So happy that I discovered this neighborhood gem! Loved our meal at Darby Road Pub. We came here for lunch on a Saturday and had a great time. Super kid-friendly and excellent for families! Solid food, good service, great drink options. It's also clean, cozy, and vibrant. 4.5/5. read more

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I've driven past this spot countless times, it's been on the list and finally, we had the opportunity to check it out. This is your friendly neighborhood pub, that everyone should have in their lives. It is lively, the menu is varied and the taps are flowing. We tried the pretzel bites, sampled the beer, a cocktail, some burgers and the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (it is hot). The service was great, the vibe is what you'd expect and the food is perfectly cooked. We definitely should have started coming here long ago, and now it is time to make up for lost time. Parking is a bit of a process, but certainly not impossible. read more

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Very cute ambience, it feels like an English restaurant, especially in the front section by the bar. Drinks were strong and tasted good. We started with the Big Ol Potato from Specials menu, and the Mexican street corn style deviled eggs from the regular menu ('For The Table' section). The potato was amazing! The sausage, peppers & onions stuffed into the potato had really great flavor. The deviled eggs were fine (really standard, there was nothing very 'Mexican Street Corn' about them) - but they had the thickest amount of filling I've ever seen, it was tough to fit into your mouth and have room to chew, even after cutting a piece in half. The Irish Burger was cooked more on the well-done side than medium like we ordered, but the overall flavor was good. Harvest Salad from the specials menu was nice overall - the portion of grilled chicken slices was a bit small, but the flavor of the sweet potatoes, pear slices and goat cheese crumbles were nice touches. read more

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I've been coming here for drinks for quite some time, but I haven't had their food in a while. Went last night with a group of friends to watch the Spurs game, and we only waited around 15 minutes for a table. The margaritas were delicious as always, and we enjoyed all of the appetizers we got. The reuben fritters were our favorite! The pretzel bites and pierogis were tasty, too. For meals, we ordered two burgers and fries, and were sadly disappointed by both of them. The bottom buns were soaked with grease, they were both cooked pretty rare when we had ordered medium, and the patties were very thick. Overall, I'll stick to appetizers and drinks in the future! read more

MUST HAVE. Best French onion soup in the area! It's a fun sport bar and service is great! read more

Darby Road Pub - French Onion Soup - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Typical bar food, OK on taste and drinks, but nothing special. It is a chill place "downtown" Scotch plains to hang out with friends and have some drinks and a bite though. It DOES get crowded, so be prepared to wait or make reservations ahead of time. They also have a bar and plenty of table seating although it still gets completely filled up. read more

On the busy road in downtown Scotch Plains. I sat outside for lunch and we received good service. A bit pricy for what you get, but the guacamole was good and cocktails well made. Overall it was a good meet up spot with some friends for a quick meal. read more

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service was amazing with our waiter AIDAN!! He was great handling a crowded room- & food was delicious! Kudos to the chef and to the server (Aidan) St Patrick's Day a success at this restaurant / Bar without a doubt! read more

Darby Road Pub - Menu - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Stopped here just as they opened and I was immediately seated and my waitress came along and she was very friendly. I ended up ordering a Darby Classic burger with cheese,lettuce and tomatoes cooked medium well. The burger was good and the fries were salted properly and crispy. My only complaint is they seem to hide their beer list they give you a menu with the cocktails and adult coffee but I had to ask about their beer selection. A pub especially one trying to be a soccer pub should have a ample beer selection and scream it loud and proud. read more

Darby Road Pub - Darby Classic - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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I have been lucky enough to dine here, order out from here, and overall just enjoy the food which has been expertly crafted. Very consistent with wonderful service and food just done right. There are hearty options, healthy options. A few more craft brew options would be welcome. read more

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I ordered a Darby Cheeseburger with Fries Tomato and onion. When it came to the table I noticed they plated the end of the tomato, the Fries were from the bottom because they were very small, the burger was well done (I ordered Med) and the top of the bun was as hard as a rock. Clearly someone in the kitchen was playing a game. This was by far the worst experience I ever had at the restaurant. The manager offered to replace it but the excitement and and anticipation of a good burger was ruined. It'll be a while before I return. read more

Fantastic food, great servers, fantastic atmosphere. Everything we had was fried comfort food things but it was all delicious!

