Growing up in the area, I knew I couldn't expect much when my friends and I decided to spend one night a week at this dive bar in Ridgewood so we could play trivia, but I was horribly disappointed at my experience here. The bar is known for being a local hangout with a mostly older crowd, for having over-priced greasy pub food, and for being less than sanitary. However, what we experienced at the bar was far worse than the very little we expected. The food was greasy and overpriced. They had nothing on the menu for my two vegan friends except a house salad, but they had no olive oil to put on it. When my friend ordered the salad and went to whole foods to grab some vegan chicken to put on top of it, the owner of the bar came over to call us rude and loudly scold us. She made a huge scene in front of the other customers. We tried to explain to her my friend's dietary restrictions and tell her that she bought the salad from them because it was the only thing she could eat. She had no understanding of what a vegan eats and told my friend she should have eaten fish. The host and staff were rude and unaccommodating the entirety of the time we spent at the bar. There were six of us eating dinner and three or four of us ordering drinks but we could only get seats for those of us who were eating. Meanwhile, other tables were sat for drinks and trivia only. When my friend arrived and needed a seat to eat dinner, they refused to give her one even though there were empty tables. Our waitress avoided us for the rest of the night. We waited a long time for drinks (yes, we were still paying and buying things after we were treated horribly) and for food. At the end of it all, we were charged a 20% mandatory gratuity on the total of the check after tax. Luckily, there is trivia all over Bergen County and other Irish pubs with better food and friendlier service. read more

Great little pub right by the train! Nice little spot to catch a buzz before ya head into the city or when ya get back and youve been huffing glue the whole train ride home! Quaint and has an Irish feel to it. Mostly working class folks in here which I like. No fu-fu drinks and stuck up people here. Just some Guinness, whiskey and people who will actually strike up a conversation with a stranger instead of playing on their Iphone. They have a dartboard in the bar area so ya dont feel out of the party if ya wana play. Plenty of parking out back...spots in front are meetered. Bathrooms are a ways down and have a nice "aroma"...after a few this can get a bit hazardous! Check this spot out for sure. There are a bunch of cool, corner type places in Bergen Co....but getting few and far between! Fuhgeddaboudit... read more

The staff & the trivia night elevate this place beyond train-station-dive bar. Food decent, service speedy, patrons entertaining. A good night out, and it didn't break the bank! read more

Cool Irish pub this place probably been here for awhile. The building outside looks like early 1900 and the decor inside have some really pictures hanging on the wall. Ordered a ground sirloin with mashed potatoes and is tasted pretty good with the Brooklyn Ale beer. Service is excellent here. read more

MacMurphy's is a nice, little bar tucked into the end of the Ridgewood train station's commuter parking lot. They have a friendly attitude and a decent selection of beer and liquor. MacMuphy's has a seated area with wait service. The pub style menu is full of delicious options, but I usually get a burger. I am a huge fan of pub burgers and MacMurphy's is excellent. The bar area has a few video games including a Megatouch and Ms. Pacman. There is also a nice dartboard and there is always some friendly competition. read more

Service was good but the food was not great. Burger had no flavor and was way to raw even for me. Desert was eh. Definitely a lot of other choices to chose from in ridge wood other than there read more

First off, I'd like to say, I love going to Macmurphy's. I enjoy the atmosphere (except when it is ridiculously crowded and I cannot even get close to the bar!). There is usually an eclectic crowd and always a great place to catch up with friends for a quick drink accompanied by good prices. That being said... the bartenders are not very nice. There are usually two young girls working, sometimes a third male, along with a bar-back. The two girl bartenders are a nightmare. An absolute abomination to the service industry. I have been there numerous times and have also spent large amounts, always leaving a good tip because I know it can be crazy there at times, especially "Dollar Beer" nights. I keep in mind that it can be difficult to serve a lot of people at once and try my hardest to accompany my check with a generous tip amount. However, within the past few months I have begun to notice that the two female bartenders (the blonde in particular) are extremely selective about who they choose to serve. I will be standing at the bar for more than 10 minutes, all the while the bartenders (making eye contact and what-not) notice me but continue on without acknowledging me at all. It has gotten to the point where I have to send a male friend to get me a round of beers because I can not get a drink out of these girls. I am a paying, not to mention LOYAL, customer! I have never once caused a problem at this bar. I now refuse to frequent an establishment that will condone such rude and discriminatory behavior. You lost some very loyal and respectful customers tonight. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.... and that's how the story ends. Hire a more respectful staff and I will consider coming back. Until then, good f***in luck! read more

