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    General Saloon

    3.4 (158 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Live music
    Casual
    Loud

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    Damn good pizza
    Jennifer N.

    If you're looking for that classic neighborhood staple with rustic vibes, cold drinks, quality comfort food, and a place where everyone feels like family, you need to check out General Saloon in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Whether you're meeting friends for drinks, catching the game at the bar, or sitting down for a hearty meal with the family, this spot just has that welcoming hometown energy.

    White pie
    Christopher K.

    This is the best thin crust bar pie in Central New Jersey. Even better than Federici's. Also, check out their Saloon Soup, which is original and delicious!

    Marc W.

    Dive bar. Bar pie was disappointing- dripping grease. Crust had potential but the grease was a deal breaker. Service was begrudging. Pass.

    Great local place. We enjoy grabbing a pizza and having a few cold beers. They also make a great burger. Monday night is prime rib night but you have to get there early before they run out.

    ex large sausage pie

    This place is very friendly, wait staff is amazing so pleasant. The pizza lives up to the hype , thin crust pizza perfection

    Richie G.

    Surprisingly excellent bar pie with thin real dough crust and fresh ingredients--a cozy local bar with friendly service and good food

    Delicious Pizza from the General Saloon
    Gary Lee F.

    Great food service and ambience Pizza is delicious Hits the spot! Tasty, hot, fresh. Go now!

    a glass of water with a straw in it
    James T.

    Food was great they make an awesome tavern pizza xtra large only $13.99 had Seltzer served with no tude (sometimes when you don't order drinks they get upset) Service was great place nice inside

    the bar and televisions in the background
    Chris M.

    The name says it all, it's a very open General Saloon with a little western vibe to it. Music is not too loud, nor the TVs, nor the crowd for the most part. You can certainly people watch from the edge of the bar and listen to a lot of conversations happening all at once because of the open nature of the place. Went there for a date with food & drinks. The bartender kept checking in on drinks, though didn't always hear me correctly the first time around. Not too big a crowd and certainly cleared out by the 10 PM hour. Nothing special on the pours or the food but got the job done.

    Stephy S.

    Great bar pizza! We came at 5pm on Friday and it was relatively empty. But soon it was packed! The bar too! Great service, great food, good prices. I highly recommend. The large pie was enough for me to eat half and bring the other half for my husband.

    Pulled Pork Sandwich with French Fries

    My sister in law invited my wife and I there. We enjoyed the selection of comfort food. We also had the calamari, kids mac n cheese. The service was friendly and the food was brought out quickly. Ambiance was ok.

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    Very nice on phone.Arrives on time.Also very prompt and with courtesy.Inside of building is very nice and clean.

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    Friendly attentive waitstaff and best food around! I would recommend this place to anyone. Their pizza is amazing!

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    Unpretentious, consistently good food, comfortable atmosphere, variety of taps, bottles and drinks to satisfy. Music is great too.

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