It had been a few years since my wife and I had last visited Thatcher McGhee's, but on a Columbus Day Monday afternoon, we stopped in for lunch. I liked it before, but I actually liked it more this time. It was a very friendly atmosphere at the bar, talking with the bartenders and other patrons. I started with a Guinness and my wife had a Toasted Almond. We split entrees of Beef Stew and Fish & Chips. I liked both, but really loved the fish & chips. They were crispy and light, made perfectly! The fries and onion rings were good too. Denville is one of my favorite Jersey towns and there are so many great food options here. It was fun getting back to Thatcher McGhee's! read more

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I've been on an Irish Pub kick for the last week and Thatcher's is a classic. Hubby of course had a Guinness. He likes it here because they have the full size pint glasses where many other restaurants have switched to the smaller size. I got a Stella on draft because I'm not a fan of the stouts and lagers. Hubby got a cup of the hearty beef barley soup then enjoyed his corned beef sandwich with seasoned fries. Very big portion that he is going to have for lunch tomorrow. I went with the chicken curry. It's my daughter's go to favorite for this place and I know she will be happy to have some of my leftovers since the portion is so huge. Hubby liked dipping his fries in the sauce (as did I). Such a joyful meal! I highly recommend it! He got a coffee and we split a piece of cheesecake. It was a large plate for a small piece. It may not have been too small, but perhaps some Whipped cream or a smaller plate to appease the eye. The service is fantastic! We sat and had menus right away, whenever we finished a drink or food. They cleared items right away and were very attentive. There were TVs over the bar with various games and it looks like this was the place for World Cup soccer. The bar area is very lively and a fun place to hang out. But there are also multiple rooms where you can have a quieter meal or even outdoor dining when the weather permits. If you haven't been here, do stop by when you are in the Denville area. You will love it! read more

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A way to get acquainted with their food offerings is to order the "Taste of Ireland." This taste of Ireland comes as a sample of four different dishes: Shepperd's pie (which was good but a little bit too oil for my tastes), chicken pot pie (which was tasty and approached tenderness), Bangers and Mash (with several sausages), and Guinness Beef Stew. All four dishes were 'tasty" and much larger than the samples I expected. Service was very good, the atmosphere nice and the drink menu extensive read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Taste of Ireland - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

What a cute place!! Chose to meet up with a friend here since it's in a good location. We sat at the bar. Huge place with an authentic pub style feel. The bartenders were fantastic. Not overly friendly but still lovely AND they both had an Irish brogue which I thought was charming. They didn't hover but were attentive. The menu is large and varied. Everything from pizza to Irish curry fries. We opted for finger food with our drinks. DELICIOUS! I can't wait to come back! read more

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Huge menu Nice staff Good for groups Bar and dining room area Lunch specials Nice staff Street parking read more

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Stopped in to watch the artisan pour me a Guinness, letting it fall appropriately, and then top it off. Of course I split the G! If you are in Denville and want a true Irish pub experience stop in here. read more

The food is good which makes the service that much more disappointing. Unfortunately, the servers are consistently cold with many eye rolls as if they're judgmental or annoyed I don't order more. They're somewhat friendly with their greeting and then it goes downhill from there if I order a kids meal or fries which isn't exactly cheap for what they are. I buy a drink, switch up my order, am kind and respectful, and STILL receive the same service. It's like I can't do anything right. I work in the service industry myself, so I understand that restaurants can be busy and that everyone has difficult days, and I even understand the "disappointment" if there isn't a big order but I would never project that onto guests. Hospitality is still about making your guests feel welcomed and respected. A smile, a kind attitude, and BASIC courtesy go a long way, and is part of the job. They literally just seem miserable. I always tip over 20% even when the service doesn't necessarily warrant it, because I understand how hard this industry can be. I would never imagine treating my own guests the way we're treated here every. single. time. It's not even like it's busy when we go. It's usually at an off peak time and we don't stay long so I don't understand the issue if we're a quick one and done when the section isn't even half full. My kids haven't even cried or caused a scene when we've been there either, so it's not like it's our behavior that's the problem. I'd understand if my kids were a problem and if I were taking up a table when there are other guests waiting for it but that hasn't been the case. I'm flabbergasted that these servers get away with this behavior. I hope management takes this as an opportunity to remind their staff that hospitality matters just as much as what's coming out of the kitchen. read more

