Food: always good just once I had the food was not so great but always my go to place Service: is always good amazing even when it's busy and they are running around they are such great people who work there n own it too Ambience: it's old bar pub something is always great place to go to see local people and some people who traveled to try something new too read more

Shortway's Barn - Martini of the month - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Shortway's Barn is absolutely amazing! I love their burgers. They atmosphere at the restaurant is always great- the staff is super nice and food is delicious. They also offer amazing specials and life music!!! One of my favorite spots. read more

Classic joint same vibe from 30 years ago! Good food!! Friendly service!!! Great music read more

Me and a friend came here for lunch while waiting on a car from Chevrolet. We were seated immediately by our very attentive server, Cheryl. I loved the feel of this place; very laid back. The food we ordered was very good. I had sweet chile calamari with cheese that was to die for. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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I've been here a few times lately for live music. I've seen Tammy & the Others a few times and Phoenix. They both kicked ass but I may be impartial since I know people in the bands so this review is for Shortways. I can't say much about the food. I struggle being completely vegan and will eat vegetarian when I'm with other people to be social able. The margarita pizza was phenomenal! The have a great selection of bar pies, I don't think you'll be disappointed. They have a good selection of beer on draft. It could be a little bit colder but it hits the spot nicely. The bartenders & servers are all friendly. Some times I have a hard time getting their attention but maybe I should be more assertive? Anyway I recommend checking them out for some live music, pizza and beer. read more

Shortway's Barn - Margarita pie - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

really cute spot! delicious food & a great family history! Service is wonderful, staff very friendly.. the second you walk in you feel very welcomed. I highly recommend for a nice time out with friends read more

Love the food I had a Turkey dinner it was delicious potatoes were hot as was the gravy. I have also had their sliders you can get one or three the onion rings were great the waitress was so nice I would go back again I also bought a friend a gift card. read more

I've been brought here about five times and have never had any food that tasted good. Downright disgusting for a couple of those meals. I had already planned on never going back after today's meal, but it's now confirmed as I write this review from the toilet because I can't get off of it thanks to Shortway's. I won't miss the worn down building, horrible service, and gross food. read more

Good dive bar....pizza was good but i have had bettet. Very similar to the 2000 other dive bars in nj

Shortway's is exactly what you'd come to expect from a local American bar -- it's the kind of place with regulars that visit multiple times a week. There's lots of seating, both indoor and out, and plenty of standard bar offerings. Boyfriend and I both got burgers, and both were overcooked but still good and juicy. The service was slow, but I know many establishments are understaffed these days. TLDR: the food/experience isn't anything to write home about, but it's a good local option for sure. read more

Shortway's Barn - The Happy Jack burger (Monterey Jack, Bacon, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce), came with fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Tasty, well-prepared comfort food. The house roasted hot roast beef sandwich on a roll with gravy is a 10. Bartenders drae best-looking Guinness this side of Dublin. read more

I've been a Hawthorne resident most of my life and this was my first time eating here a few weeks ago. Ambiance: A typical American style bar/restaurant. I went on a rainy Thursday night and the place was fairly quiet. Casual attire and parking lot was right on the property so I didn't get too fussed about walking in the rain. Price Point: In line with what is around for this style/quality/quantity of food and drink. Maybe a little pricier than what I expected, being that the comparable places I'm thinking of are the newer spots in and around town where I expect to pay the premium. Pros: The food was good, and the salad was presented well. I got the Bourbon Chicken Wings and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. The chicken (wings and grilled) was hot and the salad was cold, tasted fresh, and enjoyable all around. The food came out in a timely manner and service was good. Cons: As you can see in the picture, the wings had very few vegetables. I see this at most places I go so it's not just here, but I just don't understand why places won't serve at least one vegetable for each wing. It just makes the dish look cheap to me. Also, my guest and I both ordered a Blue Moon beer and we typically drink blue moon whenever we go out. What they served us tasted like a knock off lager. Not bad, but something tasted off. We ordered it again thinking they served a different beer the first time, but it still tasted the same. Overall: I certainly would come back here, and I think it's a great Hawthorne staple! It's been here for so long I almost feel bad for not visiting sooner. I'm hoping they are more lively at other times during the week, otherwise they may struggle to be competitive with the newer spots opening up. I could see this being a 5 star rating, but due to the beer mishap, overall quiet ambiance, and nothing really exciting me about being here, it's a solid 4 for me. read more

