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.

Delicious! Great variety of sausages and toppings to choose from. If it's your first time, I…read moreencourage you to pick something off the menu and you won't be disappointed. Service was awesome, walked in 2 mins before happy hour and the waiter took our beer order in record time. He was also very attentive during our entire meal. I ordered the Andouille Armstrong and it was my fav, great snap on the dog and all the flavors complimented each other great, I also had the Si Si Guey, wasn't my favorite but wasn't horrible, I wasn't a fan of the chorizo, I felt the toppings made this hot dog. As for ambiance, it's a bar, has TV, liquor, beer, etc., but clean. If I was local I'd be a regular!

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.

Many years ago, in a place and time long forgotten thr Court was the meca for up and coming bands…read moreand bands that needed a place to play..they were cruel but fair...if you had a following and didn't trash the place you had a slot. No food...service was spotty and the place was rock personified. If dive was you ambiance it was just the place. 3 rules...no dancing on the tables...no open drug use and no public sex. I moved away I the mid 80s before everyone got strung out...

Being born and raised in New Brunswick, I have always heard of Court Tavern, but have never stepped…read morefoot inside, surprisingly. So, when I saw that one of my faves, Cece Peniston, was going to be there and the tickets were so reasonable, I had to jump at the chance. I know that promotion for specific events are separate than the venue itself, so this is for the space, drinks, and vibe only.. Since I read such reviews about the place being in need of a good cleaning and other not so good things, I was actually pleasantly surprised when I found it not to be as skeevy as I'd expected. The bartender was nice looking, friendly, and made a great drink. Wonderful cosmo! The DJ was playing great music.. great old New Brunswick college town vibes with the pool table and Rutgers paraphernalia around. I wasn't too happy about the downstairs area where they put on the shows.. it seemed like an old church basement, just sorta bootleg. They said that they remodeled, so not certain how it was before. I'd much rather be upstairs. I would probably return to enjoy a laid back round of a pool during happy hour. It's really a vibe to me.

I've been smoking hookah for 9 years and presently own seven hookahs. I can explain the advantages…read moreand disadvantages of the different kinds of bowls, coals, hookah sizes, and water levels. I've been to over 30 different hookah bars. Hookah is high up there on my list of favorite things to do in my spare time. So trust me when I say that Mist Hookah Lounge sucks. It's a lounge in a strip mall, the couches are pretty beat up and there are some TVs and pay to play pool tables. You need to buy one hookah for every two people, and everyone needs to get at least one overpriced, non-alcoholic drink. The hookah was terrible. According to our server, they carry mostly Starbuzz flavors. I requested two hookahs with grapefruit bowls and got the smallest grapefruit bowl I had ever seen. They did use coco naras, but three coals had the hookah to burning very quickly, so the flavor was burnt. The smoke quality was decent, but the flavor of burnt grapefruit and tobacco isn't exactly pleasant. I removed a coal, but then the smoke was non-existent. My curiosity got the better of me, so I dissected the bowl after getting fed up. They used a piece of perforated foil as a screen to keep the tobacco from being sucked in, which is not the best way to do it. The staff checked on us pretty often, but to be fair, I did not really voice my problems with the hookah. But $72 for two bad hookahs and four non-alcoholic drinks is way too high for NJ, so I told them as I was paying. They apologized for the bad experience and advised that I let them know sooner next time. But if they're using grapefruits a quarter the size of the other hookah bars and they get it wrong the first time, I honestly don't think that they would do any better the second try unless they allowed prepare my hookah personally.

This is an amazing place. Very relaxed atmosphere. Great flavors to smoke. They also have…read morebilliards. Best part you can smoke and play. I could not ask for a better place to just hang out out my friends. They have great customer service. And a million tvs.

Raphael & his crew were terrific from beginning to end. !! Raphael is very friendly & professional…read more He showed up for the estimate at the day & time we agreed upon, he gave us a quote within a few days, worked with us to determine the best design for our front yard & completed the project on time. We highly recommend him & look forward to doing other projects with him in the future. Excellent business !!

Celia and her team were amazing! I called about a small job that would help my elderly father have…read morea safe walkway. Oscar came out right on time, measured and gave us an estimate. Even under busy/tight circumstances, Celia was able to get a crew to work on our walkway in record time. The results were stunning! We are so grateful for the work, and can't thank everyone for the beautiful job! Pleasant, meticulous, wonderful family business! Highly recommend!

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.

Chill local bar. Has a jukebox and pool table. You can get outside food. They serve chips. Not…read moresuper clean, but I didn't go there with that expectation either. I had a good time by myself.

This was another one of my husband's finds. He claimed to have wanted to come here for years and…read morefinally saw an opportunity and took it. This was a bit of a job just to get to from rt 1 but we finally made it to this small neighborhood bar. The bar itself is a square bar with 2 or three tvs. There are a few beers on tap, all the usual suspects, and bottles. For entertainment there is a juke box, shuffle board, and 2 pool tables. They must take pool very seriously here as they have a few trophies displayed on the back wall. The highlight was watching the bartender make popcorn on a jiffy pop hot plate in the center of the bar. We are in debate whether to sound the dive alert siren, or just call this a sleepy neighborhood bar. Either way it makes the dive list lol.

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Always a great place to stop by for a bite to eat and a drink. The staff is always extremely nice…read moreand pleasant and always makes you feel welcome. I've been coming here since they opened a few years ago and the food is always good. Never disappoints!!!! We went on a Saturday night and to our surprise they had a live dj playing music which made the evening even better.