Casual bar on Danville's main road. There is public parking for the various stores and restaurants in town. Did not have trouble finding parking on a weekday night. If you're ever there on a Wednesday, make sure to participate during Trivia night! I didn't get to try the food since I went there late, but did enjoy the drinks that evening. Staff is very friendly and kind! read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

When you are married to Patricia Mary Flynn, March 17th is a day for a special Irish feast ... Corned Beef and Cabbage. The funny thing is that my wife's Irish relatives never eat that meal ... to expensive! For us, it's a treat. I had their offering of the celebrated meal and it was wonderful. It was also a very generous portion so besides a lusty lunch, I'm planning on a delicious dinner. My wife had their fish and chips (head scratching but she likes fish more that beef) and she called her meal yummy, yummy. The crowd at the restaurant was "out the door) so we did take out. That's a good option for these special annual events. I plan on visiting soon because we saw shepherd's pie on the menu and that's one of my favorite non-italian meals. Generous portions, tender beef, perfectly cooked vegetables ... winner, winner holiday dinner! read more

Rude service . We had reservations but they couldn't fine them. Offered 10/0 off our bill

Really cute Irish pub, so warm and welcoming. Bar was busy even on a Tuesday night. I saw they have trivia at 8 on Wednesdays. There are two rooms with tables that are quieter and we sat there. Very quaint decor. We split a chicken wrap, it had great flavor but chicken was chewy. read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

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Stopped in for lunch on Tuesday afternoon. We were greeted warmly by our host, then by our waiter (Ben). As an appetizer we ordered Frychos (not for the faint of heart): waffle fries topped by pulled schnitzel, cheese, and caramelized onions, which was sinfully good. And huge. For main courses we ordered fish and chips and an Irish breakfast, both delicious. Their unsweetened ice tea has a hint of lemon which makes it perfect. Inside the restaurant is decorated in an eclectic way which just works. What a great meal, great service, great value. It was my second time here, and there is so much more to have; I definitely will return, and highly recommend it. read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Irish Breakfast - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

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The food was pretty good, and the service was good as well. It was quite crowded for a Saturday afternoon, but overall, we had a nice experience. read more

6 stars and I'll be back!!! This is probably one of the best Irish pub/restaurants I've ever been to. I'm not gonna lie! The atmosphere from the outside to the inside is reminiscent of your typical pub/restaurant in Ireland. The town and street it's on makes it that much better as Denville is one of the best towns in NJ(my opinion). We were having a flight of beer across the street at Diamond Spring Brewing Company when I was like let's go check out the Irish place across the street and grab an app and a beer. I am glad we did too because I was pleasantly surprised at the interior of this place. We sat in a cool wooden booth overlooking the bar and enjoyed a Cape May IPA(me) and a Magners Irish Cider(gf) and ordered the Irish potato skins app minus the bacon and added chili. The app was amazing and the beers were tasty. The waitress was very friendly and the prices were great! I'm looking forward to my next time visiting here. Sláinte read more

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Hands down the chicken curry is a great dish ! I prefer this place on a weekday . Weekends are busy for me! Local spirit !

This is one of my favorite spots in downtown Denville. The food is awesome and the extras like trivia games and whatnot keep me coming back. The only reason I have to knock 1 star out is because their TouchTunes jukebox is offline and they have no clue how to turn on the closed captions for the televisions which makes it impossible to enjoy watching Family Guy or anything with dialogue. Other than that it's a great little Irish tavern. read more

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We had a pretty lackluster experience here. The food was average at best. This was expressed by my whole party of four. Personally I got the buffalo chicken dip which was ultimately just ok, I would never get it again. I then got the French dip styled entre which was very bland and lacked flavor in my opinion. I will say one dish that my party seemed to really like was the loaded French fries. Service also seemed to ignore us for the most part. We would ask for basic things like silverware or refills and be completely forgotten. One positive note that I will mention is that the ambience was quite nice on the inside. read more

