We received far more nominations for this category than any other, so there will be more choices in this poll than any other.

The bars range all over the state, and can be found in big cities, small towns and out in the country. Some are big, some small, but all share one quality: they are great local hangouts.

You can vote once in each category every day. The deadline for voting is 3 p.m. this Sunday, the 25th.

Don't forget to vote in our five other categories:



Sports bars

The top five vote-getters in each category, plus my personal selections (which will include bars not in the polls), will comprise the 60 bars to be visited starting next week. Then the real fun -- stories, photos and videos -- begins.



If you don't see a bar in the poll, or you think a bar that finishes out of the top five needs some extra love, make sure you comment below.

And don't forget to check out my collection of NJ's funniest bar signs. If you have one of your own, post it or send it my way!

Peter Genovese may be reached at pgenovese@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @PeteGenovese or via The Munchmobile @NJ_Munchmobile. Find the Munchmobile on Facebook and on Instagram.