Nice environment, served by a friendly and smart bartender Mike. I went in to have a beer and a snack while watching an NBA game, and tried a special they had which was very good - jumbo lump crabmeat on cheesy fries. They nailed it - especially with respect to the seasoning, which was Old Bay: I asked that they go easy on that spice, as I like it but not the way most heavy-handed cooks use it. Downside? Not a biggie, beers are a bit pricy, but I'll be back nonetheless, looking forward to it. read more

For a place that's an American Outlaws headquarters and ranked as a top soccer pub, I was pretty disappointed during the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match. The food was excellent, the service was great, and the overall atmosphere was good. I have no complaints about that. The biggest issue was how the game day was handled. There was no available seating, and the air conditioning seemed like it wasn't working. The place was extremely hot and uncomfortable. It got so bad that we left at halftime and went home to watch the rest of the game. On a normal day, this is a great spot to grab food and hang out. But for a major USA World Cup match, the experience was disappointing and could have been managed much better. read more

My first impression of the Firkin tavern . I knew it was considered a dive bar with good food . My food was good , my service was also good and my waiter was friendly and attentive . my gripe is the place is filthy . We sat in the back where there were booths close to the outside patio . The windowsills were filled with dust and cobwebs and some small food remnants from past visits . It was not wiped down for some time . That was obvious. The beer/wine barrel sitting a top the booths was covered with about a half inch of dust that can be seen from any angle . As an owner or manager don't you see this ? Obviously cleaning isn't a priority in the restaurant where you serve the patrons. Just wondering what that kitchen looks like . Not planning on a return, I'm just hoping someone who cares will take some pride in their place of employment and clean the place . Go look at that Barrel tell me that's what you want to see when you are eating your meal . Rant over . read more

My hopes were high when I went there. If you're planning to spend a lot of money on food this is the place.

Firkin's was one of the first places I was introduced to when I moved to Ewing, NJ. I remember when they use to do team trivia night every Thursday, and me and my teacher team use to win week after week lol. Now when I have visitors in town I make sure THIS is a must to stop by! From the service, setup, food, to the games that are provided, this is a true hidden gem. read more

The Firkin Tavern - (Takeout Order) Cuban Quesadillas: Packed full of meat & flavor. 4.5/5 - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

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We traveled for Pork Roll Fries - and will do it again Pork Roll Fries are memorable! A little crispy out the outside with full Pork Roll flavor on the inside. We didn't eat anything else and didn't have a drink because we were traveling to Maryland. We stopped in for lunch. The rooms are large and comfortable. The service is friendly and attentive. read more

The Firkin Tavern - Exterior - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

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great little spot! staff was all so polite and friendly.. made you feel right at home.. we shared the nachos and the french onion soup.. if you like french onion soup, GET IT!! I promise you won't be disappointed!! if i'm the area will 100% be back. read more

I skipped lunch for you, my deliciousness. Now get in my belly! Service is great, as always. I love the consistency. We have expectations and they're always met. We'll see you Sunday! read more

The Firkin Tavern - Oklahoma onion burger - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

I was told this could very well be the best Burger in NJ, so you know I had to pop in and find out. Oh, you're curious what I thought? Why not just watch the video (on all major apps) Seriously though, really good quality beef, awesome bacon, onions were cooked well, temp on the burger was correct. If there are some "negatives", they're in the video. The service was good, outdoor seating was nice, and there was a parking lot so no fighting over spots and needing meter money. I can confidently say Firkin Tavern - Didn't Suck! read more

The Firkin Tavern - Perfect medium rare - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

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I was only in Ewing for one night, but that was enough for me to declare The Firkin Tavern to be a neighborhood fixture and a local gem. Located in the same shopping center as most of the area's major food and drink destinations, Firkin commands an impressive space with family dining, an adults only game room, and an enormous bar. Happy hour is a magical time of night, with eye-popping discounts on a variety of food items. I ordered a $6 smash burger and the $10 wings (8 pcs). To start, a Bud Light and Tullamore Dew combo, affordably priced in the $8 range. My initial impression of this place having great prices held true throughout my visit. There were two bartenders working that night, providing great service, always circling back at just the right time. I played a few songs on the TouchTunes jukebox, then later moved to a different seat with a better view of the MLB All-Star Game on the TV above the bar. I took a recommendation to get a side of parm garlic sauce to accompany my Vampire Killer dry rub wings. This is absolutely the move if you want a powerful and delicious flavor experience. Back to the burger: excellent. It looked a little underwhelming alone on the plate but it tasted great and had a succulent mouthfeel. I was so impressed by the food, I even ordered a french onion soup before the night was done. I've never had so much fun peeling off the crispy melted cheese from the side of the bowl. It was indulgent--yes, I ate way too much--but my mouth was happy. Firkin also has a strong selection of craft beers on tap. I asked for a recommendation and ended up with a lovely pint of Fugu, a havy IPA that broke up the monotony of my cheap domestics. When I closed out, I couldn't believe how well I'd done. If this was in my neighborhood, I'd be a regular, no doubt. read more

