGARTEN" "BEERGARDEN' "ZEPPELIN HALL"
Whatever it is... I'm down to come here anytime... Great place to go with a group of friends if you can get an entire table
I've been here for:
AFTER WORK
KARAOKE
BIRTHDAYS
CREEPING
SOCCER GAMES
BASKETBALL GAMES
BASEBALL GAMES
(on their TVs of course)
CASUAL DRINKS
OUTDOOR SUMMER TIME DRINKING
The list goes on....
THE FOOD is above exceptional but borderline expensive
Love the beer selection and amount of space there is and the atmosphere great -
Review from Danielle C.
Hoboken, NJ
7/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was expecting a lot from this place... but I was slightly disappointed. The service is agonizingly slow for food. Expect 30 min waits for things as simple as chicken nuggets. I had to go up and ask about my food, and they were like, nope sorry, when clearly it would have taken them like all of 10 minutes to churn out chicken nuggets. Plus the food is pretty expensive, like over $10 for a German pretzel! Wow. My friend got the pretzel and that also took 30 minutes, with some prodding from him to get things going in the kitchen.
The outdoor seating area is pretty nice. It's open, with lots of long benches to sit on, and you order food there. There were still tons of people when I left around 11pm, which is a good sign that people are willing to hang out for awhile even on weekdays.
I had some Dunkel beer from tap, for like $6, but I was disappointed - It wasn't as sweet as I had hoped for it to be, and it wasn't even that cold! Warm beer is not good. The giant 1 Liter mugs seem like a good deal though, especially when it's happy hour and half off!
Fix the food wait times, and make the beer cold, and this place is not bad. Brownie points for being right next to the Jersey Avenue light rail as well. -
Review from Karl H.
Jersey City, NJ
5/27/2011
Ah, Zeppelin Hall, Zeppelin Hall.... such a missed opportunity. The location is great, the space is huge. Everything else is either just okay or downright risible.
First of all, the place has no atmosphere. Zero. It's called a beer GARDEN, how about more greenery and string some more Xmas lights around the place... I assume the lack of audible music is due to the apartments in the building above the biergarten, but it definitely adds to the muted atmosphere. Gargantuan projection TVs show sports at all hours.
Secondly, the beer selection is just okay. With so many open taps, way too many of them are devoted to the kind of stuff (Magic Hat, Blue Moon, etc.) that you can find in any generic bar. The plastic mugs don't help matters, either. At least they will give you a sample of a beer you haven't tasted before, that's a nice touch.
The food is fast-food level German fare, lots of it obviously spending time under a heat lamp. The big pretzels are good, but $10 is a bit pricey.
But the worst thing about Zep Hall is its attitude; They have a huge list of rules posted by the front door, a few of them bordering on racist. "No MC colors" and "No baggy pants" are bad enough, but they also say that "soiled work clothes" are not allowed, an obvious move to keep the construction workers from coming in after spending the day adding to the gentrification of Jersey City. "No birthday cakes" is an odd rule, considering they let kids run rampant during the day hours, to the point where Zep Hall often feels like a Chuck-E-Cheese. Rumor has it that bartenders with tattoos are not exactly favored by the owners.
This is a beer garden that strives to appeal to no demographic outside of the white Jersey frat boys (and the businessmen that they become) that overpopulate this place. I've given it numerous chances, and had hoped that it would grow into the space, but sadly, Zeppelin Hall doesn't evoke a rich biergarten so much as an annoying sports bar. -
Review from Keith B.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
5/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
CONS:
NYC prices for shithole Jersey City Setting
PLASTIC MUGS :/ come on... really? also, "steins" seem small
Sucky pours on the beer
Food sits FOREVER under heat lamps, seriously...
Food is just fried junk,,, and expensive at that...
Too many bratty children running loose.
Craft beer selection is not impressive.... alot of taps, alot of common stuff (yuengling, blue moon, shiner, magic hat :/ )
PROS:
Good German beer selection
Lots of room, seems like a good place to bring a large group
More kids then a daycare center... kinda strange, i was kicked multiple times by random children. :/ Many other reviewers had this same problem.
For a biergarten, it's kinda crappiest one I've ever been to. I wish beers were one dollar cheaper all around, especially since they serve them in PLASTIC mugs. Also, those "stein" mugs seem a little small.
