35 Best Pubs near Metuchen

“Great time so wonderful 🥂“

“My fiancee and I truly enjoyed our meal we had tonight. She had the cornbeef and cabbage & a cup of potato leek soup and I had the Irish breakfast. We also shared the Irish spring rolls. Everything was delicious. We will be back.“

“Me encanto la comida y buen trato al cliente“

“You get more food for your money here,and food is delicious and Nicky the bartender was great“

“Excellent food. Service has gone downhill. The last 6 times we went, we were never acknowledged upon arrival, took forever to get service and they were not busy at all. The bartenders are not as good as when they first opened. We don’t go in as often now.“

“We had a repast for a family member and everything was fabulous! Setting up all the details with Lynn was seamless. Staff were friendly and very attentive to our needs. Food was absolutely amazing! We can't thank you enough! Highly recommend!“

“Here for NYE. Beautiful crowd and seems very family friendly. Food is guaranteed to be great. We highly recommend the burgers and steaks. Cooked to perfection. We are here with a table of 24.

Vegetarian options: Can accommodate to any diet plan.“

“One of the best bars all around. Great food, great people and fun times ! Highly recommend“

“My first time in a bar @ Perth Amboy and I don't know Spanish and I felt more comfortable than most of my usual spots. They went over and beyond to make sure I had the drinks my friends and I wanted. Good chill spot if your on road and trying to relax for the night.“

“This is my favorite go to place to bring friends for a great meal and cozy atmosphere. The wait staff and bartenders are friendly and welcoming as is the owner and his wife. Love this place!“

“Great service, food, and location.“

“Best place in NJ. Brian, Colleen, and Chef Marco run a fantastic establishment. Run, don’t walk to Oh Brian’s On The Green!!! They do not disappoint!!!“

“Stumbled upon this welcoming pub after a long working day during UN Week in NYC. As my hotel was near Carteret was able to hop off the NYC bus and stroll right in. Trivia night was on and that was a welcome diversion - as was the prompt and friendly service and the cold beer! BTW, $5 Happy Hour is Monday-Saturday 5-8pm. I’m a wing snob so didn’t give them a high ranking but definitely in the zone of tasty and comfort food! Highly recommended!!!“

“Ale n’ Wich was a great experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming, the drinks were excellent, and the service really made the night stand out. Big shoutout to Conor, who was my bartender. He went out of his way to make sure I had a great time, from giving recommendations to answering questions and making sure I always had what I needed. He was one of the friendliest bartenders I’ve met, easy to talk to, engaging, and the kind of person who makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The bar itself is also fantastic. You can play pool and foosball, make requests for what’s playing, and even change the music, which made watching the World Cup even better. The whole vibe is great, the people are welcoming, and it feels open to everyone. Between the atmosphere, the drinks, and the overall quality of the place, it’s easy to see why Ale n’ Wich stands out. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Great date spot. Food is good, drink are on point and the atmosphere is perfect.“

“Rarely do I feel inspired to 5/5 a place but this is a magical spot to hang out. DJ Davis G spins the best music creating incredible vibes you cannot miss. The servers working are attentive and friendly. All of this is a 10/10, but I need to talk about the food. The wings at this spot are by far the best wings you will ever have in your entire life. When you are listening to some of the best songs you ever heard, while receiving the best service you have ever had the pleasure of receiving, you will be sitting down eating the best wings you have ever had in your entire life. These wings changed my life. I have a new answer to my "what would your last meal be" answer after consuming the wings at this pub. Nothing will ever replace how I felt when I was at this special pub. Cannot recommend more.“

“This restaurant was AMAZING. We went Sat night, and could not have been treated more special. The owner, Kim, helped us with the menu, was totally delightful and you can truly tell she enjoys her customers and being there. I am going back .. soon. The atmosphere was delightful, you felt like you truly were in Germany. TOP service, the food is amazing ..a MUST DO on your list .. annually, if not more.“

“Hard to beat the beautiful view year round, great food at excellent prices and fabulous drinks served up by an excellent team. Was there today for lunch. THEY ARE OPEN YEAR ROUND. You wont regret trying it.“

“Nice Irish theme sports bar“

“Great place to meet friends, have a drink and good food. And a game of billiards. Welcoming local pub.“

“Great place... I go for lunch all the time... Try the Cheesesteak... The thin crust pizza... Ceasar salad... & the Roast Beef is always Rare...The Staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome..So drinks at the bar or out on the patio.... It's a good time“

“Very good come give it a try“

“Great food! Great service! Bella was our waitress for a party and she was great and so friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Great lunch! Love the building!“

“My favorite meal at Stuff Yer Face is the Turkey Club Boli with a side order of chicken tenders with their homemade honey mustard. Yum!“

“This was our first time dining at Bello's and the place was clean and family friendly. We ordered fried mushrooms which were previously frozen and not very good and I had the buffalo wings which were average with little flavor. We both had a salad which was good and then a bar pie and eggplant parmesan which was good.“

“A couple of weeks ago I had a great filet mignon with shrimp scampi. The other night the chicken piccata was amazing. Burgers consistently good.“

“I've been going to the South River Pub for many many years and I used to bartend there as well. It's my hometown bar and I love it. My mom knew the owners and i grew up with their kids and they have become like family. I particularly love karaoke night on Fridays with DJ Rob, who has become a dear friend to me over the years as well. The regulars are fun, kind and caring people and when I go there it feels like family. Like “Cheers.” They don't serve food but you can bring your own if you like. Sometimes for special events and football, Lil will make a little food buffet for the customers. It's always a fun time.“

“Very inviting atmosphere. Lucas the nanager always is eager too make sure myself and guests are having a great experience. The staff is second to none. Lee the bartender is fat friendly and I'm tip if everything his knowledge is great. The rest of the staff is always excellent and friendly“

“First and foremost, our server Jennifer may have been the most nicest and friendliest waitress I’ve ever encountered. She either loves her job or is an amazing actress. The food was very good, my parents enjoyed their burger. I had the roast beef sandwich which was fantastic. If you go here, you should ask for Jennifer to be your waitress so you can see what I’m talking about.“

“Olio is a very luxurious hotel had with five stars because he has everything else who has four kids the lobbies really nice the prices are fair their rooms are really really need the stuff is awesome so you pay what you get and definitely I will commend you for family friends for pleasure or business excellent keep it up I recommended you guys are everywhere“

“Favorite dive bar!! One of the last in the area. Great bartenders!“

“If you want the best Espresso Martini and Cosmo go and ask for Nikki!! She was super helpful and her drinks were honesty the best I ever had!!“

“Todo Delicioso y agradable“

“The salmon cakes and shepards' pie are among the best food that I have ever been privileged enough to eat.

Having these for dinner was as if I had died and gone to heaven, but when I got there Saint Peter told me that there had been a mixup with the paperwork and it wasn't actually my time yet, but to make it up to me he was going to send me back to earth eating Blackthorns' food.“