Be cool. The vibe is haunted tavern and the experience is consistent and traditional. Laidback while maintaining classic comforts. Staff are hard working and busy, and will stop to help if you ask. Like I said, cool. Otherwise you might get haunted by a ghost. They keep the menu short so they can do it well, and I have never gone and had them not accommodate or change something for me. Family staples are aplenty, so check it out! read more

This little pub style restaurant is so cute and cozy. We are so glad that we tried it. It took us 4 times to finally get bar seats. We just kept walking around town and checking back in and finally we got two bar seats. My husband had the Reuben sandwich. It was big so definitely shareable. Delicious! And... the fries were yummy too! A wonderful personable staff! If it's full keep trying it's so worth it! read more

For people who have gone to the Newes in the past, I'm sorry to say that the restaurant has changed the chowder recipe. Disappointing!! It's still a good pub atmosphere but the food isn't the same as years past. read more

First time in MV this weekend and came here for dinner on night 2 - very pleased! Fish tacos were fresh from the catch of the day (Haddock) , service was quick and very nice and welcoming. It was a more casual place and seemed like lots of locals coming in and talking to the bartenders and having a good time. Definitely recommend! read more

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The bar server was great!!!!!!! The food service was lacking. The food was good. The environment was worth it.

Dark old school pub atmosphere. The service is spotty. We were charged for something we did order. The food is pretty good. We ordered chicken pot pie 5/5 and bangers and mash 3.5/5. read more

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The atmosphere is everything here. Friendly staff. Nice fire and great drinks! Can't wait to visit again.

Came on a Friday night around 8 pm with a large group and sat inside. Service through the evening was fine but not great. We ordered a round of espresso martinis to start and I would really not recommend them. For dinner I ordered the cauliflower curry but the waiter came back a few minutes later to say that they didn't have it so I had to pivot. I ended up ordering the bistro salad with chicken. Chicken was good but the salad was for sure not worth ordering. Chick pot pie leaned too soupy, but the wings and pretzel were pretty good. read more

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Stopped in for a drink and appetizer. Lots of options in both areas. Our waiter was super friendly. Love the music playing in the pub. Next time would like to try for dinner. read more

The Newes from America - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Great ambiance. Onion soup Key lime pie Chicken pie . Loaded with SALT Had to drink 3 glasses of water to alleviate the taste in my mouth. read more

Food was of the best we had this weekend. Out and indoor seating was limited but moved quickly. Service was absolutely terrible and I went back for just drinks outside with poor service. I asked if the Brussel sprouts came with pork and the server did not know, he ignored our table, would not bring water, cleared my friends plate when his burger was in his hand, and when I said I was still eating he also took my plate before I had finished. Truly awful service but pretty good food. The patio has nice vibes and the Phil collins drink is good, skip the Paloma and old fashion weren't great. I know I went on a busy weekend but there is no excuse for such bad service. read more

The Newes from America - Salmon - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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This is the BEST food on the vineyard. Easily the best meal my fiancé and I have had on the vineyard after coming here for years. A bit of a hole in the wall but definitely worth the find. Cozy, historic, charming, and a menu with variety but all of the classics done the best way. My fiancé had the prime rib sandwich and I had the Atlantic salmon. Both came with brussels sprouts that were crunchy and a bit sweet, a wonderful side and a great substitute for typical fries. Service was great, staff is super kind and helpful. Love this place and will make it a priority any time we visit the vineyard again in the future. read more

The Newes was the perfect spot for a dinner with my friends this past weekend! The fireplace keeps the entire place warm and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I got the prime rib sandwich which was fantastic and my friends got the lobster roll and chicken pot pie which they said was also very good. We also all had a few drinks and everything was great there too - I would especially recommend the espresso martini and then the cookie skillet for dessert. read more

The Newes from America - Prime rib sandwich - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Love the ambiance, the Food was okay. The service was terrible. We had to wait a long time for our order to be taken we also had to wait a long time to pay. The waiter never asked us about our meals and he took mine away as my husband was still eating. Service left a bad taste in our mouths, not sure if we will return. read more

Great experience on a cold later summer evening. Wonderful warm atmosphere with a working fireplace... food so so... Mac n cheese barely had cheese. Service... excellent. read more

