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Ye Olde Rathskeller

4.4 (98 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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YE OLDE RATHSKELLER ATMOSPHERE

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

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Nicholas G.

Honestly, I thought this was a truck spot when I first pulled up. It is the definition of a dive bar with the old school bar top and and taps that look like they are from a long time ago. I tried the burger and it was not good. The bread was stale and the burger had no flavor. It looked like a burger you would get at a school lunch. Also tried the thin crust pizza with sausage. It was not very good either and maybe a step above frozen pizza. I Maybe better to come in for a drink. There was a bunch of people in there so it may be a local favorite. I gave it a fair shot but not for me.

Kristin S.

For football, food, friends, and fun, Ye Old Rathskeller remains a local favorite! You'll find comfort in the old timey vibe that is probably referenced as "a hole in the wall" one too many times, but in the good way. If you can't decide, go with a burger! The service has room to improve, but that's kinda what you'd expect from the old school attitude of, "we'll get to ya when we get to ya!" The younger crowd needs to practice a bit more patience anyway! I'd pay them a visit!

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6 years ago

Corey is amazing!!!! She's attentive, considerate, and an all around great waitress and bartender. Definitely be back

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7 years ago

Great burgers and the onion rings were the best I have had in a long time! We wished we had both upgraded our fries for onion rings!

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6 years ago

This place is a great local gem! Food is amazing and cannot best the prices. Fun laid back place to go in town. Highly recommend!

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9 years ago

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8 years ago

Great BLT! Hubby had the chicken sandwich and said it was real good. Nothing fancy, great spot

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11 years ago

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7 years ago

OMG if your lost in Cranford or sitting in traffic get stuck here. Awesome place awesome staff rated highest in lunch brunch and dinner

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12 years ago

Great burgers, ice cold beer, football galore!Oh yeah and ass kicking juke box! Very friendly service.

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16 years ago

Could be the best place in cranford! Excellent service, awesome prices, and full of entertainment and great people! A++++++

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16 years ago

Total dive bar, but everyone is super friendly and it's a good place to catch a game. Food is even pretty decent...who would have guessed?!

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18 years ago

I been hanging out here since I was able to drink (legally...lol..) It' s a combination dive/sports bar.

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13 years ago

It's a dive. I'm not saying that like it's a bad thing. They have decent beer and food that is surprisingly not horrible. Good, in fact.

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12 years ago

Great place for a beer after work and watching the game. Good burgers and wings, great beers on tap.

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Dive bar at its finest!! Good food decent prices, what more can you ask for!!! Great prime rib and fries

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