3/14/26: Danaher's Pub used to be the old "Thatcher McGee's". I'm not a big pub food eater. However, the food was much better than I expected. It was a Saturday night and it was really noisy. Anyway, we were seated right away. The server first took our wine and beer order. We then ordered the French onion soup and the Panko Crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Grilled Chicken. While we were waiting for the food, we needed water. We finally caught our servers attention and mentioned the water. Our food arrived at least 35 minutes plus after ordering. The French Onion Soup and Goat Cheese Salad were delicious. The soup had lots of yummy cheese. The warm crispy fried goat cheese medallions were so darn delish! In the meantime, still no water. We asked the server again. The water finally came. The servers were very friendly. Think the pub could use a lot more servers, particularly on a Saturday night. The inside decor is a bunch of old wood shellacked tables. Think the furnishings could use a major upgrade. The food is what really impressed me. Based, on the good food, I would give Danaher's another try, but not on a busy weekend. A large parking lot is available. read more

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We attended a fundraiser dinner here on Sunday afternoon. It was so well done, and done with care. The food was excellent. The service was on point. We asked for a cup of coffee and the manager was so kind and brought us one. This is such a great place. It never disappoints read more

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I love this place. We play on their darts team so we are here often. The bartenders are so friendly and nice. They remember you and your orders as a good one should. The bar is a nice one. Large and comfortable with plenty of TVs. Separate room with darts and pool. Plenty of tables around the entire place. Food is very very good. I have never been disappointed. read more

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Had the crab cake sandwich which was a special that night it was TERRIBLE!!!! It was probably a frozen crab cake advertised as fresh it was the size of a Half Dollar. They should have been EMBARRASSED to put it on the hamburger roll it was so SMALL!!! It tasted even worse. TERRIBLE!!!!! The waiter recommended it. Plus I paid a lot for it. Was not filling or satisfying!!! HORRIBLE Very upset and disappointed would never go back there!!! Also had the goat cheese salad, which was OK, but didn't have many greens in it. For the price It was a very small salad very disappointed in that one too!!! read more

Such a great spot overall. If you're looking for good bar food this is it. The owners (from Ireland) are awesome they will walk around to everyone and say hi and just chat. Played darts and pool for a few hours which was a perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday. We love coming here. Great classic bar/pub vibes. read more

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rethinking my opinion of this place. was always decent until this past weekend. how do you have corned beef and cabbage on the menu and not have the cabbage properly prepped? it take awhile to cook so prepping is a must, mine came out crunchy. never in my life have i been served al dente cabbage . service is ok if you get the right person, otherwise no one comes to check on you, and we were at the bar so how can you miss us. read more

3/14/24 We usually go to Shannon Rose, but hubby's co-worker told him about Danaher's Pub. So we went and tried. Bar stools were full. It sounded like a local crowd. Some birthday celebrations. We got a table. Hubby got a Blackberry Collin, which he enjoyed. French Onion soup was very cheesy. Hubby loved the cheese. I can't have cheese, but I still order so he can take the cheese, leaving me to enjoy the soup. Very flavorful, I do wish they used less salt. It made me very thirsty. Pork Shank Wings were so good! I do want more sauce to dip. I love an Irish Breakfast, the black and white pudding was so good I wish there were more than 2 slices I'm not a fan of soda bread but hubby loved it, he thought it was buttery and not dry. I didn't care for the sausage. It was very mushy... weird texture for me. Corned Beef and Cabbage was hubby's dish, and he enjoyed it a lot. It was a bit away from us, but if we're in the area, we would drop in again. Hubby was eyeing the Guinness Beef Stew hehehe. read more

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Service: 2.5 out of 5, food took forever to get to the table , talking about over 30 minutes. Waiter did come and let us know and offered us candy in the meantime. In there defense it was a busy Saturday. Food: 3 out of 5 , food wasn't anything spectacular. My friend said her salmon with rice and veggies was not great. The rice had no flavor. The garlic parm wings were also average. I personally enjoyed the penne vodka but def have had better. The "mai tai" was super strong which I guess is a good thing. Ambiance: 4 out of 5 this is def Fairfield's go to bar. It's a spot you can go to hang out . read more

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An all around great spot! The atmosphere was very comfy/cozy. I can picture a snowy day and spending hours at this pub! We had Martin as a server and he was by far superb! He was very kind, professional and generous. The wings & pretzel bites were exceptional! read more

Danaher’s Pub - the front of the building - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

Always a fun time when at Danaher. The food is as expected and drinks are your average tier. read more

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Stumbled upon this place with my partner one evening on a Wednesday night. Very busy, but service was great, and it was trivia night! What a nice surprise. Me and my partner lost (one too many sports questions) but the host was great. Will be back! read more

Great Irish food restaurant!! The staff is always friendly! Very comfortable seating and atmosphere- great place to hang out watch a few games and enjoy some good food! read more

Interesting spot. Smells like a hardcore bar. Wasn't expecting to smell stale beer but I also don't expect it to smell like roses either. Food was awesome. I got the sample because I didn't want to go back to work drunk so I let the food help me out. Salad was over dressed but by then I didn't care since I was happy about the sample and finished a pint of beer. I'll be back but at a later time, not 2pm read more