The food is very good here, and on Mother's day, it was quiet. The waitress failed to tell us, until we questioned her, that there are no refills on any soft drinks and iced tea, which was $4.50! we were charged for every drink we ordered. So,the bill for 4 was $84.00 with out a tip. I called them up, spoke to someone who said "I am sorry" Therefore, word of advice, do not order any soft drinks! . read more

A bar and pub from yesterday. Very pleasant local place with good parking, bar atmosphere (darts and all), attentive service and better than average food. They have menu specials that are upscale for the atmosphere meaning that the kitchen does a good job. All food arrived prepared as requested, hot and plentiful. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Some seats are not as comfortable (forget the upholstered seating upstairs) and the tables are a little small. Old wood and brick, cold beer and a better that average hamburger - I will go again. read more

This is a good place for a cold beer and a decent burger. Another nice point is a single lady can sit at the bar and get excellent service if you want to run in and treat yourself to a meal and drink. I have never had anything else on the menu so I can't comment. read more

Well for all I know the place is very dull and quiet and the bar tenders stone faced and impolite so I wouldn't like to go back again.

a nice place to hang out eat, and watch the games. Waitresses nice. One always remembers my sons broccoli. :)

The smell of the place was damp and moldy. We should have left; however, we figured we would give the place a chance. We ended sitting outside in 90+ degree weather to escape the smell. The food was cooked alright, although the bread/rolls/buns picked-up the smell of the place. Never again. read more

Great bar, don't change a thing. To the sissies complaining about the decor, I suggest you go next door to Whole Foods, get a kale salad, and go home and watch HGTV in your Snuggies. read more

We love a good Irish pub. That said, this place needs a serious makeover. The place is filthy. The stairs and hallway to the bathroom is disgusting. Made me nervous about what was about to be sent to our table. Food was fine, but until they clean this place up, we won't come back. read more

If you come here for a fine dining experience, you will leave disappointed. This is our neighborhood watering hole that has great history and service in a very inviting and friendly pub atmosphere. Drinks are the most reasonably priced in this snotty town and food is good if you stick to the basics like burgers, wings, and chicken pot pie. I'm a regular and I bring my wife and kids here occasionally when we want something low-key. Real fireplace in the winter time is a nice touch at the bar. read more

I learned about this bar from a friend of mine that lives in Ridgewood who said its a great place to come on thursdays since its "college night". I was really excited to enjoy some $ beers that they have and meet some new people. The first thing I noticed when I went in was how big of an attitude the bartenders have. The one girl, supposedly the owners daughter, had a nasty face on and treated everyone with no respect. I would much rather go to bars by me and pay the extra money. Even kids that were from there said she always acts like that and has a look on her face like she ate a sower lemon. Anyway, its worth a try to have some cheap awful beer, but order from another bartender(not the lemon face skinny girl) read more

This place doesn't even deserve a star. It was our first time here. We asked the waiter if it was dollar draft night and she didn't know for sure and then said yes and then didn't specify that you had to go to the bar to get the beers. We also used a Groupon which apparently was not allowed to be used with the dollar beer specials, which she knew we had. Manager is terrible she acted like we were dumb for not knowing that this wouldn't be the case, when we knew nothing about the specials. The waiter was clueless! Food was average at best. Don't waste your time at this low life POS!!! Not worth it!!! Not going here ever again! read more

