20 Best Pubs near Holmdel

“I was in the Houlihan in brick on Friday afternoon, April 26th. our server, Eric was fantastic. He was very personable very professional very kind and I believe he is an asset to your company. Please please give kudos to Eric and recognize him as he totally deserves it. He also deserves a raise.“

“This was an absolute hidden gem! We were trying to find something midway for our friends meeting us and decided to try it. What a pleasant surprise! Our waiter was super nice and provided great service. They even accommodated a special request of clams on the half shell, and they were great. Shrimp scampi over linguine was tasty and lobster ravioli was delicious and even came with half a lobster tail. Desserts were great too. Definitely will be back. Ambiance was a little dated, but it was clean including the bathrooms.“

“Great place to go get a drink. They have also good snacks, appetizers and food. The place is cozy and the bands that play there on the weekends are great. . The staff is always welcoming with a gentle smile and nice greeting. It is a place to go to!!!“

“I came here for some bar food on Sat night cause I was hungry and the other bar I was at was just too busy to find a seat and eat. Boneless wings were great and priced under $10, but domestic drafts were a little expensive at $5. The bar was very slow for a Sat night and someone was playing terrible rap music on the jukebox. Food and service were great, but music was bad.“

“I absolutely loved it here. Drinks were good (got a frozen mango margarita & spiked strawberry/mint lemonade). Food was good (french onion soup, thai chili calamari, reuben sandwich, BLT burger). Service and ambiance were good. Prices are fair and the free popcorn? ? No complaints. This place is officially my/my bf's new spot.“

“Apple Jacks is great. The owner John fixed me and hubby up back in 1987. The bar is really fun and they don't only have parties they have parties for the kids to. When my kids were little they had a big party and put a jumping blow up thing in the parking lot for the kids and they also got Ralph the other owner dress up as Santa Clause and have the kids sit on his lap and get presents.“

“I recently tried Maloneys on Main and had their patty melt, which was delicious. The flavors melted together perfectly, creating a satisfying meal. I sat at the bar and paired it with a blond beer, which I don't typically drink, and it was a surprisingly great combination. Overall, Maloneys on Main is a great spot for a tasty meal and drinks.“

“Grabbed a drink here before a show at Count Basie. Greeted promptly by the bartender, asked if I wanted another round with great timing, she was friendly and courteous. Pricing was fair. The bar was a bit busy but probably because there was a show that night. Didn't rate the food because I didn't eat here.“

“I love the food. Everything I've had has been awesome.. there Calamari is awesome.. and if you like loaded fries try them here. You will be okay. Drinks are great and they have a good selection of liquors. It is in Colts Neck so be prepared for some price differences but this place is awesome.Parking: On the left and right if establishment, handicap parking available“

“This place is fantastic! Our friends just moved to Union Beach and we're kinda sad that we need to make a 45 minute drive to get here! Staff is super nice, food's great and everyone is friendly... Especially Richie! Give it a shot!“

“This past Friday we booked the private room at Bello's for a repast. The staff was incredible, the food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable. They were also able to put it all together on such short notice. I highly recommend!“

“I went here Friday, for the first time... Everything about it was great. If you're into live music and good vibes you have to try it out. The Friday night band plays Grateful Dead, and they do it very well. The place was packed with friendly people having a great time. I had no idea what to expect when I walked in, I was really blown away. The food was also very good...your typical bar food menu. There's a grill behind the bar, my friend and I had a burger and a cheesesteak with fries. The prep area and grill were very clean and the food was fresh. I was pleasantly surprised with the whole evening and I'll definitely be going back ??“

“Great beer selection on tap. Best bar pies around. Live music occasionally and a DJ on the weekends. They have one pool table and lots of TVs so you can watch all kinds of sports. Sundays during football season is great as they have all the games on and the DJ will host games like bingo, trivia, etc. You go there for the beer, food, and fun but you stay for the Tuna.“

“Thank you for helping make the evening and birthday we were celebrating a very enjoyable evening. Our server was attentive and polite. The hostess was helpful to add our decorations in advance to our table and sit our party on time. The food was spot on as always and the kitchen was accomodating to gluten allergy. The drinks were great and came quickly from the bar to our table. We always enjoy Robinson's Ale House in Red Bank because it provides a consistently good service and food/drinks for a decent value. The place is lively, especially on weekend evenings, but the noise level did not prevent our party of 6 from having conversation.“

“Years of good times here! Food is always good, beers of course, live music Apy style, decor that transports to Ireland from floor to ceiling, decent prices definitely worth the value, and more homey and familiar than many places in Red Bank that can feel more upscale than they need to be. Appreciate the approachable vibe here. Curry is great. Banger and mash. Irish nachos. And a nice Guinness of course.“

“If you blink you will miss it. Great dinner spot. We wish there was a little. Ore variety on the menu but they had something for everyone. Everything we ordered was great and correctly made. The bad did a good job serving drinks and a reasonable pace. The staff was very friendly and d helpful. They did have some tvs on the normal dinning room for those that are interested. This is family friendly and comfortable for everyone.“

“During summer time..Sit out is pretty good. Friday evening, chilled beer and snacks time ?.. The service was pretty goodIt's pretty good inside as well as c we had fun this afternoon sitting inside.Vegetarian options: Would like to see more vegetarian options. Nachos that were served had meat.“

“This place gets very crowded, very quickly. I used to come here all the time when I lived in the area, so I figured I would stop in since I was in town. They have done renovations and the restaurant looks great. The food and service is still top notch. It is a very small establishment; if you are looking for a lot of room, this is not the place for you. They have a great beer selection and different types of food, from apps to entrees and desserts. The Jester is a staple in Freehold so I recommend a visit. They also have AMI jukebox for those who love music.“

“Had my husband's surprise 30th birthday here (we've been several times before - it's one of our favorite spots!) and they were amazing from start to finish. Super easy to book, flexible with the menu, and our serve Kelly was on top of it the whole time. She made everything super easy and was so attentive to our decently sized group. Food was brought out promptly and everyone raved about how good it was. Will continue to come here for dinner and will definitely be on the top of our list for parties in the future!“

“Have had enjoyable experiences in past three years....then Saturday, Dec 9, we had a terrible experience.1. Our reservation made on the 9th was acknowledged when we entered. We were told it would be a few minutes while our booth was cleared and to be seated. About ten minutes later a couple sat next to us. The receptionist that told us to wait,told the couple next to us that a booth was available to them. She then told us no booth was available for us.2. We were seated in the back room. Placed our order for two delicious cocktails and one Bavaria pretzel and one Bavaria pretzel to take home; one order for beef stew and one order for chicken piccata.3. The empty 4tables around us were filled and shortly thereafter received their orders.finished and left.4. After 1 hour and a half the waitress,who was busy, came to us and said our orders were given to another table! Also,our beef stew order couldn't be completed because they ran out of beef stew !!In our years going to Huddy's from the strip mall to the new location, we never have experienced such a frustrating and unenjoyable experience. We certainly hope this was an anomaly!!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy“