Duffy's Tavern

856 River St, Paterson
(973) 684-0788

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Matt Galitz

Duffy's is an iconic bar with great staff that makes you feel right at home. Food quality is improving and the pool table is always busy.

Fun place, great prices and great mix of people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Phill Jj

THIS PLACE IS TRASH NEVER GO HERE EVER IF YOU WANT PEACE AND AND A PLACE TO CHILL THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO GO ALWAYS FIGHTS ALWAYS A DAM PROBLEM WITH THERE DAM STAFF

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Michelle S

Coming here for last call drinks is an interesting time

The Critic

I love when bars offer food service. When you’re ordering bar food you’d expect it to hot. Everything I got was mid-cold almost like warm. I would recommend just drinking here. The atmosphere is cool? Bartenders are decent? Food ehh?
Good luck tho! New management should be able to swiftly fix the issue.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Jordy Verás

This bar used to be fun, but the staff has completely ruined the experience. Aside from Becky (who is genuinely kind), the bartenders are rude and disrespectful, and the owner is no better.

I was made to feel uncomfortable and unsafe, and staff handled the situation aggressively instead of respectfully. There’s no professionalism here — just hostility.

I won’t be returning and don’t recommend this place to anyone. If you go, don’t expect respect.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Karen Vega

I want to be absolutely clear that this behavior is a pattern, not a one-time issue.

On a previous visit, the owner, Erin, repeatedly harassed me and my friends by demanding multiple forms of identification after our IDs had already been checked and approved at the door by the barback. This is standard procedure, and there was no legitimate reason for additional verification.

Despite our names and photos clearly matching our IDs, Erin continued to question us and demand different cards. The interaction was excessive, intimidating, and completely unnecessary. It did not feel like policy enforcement — it felt like targeting.

Two weeks later, I personally witnessed Erin repeat this same behavior toward my friend under nearly identical circumstances. Seeing the exact same treatment happen again confirmed that this is how certain patrons are treated at this bar.

When this pattern of harassment is combined with my most recent experience of being removed with no concern for my safety, it paints a very clear picture: this bar does not treat all customers equally and does not provide a safe or respectful environment.

Based on multiple experiences, I strongly warn others — especially people of color — to approach this place with caution.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Roberta Skievaski

Don't waste your time! Rude and dirty!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Carlos Enriquez

Natalie makes the best wings and the best drinks come through on Mondays

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Oberman

Fun times!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

john gonzalez

Friendly staff and crowed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Amelia B

I’m confused as to how this is an Irish pub. I guess if you are fourth generation Irish but that doesn’t constitute an Irish pub. Not very warm and inviting. I would stick to bottled beer. The saving grace is a nice outdoor area but not worth the trip

Michael Pennella

Classic irish style pub, shuffle board, pool table, dance floor, fireplace, lots of TVs for football. $3 Coors Banquet, PBRs, lots of great stuff to look at on the walls.

Vegetarian options: You’ll have to check it out

Parking: Plenty of free parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duffy's Homemade French Onion Soup

Olivia Lorenzo

I have been coming here for years and spend thousands of dollars here MONTHLY. Today I was told that I could not order my drink “because a group of teachers are coming” and gave me attitude because they are too busy to make me an alcoholic beverage. I get that it is stressful and busy but it’s your job to provide service to paying customers. The teachers weren’t even there yet and even if they were I’m a paying customer at a bar ordering a drink. I walked out and will not ever return or spend another dollar here. Extremely extremely disappointed.. and will let all others know. Can’t even believe duffys would do their kind loyal paying customers like that.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Jake Huff

Being generous here. If it's busy, you better be a regular. The food was nothing to write home about. The server asked how the food was and I said, "the wings are undercooked." She replied, "great" and kept moving. I would come for a game and drinks, but nothing else.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Theresa Adams

Is a good local place my favorite day to go was on a Sunday afternoon only because I love live entertainment and they also have live bands Sunday afternoon

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Duffys Jumbo Wings

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