Shortway's Barn - Bourbon Chicken Wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

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Nice old school tavern, great ambiance. We had the house made roast beef sandwiches and aus jus which were delicious but a bit pricey. Meatloaf with mash and veg was priced much better. Service was on point and a great Guinness pour. We will return for another go. read more

I want to give a 3-1/2 star review, but since that's not possible, it has to be 3. This is my review after 3 visits. Shortway's is a great place to go if you're an established regular and I honestly don't think it's worth the time and effort to become one. The food is okay. There's a large selection from pizza, quesadillas, pasta dishes to full on pork chop entrees. Today my husband and I both got burgers. They were slightly over cooked for what we asked for and very greasy. The sweet potato fries were crispy, but unseasoned. My husbands onion rings were decent. The beer is cold and they have a pretty decent selection, but good luck getting a second drink. The staff is friendly enough, but if there's a bunch of regulars in attendance, you'll be playing second fiddle to most of the people at the bar. We also had no idea they had live music. It was extremely loud for the space and amount of people at the bar. Personally not something I'm into when I'm just trying to eat an early dinner on Sunday evening. Shortway's is a clean place for a cold beer and alright bar food. You probably can't go wrong catching a game here, just know you'll probably have to work a little bit to get served if there's regulars around. read more

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I cannot believe I didn't come here sooner. I live right up the street and have spent years not going there! The service was incredible. They made us feel like old friends and went out of their way to offer us vegetarian options that weren't on the menu which most places never do. The harvest salad was perfect and the pizza was perfect. The drinks were strong and cheap! If you enjoy a local bar where no one bothers you and it isn't a scene please go visit! read more

Stopped in to celebrate some business achievements in our household. Waited 10 minutes to be seated. Gnats all around us, had to ask to move tables. Might have been the worst service ive had at a restaurant in a while. My father goes here for beers sometimes with friends so he was excited to take me for dinner there. Food was average at best, beer taste watered down and not cold, our original waitress vanished and was nowhere to be found after we asked for beers and ketchup. Then "forgot" the beers and ketchup when she showed back up 30 mins later and we asked again. Mind you she walked by us 5 times when she reappeared and ignored us all 5 times she walked by trying to get her attention before she finally acknowledged us. Glad we got our second beers and ketchup with our last bites of food. Never again. In my fathers words "That was easily the worst time ive ever had here". He might be back just for beers, but I surely wont for anything. Really disappointed , seemed like a nice blue collar watering hole type spot... I get its Friday night, but cmon... Lack of effort on waitresses part read more

Just what it should be! Comfortable inviting local pub with great food. Wings, burgers, pizzas, salads etc. we ordered 2 kinds of wings, garlic parmesan and buffalo. Super crispy with the right amount of sauce for the flavor and not ruin the crispness! read more

My husband and I have been passing this restaurant for years and finally decided to stop in for dinner. We were both pretty hungry, so we started with a large nachos as an appetizer, nachos that we've ever had! They layered the cheese and meat perfectly! We both ordered hamburgers, I had one with spinach and mushrooms, it did not disappoint. It's definitely a casual place, family friendly too. Service was slow on a busy night, only downside. We will be back! read more

I love this place. Love the vibe and bar food is delicious. My friend had the bim burger and said it was best burger she's had. Great local spot read more

The food was delicious. Wanted the burger because I remember them from 30 years ago! Saw tuna melt on the specials and had to. yummmm. Perfect! Birch beer was off the hook tasty. Daughter loved the Caesar chicken salad. Cheeseburger for my husband. Our waitress Cheryl was super. Quick & friendly service. Will return! read more

Great pizza and live music! The place to go if you want to kick off your shoes and have a good time!