Extremely rude staff, terrible business sense and out dated decrepit facility. The food is mediocre and over priced. Every dish and mixed drink I've had I have also had somewhere else nearby for less money and much better portion size and quality. It must b violating several health codes based on the kitchen and restrooms. The Stall door in the men's room doesn't lock and the chef is disgusting has really long gray hair that Ive found in my food. Can't tell if it's from his beard or his scalp or somewhere else. They served us undercooked wings then instead of replacing them they simply re fried the old ones and brought them back on the same plate with the uncooked chicken bacteria still on it. They don't give free refills on soft drinks and the water comes straight out of the sink. Then after all this they have the nerve to add a 20% tip onto the tab. 15 or 17 if it's a really busy night is ok but 20% is ridiculous I would recommend you find somewhere else to eat this business is horrible. If I could give this place less than 1 star I would. read more

Ok the only reason I'm leaving 1 star is because I can't leave zero. I went here Early on New Years Eve with two friends. We were heading into New York City for a concert. After taking our skunked beers from the bar tender we asked if we could have the darts. The woman behind the counter said they're in the dart board. So I took 3 poorly maintained darts upstairs to where we were playing. One through and the dart fell apart. Really they are too cheap to ever replace their broken darts and get decent durable ones that don't fall apart. They are cheap the place overall is in disrepair. I hope they go out of business and the person who buys it guts renovates and makes it into a nice go to bar. This pace is a shit hole my mom told me when she was 18 the place was a shit hole. My mom is 58 so that means this place has been a shit hole for 40 years. read more

Yuck. This is a sticky, crowded, dirty bar. MacMurphys seems to draw a young, college-aged group of people. This bar is loud and uncomfortable. I would not go here again. read more

Went last night to this establishment. I ordered the fish and chips, and I can honestly say I have never had fish and chips that didn't come with a light batter. Instead they use bread crumbs as the "batter." Wife orderd a cheesteak that cost 11.95. Really for a cheesteak. Waitress was hard to find even though we were the only table inside. I realize ridgewood is filled with over priced places but this place was a joke. Awful service, bad food, and over priced to boot. read more

MacMurphy's is your standard Irish pub conveniently located next to the Ridgewood train stop. Perfect for cheap boozing or a quick bite before shopping or a movie on Ridgewood Ave. or before heading into the city for a night on the town...at least that's what we used to use it for. These days MacMurphy's has become the default reunion spot for our high school crew when visiting home for the holidays and it realy is quite ideal; the drinks are no frills....a whiskey/guinness kind of a bar, more often than not the bartenders screw up my bar tab (in my favor), and it has that warm wood atmosphere that keeps you coming back. I can't speak to the food because this is more just a pre-holiday meetup location, the beer selection is limited but has some solid standard pours, and the people watching can be quite spectacular. When it isn't incredibly crowded with the crowds from RHS, GRHS, MPHS, and other surrounding towns, it is quite homey with a large circular bar downstairs, dimly lit alcoves, and an upstairs seating area for a little peace and quiet. I'm not sure why other reviewers refer to this as a "dive bar" because it definitely is not, it's just a smalltown Irish pub that doles out cheap drinks in a cozy setting with friendly patrons. read more

Ok- so to clarify, I am neither a local nor have I ever posted anything on this site prior. I dont have any friends working here nor do I know any of them. that being said, the bar is a great spot- they have dollar beers 3 days out of the week and its a great place to chill. Me and my friends love the place. it may not be the cleanest but I can assure you the food AND staff is good. sometimes they get really busy and may not have the time to be as polite to you as you would expect in a 5 star restaurant.....its a fucking pub...go ther, grab some drinks, play any music u want and take the train home with money still in ur pocket read more

good Irish pub. food not great but good. chicken pot pie is probably their best dish. burgers are quite good as well. friendly staff. read more