I wish this place was better, but for all the trouble getting here, I might as well goto NYC. -
Review from Ryan G.
Hackensack, NJ
6/4/2011 3 Check-ins Here
In order to get to this place, your GPS will completely screw you over. Mine had me doing circles in crappy parts of Jersey City. Zeppelin Hall is located in the much nicer business district. It's about two blocks away from Jersey City Medical Center, just in case you drink a bit too much. =p
Walking in, the bar is very nice, gigantic TVs abound... And then you go outside. AMAZING outdoor scene! Tons of tables. Hundreds of people. Zeppelin Hall has at least four different bars you can order drinks at. You can get huge mugs for $12. I recommend Purple Haze. They have a unique selection of beer on tap.
Zeppelin Hall has an active security force constantly walking around. They didn't give off a "We're watching your every move" presence, and it was nice to feel protected.
The bathrooms were actually pretty clean despite there being a ton of people there.
Oh yeah, one more thing, FREE PARKING! If you don't want to take a car, the Light Rail stops right next to the parking lot, so you're good to go.
Conclusion: Check this place out! I went here with 6 other people. We all agreed that we're all definitely going back. Enjoy! -
Review from Kenneth M.
North Arlington, NJ
9/6/2011 4 Check-ins Here
"Lois! This is my new favorite thing, ever!"
Before being exposed to this place I had never been in a Beer Hall kind of place before (unless you count the German dining experience in EPCOT down in Orlando, I suppose). My wife had the pleasure of studying a semester in Europe, before we met, so she's experienced the real deal in Munich. I know Zepp Hall does it right because she proclaims it's just like the pubs and beer halls over there (I recognize that I stated she studied over there. I can vouch for that too. She's very smart. She didn't come away with a semester of study over there to only learn about stouts and hops. Honest!).
The atmosphere just has a fun, community vibe. There are no individual tables. There is no table service. You simply order your food at a window, order your drink at the bar, and grab a seat on the bench and drink with your pals (or make new ones a few feet away...it's that kind of place). Those are real, wooden, butt-numbing benches too, and we love them for it!
The food is basic German fare. I don't know from authenticity, but it sure tastes good. Perfect match to whatever you tote in your mugs. We each have only tried samplers of brats and the small pretzels so far...but the giant pretzel is DEFINITELY in our crosshairs for the next visit.
Beer-wise, here's where I fall apart. I have to admit that I am not a beer drinker. However, bring on a good cider for me. These folks have Magner's on draft...PERFECT!!! I can drink with my friends with a real grown-up's mug of brew!!! Beer enthusiasts AND we "skirt-wearin'" non-beer drinkers can all clank mugs together in harmony!!!! It's truly amazing.
For the beer enthused, the selection is wide and apparently suited to every taste in the spectrum. Across the board, the prices are right on the money too. A healthy pint of whatever your poison is will run you generally $6 (specialty brews may cost more, I believe).
Nutshell: We love it here. We will be back. We actually factored it into our future moving plans to ensure we live near the LightRail for easy access with a designated (train)driver every time. Now THAT'S dedication. Don't ever change Zeppelin! -
Review from Brian C.
New York, NY
8/18/2011
I can't comment on the beers as I'm not a beer drinker and didn't try any of them. But, I did order a couple vodka tonics. Made with Kettle One and only $6 a pop, that's a good deal in my book.
My coworkers and I occupied a couple table in the garden area. Other than copious amounts of secondhand smoke and no music (which can be a plus if you like quiet), the food was decent and the drinks were good.
Everyone had a good time, and I'd be more than willing to go here again. -
Review from Amanda L.
Jersey City, NJ
6/15/2011
Had my birthday celebration here. It was weird that kids were running around, but there's always a baby or two at Barcade, so whatever. I guess that has become normal.
Good place to chill with large groups of people. Beer is good, though the plastic mugs are a huge turnoff. (My first mug smelled like plastic washed way too many times, if you know what that smells like.) Food is OK. -
Review from K.C. K.
Boston, MA
8/15/2011
This place currently garners 3.5 stars on Yelp and I think this is accurate. What Zeppelin really has going for it is the wonderful outdoor seating. The beers and food, on the other hand, leave a fair amount to be desired.