Food (4.4), ambiance (4.3), service (4.6). Drove by this cool looking building for many years and finally had an opportunity to stop in with a friend. The ambiance is an old fashion Irish pub. Pub lighting and noise level with good energy especially for young adults. At 8:30pm it was slamming with eating, drinking, and this night they had an optional trivia game taking place over the speakers, in concert with your phone. The menu is typical Pub Food but prepared at a higher level than most. We shared the fish bites with one of the many tap beers they offer. The fish was surprisingly fresh and not greasy even though deep fried. I had the Reuben Sandwich which was on toasted rye. It was very good as are their fries. All others I spoke with commented highly about their food selection. A great stop if you are looking for some very good pub food in a real pub environment. read more

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Sadly not good food .we order fish and chip yuck frozen fish stick with gummy batter frozen fries. Corned beef and cabbage ok not great ..the service was good and so was the beer.. They also allow Small children to sit at the bar with both the parents drinking. pretty sure that's illegal and dangerous. read more

PROS: The food and atmosphere were both amazing. This bar was lit with people from ages 23-50 so its good for millennials and gen Xers. The menu had a good variety and great prices CONS: The service was absolutely slow from the kitchen to the wait staff. OVERALL: I would come back to this place if i was going to hit up the bar, but i would only eat here if nobody else is here read more

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Terrific staff, great craic, and they know drink. Andy, Brian, Niall, Derek... terrific team!

Beer wasn't super cold. Appetizers were better than dinner. Fish and chips was mostly batter. So disappointed. They used to be soooo good. Not anymore. The three pieces looked exactly like the picture. I can't get over how disappointing this was. My mom had them also and hers were the same. Will never order them again. read more

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The best place! One of our favorite places to come and it feels like home! Jack, Melissa, Christian, Niall, and Chris are the best! Make sure to try the Pork Shank wings and any of their weekly specials which are always on point! read more

Outstanding pub food great prices great service ! Irish Beers on tap. Great Bar atmosphere Excellent service One of the best burgers ever !! read more

Service at the bar was great. Special chickpea salad w chiani something dressing was delicious yesterday but my leftovers (that I just had) were even better...and of course I love an Irish pub with the full mix of families, old men complaining at the bar, and a smattering of couples some new some old all friendly. read more

I guess I didn't know that Thatchers closed at this spot, my son told me a couple weeks ago. My wife and I were looking Defoe someplace casual to stop in on a Saturday evening and we stopped at Danaher's. I'm glad we did. As soon as we walked into the bar, we noticed it was full. A nice gentleman (with a brogue!) cake over and said he'd make room for us, pulling some stools to the corner, much appreciated! We ordered red wine (wife) and a pint of Harp and looked at menu. We just wanted appetizers so we ordered calamari, fried chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks. My wife thought the fried calamari was delicious and very fresh. All the apps were really good and plentiful. We took some home as well. As with any Irish pub, the service is what you note - the bartenders and staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. There are quite a few options for people in the area, Danaher's really made an impression and for a Boyo like myself, I'll be back to this great spot. Slainte!!! read more

I came here after work one day, and all I can say is that everything was amazing. Our waitress was super nice and friendly. Our food came out hot and delicious, and the drinks were not skimmed on. It might be easy to miss when driving past, but it is very welcoming once you come inside. The entire place feels very cozy and has plenty of seating. It quickly got busy after the afterwork rush, but that in no way impacted our experience. Since it is so close to where I work, I would be very happy to come here again with friends or co-workers. read more

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Everything here is excellent from the food to the service. Shoutout to the bartenders!! Our favorite local spot.

For an Irish pub chain, I give this place 5 stars. I stopped by last night for a gathering with some friends and colleagues, and was pretty impressed. You can definitely tell you're walking in to an Irish pub as soon as you step inside and there's plenty of seating. The waitresses last night were also super helpful and attentive (Melissa and Julie, I think). As for the food itself, I was pleasantly surprised. I usually don't expect much quality with these types of places but the menu had many great options (I had a hard time choosing) all the food that came out looked tasty. I ordered a cheesesteak wrap with thatch fries for myself and I was left stuffed and satisfied. I noticed they had some cool things going on certain nights of the week like bingo and comedy nights so I'm tempted to come back and check those out. Overall, great pub. read more

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Under new ownership is a fresh of friendly faces and great conversations. The food was hot and quickly served. Our drinks never ran out.

