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    General Saloon

    3.4 (155 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Live music
    Loud

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    Damn good pizza
    Jennifer N.

    If you're looking for that classic neighborhood staple with rustic vibes, cold drinks, quality comfort food, and a place where everyone feels like family, you need to check out General Saloon in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Whether you're meeting friends for drinks, catching the game at the bar, or sitting down for a hearty meal with the family, this spot just has that welcoming hometown energy.

    White pie
    Christopher K.

    This is the best thin crust bar pie in Central New Jersey. Even better than Federici's. Also, check out their Saloon Soup, which is original and delicious!

    ex large sausage pie

    This place is very friendly, wait staff is amazing so pleasant. The pizza lives up to the hype , thin crust pizza perfection

    Marc W.

    Dive bar. Bar pie was disappointing- dripping grease. Crust had potential but the grease was a deal breaker. Service was begrudging. Pass.

    Richie G.

    Surprisingly excellent bar pie with thin real dough crust and fresh ingredients--a cozy local bar with friendly service and good food

    Delicious Pizza from the General Saloon
    Gary Lee F.

    Great food service and ambience Pizza is delicious Hits the spot! Tasty, hot, fresh. Go now!

    a glass of water with a straw in it
    James T.

    Food was great they make an awesome tavern pizza xtra large only $13.99 had Seltzer served with no tude (sometimes when you don't order drinks they get upset) Service was great place nice inside

    Pulled Pork Sandwich with French Fries

    My sister in law invited my wife and I there. We enjoyed the selection of comfort food. We also had the calamari, kids mac n cheese. The service was friendly and the food was brought out quickly. Ambiance was ok.

    the bar and televisions in the background
    Chris M.

    The name says it all, it's a very open General Saloon with a little western vibe to it. Music is not too loud, nor the TVs, nor the crowd for the most part. You can certainly people watch from the edge of the bar and listen to a lot of conversations happening all at once because of the open nature of the place. Went there for a date with food & drinks. The bartender kept checking in on drinks, though didn't always hear me correctly the first time around. Not too big a crowd and certainly cleared out by the 10 PM hour. Nothing special on the pours or the food but got the job done.

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    10 years ago

    Ripped off! Paid for a gift card and it reads no balance! Manager has not returned calls. Dodge me when I went back in. Ripped off!

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    Very slow service. The food was not great and the chairs were really uncomfortable. I wouldn't go back

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    13 years ago

    Love this place. Beer is cold, not family friendly is the only downer. Food is great always busy, service is great.

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    9 years ago

    They need all girl bartenders. But karaoke was fun. I want to come back to see a band.

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    11 years ago

    They have a lot of great weekday and happy hour specials. Their pizza and burgers are amazing! I also recommend the mac and cheese bites.

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