29 Best Pubs near South Orange

“This place is great! Live music is offered on certain days. When the weather permits there is heated outdoor seating. There's metered parking in their lot but it's free after 6. Drinks are well crafted and the atmosphere is light and trendy but geared towards a more mature demographic.“

“We went into the Shannon Rose on a thursday were they had a deal on select craft beers. This thursday me and my husband tried the fat baby orange kittens because of its funny name and were pleasantly surprised on how good it was! Our server Edgar was impressive with his service and attentiveness , really pleasant to be around.“

“The best turkey burgers I've ever had. The waffle fries are amazing! Such a fun place to grab a bite! The staff and service is amazing. Super kind and friendly. The overall vibe and ambiance is so cool and fun. A great place to grab a bite and drink with friends or go out to dinner with the family.“

“Nugents!! Modern day Cheers!! Where everybody knows your name! Tony! GINA! Kayla! Shelly! Eric! These are thee Absolute best Bar Stars in Elizabeth!!! Service is impeccable always, top tier.. they remember faces and matches it your Order!! Super friendly and this bar becomes sorta like a lil bar family“

“I have to say I really enjoy The Thirsty Turtle. Although it's a sports bar and you think it might just be cool to watch a game, the food and staff are excellent and professional. We went the other night and met friends for dinner and it was a fantastic experience! The waiter, (I don't remember his name), but he memorized our order and everything came out perfect! We had appetizers, burgers, beer & drinks, and enjoyed everything we ate and drank. I also have to call out Manny who went above and beyond in helping me. He is smart and knows how to treat customers. Any establishment should be lucky to have him!“

“Love this place! Great food, great drinks, service is always speedy and pleasant. Depending on what time and day you go you'll have a variety of different but interesting people to chat with, unless you just feel like people watching which is fine too.“

“Nice place.. it's a little bit on the small size.. drinks are good.. will go back... Went back yesterday we had the surf & turf.. it was good. The only negative thing I have to say is that the music.. we didn't like it.. they need to play more variety of “

“My son and I visited JK's Boathouse for drinks and Thursday night Karaoke a few weeks back and enjoyed so much, I returned 2 weeks later. People are so friendly, lots of fun Karaokeers and Tabby the bartender MASTERS the bar and gets you your next beer before you know you're low!“

“Always love the food here, classic bar food along with some Irish specials and creative fusion dishes. I've never had anything bad from them. Service is always pretty good never had a bad experience. Love coming here with my family for special occasions but the bar scene is pretty popular too if that's more your speed. Highly reccomend!“

“This was on my list to visit and I was able to do so today. I had dinner there and the steak was good but wish it came out warmer... I think it was waiting for my friend's salmon to be cooked as her food was hotter. The mash potatoes was hot though. The espresso martini was good definitely deserves a return. Service was absolutely excellent. Mauricio was pleasant, personable, and charming also funny.Overall lovely place I would return to, for sure..maybe they have brunch I'll need to check but then again maybe not as it opens at 4 pm.Parking: There is a parking lot but it doesn't look huge and it's across the street from the establishment.. You can do street parking I don't believe I saw any meters.“

“This place is absolutely golden! They make great drinks and the food is honestly amazing. Drinks can be a tad bit pricey but they’re great cocktails! The service is top notch and plenty of seating! Def worth going if youre ever in the Nutley area!!Wings are great and nachos great“

“So this was a take out order, and we were looking for Comfort Food. We found just that in an order of plain chicken wings and an order of macaroni and cheese. The wings were large, super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, nicely seasoned. The al dente spiral macaroni held onto the generous amount of creamy and yummy cheese sauce. We’ll be ordering it again!“

“Omg so much fun, if you know me BatCat from GTS WRESTLING YOUTUBE I hang there often with Rocker Jen Bartender ,And Robyn my sis!!! A hidden place we have a ball at come join!!! See a band have a meal show your talent at open mic nights ? ? you there❤️‍?❤️‍?❤️‍?“

“We met our friends here on a Friday night. Nice Irish pub. Not very busy at all for a Friday night, no problem getting a table. Our friends had eaten already so they just had drinks. My husband & I had cheesesteak & French dip sandwich, both were really delicious. Our server was very nice,friendly, food came out very quick. I normally hesitate to order roast beef sandwiches because sometimes, its really stringy, this meat was delicious & piled high. I opted for mashed potatoes instead of fries, so good“

“Very good food ! I was confused of what kinda of restaurant it is .. I didn't get the theme. But our waiter was amazing very personable and willing to make our experience the best!! I'm not in NJ often but when I am this is always going to be a good choice to eat at!!“

“They have such a nice chill vibe here, you will really enjoy yourself. For the holiday season, they have some great window Christmas displays that add to the ambiance. Bonus points for a solid Guinness, a nice shot of Jameson, and Touch tunes serving up the jukebox jams. It's good for groups or a nightcap with a date. Unique beer selection, too.“

“When it comes to food, I am a big food snob. I've been living in Staten Island for 34 years and I passed this place when it was Rusty's a million times. I met a colleague of mine for drinks and food here and it did not disappoint. The prices were fair, the place was new and fresh, inclusive of the bathroom (this is very important LOL). The drinks had a generous pour of booze and the food was excellent. Reading thru some of the bad reviews, they may have had a couple of off nights however none of them made sense to me. We both ordered a roast beef sandwich. I had the South Shore. It was fantastic. The beef was juicy, the bread fresh, everything was great. In addition to a pair of roast beef sandwiches, we ordered a hot pretzel and the apple-cinnabon dessert. Everything was great. In addition to this, we got to chat with Edward who had just started his shift serving us animals (he was a gentleman) as well as Rusty (former owner of Rusty's) who gave us a little history lesson on the transition of Rusty's to Point Tavern. I will definitely be back again as it was a good place to have a drink or have some drinks and grab some good pub food. There is a bar area, separate dining area as well as an outdoor space. The surrounding streets offer ample street parking.“

