God save the Queens! As you wander the streets in a wunderlust of lights & spirits that run rampant upon Rutgers University, you might stumble into the Olde Queens, one of the finest dive bars I've ever come across. Stepping inside on a Wednesday evening, we were greeted by a lonely bartender serving a few good men at the bar, anxiously awaiting their next order. The bar is stocked with the standard brands and their tap pumps eight beers, a few craft brews but mostly standard names to tide you over. As a bartender makes his way towards my friend and I, bowl of popcorn in hand, he sets the salty snack down in front of us, and makes swift work of our sudsy beverages. As we acclimated ourselves amongst the quiet mumbles from the other patrons, the soft rumble of rock music playing in the background, all were jolted quickly from their seats as a pack of sorority girls made their way through the single wooden doorway. The bar quickly found itself engulfed in orders of sugary shots, each closing out their separate tabs in some convoluted way that made my head spin. The bartender and staff though had themselves on point, as though this is a common occurrence, expected to happen within their bar. The jukebox rang soon after of 2010 radio hits and songs of independence and freedom that even Francis Scott Key would be surely proud of. The bar area held about 12 to 15 stools, while some small tables lined the wall, each offering space for four to six people. As you make your way to the back, the tables became larger, catering the more guests if you wanted to bring the entire crew. The staff was very friendly and easy going, certainly hosting to the needs of the regulars but also equipped to takedown the large group orders with a smile and in quick fashion. Offering some light food options and a bar fully stocked for a variety of patrons, Olde Queens certainly hold it own in the ever growing Hub City. read more

Rutgers College Kids Hangout This place was recommended by a local bartender and we found it as a good recommendation - this place is not for the faint of heart; it's frequented by the local college crowd, but before a tailgate, they're well behaved. We also found a number of away team fans (like ourselves there) and were treated with respect. They even played a couple of the hype songs for our team, which I thought was a good show of character. Love the interior, a lot of character. Thanks read more

Great place to watch the games and enjoy some drinks. Local pub with a lot of history behind the scenes. Great service. read more

O Q Tavern - Bacardi tasting - Dive Bars Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I hadn't been to Olde Queen's Tavern since 1974 when I used to bartend there. Stopped by for lunch on Rutgers Homecoming Weekend only to find the back room had been remodeled to add a second bar and the kitchen was gone. The beer was still ice cold. I miss the old days. Rich N. read more

WOW.....Haven't been to the Queens since the late 70's and it hasn't changed much except now I am the old man in the joint !! Great service, great prices and all the popcorn u can eat.....a dive all in it self.......but that is a good thing....check this one out folks.... read more

Stopped in here after NOT being here for about 22 years...and it was like stepping back in time. Granted, the place was empty (we were there on a friday afternoon), but the beer was cold and reasonably priced, the bartender was pleasant and engaging, and the place didn't smell like an ashtray like it did 22 years ago. Olde Queens was never my main hangout in college, but I certainly spent enough money there for it to be a semi-regular hangout. I was shocked at how small it was...I always thought it was bigger-maybe this is why I always come home with beer spilled on me at some point-I'm sure it gets packed quickly. Don't know what it's like now during the school year, but I assume it's still a big Greek bar. For the 30 minutes or so I was there last week it was just fun reliving old memories. read more

A definite dive, but a cool spot. I stopped in here during the day on a bar crawl, but I'm pretty sure the night crowd here must be fun. (I did not go to Rutgers, so I cannot attest). Not cash only (thank you). They also have a very modern, coin operated shuffle board and lots of cool pictures on the wall. Why the name? Old Queen's is the oldest building at RU and this place has been around for almost as long (circa 1930s). read more

Honestly, I got shoved by the bouncer working there when I was just waiting for my card to be returned. It was so embarrassing when everyone started saying the same exact thing when I was simply waiting for my card. The staff was not cooperative and was very rude. Great vibes if you know people and you aren't being shoved. read more

