One of, if not the top, of my favorite new discoveries in my area. Definitely made me wish I'd been…read morelooking around a lot sooner. Everything I've ordered at this place: burgers, sandwiches, sides, pretzel... all the food here is great. So are the bartenders who are extremely attentive and treat everyone really well. Only complaint I have is the draft beers that they have on top are odd and leaves me with very few choices. I do love the vibe here. Reminds of my old drinking hole from back home.

The best food ever although this is considered bar food this is the best it's always fresh and hot…read morewhen served the waiters are amazing always so kind and friendly great place

My fiancé and I stopped in for lunch. The beer menu is HUGE. There's a great mix of all beer types,…read moreeven ciders and seltzers. They also have a few cocktails. My fiancé had a sour beer that tasted like sangria and I had a sour beer that was a take on mango sticky rice (such a unique beer). My fiancé had a fruity white lager that tasted a bit like a margarita. I had the patty melt with onion rings (up charge) and my fiancé had the steak sandwich with steak fries. Heads up their steak fries are actually potato wedge; still tasty but a pleasant surprised. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. The steak sandwich came with a delicious garlic aioli. Our server was great. She mentioned that a lot of their beer is from Icarus brewing in Lakewood and suggested we check it out. We don't live too close but if we're ever in the area we'll be sure to come back. A lot of the beers were calling my name. A great local place. It's located on a somewhat busy street with street parking but there's a municipal about a minute walk.

Love this place and the atmosphere-cute spot on the strip of Matawan. My sister had my niece's…read morecommunion celebration and the outdoor tent was so nice for my big family and the event. The staff was so helpful for any and everything we needed. The food is also so good whether you choose to have an event or sit inside and eat. Highly recommend!

It is what it is. It's a really nice bar with great people working there filled with friendly…read moreneighbors and patrons... Serving good food at decent prices. That's really all you need to know about it. Go and experience a local gem.

Decent neighborhood bar. I had wings. She had Chicken Bruschetta sandwich. Both were good. Service…read morewas also good. More like a 3.5.

Came here to listen to live music and the band, The Upside did not disappoint. It was a great time…read moresitting outside listening to them sing to cover music. The wings with the sauces on the side were the best. The calamari was also good! The McDonagh burger was okay according to my husband. I also really appreciated the variety of nonalcoholic beer they have! Service was good, food and drinks came out pretty quick!

This was my first time at McDonagh's in so long! The renovations done to it are so nice and make it…read morebrighter. The French Onion Soup is always the best go to for a starter! It is so delicious! For an entree, I got the Gyro. The ratios were perfect and the pita wrap was amazing. The meatloaf was also very tasty! The meatloaf is gluten free and there are plenty of gluten free options, which is always a plus! I am looking forward to going back and trying a different menu option!

Their French dip is absolutely delicious. Always friendly great service love our Renee.read more

Traveled down to NJ from NY/CT and came upon Ader's Tavern on Friday, June 5th, 2026. We were…read moreheading to the PNC Bank Arts Center for a concert and stopped for lunch. The food was delicious. The service was amazing and the prices were great.

There are few places left that still carry the quiet pulse of history. Murphy's Tavern is one of…read morethem. You walk down the old steps and the air changes cooler, darker, with the scent of wood and whiskey soaked into the walls. It feels honest, like a place built for men and women who have seen enough of the world to appreciate something simple and true. The story on the wall tells of Prohibition and rumrunners, of Mary Murphy and the river that once hid her secrets. You can still feel that in the glass you hold. The On a Yacht bourbon cocktail has the right burn, softened with mint and peach, the kind that lingers like a good memory. The Blackberry Bramble is bright and sharp, a summer night in a tumbler. You don't come to Murphy's for polish or pretense. You come because it feels alive, because the ghosts of the past sit quietly beside you, raising a glass in approval. A tavern like this doesn't chase the world it waits for those who still know how to listen.

Bartender was very upbeat & friendly. Drinks were great. Provided pop corn. Munched on pigs & the…read moreblanket, perfectly browned

After a long hunt I finally found my fav hole in the wall liquor store dive bar…read more You can't go wrong with pint sized cocktails, fried appetizers and a Pink Floyd cover band. I need to go back when I'm not the designated driver

Steve the bartender discriminating against me when I am a regular customer. I don't know if he's…read moreracist but I provided my ID and he asked me for a passport and would not server me any drinks! pretty ridiculous when I've been here more times than I can count on my fingers. I told him to scan my license and he refused. I then provided a second form of ID with my credit card (name printed) and he still refused me. maybe he shouldn't let his personal issues interfere with his job .

We hangout at this Pub but there was an on-going event outside so we had no option but to be sitted…read morein the bar inside. The service was good but the bar was small and uncomfortable. The drinks was served on a plastic cup which I find it cheap. This is not a good place to hangout.

Sat inside for the first time last night. What a fabulous dive! 7 or 8 beers on tap and a few…read moremore in cans. Bartenders (all female) were friendly and attentive. We had a vodka bar pie and roasted chickpea salad. Both were delicious. Prices are very cheap. There was a great band playing in the yard. My wife kept walking out to brave the chilly night to listen. If you like dive bars, this is a great stop.

We've been coming to BB for over 25 years, and it's always been a favorite. The last few years we…read morehaven't been able to grab seats at the bar, so we've missed out on that experience. Last night we finally snagged the last two seats -- and we didn't realize just how much we missed the burger! It was cooked to perfection, incredibly flavorful, and everything we remembered (and more). Service was on point as always -- friendly, attentive, and seamless. We were so happy to get those seats and enjoy one of our longtime favorites again. Highly recommend -- especially the burger with cheese on the side. Yum!

My husband had a cheeseburger and I had a spinach salad with shrimp…read more Burger was average (Pour House is better). Salad was good, but the egg was overcooked (yolk had that green tint on it). But my main reason for the low rating, surprisingly, was the state of the Women's Room at 4pm. Out of 2 stalls, one was unusable (stopped up toilet). And at the sink - there were no paper towels, the trash can was more than overflowing, and the whole area looked decidedly not clean. So I used hand sanitizer and hoped the staff has access to a different set of facilities. I'm sure they can do better - we used to come here routinely - but we won't be back for a while.