Excellent ambiance. Service was incredibly slow - drinks came out one by one and the first were pretty much done by the time the last came out. Overall the food was great, but the cauliflower dish was lacking in flavor and a carb. Needed wild rice or something. Chicken pot pie was very good. Wings and the wedge were excellent. Desserts were great. Trying to pay was excruciatingly long lol. All that said, there was a huge party that was jamming the place up, staff was having a hard time even getting by them. Would definitely go again but probably not on stroll weekend. Also - love the lighting but please make your menu font larger and darker - it's very hard to read. The music was also a little high and we found ourselves yelling a lot. read more

The Newes from America - Chicken pot pie and the Phil Collins - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Well we went back late the other night and it was relatively empty. Tried the fish and chips again and they were delicious. So my theory is the last batch sat and got soggy...these were so much better! Still miss the TV! read more

The Newes from America - No more Red Sox. No TV. - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Our bartender Bart was incredibly helpful and attentive, the food and drinks were delicious. Thanks again for your service Bart!

Very dark and quiet room. The service was very friendly and effecient. The food (fish and chips/shepherd's pie) were just okay. Maybe Sunday nights are not their strongest nights........ read more

Asked for a beer. The 1st two they were out. Asked for 4 Athletics they came back and said they had 3. Settled for water. 5 items on the lunch menu. Wait staff in training.... It's amateur hour. read more

Martha's Vineyard! If there's one silver lining in the horribleness that is covid is that it forced us to visit places that were more local to NYC. And this was actually the very first restaurant we visited when we arrived. DIdn't look like much from the outside (except for the longish line). And service-wise it didn't please my NYC-no-nonsense sensibilities. BUT, no lie- best fish and chips I've ever had. Like EVER... So good... Welcome to Martha's Vineyard! read more

I was excited to eat the oldest pub in New England. The building was erected in 1742 and def has old colonial vibes. I came during the summer of COVID and they had outdoor seating. There were some cute dogs hanging outside too. They do have indoor seating as well. They have limited-release draft beers on tap as well. I had the fish and chips for lunch. I upgraded my fries to sweet potato fires for $2. You can upgrade to truffles fries for $3 as well. The food was pretty good. If you cycle here, you can park your bike at the nearby parking lot. There isn't' really a dedicated bike parking, but you can lock your bike up to random trees. read more

The Newes from America - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Colonial vibes all around but be prepared to miss out on some of the revolutionary charm during COVID eating regulations as dining was still Outside Only when I went. One of my close friends is big on American history & was excited to try this cute little number out. Clam chowder was interesting- the bacon added in is something I'm not quite used to and found that it disrupted the creaminess of the chowder. But some people might find the random crunchiness and saltiness of bacon with every spoon as enjoyable; to each their own. The 3 cheese Mac & Cheese was amazing. Patrons beware: you need to dig to the bottom of the dish to get to the real rich creaminess of the Mac. It's a hidden surprise. Make sure to mix it up nicely when you get it! The Riesling wine was my favorite part of the meal. Couple glasses in and I was feeling great. Most importantly: the atmosphere & ambience of this old timey joint was good. Outdoor seating had us seated on a small side street where we were surrounded by the casual hustle & bustle of the Vineyard's families and guests. The lighting was dim which gave a romantic vibe but still good enough to see the face across the table. read more

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Opening night jitters...Appts arrived at same time as entrees, multiple waiters taking the same order, only a bit disorganized. This place will be full with a line day/night. read more

Located next the Kelley house this restaurant/bar is in a great location. We went just for drinks late at night. We wanted to sit outside and were told we would have to order at the bar and take our drinks out. We did just that. We ordered from the bartender and enjoying our drinks al fresco. We tried the dirty rascal and the wild blueberry sea dog. The sea dog was a beer and they added blueberries to the glass. It was a pleasant twist to drinking a beer. All the staff were friendly for the exception of the hostess. The bartender was efficient. I'm not sure if this is a dog friendly spot since they did make a patron with dogs sit at the furthest tablet in the patio. They don't have parking, but you can find street parking nearby. read more

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Ambiance was nice . service was good but the food was much less than desirable. Tomato Bisque ? - it was pureed tomatoes from a can with some pancetta thrown on top with parsley.. absolutely horrible. Salad was brown and without dressing. The hamburger was a frozen patty barely cooked and definitely not worth the price. very disappointed. read more

Where else can you sip and eat in one of oldest bars in Martha's Vineyard. Great good and wonderful liquor selection. The staff is kinda cool as well. read more

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Others have tried and failed. The Newes will give you the best fish and chips on the island. Burgers are solid for the non fish lovers.

