To be clear, it’s far from last call for Bayonne’s many neighborhood bars. But with development mushrooming, new high rises going up, and waterfront improvements in the works, these iconic watering holes may be the first to go.
Janet Walczyk of Walczyk Tavern says her customers “know what they’re getting into. It’s no frills, a shot and a beer.”
That may be true, but all you bar flies out there know that the corner bar is also a comforting place, where you can always find a friend to shoot the breeze with.
Check out Victor Rodriguez’s photos of some of these much-loved establishments. Stay tuned. We hope to visit more bars in future issues.