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A dinner stop at Thatcher McGhee's Irish Pub on Broadway in Denville. Sat at the bar and ordered their Galway Fish & Chips, along with a few cold beers from their large tap selections while watching the Giants pre-game show. You know you're in a good Irish pub when your served speaks with a strong Irish brogue. LOL Thatcher McGhee's is a lively, casual, and friendly place, with an Irish cottage atmosphere. The service is fast and friendly. A fun place to watch a game, or just hang with friends. The fish and chips were very tasty. Three nicely sized pieces of juicy cod fillets prepared in a light, crispy batter, perfectly soft and crunchy. Just like they're supposed to be. The fillets were accompanied by a generous side of crispy french fries and onion rings; malt vinegar (a must)and ketchup appropriately arrived with the meal. Good job Thatcher's. 10/02/2023 read more

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I was promptly seated today during a mid afternoon stop in Denville. Katie M was my server and she was super efficient and nice. Prime Rib Dip hit the spot nicely with a substitution of fries with mash. It was not too crowded on this humid day, and the place was comfortable. Great visit and value, I will be back when in the area. read more

Always gotta make Thatcher McGhee's a must-stop for any local pub crawl and they never disappoint with any of their tremendous offerings of Outstanding Food, Ice Cold Beverages, and Super Friendly Hospitality.   So yeah, this is one of those places where I'm pretty damn sure I wrote a previous review for already but maybe I had such a "good time" here that I actually forgot to [could that even be possible?] Well yeah, anything's possible whenever "good times" ensue right?   Okay so let the record show that I finally did do a write up for this place and you guise are all my witnesses and are also hereby guilty by association. Lmao!! Come And Get Your "Good Times" On!! read more

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Server was fantastic. Corned beef was dry. Chili had no taste. Not so famous French fries. Shepard pie was good but too many vegetables. Just an ok experience. Was hoping for a better experience especially for St Patty day weekend. Ambiance was nice. read more

Good food, great service. Waitress and manager immediately addressed food overload when apps and dinner came out at same time. Generously comped our group and in return we left a generous tip. read more

A nice, lively, neighborhood pub. But to be honest, everything in the food department was just average. Burgers - meh. Corned beef - meh again. Apps - standard. A highlight was the draft beer - fresh and cold. Service was somewhat friendly, somewhat edgy and a bit slow. If a couple of buddies invited me to join them at the bar, I'd surely go back. But otherwise, not so sure. read more

It's barely Irish at this hole in the wall restaurant that serves frozen Guinness and lackluster faire. A ticket to Ireland costs almost nothing and you'll see by eating real Irish food that this boite of Ireland is neither Irish, nor very good. Too bad. It's pretty outside. read more

Food was phenomenal! From appetizers to dessert, everything was authentic and delicious. Place was mobbed on a Saturday night but that's n doubt because it's so amazing that everyone wants to go there. We'll be back! read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Irish Sampler Main - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

Thatcher McGhee's is a nice casual spot to grab a bite and a drink. They have a shaded outdoor patio with plenty of seating which was perfect for a warm summer evening. The menu is large and you can find all of the bar classics, plus some Irish fare too. And of course there is a large menu filled with libations -- local draft beers, wines and cocktails galore. My plate of sliders was huge and came with four decent sized burgers. Melted American, sauteed onions, pickles and a burger on a potato roll - perfection! The burgers also came with a side of crispy crunchy fries. There are a bunch of kids meal options and for $7 it's a great deal. My daughter enjoyed dinosaur chicken nuggets, tater tots and an included vanilla ice cream. This was a planned treat (she had to get shots at the doctor before) so it was definitely a happy ending to her day. I skew more towards downtown Morristown than Denville, but I'd certainly head back to Thatcher's for a return visit. read more

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Amazing experience!! The food was SO good and the drinks were just as good! We sat in the bar area so it was a little loud but had great music playing and even better vibes. Our waitress was super sweet and speedy with all of our food/drinks. Overall 10/10, great Irish pub!! read more

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We were in town visiting for the holidays and happened upon this restaurant. First of all we had to climb stairs to get into the place finding out there was an elevator later for MY WIFE with a replaced tip not a good thing then when we got inside, it was extremely crowded and busy and the business showed our service was poor and intermittent at Best. The food was OK. Nothing to write home about the attitude of all the employees really turned my day off, cause as much money as they probably weren't making with such a full house not a smile in the place no we won't be back. The ambience was terrible in the restaurant. May be better in the bar, but I didn't go there. Good luck with the future but from the packed house, maybe you don't need it read more