I was in town for a high school reunion event, staying at the Ewing Marriott. The Firkin is minutes from the hotel and a great place. I first went here many years ago and had a good time. This visit was better. I tried the Oklahoma Burger and what a treat. Raw onions are cooked inside the burger and it's topped with cheddar cheese. OMG.....delicious. Served with fries and ice cold Yuengling. Great neighborhood pub. I'm a NY Giant's fan and the Firkin is clearly an Eagles pub. I didn't care!!!!! read more

The Firkin Tavern - Seconds before the Eagles beat the Rams - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

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My wife and I stopped there on Friday night and everything was great. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was really good and came out very quickly, especially considering how busy it was. There were leftovers, of which we had enough to have lunch the next day. Great beer selection also. This was probably the first restaurant I've been to in the last 6 months that I didn't have any complaints about. I'm getting old and curmudgeonly and can pretty much find fault almost anywhere! read more

Came in one evening with colleagues celebrating someone's retirement, and it was a good time with drinks and bar food. Had a few different options out as far as food, and they were all pretty good - pizza, wings, fries, and the like. Big bar in the middle with lots of activity, and it has a dive-like feel with plenty of space all around. read more

I would not recommend this restaurant. It is not family-friendly, and the staff treated members of our group differently based on gender, which came across as sexist and disrespectful. Overall, it was an unpleasant experience, and we will not be returning read more

Food is very good atmosphere cool BUT I will never forget how I waited twenty minutes sitting at the bar with no acknowledgement of my being there because I am nearly certain because I was there alone read more

Stopped in for a light lunch. We sat at the bar which was not overly crowded and listened to the bartender have conversation with customers whom clearly were regulars without even being acknowledged. After what I felt was an unacceptable amount of time we decided to grab a table. The hostess was kind of enough to inform us we could eat which we declined. Overall the food was fine and our server was nice. However the place needs a good cleaning. read more

The Firkin Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

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I come here pretty often and the food has been good. But they served me an absolutely repulsive "lobster roll." Every bite had shells in it and the lobster meat tasted and smelled foul. The waitress was kind and accommodating and took it off my bill because it was so gross and inedible. But, unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back for a while. read more

Food Great burgers but I have have had cold sides Service Excellent unless you are SINGLE Nice TVs Very narrow aisles read more

Food was excellent. I'm not a desssert person but I had the Dragonfruit Bread Pudding - a special for the day- and it was phenomenal !!!

Terrific lunch at Firkin's. I was craving short ribs and they did not disappoint. Short ribs French dip was absolutely delicious. The meat was plentiful and so tender. It definitely satisfied my craving. I hope they add short rib grilled cheese to the menu! My husband had the Thai boneless wings and Mahi Mahi tacos. He loved the sauce on the wings and said the tacos were stuffed with perfectly cooked fish. Service was excellent. We'll definitely be back. read more

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The Firkin Tavern has it all. Great bartenders, excellent food and menu choices, a phenomenal beer list, good crowds, and great prices. We've visited here a few times and tried several dishes and everything was excellent. This is a "can't go wrong" spot with something for everyone. They even have a game room with pool tables, darts, and more. read more

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Beer is pricy, kitchen closes early, and one particular bartender is an obnoxious man who keeps, ironically, bringing up how the customer can't cook complain if they haven't worked in the service industry, when he himself demonstrates no skills in that business. read more

Have been here five times now. Delicious quality food compared to other bars; better craft beer than almost every other bar; Abby is an excellent bartender and server. Goes above and beyond. Love the jukebox too. Loving Firkin more and more by the week! read more

The food is good, nice ambience, good portion sizes, great price. Friendly staff. Very clean.

All of the food is delicious especially the tuna sashimi. Seating available in the back for people with families and a separate game room makes it a fun place to enjoy some fun with friends or a way to meet other people. read more

Classic pub atmosphere with good menu selection. Bar area is lively but there is quieter dining available in separate area. Food was excellent and service was efficient and attentive. I will definitely go again when I am in the area. read more

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The Good: great prices, awesome customer service, and variety of food items. Plenty of parking. Food was very good. Ordered the fish tacos, bang bang shrimp, and a chicken salad. All which were flavorful and plenty enough portion size. The Cobb salad I ordered had fresh lettuce, plenty of avocado, and egg, and grilled seasoned chicken. The bang bang shrimp and tacos were also very well seasoned. Although the fish taco was a bit crispy, it still was tasty. The shrimp was the best I've had..even better than bonefish which is their signature. The bad: nothing. There wasn't anything I could pinpoint. I didn't have any beer or mixed drinks and since this is a tavern it's probably an important piece but I'll be sure to give my business here again. read more