“Hi Colleen & Oh’ Brian Staff,Thank you for everything YOU personally did to go above and beyond to make today happen for our family’s celebration. The atmosphere, the positive energy, level of preparedness, attentiveness to our guests were all amazing. Arriving at Oh’Brian’s from a solemn service to warm, welcoming staff was really wonderful. As guests arrived, they were brought to our private seating area and offered beverages and drinks from the bar. As people were greeting and gathering and getting situated, it was clear, staff was attentive and present.As discussed having the buffet style, everything was set and organized.People raved about the Garden Salad; The hot food entrees were phenomenal and plentiful; our guests felt comfortable heading up to get another plate. None of our guest felt rushed at any time and were grateful for being asked for drink refills. The bar service/staff was fantastic. The timing of the desserts was perfect. Despite the drizzly, dreariness of the day, guests took advantage of the canopied outdoor seating area-which is also lovely.We realize a restaurant works as a team, and this team was fabulous. Again, thank you, Colleen, for your open communications, input/feedback, flexibility and sharing various options for alternate layouts for accommodations. Again, planning something like this, there’s a deeper appreciation of having staff immediately demonstrate sincere kindness and understanding. Our family is truly grateful for the entire staff’s professionalism throughout this event. We would recommend Oh’ Brian’s for any family gathering, work event, get-together or to meet up with friends for food & drinks at this great, local place.Vegetarian options: Wide selection of various salad entreesMultiple vegetables side dishesGreat selection of pasta dishes with multiple choices of meatless sauces (marinara, pink vodka, etc)Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options; dishes with meat could be prepared withoutSome Menu options are naturally gluten freeWide Variety of Salad ChoicesPlenty of pasta dishesPotatoes (not fried) gluten freeMeats- ask about specific marinades (some are gluten free)Chicken- can be grilled w/o marinade (GF)Parking: Gigantic, well lit, parking lot-Equipped with separate curb cuts with clear signage for entering and exiting the lotKid-friendliness: Kids’ menu/ relaxed environmentWheelchair accessibility: Many handicap parking spaces availableADA accessible rampNo stairs required to gain entry or entrance to dining areaRestrooms are also on the same main floor“

“Pass by this place a lot and finally went inside.Glad I did.Nice old fashioned bar with awesome food.With so many chain restaurants taking over the landscape, it’s refreshing to come to a place like this and actually eat freshly made food and sit back with a few drinks.I will def be coming back!BTW try the hot pastrami sandwich on rye. It was so delicious.“

“Overall a very good experience. Good was for the most part well prepared and presented. Calamari was had too many peppers which made it a little bit difficult to eat but still was good. Short ribs was a good but overpriced with just one piece of meat. Still would recommend the place without reservation.“

“Good was great! I had the sweet potato nachos. Different than anything I have had before but I'll be coming here again on my next travel through Newark. Thank you to Elma who provided the best service! She made sure I had quick service and enjoyed my meal!“

“There's good bartender service. Nice vibe, nice music. The cost of drinks is fair. They're fed. This place appeals to me. Everyone is checked for your safety, including the security personnel, front and back bars, Djs on deck, sports on TV, and ATH. There are hookers on deck and a pleasant vibe.“

“Excellent Excellent, excellent. Everything was and is on point. There is a reason why this place is in business sooo many years. The wait staff was knowledgeable and charming. The oysters i had where fresh and delicious. The place is frozen in time, it gave me a 2940's vibe. ,,,“

“We had a fantastic dining experience here, made especially great by our server, Janine. Food was great, beer was delicious, atmosphere was perfect for four young kids. And Janine was awesome—she perfectly memorized our orders for a party of 9, accommodated some special requests, and checked in with us at exactly the right times.“

“I only gave the Atmosphere a 4 cause I haven't had a drink in here yet however, I did have the philly cheesesteak,the chicken tender platter and the nacho with Chilli and boy I tell you the food is on point so I can imagine the drinks. Customer service is awesome aswell I will definitely be coming back and forth when I'm in the area.Parking: Plenty available parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious ramp right in the front, very convenient.“

“The other day I got, La Galera Centro Americana Restaurant, for lunch. I ordered their Meatballs w/ Black Rice & Red Beans. It was absolutely delicious! I asked the lady for more veggies than rice, and she happily obliged. I really loved their Meatballs, and also the Red Beans. Excellent flavors to combine. The ladies at the front desk were really nice and attentive. It seems like a nice, quaint, family type of place to eat. And for just a little over $10 was a complete steal. I’d def try this place again, their other menu items looked phenomenal. I’d also recommend to anyone in the, City of Orange, area looking for some decent Spanish food.“

“The food here is DELIGHTFUL! We ordered the dry rub wings, grilled salad with shrimp, grilled salmon, and penne vodka. It was all delicious. The food if great but the service is even better. Our waitress NIKKI is a beautiful soul. She’s a great addition to the restaurant! She made our drinks herself and they were just right. We look forward to seeing her every time we come! ??“

“Nice bar/tavern with good food and a ton of tap beer options. They have a bunch of specialty fry options as well to include salt and vinegar, parm, truffle and more. Service is fast and friendly. They do take reservations so I highly recommend doing that if not, prepare to “

“Absolutely lovely staff ; great location plenty of parking. A truly great selection of appetizers and entrees to choose from Everything looked delicious and I was happy to enjoy their none in rib eye perfectly rare! Thanks for the wonderful evening!“