Firkin Tavern

Alex Vargas 5 months ago

A very popular spot for TCNJ students and families. Firkin’s Tavern is reliable if you want decent bar food fast. The cocktails are just okay, nothing too special. I did try the hot honey meatball appetizer and it was a bit cold. However, the “bang bang” shrimp was delicious, as was the French onion soup. They also serve hearty sandwiches. It’s a nice choice for a casual family dinner or drink and a bite at the bar. They also have a billiards room with a few tables.

Stephanie M. 5 months ago

I had a great experience here, especially given my severe food allergies. Even on a busy Saturday night, the staff was incredibly accommodating. I spoke with the manager, Ali, who was attentive, and very thorough, and made sure my allergies were clearly communicated to the kitchen. As someone with a severe milk and tree nut allergy, that level of care really stood out. A tip for people with food allergies, get your order to go.. so less cross contamination happens. That was a good call since we were sitting at a busy bar. The chicken dumplings were delicious, and the homemade teriyaki sauce was a highlight, so good I could have eaten it on its own. The only downside was the pricing. At $15.99 for six smaller fried dumplings, it felt a bit high for a starter, more in line with fine dining or NYC pricing. That said, the quality and overall experience were strong. I was introduced to this spot by a friend’s friend, (Dylan) who clearly knows the place well! I can see why, it was packed and full of energy. I was surprised I hadn’t been here before. Overall, a great first visit. I’ll definitely be back, especially for a Guinness. Cheers!

Carly Gallanter a year ago

High quality bar food. Firkin Tavern is better than Disney world, I’m not joking. The chicken pretzel sammich is top tier. Have to get one every time because I love it so deeply (even though literally every single item on the menu is phenomenal). Honorable mention to firkin mac and cheese which definitely deserves a special shoutout of her own. Great draft menu as well

Robert Rothschild Edited 6 months ago

they updated the menu and what we usually get has been removed. i guess they werent as popular but, we were a little dissapointed. i got the aisago chicken sandwich. it was very good. i would get it again. my lady got the hoboken(?) sandwich. it was a roast beef dip sandwich. she asked for provolone instead of mozzarella and the waiter said yes. we think the kitchen put mozz anyway. she didnt enjoy it as much.

Aimee Keiluhn a year ago

Terrific lunch at Firkin's. I was craving short ribs and they did not disappoint. Short ribs French dip was absolutely delicious. The meat was plentiful and so tender. It definitely satisfied my craving. I hope they add short rib grilled cheese to the menu! My husband had the Thai boneless wings and Mahi Mahi tacos. He loved the sauce on the wings and said the tacos were stuffed with perfectly cooked fish. Service was excellent. We'll definitely be back.