great spot , owner is super chill and the prices are great. owner personally cleans each table…read moreafter, great guy

Very low key spot, spacious, and the owner is kind and welcoming. Even joins tables to shoot pool a…read morebit and talk with his customers. Fairly priced and very accommodating. Definitely recommended if you want a place to hang out for a couple of hours with friends. Also byob!

NEW BRUNSWICK: As proud alumni of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, we love being able to bring…read moreBrie along to one of the city's coolest long-standing hangs, the Ale 'N 'Wich Pub pub. Their outdoor patio is perfect for leashed and friendly dogs, with tables & chairs, a fantastic The Simpsons TV show mural, and a couple of cozy covered nooks. We were lucky to be served by the awesome bartender Chris, who happily chatted with us about our favorite bourbons. It is a full bar with some genuinely interesting options, including Eric LeGrand bourbon whiskey. His story is as powerful as the pour: after a career-ending injury at Rutgers, he has gone on to become a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. It is best to visit on the early side before the place hits its lively stride.

Owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. Ruined the atmosphere of the pub entirely. I would not…read morerecommend coming here as there are plenty of other bars in the area where you will actually have fun and be treated with respect.

This place is one of my new favorites. I found this place about 2 months ago, and I came almost…read moreevery week since. It is BYO, and it is a great place to unwind and have fun after a night out. If you come here on a weeknight (eg. Sunday-Thursday), you are coming here at the best time in my opinion. There are usually only 1 or 2 tables at most in use on those days. However, if you come here on a Friday night at around 8 or later, you might be waiting for a table, as it is quite busy on Fridays for some reason. The only 2 times I had ever had to wait for a table/leave because it was so busy was only on Friday nights. Even still, you still have a decent chance of getting a table. Unlike most pool halls, where there is a ton of drinking going on and loud music, there is always a nice family friendly environment here at Billiards Lucy. It is nice and quiet, while still being lively. There are about 10 or so 8-foot tables, 4 9-foot tables, carom, darts, ping pong, and more here. A pro tip is to check out Billiards Lucy on Facebook, as there they post updates like upcoming tournaments, new hours, tables, or anything else. I would definitely come here, it is a very good place to have fun!

From the owner: Billiards Lucy offers plenty of pool tables and fun activities. Enjoy a friendly, relaxed…read moreatmosphere. Open Sun–Thu 4–11 PM and Fri–Sat 4 PM–1 AM. Come play and have a great time!

It's a cool local bar. The cheeseburger is phenomenal. Cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Easily…read morein my top 5. The fries were nice and crispy. Will be back to try the cheesesteak.

The Number One Bar & Grille is a great neighborhood bar that offers cold drinks and a simple, but…read moregood menu. I have had the burgers here and have enjoyed them. Their Number One Burger is a cheeseburger with pork roll and was definitely an enjoyable meal. As I said, this is a neighborhood type bar and the staff and customers were friendly and made this an even better experience. We need neighborhood bars like one. Places without pretense and a good place to come and have a drink, maybe a bite to eat. It is a good place for friends to celebrate or to come and brood over a beer. The atmosphere holds no fancy overtones. It is a bit dark, maybe a bit dingy. This just adds to the overall positive atmosphere. This place isn't about any kind of formality. It is the neighborhood place where the people in the neighborhood can gather and just be themselves. The Number One Bar & Grille is a great part of this community and is just one of the places that makes a group of houses into a community. I woukd definitely recommend this establishment.

On my third visit I have to bump it up a star. Bartenders are very cool. Had ribs and bang bang…read moreshrimp this time. Both delicious! Good bands always seem to play here. Ice cold Sam winter rounds out the night. True rating is 4 1/2 stars in the dive bar category.

Great local bar to hang out in even if you're not from Manville and didn't grow up there you're…read morestill treated like family. On any given night at least one of the owners (V and John) is there behind the bar and helping their staff. The food is very good and on Friday nights they have karaoke and Saturdays, they have bands or a DJ. Four dartboards in the main bar and a pool table in a separate room round out the entertainment. You can't go wrong with the Pint.

