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    Tim Kerwin's Tavern

    3.9 (58 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Irish Pub
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Corned Beef & Cabbage Platter
    Pam M.

    Have been here dozens &!dozens of times throughout the years. Tim has most of his family in and out waiting, cooking, & tending bar when they are around, back home from school and work along with his usual wait staff. Food is fresh and delicious. Lots of beer on tap, from traditional Irish brews to a terrific selection of local and IPA's and the good old standards. Always have great affordable specials. Sandwich's are wonderful, great soups, and their famous chicken pot pie melts in your mouth. Then we have the High Holy Week of St. Patrick's Day, best corned beef & cabbage hands down in the area, in years & years have never been disappointed. Always serves traditional Irish fair, reubens, shepherds pie, strews, Irish clubs and more. Plenty of entertainment on the weekends but especially on St Paddy's day .... in this climate social distancing is in place, masks enforced, sanitizing stations located throughout. Advice all to check it out. Fun place to bring your kids for an inexpensive meal in a friendly family run place.

    Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
    Donna R.

    This is definitely a dive style bar, but let me say it's a fun place especially on St. Paddy's Day. It's a very unique setting because the bands play behind a long bar. There's another large car in the middle of the room. If it's a single person playing music then they will sing on a platform in the middle of the large bar..On both sides of the bar there are tables... I've been here several times to see bands and always had a good time... The food is a mixture of pub style food wings, chicken fingers, fries, burgers, ribs along with steak, sandwiches, and salads.. My friend and I split the corned beef and cabbage dinner along with the fish n chips dinner.. Both were very good... The portions are a nice size, they don't skimp... What I like about Tim Kerwins is they serve food pretty late. It was 11p and food was being ordered and served... This bar is family run... Many of the bartenders are related. They really work hand in hand with one another... During the week there is always happy hour and specials... If u like darts they have that too.. Outside there is an outdoor patio with tables and chairs. People eat out here and smoke... What was really nice to see was a very clean modern bathroom. I didn't expect this at all...everything was updated ... The people who come here are very friendly. They get a lot of regulars...especially a woman named Janet... The atmosphere changes from week to week depending on what bands are playing... Rock n Roll, Country, 80's, Motown you get the idea... This is definitely a place that's interesting..

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    Great place to shoot darts and hang out! With an easy going relaxed atmosphere! Always new draft specials and ever changing food specials.

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    I always have amazing service here! Great atmosphere and food. Super clean especially during COVID!

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    Michael Kelly's Irish Pub

    3.7(21 reviews)
    29.0 mi
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    Me and my husband stopped in for a quick drink while we were visiting New Hope for the day. If…read moreyou're not a local you could walk right by this establishment. It's a basement bar On West Bridge Street, Right off of the sidewalk you have to take a few stairs down to get to the pub and then a bunch of stairs to actually walk right into the pub. We wanted to try a few different places in the area and saw this and had to stop in, we only had two Irish coffees which actually were made the real Irish way and they were absolutely delicious by the gentleman behind the bar, wearing an Eagles hat. We ate lunch previously so we were not hungry to get any food- honestly I don't know what type of food that they have because we did not look at the menu at all. But they were very nice and courteous, we got there early so there was really nobody else there at that time, the owner- I believe his name was Freddy -actually came over and was very chatty and hospitable with us for a few minutes and then he had to get back to work lol. Freddy mentioned they have live entertainment on Saturday nights maybe the next time that we venture up there we will go and see their entertainment. Even though it looks small Freddy mentioned that they actually do have four floors. If you're in the area, stop by this Irish pub that it looks like they have a lot of pride about

    Just a good old Irish bar. Couple of folks from the group wanted some hot, spiked drinks so here we…read morecame. Had the toddy, Irish coffee and the hot chocolate. The drinks were nice and strong and at the end of it all, everyone was warmed up. No complaints

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    My family has known about the Shillelagh Club for years but never realized the served food. It's…read morekind of tucked far back from the road so it's a bit of a hidden gem for non-locals. We stopped in out of curiousity to grab some dinner since we were in the area. When we arrived, there was no hostess that greeted us. We were told by the bartender/server to sit anywhere we would like. It appeared that there was a meeting about to take place as many members were sitting at the bar ordering drinks. There were only a few tables and a huge bar in the middle of the room. We were handed a few menus and just kept it simple with some burgers. They were surprisingly delicious and tasted super fresh. All of the burgers/sliders came with a side of tater tots or fries. Service was kind of slow but there was only one woman handling the bar and serving food. Overall, I would definitely come back for some drinks and a bite to eat.

    I really liked Shillelagh's. And it was delicious. I came here on a weekday evening with my…read morecolleagues. It was pretty empty, but still felt lively because the bartender made us feel welcome. Our bartender was super friendly and she had the best recommendations! There's beers on tap and lots of liquor on the shelf to choose from. The variety they had was really surprising to me. I usually like whiskeys and bourbons, but there were so many choices I wasn't sure what to try. Upon finding out I prefer sweeter drinks, she recommended the Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon. Her recommendations to others in our group was on point too. I will definitely come again if I'm in the area.

