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The Clif Tavern is a long-running local dive bar on Clifton Avenue in Clifton, housed in a building that dates to the 1800s. Skip Kazer bought the tavern in 1999 and ran the bar with a reputation for spreading peace and love to his patrons, and the bar still keeps that family feel. Beer on draft and in bottles is the main draw, with a short menu of appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, burgers, and desserts, plus specials.

The tavern is open every day from 4 PM into the early morning, and new guests are not admitted after 2 AM. Some menu items are listed as available from 4 PM. The Clif Tavern reserves the right to add a 20 percent gratuity to any check, so it is worth checking the bill. It is a neighborhood spot where regulars and newcomers mix, and the phone line is the easiest way to check what is available before stopping in.