A throwback bar that makes no apologies - it's not gastro, micro or small plated and probably would…read moreserve up a mean mimosa if anyone ever had the nerve to order one. I suspect this is what serious drinking looked like before it evolved from a hard core leisure activity into a chemistry class and a call brand circus. Drop a few bucks in the jukebox and listen as Elvis, Hendrix and Morrison still perform at your command. Grab a Bud, a pool cue and that stale pack of Winston's you found buried in your closet and tell the Surgeon General where he can stick it. A much needed change of pace and a vintage five stars. Move over Rover and let Jimi take over...

I haven't been here in years. Moved out of the area in 1992. But oh the fun we had at the Corner…read moreTavern. Many beers, games of quarters, shot terrible games of pool and drank way too many Mind Erasers! It was a wonderful place with a great mix of locals and Rutgers folks. We would eat at Stuff Yet Face or Cluck U Chicken and then just hang out.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

Fun spot with awesome dogs and great vibes!…read more This place is such a cool restaurant/bar that feels like a local staple for sure. The staff is super friendly and know their way around the (very large) menu. Honestly, they have a hot dog or sausage combo for just about everyone. I let the bartender pick for me, and she nailed it. She chose an all-beef dog that was basically a Big Mac in hot dog form. I was skeptical at first, but wow this hit in all the right ways. Awesome presentation, even better flavor. I could've easily eaten three of these. I also tried the onion rings, the bartender warned me they were just "meh," and she wasn't wrong, lol. For round two, I went with an all-beef dog topped with pastrami this is basically a Reuben-style dog. Another win! Great flavor, great presentation. Overall, I'd totally recommend Destination Dogs if you're in the area. Just a heads up, if there's a game on, it gets loud. Like "can't-hear-your-friend-next-to-you" loud. But if that's your vibe, you'll love it.

Went for a quick drink. From outside it looks like a mediocre bar but inside was good . Lots of…read moretables in and around the bar and the atmosphere looked good. 2 bartenders were quick with their service ands really helpful. Beer was about 5$ which was ok . Unfortunately they didn't have much options with beer - just Corona, modello and few others . I think there was a karaoke going on and it sounded good . They had many varieties of wine and hard drinks . Good value for money overall. Couldn't try their food . Next time !!

Hear me out. When we arrived we were looking for a dive sports bar with some good eats. Walking in…read morewe did not get the vibe that it was a sports bar, but more a latin night club. However the wait staff could not be nicer . We sat at the bar and had some drinks. There are no beers on tap, only bottled beers and mixed drinks. The margarita I got was so-so but they had some other drinks on their menu that were really good. We went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty dead in there so we started talking to all of the wait staff and turns out a few of them are from Colombia where I have some friends and family. I ordered dinner and told them that I have a garlic allergy and they made sure that there was no garlic in my food and I got the steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sides were delicious. The prices are higher than I would expect but it was a still delicious. My friends for the tacos and nachos and each said they were delicious. Don't let the outside or inside scare you away, this is a gem and I would come back

Popped in yesterday for the Tex Mex Tacos with Shrimp. They must've changed the recipe or something…read morebecause the food has always been good, but today was amazing. The shrimp was perfectly seasoned and grilled and the tacos weren't over stuffed or under filled. I ate all 3, but def could have gone for a few more lol. Paired it with the Red Sangria. It was a bit sweet, but got the job done! I will definitely be back.

Let's start with the server. A very nice young lady, she wasn't sure what some of the items on the…read moremenu were. Not a big deal, but a server needs to know what they're serving. The food was just ok. I had the 2 lb. burrito. Very bland, not a lot of taste. The side items; guac, sour cream, etc. were extremely small for such a large burrito. As I said, just ok, could not recommend. Now for the music. When we walked in, the restaurant was completely empty. That should've been our first clue. The music was some kind of bizarre Latin hip-hop (the best way I can explain it). And it was extremely loud. I commented to the server that this might be the reason the place was empty. I asked them to change it, and they did...for one song. Then it went back to this crazy hip-hop. It basically ruined the meal. We couldn't take it any more and had to leave. So how can I tell you to avoid this place without telling you to avoid this place? Mediocre food, terrible music, just terrible. Go ahead, give it a try. Just don't say I didn't try to warn you. We're never going back. BTW, I almost NEVER leave reviews; good, bad or otherwise. But this place left such a bad impression on me, that I just had to.