The beers aren't bad -- they have a reliable summer standby, Blue Moon, on tap -- but for a "biergarten" they are pretty uninspired. I was psyched to see they serve my favorite filthy food option (jalapeno poppers) but these were warmed-over fried nuggets of negligible flavor.
If I lived in the area I could see myself returning to sit on the patio, but I think the Zeppelin should put more thought into its taps and menu offerings. -
Review from Jesse D.
Jersey City, NJ
6/29/2011
A super casual place which is more sports bar than a German beer garden. Hey, it's Jersey, how much can you expect?
The great thing about this place is that it has always been family friendly. To those 20-somethings annoyed by kids: tough. Come after 7 or go to the MANY adults only bars in JC.
Unfortunately Zeppelin Hall seems to not know who it's catering to, and has hired a thick, blonde, buzz-cutted dolt of a security guard who is openly disdainful of any children being at the bar, and makes parents feel like they're under the watch of the Gestapo minute to minute. He's single-handedly killing any enjoyment that parents once had coming here.
It's a shame, because Zeppelin Hall stands to lose a sizable portion of its patrons if it continues in this direction. Let's hope it doesn't -
Review from Lauren T.
5/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fun place! Good beer, food and a great biergarten atmosphere. The wurst platter was fantastic and the pretzels are good too. The pretzels came with three dips, two mustard based and one cheese dip- delicious!
Definitely will go back. -
Review from Carolina N.
New York, NY
4/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is huge! A lot of seating, both indoors and outdoors, a place to get food (which was adorable because it reminded me of a fancier baseball food stand, weird, I know), and I think two (maybe, three?) bars which were big enough so you don't have to go through a mob to get a drink.
I love that they have a picnic-table seating set up, all ties in with the name of the place. And they had a great list of beers to choose from. The bartender was very attentive and quick. She suggested a few beers for my friends and me, which was great because we were all at a loss.
I ordered a giant pretzel, (leave it to me to be the only one who orders food) and it was so good! It was nice and puffy and there were three different types of dips--a honey mustard, a grainy mustard, and (from what it tasted like) a lox cream cheese spread type thing. (It wasn't exactly lox cream cheese spread but again, that's what it tasted like.) Perfect thing to fill you up if you haven't eaten anything all day and you need something before drinking heavily.
The only issue I had was that the karaoke was incredibly loud, we could hardly hear ourselves talk. Other than that, it was a really cool, fun place to be. I'll probably head back over there when it's warmer out and take advantage of the outdoor seating.
Oh, and quick tip--bring a deck of cards. -
Review from Hector M.
6/3/2011
If you're into the following, this is the place for you:
- Huge communal outdoor / indoor tables full of deaf drunks
- At least one jerk dressed in lederhosen (never fails)
- A ton of beers on tap
- Baby carriages and younger kids eating rocks while their parents are getting smashed
Going against popular opinion, Zeppelin Hall is a welcome addition (luckily I have not had the pleasure of drunk college kid night). Nothing beats drinking outdoors (even if someone else's kids are running around). Don't be seduced by the liter sized mugs - go smaller because beer goes warm quickly outdoors. Food is whatever (but nothing hits the spot like brats and wings while drinking). Do yourself a favor and learn where the downstairs bathroom are to avoid standing in lines. -
Review from Patty G.
6/26/2011
This place is a lot of fun when you come with a big group of friends. They have a plenty of space, inside and out. It's very casual and relaxed but if you've got the right group of friends, it can be tons of fun. The food was "meh"... didn't really like their sausages, wasn't a big fan of anything on the menu really.
I love that there are kiddies running everywhere. That is awesome. If I was a parent and wanted to come out for drinks, this would be the place for me. Luckily though, no kids yet!
I would recommend you check out this place for yourself. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. -
Review from Sherry G.
Bayonne, NJ
5/2/2011
Toooooooo many kids running around. Seriously there was a kids bday party going on....it made me incredibly uncomfortable to have that surrounding me.
Otherwise, plenty of beer and the pretzel was good but SEVERELY over priced. Watching the game was a challenge bc it was so bright inside that the projectors weren't very clear, I guess watching games there at night would be much different.
Didn't expect much, just really disappointed in the amount of children SURROUNDING me everywhere I sat.