Sunday, June 6th, at 1:00, join us with the whole family. Watch bands, eat & drink, have fun! Event will be outside. Might even have a dunk tank. The event Benefits Fight 4 Autism. Also, you will be benefiting a local restaurant that has been a fixture in the area for years. You won't be disappointed! read more

Shortway's Barn - EVENT; Sun, June 6th. Supporting Fight 4 Autism. Bands, Food, Drink, Friends, Fun - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

My childhood friends, Ben and David, and I were looking for a quick beer and bite while catching up on Thanksgiving weekend. I consulted my Yelp encyclopedia, and we landed at Shortway's Barn. Upon walking in, we weren't directed to seating, so we grabbed a seat at a table in the bar area. As we chatted, we took in the a decor, thinking, "Wow this was probably really a barn. Neat." Country music played and locals laughed with drinks in hand. It wasn't crowded at all, but we sat with no menus quite a while, wondering if someone would wait on us. A little later, we decided we'd move to the bar itself people. We couldn't manage to get any help without waving at one of the bartenders. It was uncomfortable to wave like that, but we had to get their attention somehow, right? Eventually, we got our beers, and we got our food. I ordered a pizza with veggies, which confused the bartender. I guess it's not everyday people ask for "vegetables" in a place like that. Despite their surprise they were very nice, and the pizza was good, though it came about ten minutes after my friends' food. The place is authentic looking, the food is solid, and people are nice, but the service is inattentive and slow. It didn't meet our expectations, but I wouldn't say I wouldn't go back again. read more

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Came in here for a couple drinks before a wedding and the bartender was super friendly. Potato skins were a great snack.

Nice location for a quick bite. If your looking for quiet don't go. The have a great roast beef sandwich. French onion soup was average. Friendly staff. Price a little above average for this kind of location. If your going for the roast beef I'd say it's a 4 star but if you have to average all the food it's a 3. read more

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Absolutely disgusting. We ordered a pastrami Reuben and a pretzel. The pretzel was hard, flavorless, and looked burned. The pastrami was like boiled hot dog. I don't understand how they have a 4.2 rating. I guess people from Jersey have never had decent food so they have nothing to compare it to. I would have returned the food and demanded a refund but we're from NY and didn't taste the food until we got back to the hotel 30 minutes away. The food went unfinished and we went to Wawa for subs. Pretty pathetic when a gas station has better quality food than a so-called restaurant. read more

Haven't been there in years place looks the same people of friendly food was good. What more can you ask for?

Liked the music and atmosphere. Hated the booze. The atmosphere is welcoming, with no specific age range. You'll find 20 year olds and 70 year olds. Their Guinness is watered down and tastes horrible. The bartenders don't even know the proper way to pour a pint. Their mixed drinks have a ton of soda and barely any alcohol. The drink prices are decent but I'd rather pay a buck more for better quality. The band Shattered Limbs was playing the nite I went to Shortways. Despite their name, they're actually a lively lil group, playing everything from Jimmy Eat World to AC/DC. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, as they were the only positive point of the evening. read more

Shortway's Barn - Live music - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Great bartenders! The Ladies behind the bar are friendly and real with you. Good place to watch sports, drink cold beers and have yummy food. All generations are welcomed. read more

Great Venue where Anthony's Ricks Autism fundraiser is held every year. Great music performances, good food and accommodating servers. read more

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A good local bar and eatery. They have decent selection of beers on tap. For food, they have great pizza. In additional, they have the usual "bar food" that prepared very well. They sure know how to fry. They do have full dinners, and on Thursday they have a prime rib special. The staff, particularly the bartenders and courteous and friendly. Music on weekends. read more

Loved this place. Can't wait to come back again. The owners were great, super welcoming, awesome service.

