50 Best Pubs near Garfield

“Had a great late lunch at DPS Tavern in Garfield, NJ with my husband and it did not disappoint! We ordered a few appetizers and everything was absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. The service was excellent, super attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming, and the people there were just great overall. We’ll definitely be going back!“

“A New York classic experience! From their cooked to perfection Prime Sirloin Salad to the Dark Chocolate Mousse. Keens delivers great flavors in a cozy and historical setting. A must try!“

“Amazing food!! Great service“

“I absolutely loved this place! As a Geordie, I thought this would be a good place to watch the qarabag match and I was shocked at how amazing it is! The atmosphere, the decoration. Just everything was incredible! I would totally recommend to visit if you are a football fan especially a Newcastle United fan.“

“Great Brunch! Fun time, awesome vibe!“

“Great atmosphere Great drinks Great bar staff“

“Plenty of parking, good food, good vibes.“

“Great food, service and outdoor space! Highly recommend!“

“Thank you to Kiara, Tommy, and staff. Tommy's sponsored/catered the food at our Tricky Tray this past weekend as well as last year! RAVE REVIEWS!!! Everyone LOVED the food! Everything was delish, fresh, and hot! We can't thank you enough!!!!“

“My husband & I met there 46 1/2 years ago. Got engaged there the next New Year’s Eve & we’ve been married 45 years. We always visit when we come up to Jersey. I’m here alone this time but I’m going to stop in.“

“Harmony our waitress was awesome, this place has the feel like you are in your home town.“

“Great service, food, ambiance.“

“I have very fond memories here, it was like a little home from home for me while I was bi Atlantic for 6 years, working on the same block as the Pig There are lots of “Irish pubs” in the vicinity, although this is the only one that felt like a real pub in the UK rather than a novelty in New York Hopefully I will be back again one day! Thanks for great times when I was missing home 🇬🇧 xxx“

“This place is outstanding. Great neighborhood atmosphere. Food is crazy good. For a game night the energy is palpable. As a Southerner that works for a NJ company, the 101 Pub represents everything great about the area - the local feel, the strong drinks, the vocal opinions about the sports teams. Not to be missed.“

“Always a great time with Tabby, Ngozi, Nat and my karaoke crew!“

“I wasn't going to share this place with anyone because I don't want it to get crowded but I have to bc I love it so much. Presenting my new watering hole in Bergen! The location is where the old 21 used to be, on the top floor of the Son Jjajang building. Great happy hour everyday 4-8!! It's a steal considering how good the food is. Happy hour all types of soju are $8.99 and beers are cheap too. All the big dishes on the happy hour menu are between $14-$18 and I think the portion sizes are the same! I have yet to try something that I don't love on the menu. Their: Cheese buldak (fire chicken w/ mozzarella cheese.. ask for medium spicy if you can't do heat!) Jogae sujebi (Korean version of.. gnocchi? in clam broth..I always order another side of sujebi) Donkatsu (breaded & fried pork cutlet) Tofu & kimchi Ddukbokki (spicy rice cakes... I usually ask for cheese on this also lol) Tong dak (whole fried chicken) Gaeran mari (Korean cheese omlette w/ fried garlic on top) Budae jjigae (Korean army soup, goes great with soju!) and weirdly enough their giant plate of FRIES (idk what they do to those fries they're just fries but they're so good lol) are among some of my favorites. However, the food tends to be on the spicier side which isn't an issue for me, but if you can't handle too much spice be sure to tell your waiter. I can't say enough about how good the food is. The chef apparently refuses to use anything but the best ingredients and it shows in the taste of the food. Portions are big too! Obviously I eat here a lot... lol Oh and the servers and manager are all so nice!! One time we had a big party of 10 but they didn't have space so they put us in their only karaoke room in the back. We wanted to watch the US Open but we couldn't figure out the TV in the room so the manager found an HDMI cable and hooked his own cellphone up to it so we could watch. How sweet?!! At the moment they only serve soju and beer but I have been told that they will start offering liquor soon :) Like I said, I don't want this place to get crowded but they deserve the business with food and service like this. I hope they stick around and become a new staple in Pal Park! PS. The menu is entirely in Korean so bring a friend who is fluent or ask the waiters for suggestions! I will definitely have to mention to them that they should make an English version of their menu. Will be back with pictures later!“