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    The Malt House

    The Malt House

    3.5(6 reviews)
    40.2 mi

    Archie Bunker would feel at home in this place. Upon arrival I was greeted with menacing stares…read morefrom the "regulars". They tend to cluster at the end of the bar waiting for someone to walk in to leer at. After you find a seat they continue to stare, as if trying to figure out if you're a college kid, new local or cop. The bar itself is small and set up in such a way that you are forced to sit with you're back to these "regulars". This only adds to the general discomfort of the place. Nothing much to do but get wasted, so, I did just that. The night started to get interesting around 11 when some females actually entered. To my relief the regulars then set there attention on them. More and more people arrived. They all appeared to be from Sarah Lawrence College. The guys looked like girls and the girls like guys. The regulars appeared oblivious to the fact that these females wanted nothing to do with them. Watching a guy with a thick Irish accent buy drinks for an obvious lesbian who couldn't understand a word he said made the visit worth my while. The place turned into an absolute freak show. Irish construction workers and trans-gender college kids dancing the night away. I left around 1 with the bizarro party in full swing. Other remarks: The bartender was an irish guy named Joe. He seemed okay at first but, was very nosey. He continued prying for personal info, and I just didn't trust him for some reason. Then again he may have been happy to see a new face, however, I would have preferred to be left alone.

    Since the Spinning Wheel disgraced the Sarah Lawrence community and became the Palmer Lounge, The…read moreMalt House has been the students' bar of choice to get wasted in on Thursday nights. It is Irish owned and features an assortment of creepy Irish regulars that like to hit on unsuspecting Sarah Lawrence girls (my favorite pick up line is when some guy told my lesbian friend "But, I have a vagina"). This can get overwhelming on a night when there aren't a lot of students around. For a student, it can be a place to get congenially soused, talk, and play darts or pool with their friends on a packed Thursday night or they can feel like they are surrounded by random acquaintances they know in various ways that don't always mix, standing around and hardly able to make small talk because of the loud music. In other words, I find it extremely awkward unless I'm drunk and then ambiance no longer matters. Other remarks: Joe the bartender is well known and I am unsure whether he is a nice barroom psychologist or a manipulative bastard. The bar has begun to ID so there are mostly upperclassmen. The drink of choice is the Bailey's Irish Car Bomb.

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    Maloney's Pub & Grill

    4.1(449 reviews)
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    MATAWAN: if you are chasing one of the largest beer selections in New Jersey, Maloney's Pub is the…read morespot and they now welcome leashed & friendly pups on their huge outdoor patio. Maloney's is legendary in the beer world. Over 125 taps, plus an ever‑changing lineup of drafts, cans, locals, imports, cider, mead, basically anything you can think of. Add in food specials, events, and you have got a must‑visit destination. Their outdoor space has two vibes: sunny seating right along the building, or the covered tent area for shade. Brie got her own water bowl and plenty of love from the staff, which always earns bonus points. The menu hits all the American‑style favorites: burgers, salads, flatbreads, appetizers, and hearty entrees, perfect for pairing with whatever you are sipping. This downtown Matawan staple has been going strong for 20+ years, this is the place to be.

    Brunch, Great Food & 125+ Drafts? Yes, Please!…read more We stopped at Maloney's Pub & Grill in downtown Matawan for brunch, and let me tell you... this was the best idea ever! The first thing that grabs your attention when you walk in is the massive lineup of draft beers. Maloney's is known for its incredible rotating draft selection, with more than 125 taps featuring everything from IPAs and stouts to ciders, meads, Belgian ales, German lagers, and more. And if you're staring at that wall of choices thinking, "How in the world am I supposed to choose?" -- no worries! They're happy to let you sample a beer before committing. Now THAT is my kind of place! The restaurant has a really comfortable setup with plenty of seating. You'll find booths that are perfect for a date night, an open dining room for larger groups, outdoor seating when the weather cooperates, and of course plenty of seats at the bar if you just want to grab a drink and relax. And while the beer selection is definitely a major attraction, the food deserves just as much attention. Their menu goes well beyond typical pub food, with steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. They also offer Sunday brunch from 12-3 p.m. What We Ordered: Steak & Eggs A nicely grilled NY sirloin served with two eggs and home-fried potatoes. A classic brunch combination done right. Chicken B.L.T.A. Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and ranch dressing. This was loaded with all the good stuff and packed with flavor. Salmon Piccata North Atlantic salmon fillet with lemon, capers and a white wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes. The lemon and caper combination really worked with the salmon. Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad Blackened ahi tuna over mixed greens with avocado, sesame seeds, red onion and a house lemon-herb vinaigrette. A great option if you're looking for something a little lighter without sacrificing flavor. Crispy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Panko-crusted chicken breast with chipotle ranch spread, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato, served with tater tots. Crispy, creamy, cheesy and satisfying -- what's not to like? Everything came out hot, fresh and in a timely manner, which is exactly what you want when you're dining with a larger group ordering several different dishes. And honestly, just thinking about that meal has my mouth watering all over again! A special shout-out to our server Jeanette, who was fantastic. She was friendly, pleasant and attentive without hovering, checking on us throughout the meal and making sure we had everything we needed, including keeping those water glasses filled. Great service can make an already enjoyable meal that much better. Maloney's has been part of downtown Matawan since 2005, and I can definitely see why it has become a local destination. Whether you're stopping in for Sunday brunch, meeting friends for dinner, looking for a great burger or steak, or simply want to explore their enormous rotating beer selection, there's plenty here to keep you coming back. (maloneys⁠) If you're in the Matawan area and looking for a brunch spot with great food, a fun atmosphere and an unbelievable selection of drafts, put Maloney's on your list! We'll definitely be back -- next time, I'm exploring more of that beer list and trying something else from the menu!

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