Ye Olde Rathskeller

523 Centennial Ave, Cranford
(908) 272-9511

Recent Reviews

Michael Carrig

Good food cold beer, a beer garden to air and enjoy a cigar white you have a cocktail!!! Laid back environment.Burgers and beers and shots and sports you're in the right place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Joseph Fritz

I wish they never took their pool table out. It used to bring in bigger crowds. They seem like they close very early. But overall nice place great bartenders and good food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

B P

First time here. I really liked it. Old school local bar feel.. excellent service. I had a great Reuben. . Friendly people all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike __

Pass by this place a lot and finally went inside.Glad I did.Nice old fashioned bar with awesome food.With so many chain restaurants taking over the landscape, it’s refreshing to come to a place like this and actually eat freshly made food and sit back with a few drinks.I will def be coming back!BTW try the hot pastrami sandwich on rye. It was so delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard O'Connell

Awesome atmosphere, total East Coast hospitality. Super niceThe rueben is

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheesesteak

David Nichnadowicz

Small burgers..giant roll. That was the only problem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger

bob sherm

one of Cranford’s finest and oldest pubs! it’s like being at a good friends house who also is a great cook and pours a proper pint ? ¡sláinte!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buffalo Wings, Philly Cheesesteak, 1⁄2 lb Steak Burger w Blue Cheese and Onions, Roast-Beef and Swiss on Pichters Rye Sandwich, Turkey Club

Al Ferrentino

Excellent burgers!Friendly

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian Zavodnick

Cute place to grab a beer. They place feels old, in a good way. The beer was good and cold! The turn-off was the wait for service as the bartender chatted with the regulars. We didn't get to try the food as the kitchen had already closed for the night.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Christine B.

Truly a hole in the wall. I wouldn't say it's a dive bar at all. Very clean and great servers. There is even a nice patio outside to sit if the weather is nice. Indoors can get a little crowded. Overall food is pretty good. I recommend their pizza and Philly cheesesteak. Good selection of draft beers. If your looking for a casual night this is the place to go. Warning- sometimes the food can take a bit. They usually only have one cook. Less crowded for lunch. Friday and Saturday nights can get busy.

Marcia M.

Nice little place to meet up for lunch. My meal was fine, but my friends burger was cold in spots not in others. Same thing for the fries.

Kris E.

Love this place. It gives old school / neighborhood hang vibes. I don't go to drink...I go for food. I always get a cheeseburger & fries and it's ALWAYS sooo great!!!

linda r.

Love this place ... when u just want to relax .. have some good food ( burgers for me ) nice cold beer and great friendly staff !!! Everyone here is great !!! Atmosphere... food ... drinks ... win win !!

William Mitchell

Run down.

Service: 1

Kristin S.

For football, food, friends, and fun, Ye Old Rathskeller remains a local favorite! You'll find comfort in the old timey vibe that is probably referenced as "a hole in the wall" one too many times, but in the good way. If you can't decide, go with a burger! The service has room to improve, but that's kinda what you'd expect from the old school attitude of, "we'll get to ya when we get to ya!" The younger crowd needs to practice a bit more patience anyway! I'd pay them a visit!

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