“Originally a blacksmith shop and inn before turning into a tavern with the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. I may have been thrown out of here, several times. This bar is proudly #14 on NJ.com's Best Dive Bars list. I really like this place, wish it was closer to home. We used to find it by the giant satellite dish they had outside. I once tried to kiss a girl who worked here. She was so horrified she ran into the street. "Nooo..." Good times. Recently renovated before Covid. Bar top is lacquered plywood with a knotty pine fascia and walls. No foot rail but the floor is burnished (scorched) plywood. Stools are metal frame backed with cushion seats. Open 11AM to 2AM. Package goods available. Allegedly, there's a prison style two seater bathroom, sans privacy screen. More local history at keenbug.blogspot.comEvidence of billiards and electronic darts. Unused fireplace and hearth. They should should throw the Mp3 juke in the fire. Outside pen for smokers & dining al fresco. I'm told they have better food. I've seen the new menu and it looks like standard bar fare with a few salads thrown in to confuse you. Still, I miss it so...keenbug.blogspot.com/202…“
“First time last night, and I wish I had gotten the bar tender's name to mention, but she was a doll! There was a $7 Quesadilla special, so we got a chicken quesadilla. It was delicious and an excellent value. We were with friends, and I tried a boneless wing, and they were also yummy. We took a sandwich and Ranchero fries to go, and they were still hot and delicious when we got home about forty minutes later.The chicken in the quesadilla was like steak sandwich style chicken, but it was juicy and flavorful. Overall, very standard bar food prepared well ?“
“Stopped in here completely by chance and was very surprised. Got the bbq combo pulled pork and brisket which comes with baked beans, collard greens, cornbread and a side. The collard greens, beans and pulled pork were on par with anything I've gotten in actual Texas, the brisket was good but I'd probably try something else next time. Coming from the midwest I was blown away by their ranch which I had on some solid onion rings. Great family diner/pub spot if you're in the area.“
“I ordered lunch from Dootsie's today (via UberEats) and I'm STILL FULL! The food was amazing, full of flavor and tasted like it was made with care. The baked chicken was SOOO GOOD, collards & cabbage well cooked! And I don't know what is in the Mac and cheese but I could probably eat a whole tray of it in one sitting. ?“