We have been going to this restaurant for years and love it. Cozy, rustic and delicious food.

Was here years ago, had one of THE best fish AND chips ever! Stopped today for snacks/lunch. Kiddo had kids chicken tenders whose was dry almost burnt. Most were edible as I had to finish. One, looked like it was previously cut then fried, hopefully not off another plate. Wife had fried chicken sandwich which looked burnt and dry. Both of these came with fries which were freaking awesome! I ran breakfast smashed burger which stated came with sunny side egg. My egg was over easy/medium and no fries, lettuce or tomato. Burger was fine I ate it. No beers on tap, realize end of season. Service was slow, over heard they were short staffed. Good today was mediocre. read more

What happened? Their star of the show, the fish and chips is now soggy and average at best. We come here every year and it usually doesn't disappoint, but not sure we'll go back again. read more

I wasn't too impressed by the patriotically named Newes. Pros: spinach artichoke dip and pulled pork sandwich and nice outdoor digs for a seasonably warm and sunny day. Cons: Caesar salad was just meh and not worth $13 and they wouldn't let me order the kids mac and cheese (on top of my adult entree) even though there was no pasta side on the menu and I wasn't about to dive into the full size which would require carting leftovers through the shops of downtown Edgartown. I understand, though, that some restaurants have policies against adults ordering off the kids' menu-- it just messed with my vibe. But honestly without that fact I would still give the place a solid 3 stars-- nothing to write home about; would def recommend trying somewhere else with outdoor seating in downtown Edgartown before resorting to Newes. read more

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Apparently recently reopened. Worth a try both of our meals were delicious and staff very friendly.

Great, friendly service and brief but perfect wine list. The Corned beef Ruben was wonderful with careful homegrown corn beef and sauces. Chicken sandwich was great. Lovely vibe - very low key tavern. Can't wait to go back! read more

Had a fantastic meal on a Friday night in early October. Had the Fisherman's Chowder along with the Ruben. I highly recommend the chowder. The chorizo really added some kick to the dish. read more

This was so nice to be able to return to the Newes!!! It was like back to the future with a much improved chef!! The atmosphere is back! The liquor license is back with the wooden nickels and the bag of onion rings. Good service. The bartender was amazing! Can't wait to bring our friends back again! read more

Very mediocre experience- I waited 15 minutes before the server even came over to greet me. I ordered a soda, it never came despite my food having been brought to the table. I had to seek someone out to ask for the drink I had previously ordered. I got a lobster roll - I was never given utensils or napkins. I had to ask for those too. The lobster roll itself was fine, the fries were not even warm (nor even a little bit) they were dry cold and stale. I let the waitress know the fries were cold and she sort of just shrugged. Didn't offer to swap mine out. Would I say this was worth the $32??? Definitely not. Would I come here again? Absolutely not. read more

The Newes from America - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

I'm glad we had lunch at the News today. It's under new management and we were really impressed. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny day & enjoyed ginger ale (their liquor license hadn't been approved- bummer). For lunch I had the veggie burger which was really tasty. Our waitress was lovely and the in town location is perfect. read more

The Newes from America - Veggie Burger - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Ordered the crab rangoon dip, sausage roll, caesar salad with salmon, and the fish and chips. The crab rangoon dip was totally bizarre -- I don't think they used cream cheese in it and it really tasted the least like a crab rangoon of any I've ever had. The sausage roll was good but small. The salad was overdressed but the flavor was solid. The fish and chips were also bizarre as the batter was *soft* and didn't even seem to resemble fried batter. The fish itself was good, although this was a far cry from actual fish and chips because of its weird consistency. The fish was also listed to be 12oz and that was... not as advertised. Someone call the portion police. Also, they didn't have their liquor license. Service was fine and the ambiance was cozy. read more

Stopped in for lunch one day and was very happy with our choice! Added calamari (+$7) to the caesar salad ($12) and really enjoyed the heaping pile of fried calamari. It was a great, cheaper way to have calamari instead of ordering the full priced appetizer! Clam chowder was delightful with lots of clams. Fish and chips was a huge portion of perfectly crisped haddock and fries were seasoned well with salt and pepper. Great service and cool ambiance! They even handed out carnations to moms because I was Mother's Day! Definitely worth stopping in! read more

The Newes from America - Fish and chips - there's wonderfully seasoned fries underneath! - American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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