I've been here maybe once or twice a few years ago. Back when I was young, probably 25ish or so. Came here the other night (Wednesday) with a friend and it was pretty dead. She was the only girl in the joint actually. She brought that up, not me! And then the Irish came. "COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN!" They kept chanting that over and over again and I didn't know what they were saying until my Irish friend pointed it out in the video I sent her. Anyway, $3.50 Jack D. drinks...you can be as empty as you wanna be. Rutgers is on summer vacation, so I get it...it's actually a draw for me to come to New Bruns...the deadness of summer. Bartender was pretty cool and did I mention those $3.50 Jack D drinks? read more

Liz is the best bartender around. She makes the most amazing Moscow mules in the world (and the best popcorn)

I like this place a lot. I am somewhat ashamed to admit how many times I've been here (I'm lured every time by the promise of free food). Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. = free wings (bbq, hot, teriyaki) Fridays from 5-8 p.m. = free blitzburgers. They don't skimp on em' either. :O The wings aren't taken from scrawny slivers of chickens, and the burgers are pretty awesome (especially considering the fact that they're free). I usually come here with several friends from school after class and we consume edible substances until (1) 8 p.m. comes around, or (2) we go to someone's place to play Settlers because we're awesome like that. I usually order iced tea or lemonade or buy someone else a drink because clearly, I'm a raging alcoholic, but my friends say the bartenders here definitely don't skimp on the alcohol. read more

Your basic neighborhood dive bar. Beers on tap include Bud, Bud Lite, Shock Top, Stella, Heineken, Guinness, Michelin Ultra, Hanalei Island IPA. Happy Hour varies; today Heineken draft was $4 selection rotates, $4 shots and mixed drinks. Today it was Tito's Vodka and Jack. Country music playing. Second bar in the back closed today read more

I really enjoy the drinks at this bar and the owner is a really nice guy! It usually gets crowded Friday Saturday and random weekday nights so if you do not want to wait in a line get there before 11pm! read more

Wow, so my daughter brought me to Olde Queens Tavern when I visited her at Rutgers. I was so confused why it was such a popular spot considering the experience was truly terrible. The bouncer left me with a bad first impression, he was not pleasant and was almost judging me for being an older gal... I just felt unwelcomed when I first came in. I was hopeful that the rest of the night would be alright though. I then go to order and the bartender was this cute young girl, pretty nice but not very attentive. I stood at the bar for about 5 minutes before I was helped and it wasn't even that busy. I used to work in the service industry, so I get it, but she definitely could've done a better job. I then was told that they didn't have Michelob Ultra (odd because it is quite a popular beer). I ended up getting another drink, that was not entirely to my liking, but it was fine I suppose. I then go to use the bathroom and it was HEINOUS. Toilet paper was everywhere, every surface was wet, and it was just downright disgusting. While I was waiting in line to use the bathroom I overheard a conversation about girls going back to their "dorms" not sure if upperclassmen can live in dorms at Rutgers, but pretty sure these girls were too young to be 21. My daughter and I stayed a bit before I told her I wasn't enjoying Olde Queens Tavern and she took me across the street to a place called Scarlett Pub. That place was fabulous with top-notch customer service! They had cheap drinks and great music. I would definitely recommend that bar over Olde Queens Tavern. I won't be back and I told my daughter to find a new spot as well. read more

Beer is cheap and there are a lot of pictures of girls on the - with the name i thought it would be a gay bar bur it didnt seem to be with all the lady pictures up. read more

Guinness Draught. $5.75 =) This is an old school bar. You walk in and you definitely smell it. It's a typical college bar that's noisy and serve cheap drinks in plastic cups (that's a good thing....I think). The bartender at night is pretty cool. The place is pretty dark. Two TVs at the bar.....TINY TINY TVs, though. Although having both TVs centered in the middle of the bar would be ideal, they decided to place each TV at the opposite ends of the bar. Kinda annoying when you're trying to catch a game. I honestly come here only for the Gunness (which they pour correctly....2 part pour in a proper pint glass). I also occasionally order their blitzburgers as take out as well. Although they're not the best burgers around, they are tastier than other bar food I've had. And it's always nice to go home after a night of drinking with a greasy burger. This place really only deserves 3 stars, but since the bartender is cool, I'll give them an extra star. read more