Place that you find delicious comfort food They have full bar. Friendly staff always see familiar faces and they never push you out of the restaurant because you finish your food. read more

The three of us all agreed we enjoyed our food and will return to try more menu items in the future. The service was efficient. We had no complaints. This is a very lively atmosphere for the area and you could feel the energy in the room. I had the crispy ranch chicken sandwich special and my friends had the Caesar salad with salmon and shepherds pie. Everything was good. Parking is free in Scotch Plains and is also available on the street and in the municipal lot next to the restaurant. Only complaint would be the credit card fee, which is on the bill whether you are paying your credit card or cash. read more

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Wow! So good, everything you want an Irish pub to be and more! Started off with the Gaelic nachos, the potato chips were fried nice and crispy and then topped with cheese, queso, bacon, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños and olives. It was like Mexican nachos meets potato skins, 10 out of 10 and perfect for sharing. I had the French dip melt for lunch, it was delicious! My son had the Irish burger, he loved it, only thing I wish there was a burger with American bacon on the menu. Service was excellent, waitress was very friendly and nice and the vibes were on point. Darby road is a great spot for a family meal, a date, or a place to watch a game. read more

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Decent place to grab a drink and relax. Had a cheese board and some drinks outside. Can't complain would definitely return read more

Darby Road Pub - Cheese Cheeseboard - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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Located in Scotch Plains downtown - Great venue for watching football or any other sport. Parking in never a problem as there is a free parking lot adjacent to it. Fun atmosphere, great service and solid pub food and good selection of beers and cocktails. They have 4 sections - bar area with high tables, dining area adjacent to bar with booths and tables , another dinning room with a bar and tables which they usually open for major games and a covered patio behind the bar. All sections have TVs to watch games while enjoying your drinks/meal. I have been there many times with my friends to watch soccer games and always had a great experience. read more

Darby Road Pub - Aperol Spiritz - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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Cool party room in back lined with soccer scarves. Thank goodness for the tv to distract the kids from the 2+ hour dinner. Due to our large group, we had a limited menu to choose from. The pretzel bites were tasty. But my fried chicken sandwich was a bit dry and not too flavorful. I did enjoy some kind of mango beer, though. read more

Darby Road Pub - Fried chicken sandwich with house side salad - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

This bar / restaurant is hands down one of the best in the state. The food is very good, from a basic Cheeseburger to the delicious fish and chips or the traditional Sheppards pie, no matter what time of year you go. The staff and management are super friendly and it has the familiar setting of a great Irish Bar. read more

I came here with co-workers to celebrate our end of year for lunch. I love pub style food. I had this loaded chicken sandwich and it was everything and them some! They have some pretty tasty alcoholic beverages as well. read more

Darby Road Pub - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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First time here, our server was Jade, she was great checked in often to see if you needed anything. My husband started off with the wild boar sausage appetizer. He said it was delicious, as I didn't taste any I'll take his word for it. For our dinners, he had a cheesesteak and I had the regular cheeseburger with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions with lettuce, and tomato... This cheesesteak was the least of the favorites that he's had that's why we're docking the star. Why would you serve a cheesesteak on a what I think was a brioche bun? I have no idea. My husband who is a pastry chef said that's what he believes it was. He said it was hard to chew and not what a cheesesteak should be served on. My burger however was delicious! One of my favorites cooked to a perfect medium rare and so flavorful and juicy. The burger was huge so I didn't want to eat my fries just so I could leave room to try and finish my burger but the fries were fresh and crispy too... We definitely plan to go back and try some of their other selections, everyone there was great! read more

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Been to Darby a few Time the food is decent I wish they had a better menu and drinks. But it is good for a quick stop

just moved in the area hubby and i decided to give this place a try I must say we were pleasantly surprised .... The Food was very good and fresh one of the Best Burgers i've eaten since moving to Jersey. The Staff was very professional attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be there again soon . This will be our new neighborhood hangout because they have sports on everywhere that a huge bonus! read more

Great rustic area with nice staff and fresh tasting food. Good prices, menu variety is plentiful, and they cook fast. They have a bunch of TVs as well so this would make a great sports bar read more

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Love this place! Always busy and bustling but service is quick and food is delicious. I try something new here every time I go and am never disappointed. Definitely a hometown family bar and restaurant feel to it. Currently our go to spot in scotch plains. Love the pretzel bites and Gaelic nachos, salmon and hanger steak! read more

I call this place Darby Dank. The burgers are so dank. Grab some Heinekens. Great place to watch sports and yell at some TV screens. Darby Dank Road read more

Always have had a great experience with customer service here, however, I wouldn't call it a pub. A dive bar? Maybe. Fish and chips were soggy and gross and the fries aren't pub chips like they should be. Food isn't Irish at all. read more

