Blackthorn Irish Pub - New Brunswick

Stopped by after an RU Football game, perfect ending to a good win. We sat in the outdoor area on a beautiful day and Phil is the man, great service! Good variety of beer on tap and the food was on point. What else can you ask for? We'll be back, kudos.

This place has a beautiful atmosphere outside. My hubby and I were looking for a place to drink and chill and boy was this the spot! The best drink by far was the summer of 75 and the lambsliders were absolutely amazing. We also ordered the cod tacos and other apps which were all good (except the pork belly sliders, which we do not recommend). Savannah was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing. She checked in on us as often as she could and was so personable. We will definitely come back and chill. My only hope was for the management team to start a happy hour menu.

What surprised me the most was the homemade tartar sauce. I'm typically not a fan of tartar sauce, but this restaurant's unique version was delightful, with hints of garlic that really enhanced the flavor. Of course, the entire meal was perfectly complemented by a pint of Guinness.

I absolutely love this place! Phil the bartender is hands down the coolest person I met during my time in NJ. The atmosphere here is great—it's like everyone knows each other and there's a strong sense of community. You have to try the Shepherd's Pie! It's amazing!

The experience was decent, with a nice variety of drinks available. However, I found the prices to be quite high. I tried the Färger and Maische, which were enjoyable, but I didn't feel they justified the cost. It appeared that there was only one server taking care of everything, including the bar, but service was still good overall.