The Firkin Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

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This location is in an unassuming strip mall. Don't let the exterior fool you! We were in town visiting family who live nearby, and this is one of their favorite places. They have a good menu and a good kids menu. However, the Friday before St. Patrick's Day they were serving a very limited menu. Ugh! We still had good food and good service, but might have picked another place to eat had we known that prior to getting there. I enjoyed a Guinness and fish and chips. Some of the best fried fish I have had in a long time! We also enjoyed a brownie sundae for dessert. The brownie was huge and it would have been perfect with double the ice cream. read more

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Great food - you must go. Local bar, local crowd. Bang Bang cauliflower is so good. Friendly Bar and large Dinning Room.

I've tried 3 times and disappointed each time! Seems if you know a bartender/they know you, then you get service! I went in, on my third attempt, and was treated the same way. I wanted to eat and had to ask for a menu when the bartender finally came back with my beer. THEN after he left a menu, he nor anyone else came back to ask for my food order. If felt more like a frat house that knows its members and ONLY takes care of them. What a horrible experience ALL 3 TIMES!!! I will find another place that wants my money! I don't plan on going back and found Al's Airport Inn to be completely opposite, offering GREAT service, GREAT food and a MUCH CLEANER restaurant. read more

One of my favorite spots. Food is always good. Never disappointed. Great beer selection. Highly recommend.

Outrageously disappointing!!! And I am not someone who likes to post negative comments. The only reason they are still operating is its one of the few liquor licenses in the immediate area.... BUT..... Every negative on Yelp for Firkin is very true: Disgustingly dirty starting with the curtails in the outside window to unusable restrooms (and I can't imagine the kitchen...) Incredibly rude staff Almost all men at bar ( women have much better taste in where they eat and drink!) Sorry guys, but give you a beer and you'll be back) Bartenders ignore you ... they would rather play around at the sink or pretend to wash glasses Are the bartenders lacking in intelligence, interest in promoting tips, or just prefer to wander around aimlessly?!! And we watched them ignore numerous male patrons looking for a refill... We had to yell at them to ask if there was a happy hour menu... and to get our bill. Mediocre food IF the item isn't out! Our items were unedible due to over spicing and one of us survives on Siracha sauce! Note: patrons on either side of us complained of this issue... what are they covering up?! I can only imagine. UNBELIEVABLY EXPENSIVE! HORRENDOUSLY awful place. GROSS! Such a great location with the Ewing Town Center opening up to be wasted on Firkin. read more

Stay away arrived here at 11 bar supposedly closed at 1:30am and they tell me there closing due to not a a lot of people this is is the 3rd time I been to this bar an this happened bar is not reliable read more

Sliders were great. Enjoyed nachos. Just wished the soup was punched with more flavor. Can't wait to try more items on menu. read more

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I find myself in the area about once a year for business and this is always one of the restaurants that I frequent. Solid bar food. The last time I was in, a few weeks ago, they were in the middle of a menu change so the options were fairly limited. Nevertheless, what they had was very good. I had a really good burger and my business colleague also enjoyed his meal. Good prices, nice atmosphere. You can eat on the bar side or the restaurant side. read more

So we went to one night on a whim because a friend had recommended it from the neighborhood and we went there after two more nights because we loved every single bartender that attended us divide the crowd the food prices specials during football games parking and just in general the fun we have can't wait to go again read more

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Great service, friendly staff, excellent food, good portions! Group of 9. Everyone was quite pleased.

The food hit the spot and was very very good. Great Bar food! The American smash burger tasted delicious! The Cobb salad was plentiful and filled with real bleu cheese crumbles. The hot wings were hot. read more

The Firkin Tavern - Cobb salad. Chicken eggs avocado bacon romaine lettuce onions tomatoes bleu cheese - Pubs Near Me - Ewing, New Jersey

Great spot to stop in for lunch/dinner or to watch the game. Located in a small plaza there is plenty of parking available. Big selection of beers on tap. The food is fresh and comes out hot. Has a couple of pool tables along with darts and jenga. Staff is always friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

Great place for pub grub and good beer. Plenty of seating, good service, and a nice big menu with a lot of options. I had the chicken pretzel sammich (yes, it's a sammich!) with sweet potato fries, and it was outstanding. Craft beer fans will be pleased with their options. Old school decor, but it was a pleasant change of pace. Nothing fancy, but there's nothing wrong with that! Provide good food and beer and have great service and I'm good! This will be on my list next time I'm in the area. read more

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