Service was good but food was horrible. Def not a place to grab a dinner. Happy hour place. Went there for skirt steak dining out no longer on the menu read more

Danaher’s Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

Service is so fast and foods are delicious Also they have pool table and darts if you want extra fun. read more

Danaher’s Pub - Danaher's Cheesestake Wrap - Irish Pub Near Me - Fairfield, New Jersey

Stopped in for a late lunch , but unfortunately my dining partner doesn't really eat anything on the menu and didn't want a burger. No steak dishes on the menu! Happily they had plenty of Appys. to choose from that made us both happy! I had the Corned beef rueben egg rolls , they were so loaded with corned beef , they were delish. And the mustard served with them was so very good , kind of a cross of a good brown with a touch of hot Chinese mustard. Yum. The only thing was that a few pieces of the well proportioned serving (4 whole egg rolls) could have been drained a bit more of the oil. I would definitely have this again as it is an entree in itself with enough for leftovers to take home. My dining partner had the Thatch tater tots piled high with bacon, cheddar and a ranch sauce. Very good! And the pretzel bites with cheese dip was the vest pretzel with cheese I have had in a long time. We the French Onion soups as well. The soup was ordinary tasting. Service was very good and the server was very attentive. Being we were there just after opening it was pretty quite with only a few others there. Everyone wore masks. When we go back I have to try the fish and chips with a nice Guinness! read more

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Decided to venture out for a quick bite and drink with the hubby..always wanted to try this place. Seated promptly, outdoor seating is well situated spaced out nicely. Servers wearing masks...decided to order a ruby mule and pineapple mojito...both overly sweet and not much alcohol but still very tasty. My husband ordered the byob burger...super delicious perfectly cooked..fries delish and crispy. I ordered the Shepherd's pie and it didnt disappoint. It def could use a little less salt on the meat but still fantastic read more

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The old Thatcher Mcgee's !! Everything is pretty much still the same , just a name change !! Still great food , great staff , great service !! read more

Love coming to Danaher's after work. As a regular customer I can say that the food is delicious with a solid variety, drinks always come quick and the bartenders are the best. Not to mention free pool and darts! read more

Another great Irish Pub in Fairfield NJ. From Jameson Drunken Chicken to Mussels to Wraps Guinness Irish Beef Stew or an Irish Meatloaf! Cold beers Wines or Mixed drinks all served up with hometown hospitality in an Irish Styled pub! Very relaxed and moderately quiet for a Football Monday! (The Jets we're Losing) Dan our server excellent job all meals came out perfectly and the teamwork was impressive! Good Meal, Great Service, Great Company!!! read more

Awesome bar, awesome food. Great to watch games and for weekend nights. Can't wait to go back!!!

I absolutely love this place. I've been to Denville location as well, and I have to say I prefer the Fairfield location much better. I've been here numerous times and each time is a great time. It definitely gets packed on the weekends. I'd say the crowd is late twenties early thirties, however I've gone here a few times where its a crazy good time with a bit of a younger crowd. Sometimes on the weekends they have a DJ, only problem is this isn't really the place where you'd be able to dance really. The staff are all so friendly. Most of the bartenders are straight out of Ireland and are so nice to talk to. After a certain time there is a bouncer checking IDs, but you can still come in and eat if you have younger kids and such I believe. The food is phenomenal. I highly suggest the buffalo chicken dip as well as the thatchers fries...to die for. Last week when I was there I decided to try the Penne Vodka...(i know, Italian at an Irish pub?!) But honestly it was some of the best penne vodka I've ever had. They always have different events and such going on, so be sure to check the website for all the details. Honestly can't wait to go back there hopefully tonight! read more

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We had a great lunch. Food was wonderful. But come on guys. Get a life. A bunch of loud mouths sitting watching Navy Notre Dame game with volume at 100. Every time we go in it's the same guys! You can't have a conversation with the person across from you. Again food is great. But hesitant to go on a Saturday read more

Stopped here for lunch with a couple of friends today. Turned out to be a great lunch spot. The menu has an awful lot to choose from and the prices are reasonable. I went with the cod fish sandwich and it was excellent with fries. Everyone else liked what they ordered as well. If you're in the area and looking for a nice spot, I'd recommend Thatcher's! read more

Wow is this place great. After a long weekend my boyfriend and I stopped in here for dinner. We ordered Ruben rolls and the pretzel with cheese as appetizers. They were both phenomenal! The cheese that comes with the pretzels ... I could put that on EVERYTHING! We also ordered the cheesesteak and the burger which were both great as well. We will be back soon! read more

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Had a great meal last night. I got the prime rib and my wife did as well. Both were perfectly cooked. Got the French onion soup and it was great. Service was excellent! Definitely will go back! read more

With a new name and apparently new ownership changing from Thatcher McGee's to Danaher's I wanted to check things out to see what, if anything has changed. It has been a while since last I dined at Thatcher's but the menu at Danaher's looks to be almost identical. Standard bar food along with some traditional Irish specialties. We ordered a few apps. Wings, nachos and Irish potato skins. Everything was pretty good. Although the portions were a bit small when taking the prices into consideration. The only apparent difference that I perceive is that Danaher's seems to be going for the local watering hole approach as opposed to Thatcher's which had more of a restaurant first vibe. They have changed what used to be a large dining room in the back into a billiards and dart room. The background music seems to be a bit louder and raucous than I remember and the crowd seems to be a bit older. With that said the bartenders were very attentive and on point. While not my first choice in the area I will definitely go back. It's hard not to as I live less than a half mile away. read more