This place has always been our go to burger place but the past 2-3 times we've been here the food has not been great at all. The salad's not fresh, burgers tasted very strange and gamey and the fries were so so greasy. I don't know what's going on but we don't plan on going back here. read more

Three separate areas inside and one outside. The bar has character and is nothing like anything around. The service staff is good and the food is good. I go here to drink, play trivia, and sometimes eat. I have never had a negative experience and recommend Mac's for anyone who wants to sit, relax, and drink. If you are looking to go out, dance, and party this is not the place for you, but it doesn't want to be. Keep up the good work. read more

Def. one of the cheapest bars around!! Thusday nights are $1 Budlight drafts or 225 BL bottles... shots are cheap Import bottles are $4 and all domestics are $3.25... Food is GREAT.. i recommend the nacho's with chili or the Sliced steak sandwhich!! Bartenders are AWESOME any night you go!! Can get a lil crowded but who cares! read more

Had dinner with a few friends on an weekend. evening. The food was surprisingly tasty and fresh. Would love to go back but the womens' bathroom was beyond description; holes in the wall, filthy floors, old,peeling paint and IN THE BASEMENT! If I do go back I will have to use a bathroom somewhere else before and/or after the meal. read more

Wow, what a real piece of shit. The manager of this establishment doesn't seem to live on this planet. Perhaps she has been breathing in the mold of this establishment for too long, I'm not sure but regardless, she's fucked. The place feels damp and disgusting, and you really don't want to touch anything. When you do accidentally touch something, it's sticky, doesn't matter where or what you touch, it's sticky. I nearly vomited at the condition of the bathroom. The blonde bartender was downright rude and seemed far more concern with flirting with and supplying free drinks to every guy in the place around her age. I went upstairs to check out the second floor and hopefully escape the smell of the first floor and walked in on some kids doing drugs off the table. I don't even think they were 21. I don't know how this shithole exists in such a beautiful town. I guess even Ridgewood needs it's hole in the wall for the town drunks. Someone should seriously burn this place to the ground. read more

My family went there for my fathers birthday 8-26-13. We have never been there before so this is what i found as a first impression. I have two children a 2 year old and a 5 year old, that had to go for grandpas birthday dinner. We asked for a high chair or booster which they gladly and quickly provided the chunks of food were still crusted and dried on it. My wife went to wipe it off with a fresh clean baby wipe the wipe came off brown like mud and stuck to the chair in the years worth of slime. Next we got our food I got "their famous burger" its listed as a 1/2lb burger. The burger i got was like a mc Donald's 1/4lb burger with burnt grease on a very stale and toasted roll. The fries were mushy coated with enough salt to actually look like rock candy and they were very crunchy from salt overload. My mom had the shepherds pie. A few moments after she got her meal i thought my 2year old pooped her pants but the smell was moms meal. It looked very gross like instant potatoes in grease with specs of ground beef in it. She only ate 1/6th at best. My daughter had ordered a hot dog. Now my daughter is 2 eats EVERYTHING, eats all forms of hot dogs sausages hot and sweet brattwurst basically every kind of food she eats. She took a bite of her hot dog chewed for a few seconds and spit it out. She spun it around bit the other side did the same thing put it down it looked like a double cooked sabrett hot dog from who knows when. The roll was also stale and toasted to try and hide its ultra stale texture. My sister was there with her son they also didn't like or eat there meals. My wife got the fish and chips she got slightly ill and suffered for a few days. Next came the chocolate ice cream for dessert. Both my kids wanted ice cream after being hungry from not eating and i cant blame them for not eating. I figured its ice cream sure they can have some then we will all eat when we get home. Well it was so freezer burnt from being old it was crystalized and crusty also very gross. So between the total lack of cleaning tables and chairs and probably dishes. The food being inedible and loud music blasting its not a place to go and eat or go in general first and last time we will go there all 8 of us agreed. read more