My stomping ground in college...since my fraternity house was a block away and the $3 pitchers were student-friendly. It was always a greek spot, i.e., it was full of fellow fraternity/sorority peeps. I just hit it up with a bunch of alum this weekend and found out they serve Kona Longboard Lager. fuckin Hawaiian fuckin Kona fuckin Longboard fuckin Lager. ay yo, bitches. read more

So they tell me this is one of those places you have to go to when you are in the area. It's a typical dive bar with fairly cheap drinks, a dark interior, and lots of college kids. The mixed drinks are better here than at Stuff Yer Face so I would probably start at this place. They actually have pretty decent bar good, I had a grilled cheese. A bar is a bar, but if you want to do what the college kids and the Alumni do you have to visit this place. read more

You would drive past this place 100 times and never notice it and that would be 100 mistakes. Find it. It's worth looking for. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a side of chili. The sandwich was a little light on the meat but the taste was fantastic. The chili was excellent as well. The beer is ice cold..... and everything is fairly priced. I'm adding this to my list of places to eat. read more

O Q Tavern - Yes this sweet young thang.... tell dyala," hello habibi " - Dive Bars Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

After reading Sammy G's review I really don't have much else to say. She really covered it all. Spot on. Bathroom sucks and you have to cross the dart board path to get to it. You go here 21-23 years old. Big time frat and sorority kids. Its super crowed so you wait on line then you cant even move inside. Cheap plastic cup drinks. read more

One of the more popular bars at Rutgers when you just turn 21. A huge frat and sorority bar. I loved this place when I just turned 21 and it was really awesome, but as you get older, the scene just isn't as much fun as it used to be. It's overly crowded and always has a line, sometimes for no reason at all. The drinks specials on certain nights are good, if you just want a beer, going to the cart in the back corner is the easiest. On the weekends you can barely move and it's uncomfortable. The Blitzburger attached is really good if you're going during a happy hour or on a Wednesday for poker night. When there's room, it's great to dance and goof off, the DJ is good on weekends/Tuesday. During football/Homecoming season, they have a limo going from there to the stadium and good morning drinks and bagels, pretty cool. The bathroom is ridiculously small and it doesn't have a door, only a shower curtain to cover the toilet.. awkward! I enjoy this place when it's not overly crowded and there is outdoor seating to Blitzburger, which is sort of related to Queens. read more

This review is for Blitzburger. I've only eaten at the one in New Brunswick, so I don't know how the two locations compare. Huge selection of burgers, some of the appetizers were good too. Fast delivery, a lot of food for the price. It's good and clean, too, but I get bored of it fast (but some of my friends eat it every day or two). You're not going to find anything spectacular but the burgers are definitely interesting. You can also design your own if you want, super easy to do if you order online through scarletmenus.com. My favorite thing to get is actually the California Turkey Sandwich- its a great combo of turkey breast, avacado, lettuce and some kind of aeoli on flatbread. It's a nice change of pace from Fat Sandwiches, which 4 out of ever 5 food joints in New Brunswick seems to specialize in. Blitzburger's got good shakes, too. read more

So here's the deal: Old Queens is a die hard college bar, always slammed on weekends with a long line of people waiting to get rotated in. The line isn't meant to be annoying, it's just that the bar is small and the bouncers have to be mindful of the maximum occupacy. I like Old Queens because it's a pretty fun place, everyone is mellow and just there to have a great time, you don't find a lot of annoying trouble maker types here and the drinks are cheap. That being said, the place is always cramped, you usually leave with liquor spilled on you and the dance floor is typically soaked with beer. Helpful tips: Ladies- try not to wear your good shoes here to avoid getting them ruined while dancing in beer. Also be careful if you're wearing heals. The floor gets pretty slippery and if you enjoy dancing, you don't want to worry about falling and getting hurt. Also, the bathrooms don't have doors, but rather curtains that you pull across. The mens and womens stalls are literally 3 ft apart and face each other, making it a little awkward. If someone was drunk and wanted to be a jerk, the curtains are pretty much a calling card for them. read more