“Amazing food. Huge Portions. Excellent service. My only complaint is that I live 4 hours away. 😭“

“Me and my family love Cassidy’s. We go to NY every year for Christmas. This year we had a group of 23 and Seamus was able to accommodate us with a reservation. Our waiter was Joe C. ,who was great. It’s not easy waiting on a large group of people, but he was super patient and kind.“

“great food! friendly staff. cool atmosphere“

“Awesome atmosphere and a great draft selection! The appetizers we got were excellent as well! The staff was friendly and had great energy 🩵 would go back in a heartbeat. The only bummer was they didn’t have smaller than 2XL shirts on hand at the time of our visit…I wanted one so bad 😂 Needless to say the shirts are great too! 100/10 recommend 🍻“

“Family business, friendly people, great food!“

“Been here a couple times over the World Cup & always somehow ended up with the beautiful Kelland as a server! Posting this review because her sweetest & attentiveness was beyond. I hope she is truly treasured at this great establishment.“

“O'Donnell's Pub has the best Guinness I've ever had. (And I have been to Ireland). Most places must use the wrong gases, or don't clean the beer lines and it taste almost grassy. Not a O'Donnell's. It is smooth and just fantastic.“

“Michelle is the best bartender Friendly atmosphere great wings Redd is great too!! Busy nite Michelle was awesome! Handled the crowd like the pro she is!!!“

“This amazing pub is by Central Park, right on 7th Avenue, and conveniently located in front of the N/W/R train lines.

PJ Carney's is an institution around these parts. The staff are top-notch, and the menu has something for everyone. If you need a break from Central Park and want a pint and a bite, PJ's will NOT disappoint!“

“Karol's Pub is a hidden gem. They sell Zywiec, which is great Polish beer, smooth and incredibly potent. The walls are covered with cartoon murals, there's a pool table in the back, a dart board, and an awesome digital jukebox. Karol himself is a great, easygoing funny guy. The bar has plenty of regulars, and DJs on Friday nights. They don't sell food, however they have menus from nearby pizza places available and you can order delivery to the pub.“

“Claire was great, Very welcoming and personable. 💯 recommend“

“The best naberhood bar that I've been to in many years“

“If you’re looking for the perfect local New York bar, this is it. Clean with a relaxed atmosphere and a nice selection of local beers on tap. I even got to meet owner Maggie and we had a nice chat about New York City.“

“The girls are really pretty, standard price for lap dances. The girls definitely make sure that you’re having a great time, they definitely take care of you in the best way. They don’t have that many women in that spot which is understandable considering how small the place is. So it’s best you sit somewhere comfortable where you’re not too far away from the action. But the only drawback is there isn’t much privacy in the lap dance room so you’re bunched up with other people in there plus the dancers and it does get mighty uncomfortable. They are definitely respectful towards you and treat you like human beings instead of an ATM which is rare nowadays plus they don’t pressure you to drink coming from someone who’s a non drinker.“

“Excelente lugar y Gracias por sus chelas todo. Salió muy divertido y me divierto ahi bachatiando.“

“Great staff, Great service, Great prices, always friendly and the security is always on point to make sure you are safe and comfortable.“

“First time here tonight and will definitely be back! Great food great service!“

“Chef Melissa Mak is amazing. We’ve been dining at The Front Porch regularly for the past 12 months and not only is the food creative and delicious (Asian fusion pub food, so YUMMY!), the staff is super friendly and the drinks are awesome. We’ve had almost everything on the menu and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Good service, good live music.“