We joined my husband's brother and family for a Sunday afternoon meal. We ordered drinks that arrived quickly and reviewed their menu. Hubby had a cheese steak sandwich with fries and I ordered a "Rachel" sandwich, sister in law chose the special scallops and brother had a cheeseburger. All food orders were brought out in a reasonable time and were good. My sandwich was so filling I brought half home. We admired the interior which resembled an Irish cottage, and decor in this location has been improved greatly since the last time we were in this establishment. Good meal with good service - we didn't feel rushed to finish and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. read more

The place is dark inside and dank ,the bartenders are not so nice , the music was pretty bad , I don't think I would go again not too friendly read more

AMANDA THE BARTENDER - absolutely amazing service. Not only for my party, but for the entire bar. I am a bartender myself and I love watching other bartenders at work. She not only executed our orders to perfection, but I watched along as she memorized regulars drinks AND food orders. When I say there is a good bartender, a great bartender, that is a compliment. AMANDA, Is an extraordinary bartender and deserves a raise. LOOK FOR HER. You will not ever be disappointed by her service. You will walk away from this bar not only having enjoyed a meal and drink, but coming back for more. Tonight we got lucky seeing Amanda, but the nights that include both JIM and AMANDA are the absolute best nights. Just don't give yourself a yellow card ;) THANK YOU AMANDA (and JIM) Xoxo -E&D read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

A must go to spot! Amazing food and great service. Would 1000% recommend the blarney fries! read more

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I came here upon recommendation from a coworker. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the crowd. It was super loud. Then I realized it was really only 2 patrons that were super noisy. I ordered a snake bite and a burger. I requested side of tots, but it came with fries. Unfortunately, that's when the crowd picked up, so I was unable to get staff attention to correct. The burger was only ok. I was disappointed in my visit. read more

I like Thatchers. Friendly pub, cool staff and good Irish pub food. Great place to meet up with friends for drinks and apps! read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Taste of Ireland - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

Came here while waiting for a table at the Pasta shop and had a glass of wine. It was PACKED due to St. Patrick's Day weekend (oops) but we had no problems getting to the bar to grab a drink.... just had to stand around holding it. Can't speak to the food or service, as we were only here for some beverages and Irish music while we waited, but it was a cute place and a fun time! read more

This is one of my consistent go to places for several years. The food is usually great. The servers are all fantastic. It's a great convenient spot with delicious food that's reasonably priced. I'm very happy to support this business and you'll be happy with this place if you give it a try. Whoever the owner and management is is doing a great job with this place. I hope to keep coming back here for as long as I can. read more

Food was excellent and so was the service ! The wait not so much . Best place in Morris County as far as I'm concerned. read more

Lively restaurant. Loud atmosphere in the bar. Great food, good portions. Waitress was on point with drinks. Also liked the scan and pay option. read more

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Came here for the first time during the week night and did a carry out order. It was super easy and simple to order simply by calling the restaurant directly. When I did arrive it was easy to find street parking luckily because this is an a downtown area with a lot of restaurants and shops.. When I arrived again very easy to pick up the order it was ready to go. It was also nice to see that there was outdoor dining options as well during September. I would definitely come back again the food is very tasty generous in portion and seasoned perfectly. read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Fish and chips and onion rings - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

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First timer!!! Boy was I overdue. Great friendly staff and such a great vibe. It felt like the weekend starts the minute you walk in. Everyone's so relaxed and bar sitting was so missed. I was approached immediately with a smile,bar menu, and drink menu. I ordered the mango- tango. And for those who never had it, is taste like VACATION!! Beach, sand, and sun . Enough said! I was pretty thrilled I got a winner. I decided on Calamari since I crave a good tasting properly shaped calamari. I must say it's been a while since I have seen a great bowl of calamari. Did I say Calamari? I have seen calamari like onion rings lately. Ugh my struggles. It was cooked perfectly and was awe so tender. Big Plus my lemon actually had lemon juice. Yup it was not dried up !! Loved the entire experience!! Can't wait to come back. I have witnessed the dishes coming out of this kitchen and they all look Amazing !! read more

Thatcher McGhee's - Mango-tango Yumm - Irish Near Me - Denville, New Jersey