Olde Queens is definitely one of the go-to bars as a Rutgers student. This is not my favorite bars, but all my friends come here. Also, it's very easy to bump into all your Rutgers classmates and friends, so it has a nice crowd. Though there are times, especially before 11/12, when it is rather quiet and empty, the bar becomes extremely lively and packed after 12 and usually has the space for the huge capacity. The best is that they have very cheap drinks! The location is also wonderful since it's on Easton and is in close proximity of Knight Club and Scarlet Pub. However, the place can get pretty messy and dirty. It's no surprise to have drinks spilled on you. read more

This is a typical college crowd bar. If you can handle it however, Thursday are not your typical bar eve. During happy hour they offer $2 mixed drinks and $1 mini bottle beers. The best part is however the free, all you can eat wings. They continue to fill three large trays all through out happy hour with Teriyaki, Bar-B-Q and spicy. UPDATE: NO MORE FREE WINGS. You have to pay per basket now. Totally takes away from the traditional charm, and awesome hometown, college vibe Thursday night staple it was. Won't be going back for my little basket of wings...and very saddened by it! read more

A hangout spot for college students of Rutgers. You also may see workers of RobertWood Johnson Hospital or St. Peters Hospital staff. Great place to just kick back and hang with friends after a long day of school or work. They have unlimited wings on certain days. They also have blitzburgers here which is actually pretty good. Drinks are great. Bar tenders aren't cheap with the alcohol. read more

Really like this place. Drinks are cheap, and they have a pretty good selection. When it's not that late, I usually grab a beer and dinner (they have pretty good burgers) with a couple of friends. The darts area is usually open, so we play a couple of games. I love this bar late at night too. It is smaller than most bars on Easton, so it gets crowded quicker, but there is always room to dance. Most bars just let everyone in, but they actually take into consideration the max capacity. That also means there's a long line there later into the night (around 1 am). It is a typical college bar at night, so I would steer away if you're not looking for that type of scene anymore. Overall, awesome place and will come back! read more

This is my favorite bar in New Brunswick. They're a Rutgers tradition! They have specials just about every night of the week. My favorite is $2.50 Bacardi Thursdays. Their mixed drinks tend to be on the strong side, so you're definitely getting your money's worth. Getting a drink can be a hassle, but it shouldn't take too long, assuming that the bartenders can see you. The bar itself is on the small side, which can be great during school breaks. When Rutgers is in session, though, you definitely want to be in before midnight. After that, the entire bar is almost always packed. read more

I am rating this place strictly on the vibe and the overall quality of my time spent here as I have never ordered drinks here. I've frequented this place several times on a Friday. As expected, it's a college crowd. What I like about this place is that they play very good dance music imo and will sometimes play some classic throwbacks. Given that, the people there are very upbeat, good-spirited and love to dance and have fun. Despite the venue being very small, crammed, and often having alcohol drenched floors, that has not stopped us from getting small circles and dance offs going. While this is not a super club, it is a great place to go where you are almost certain to feel uninhibited to let loose, dance or just jump around as the clientele are young, unpretentious, and set on having fun. read more

Came here with my brother for his birthday, who is still attending RU. Let me first just say, wow! The kids today at RU are really dumb, at least the ones that I saw out here that night. As an RU Alum, I will never visit this bar again. I had some wanna be big shot on the football team threaten to whoop my ass with 6 gorilla punks behind him...best of all it was the night before a game. Real tough! No wonder you suck RU football. Just cus you on the football team don't make you a hot shot. Win some games before you go running your mouth. Same bullshit attitude from everyone there that made me want to leave NJ after college. The dude who bounces was there when I was in college 6 years ago and thinks a little to highly of himself. Your lame bro go get a real job. The frat guys that hang out here prob jerk each other off. It's gross and dirty inside. All shitty commercial beer, no microbrews. If you are 19, have a fake ID and an IQ on 60, I highly recommend you check it out. You will fit right in. I'd you are above the age of 21 and want a real bar experience, look else where. There are plenty of cool bars in downtown NB that have a lot more to offer. read more