I'd very much prefer to give a different review... This was my third time at this establishment.The other two times I was there with someone who'd been going for years and was known by the staff.Great experiences both times. This time,much different.I wanted to introduce a friend to the establishment.As I write this,I'm a bit embarrassed that I talked the place up to him...We got there around 4:30 pm.There was only one other table occupied.The waitress seemed a bit off,like maybe she was rushed.We place our orders and that was it.At this point most of the tables are occupied,I watched as she seemed to know people at the other tables and seemed a bit more animated and happy.Other staffers working also seemed to know most of the patrons.Meanwhile,we waited.And Waited.And waited.I noticed most of the other tables had their food.... Our waitress now happily chatting with regulars at other tables not coming anywhere near us. We contemplated leaving to go get food because it was well over 40 minutes since we ordered. 40 plus minutes for a salad and chicken sandwich? While people who were seated well after us were on dessert... Sorry we're not part of your " regulars " nor do we expect to be after this. read more

This was my first visit to Shortway's Barn although it's been around and within walking distance for forever. It was a Tuesday which was Christmas Eve at 12:30pm. What to my wondering eyes should appear but a full bar with beer. I guess the holidays bring out the morning drinkers. I had to sit down without that buffer seat between bar patrons and it's a fairly large rectangular setup. This was your classic tv bar scenario with a sassy bartender and unruly but harmless patrons. I think the menu has been improved during modern times so I was pleased with all my choices. I enjoyed my roast beef club sandwich and fries while watching sports, daytime tv shows and news on the televisions and listening to Christmas songs of course. read more

Cool little pub right off the highway in Hawthorne. Stopped in to spend a half hour prior to going to a wake down the road. People seem friendly, food looked good and my beer was ice cold. Tough to beat read more

This is a great bar. Great atmosphere, live music, and on point bartenders. The place was crazy packed. After 9pm, at least last night, it was $5 to get in. It's an older crowd, mixed with random millenials mixed in. I've had the food here before and it's also pretty good. Drinks are strong and cheap. read more

Shortway's Barn - Manhattans - Sports Bars Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Waitress didn't know how to manually punch my card in and said "next time just bring the card in" very rude besides that encounter very nice place and burger was one a the best bacon cheeseburgers I've had in a while! I'd return just would prefer that waitress to get educated or not work there anymore read more

Great food, drinks and friendly atmosphere. The menu has a lot of options plus thin crust pizza. Wait staff were attentive and personable. Great drinks plus quick turnaround once food was ordered. We were pretty dull and got the cheddar burger special with fried onions medium. The roll didn't overwhelm the 1/2 burger, fries were crisp and meat was high quality and cooked to perfection. The decor is fresh and surroundings comforting....... Shortway Family does a great job! read more

Awesome dive bar! I'm a young guy and I enjoy going to Hoboken and morristown for the young crowd, but at the end of the day, all I want is to go to Shortways for a beer with some nice people. You wouldn't expect most dive bars to have good food, but their wings and burgers here are VERY good. Highly recommended. Their beers are cheap and their bartenders are so nice. Enjoy this place! It's rare to find a bar that has that nice small town feel in New Jersey; this is the only place that has that feeling! read more

Pros: price, convenience of location Cons: not very welcoming atmosphere Recently moves to the area, whenever I mentioned Hawthorne I was told by friends and others to check out Shortways. We decided to and completely felt unwelcome. The server was an older woman, refilled my water once, didn't check in with us after our food came. Her friends were there so she was giving them most of her attention it seemed. When we ordered our burgers, she didn't even ask what temperature we wanted our burgers (which I know is serving 101, having been a server myself). The buffalo chicken tenders and nachos were alright, but burgers were absolutely bland, my boyfriend and I couldn't even finish them. There were a couple of other younger servers that came back to collect our dishes and asked if we would like dessert or refills which was nice, (we didn't even see our beginning server again after she refilled my water). I understand there are probably loyal customers who have been going there for awhile, but new customers should also be treated just as well. Was hoping for a local bar/restaurant to call our hang out, this will not be it for us. Will not be returning or recommending it. read more