Darby Road Public House and Restaurant

Always a good meal here. Staff & bartenders are always nice and helpful. Clean bathrooms. Parking is always a challenge. Had the Shepherds Pie for the first time and it was good and hot. Fish and chips are always banging. Burgers, wings and tacos are always hot and fresh. Love coming her with small or larger gatherings. Lots of TVs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shepherd's Pie, Wings, Fish & Chips

Stopped by for lunch and ordered a Irish burger and a smithwicks ale. The burger was good pretty much tasted like your normal American cheese burger with fries. The table they gave us was very wobbly so we asked to move to another that was a little more stable. Overall its nice a place if your in the area they aren't doing anything special enough to go out of your way to visit it

Parking: They do have free parking nextdoor at their town hall but it was closed for a farmers market on the weekend

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Kids Hamburger

Waiter was great. Bar was a bit slow but drinks were great when they made it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great beer selection and great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great place to share a great meal anytime…Darby Road’s atmosphere is comforting and the service is spot on… we frequent DR once a week to chill and enjoy the best menu selection in town… Burgers are the Best but the apps menu is a Show Stopper..
Worth a try.. you will return, for sure…
Geri & Joe…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

family friendly sports pub. food is always delicious. service is quick and friendly.

def try the chicken and waffles !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles, Reuben Fritters

It's a great place to watch sports.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

One of the standout reasons we keep returning to Darby’s is the exceptional staff. Our journey began with Ian, who always greets us with a warm smile. Ian’s attentiveness is unparalleled; he ensures we have an ice bucket for our wine without us even asking. From our very first visit, he remembered us and our preferences, making us feel like valued regulars. Although we don’t see Ian as often now, he always makes time to stop by and say hello, showcasing his dedication and hard work.

The service at Darby’s is truly outstanding, a sentiment echoed by many. We’ve developed a habit of visiting just to enjoy the company of the wonderful staff and perhaps indulge in a drink. Jordan and Katie are absolute superstars. They pour a perfect pint of Guinness every time, with the cascade just right. Their cordial and friendly nature makes every visit special. They are incredible assets to this public house. If we ever opened our own pub, we would probably steal both of them from Darby's.

While we do not know the hostesses at the front of the house by name, we are always greeted right away. We are never left talking to the hostess podium, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.

We also have to mention our other favorites: Emily, Summer, and Tom. Each of them contributes to the welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere that makes Darby’s a gem in Scotch Plains.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Darby Burger and Fries, Kids Hamburger

I have been to Darby twice now and it is very good! I am from Canada and my friend lives very close to this place. I have had a mix of food from here and it is all very tasty. I will be back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We recently just held our class reunion, and Darby Rd was fantastic. Kudos to Donna and her staff for accommodating us, and being the perfect venue. I highly recommend Darby Rd for any occasion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always a great time! I go there on the weekends after work and they never disappoint. Jordan, the bartender, is always attentive and helpful. Menu looks good, but because I get out of work late, I still haven't tried it.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

On par for what it's trying to be.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Shepherd's Pie, Pretzels, Crispy Chicken Sandwich

I have always enjoyed coming to Darby Road and have had great experiences in the past, but my visit yesterday was deeply upsetting and unfortunately left me feeling unwelcome. I arrived sober and sat at the bar with a couple of friends, expecting the same good service I’ve always received. However, after being seated for about 20 minutes without anyone taking our order, I flagged down a female bartender whom I hadn’t seen before. I politely asked for an IPA, and she responded with "sure thing" before walking away.

I waited for about five minutes, but instead of receiving my drink, a manager or bounce approached me and my friend, telling us we needed to leave. His reason? He claimed we were causing a disturbance and making people uncomfortable. This accusation was not only false but also offensive. We were completely sober, having a quiet conversation among ourselves, and did nothing that could have warranted this treatment.

I’m left with the unfortunate impression that my friends and I were targeted for no reason other than our presence, which felt discriminatory. This experience is unforgivable and has seriously changed my perception of Darby Road. It’s disappointing to feel as though we were treated differently based on something other than our behavior, and I sincerely hope the management addresses this issue moving forward.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Do yourself a favor and order the Mexican deviled eggs (I hope they keep them on the menu) it’s like a cross of deviled eggs and esquires ??
We order at least once a month and food is always fantastic. This time it was a burger and tacos.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Darby Burger and Fries

Excellent back room for our event and MK was fantastic. Food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and accommodating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4