Thursday Nights include dollar beers and pretty good free hot wings. Greet local homeless as they enter for the free food. Surround yourself with college kids who haven't had the pleasure of having the real world slapping themselves in the face. It ain't bad. read more

Nice place happy hour on Sundays bartender is very friendly and he is working on his birthday!!! read more

O Q Tavern - the entrance to the restaurant - Dive Bars Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

This is a review for Blitzburgers. The burgers there are great which include a huge serving of french fries, cole slaw and a pickle. I can never finish a whole order myself. Their burgers have two patties between a nice seasoned bun. I've been there a few times and have always had great experiences there. read more

The best bar in New Brunswick (arguably in the world?) So much fun. Too many memories. Best bartenders and best bouncers. GO TO QUEENS

By far my favorite bar at Rutgers. It's the only place that sometimes dares to play something other than crap edm music. It doesn't get 5 stars because the drink deals could be better and a girl always ends up opening the bathroom curtain divider on me while I'm peeing. read more

This is actually a review for Blitzburgers (http://www.blitzburgers.com/), a central NJ burger chain that happens to be attached to this bar. You could eat them in the bar or at the outdoor seating area on Mine Street. They have 30 different double-stuffed burgers along with salads, milkshakes, sandwiches, and typical burger place appetizers/sides. My sister and I got the aloha burger and the south of the burger along with a mango twist shake. Although I am not a fan of double-stuffed burgers, I didn't think that the meat overpowered the rest of the burger. The patties were juicy and the different gourmet burger variations ensure that I will come back to try more. Price-wise, it's equivalent to a burger meal at Red Robin. My sister loved the milk shake, although I personally would have preferred a stronger mango flavor. I found it to be decent otherwise. read more

Great dive bar. One of Rutgers finest watering wholes. You can find free wings during Wednesday happy hour here. All in all cool place.

This place is awful and is the worst bar in New Brunswick. Frank was at the door and discriminated me and my friends and did not allow us into the bar when he allowed the other half of our friends in. It's disappointing and truthfully sad that this type of low level service exists. I will never be back here again... read more

This place is terrible. The place needs some up keeping. I am all for low-key, shabby looking dive bars but seriously the girls bathrooms don't even have doors on them. They have curtains. I can only imagine how many drunken accidental walk-ins have occurred because of that. I think you can afford some doors on the bathroom.It is quite nerve wrecking to be doing your business while constantly being worried that someone is just going to swing open the curtain or trying to make sure there are no gaps in the curtain. The bartenders are okay (probably because they have a higher turnover rate than the security), but the security/bouncers are really rude. I see the same ones every time I come in, and i don't come in that often. I have some bad run in with the staff every time I go whether it be a rude encounter or the staff shoving me because I was in their way. This happens even when the the bar is not that crowded at all and I am only about a beer or two in, so I know I was not drunkenly in the way. Even so, a simple "excuse me" would have sufficed. Also we had arrived there with my friends pretty early and I guess they move the tables around after a certain time. This is fine but the manner in which they asked was absolutely literally pulling out our chairs as we had barely collected all of our stuff to move. All in all, I would only go to this place as a last resort (like say if every other bar in NB was closed on a holiday lol). There really are way better options in the area. This is not the only place with cheap drinks. Would definitely go to Knight club any day. They have way better service and friendlier staff for a college bar. read more

Typical college bar. It's what you would expect. Young Rutgers students, cheap beer, cheap drinks and what not. Once nighttime hits, all tables, chairs, and bar stools are taken out and it turns into a big dance floor. I'm still young so sometimes I like to come here on the weekends and get my groove on (dancing). Yes, I still groove. read more