Darby Road is a small Irish pub in the downtown block of Scotch Plains. Conveniently located right next to the municipal lot (with more parking across and on the street), while you may wait for a table you shouldn't have to battle for parking. I've been here twice in the last two weeks, both for lunch and dinner, and each time the food was great. First I tried a burger and fries, which were cooked perfectly and delivered great flavor. They also came out hot even though we were in a party of 10+, not an easy feat! For my second meal, I tried the shepard's pie. It comes in a decent sized bowl - definitely filling for lunch, but maybe a bit small for dinner. The flavor was good, but had a few crunchy veggies at points - its not something I minded, but could be off-putting for those who like their pie to effectively be the same consistency. Last thing to mention, which is important for those Millenials (or millennial apologists) who missed out on the "When We Were Young" festival, is that the music is fantastic. All kinds of 90s and 2000s indie / alternative rock, giving me all the more reason to come back for more! read more

Stopped in the other night after attending a viewing for a friend just down the street. It was a Friday night and the place was packed! After a 30 minute wait we were seated in the dining room. We tried the BANG BANG Cauliflower and found it to be tasty (from my standpoint it was a little bland) but the portion was extremely small. My wife enjoyed her Darby Classic Burger and took half home. I thoroughly enjoyed - and finished my Cheese Steak while Bill ordered the Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza. The pizza came on a metal tray (on parchment paper?) and was quite difficult to cut. This pizza should really be served on a cutting board of some kind. Overall a good experience and our server, N'ailah, was pleasant and attentive. This looks like a great spot - and the Whiskey Bar looked very interesting - great space for a private party. read more

Everything was delicious . Service was great! Would definitely come back to try other items on the menu We went back the second time. I had the pan seared french onion pork chop that was very tender and flavorful. Wasn't too salty . The meat portion was plenty for me and the mashed potato and green beans were generous. I couldn't even finish it. For appetizer, we shared drunken clam..it was yummy esp with bacon..the clam broth was too salty. read more

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Great pub food. Warm inviting atmosphere for aportes bar. Our waiter John was great. Enjoyed my Reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries. Friend had cheeseburger. Enjoyed ! read more

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First time here. Food was great. Great Friday Vibe. And service we awesome! Will be back read more

Darby Road Pub - Burger was perfectly cooked and delicious - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

What can I say this place is nothing short of excellence the food service everything is top-notch it's not just an Irish pub they have so many other amazing dishes one of the specials this evening is a 16 ounce veal porterhouse wow definitely stop in even if you're not in the area make the drive it's worth it! I could come here once a week and find something new and interesting to eat for dinner read more

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Top notch family spot. Service is excellent, food is quality pub food, and they handle young kids very well (like bringing out the kids order ASAP). Great selection of beers and homemade sodas are top notch. read more

If you are looking for a relaxing, good, fun time with great food and drinks....look no further. I went on a Saturday about 5pm. Upon entry the hostess greeted us with a pleasant smile. I saw it through the mask. Lol. She was very pleasant. We were seated right away. Our server Liz was very gracious, kind and friendly. She was informative about food and drink selections. And she kept checking in on us regularly. The food is very good. My recommendation is the Buffalo wings which are very plump, meaty and so fresh. Just the right amount of heat.. Service is quick too. The chicken and waffles was so yummy. Chicken breast was full of flavor and juicy/tender. And the waffle is fluffy and melts in your mouth. The drinks are AMAZING. Shout out to the bartender. The winter white cranberry Cosmo is DELICIOUS!! Please find your way to support this Local establishment. You will not regret it. read more

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Was excited to try this place until... *told the wait was 15-20 mins ...our wait time turned into 45. * finally sat down and after 25 minutes nobody came to our table to acknowledge us. I understand places get busy but after waiting 25-30 mins to just be acknowledged by our server we decided to just get up and leave. read more

Amazing place to be. I loved the ambience and the energy was really high. The food and service were top notch. Loved it

Delicious and plump mussels, great burgers( when not overcooked ), great fish and chips(though chips could be crispier),etc.l had a couple of mishaps with takeout/ delivery, but staff made it up to me very graciously. read more

Good food. Good service. Great atmosphere. The menu is always changing keeping the choices interesting read more

Darby Road Pub - Smithwicka - Irish Near Me - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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Definitely a cools place to visit. We went on a very busy night, music was a little too loud so it was hard to hear ourselves talking at the table. Service was good and food was yummy. The cauliflower was excellent! Perfect for the vegetarian and vegans at our table. Chicken bbq salad was ordered without the chicken. One of the vegetarians, vegetarian burger was tasty as well, needed maybe mustard, ketchup or vegetarian/vegan mayo. Caesar salad is alway a must for my family. It was perfectly dressed. I had the steak with green beans and mac n cheese. Now if you like garlic, these are your type of green beans! Absolutely tasty and crunchy. My steak was cooked just as had asked it to be, season well and was tender and juicy. The mac n cheese... needs some work for sure but all in all the meal was delicious. read more

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