“Great place to work and have dinner the slice steak was delicious and the onion soup was amazing the Cajun pasta my wife love it and the chicken scarpiello amazing definitely will come back the owners Evan and father very attentive great atmosphere.“

“Amazing experience here, server Megan was fantastic and very friendly, good and drinks 10/10! Thank you ☺️“

“Our favorite place with a superior craft beer selection and great food at great pricing with the most amazing staff ever!“

“One of my all time favorite bars. It feels more home than home. the staff is top notch, cocktails are always top tier, prices are very reasonable, atmosphere is relaxed, and customers are diverse, interesting, and generally friendly. On the very rare occasions I have seen customers act inappropriately, the staff intervened quickly and appropriately. The staff does a great job ensuring that this bar is always a place where anyone can feel welcome and safe. If I had to pick only one bar to drink at for the rest of my life, Deacon's would be it hands down.“

“Great band playing. The Brooklyn Bards. Irish tunes and Rock n Roll. Very high energy! Got the crowd going! The drummer was excellent with two boxes and bunch drumsticks!!!
The lead singer was very talented with pipes, whistles, violin, mandolin and a banjo. Another singer guitarist have a wonderful voice.“

“Came here during the World Cup final. The atmosphere was good and our server Chris was friendly and did a good job, so this review is not about him.

The issue was with the person managing the tables (who appeared to be the manager/owner).

Before we sat down, we were told the minimum spend for the outside table was “$40” and the inside table was “$50.” At no point were we clearly told this was per person. When we questioned the bill later, he suddenly said it was “$50 per person” and claimed it was on the website. I told him I hadn’t looked at the website and that he never clearly explained that to us in person.

I also ordered a Diet Coke. One refill was apparently free, but I was then served additional refills without anyone telling me they would each be charged as separate $4 drinks. The receipt ended up showing three Diet Coke charges. Had I known additional refills were not complimentary, I would not have ordered them.

I don’t mind paying for what I order. I do mind being surprised by charges that were never clearly explained beforehand.

Edit: The owner responded and we were refunded part of the bill.

The food and the match were enjoyable, but clear communication about pricing is essential. If you’re coming here during a major event, confirm the minimum spend and ask whether soda refills are charged before ordering. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression.“

“Beautiful food and the service was perfect. Would definitely be visiting again“

“So I found this cool little spot during the madness that was the Knicks closing the NBA championship. Somehow, I found a spot and had delicious Belgian beer. The two bartenders, one of whom was very cool, the Belgian, somehow managed to hold it down and take care of everybody pretty promptly. The crowd was great, full of all kinds of interesting and international people. The beers were excellent, as Belgian beers tend to be.

So yeah, if you want an unpretentious place to have great beer with an eclectic, diverse crowd and great service (as long as it's not the really tall guy), check out BXL.“

“Great food, lots of TVs, good drinks. One of my favorite local spots to come to. Awesome porterhouse deal on Wednesdays! Always something happening on Saturday nights whether it’s a band or a comedy show, it’s a really fun spot. Really any day of the week it’s a good vibe, highly recommend.“

“food is delicious and place is spotless looks dark walking bye. but defo worth a visit“

“Best pub in the big city!“

“Great fun on a Friday of course! But killer ribs on Thursday. Music on Wednesday is always a good time! 😄“

“Great local Irish bar. I was staying a week at a nearby hotel and this place had the exact Irish bar feel I needed. I instantly felt like a regular they were glad to see, coming and going. Proper for an Irish place. Good pours on the beers. I was here for the first 2016 Presidential Debates and there was a lot of opinions, but in true NYC style, nobody got bent, no matter how much of a (&%$g idiot the other person was.“

“Love the place. Just had a few beers but great and friendly staff“

“Had a surprise dinner for my wife's 50th birthday with 15 guests. Everything was perfect. Drinks, appetizers, dinner & service. We will be back and I'm sure our guests will as well. Great atmosphere and the wait staff was spot on with everything.“