Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub New Brunswick

61 Church St, New Brunswick NJ 08901
$$ Irish Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room

May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. May this drink restore our souls, giving new vision to dry spirits, new warmth to cold hearts. And once refreshed, may we give new pleasure to You, who gives us all. Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub – your home away from home.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 61 Church St, New Brunswick NJ 08901
  • Cross Street: Neilson Street
  • Location: New Brunswick
  • Cuisine: American | Irish |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Available
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Late |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: (732) 745-4611
  • Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Late Dining, Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Happy Hours - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Tuesday
Happy Hours - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Wednesday
Happy Hours - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Thursday
Late Dining - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Friday
Happy Hours - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Saturday
Happy Hours - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sunday
Happy Hours - Guinness Lounge 4 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Restaurant noon - 11:45 p.m.
All Day - Upstairs Dining Room noon - 11:45 p.m.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.78 out of 5 stars based on 114 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2023
Lynn S.
The food was delicious and the service was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 06, 2023
Edward A.
With apologies to all, I was not able to make the reservation at the last moment, but did stop by that afternoon for a drink at the bar. The building and restaurant have a fabulous vibe and the bartender was terrific. Definitely coming back to Blackthorn!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 23, 2022
Sharon T.
Great place. Nice staff and good food at the right price.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 25, 2022
Jacquelyn B.
Food was so yummy!! We had a great time!! Sound from the bar was a bit loud. Maybe some sound buffers could be added!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2021
Troy B.
The service was great, and the atmosphere was awesome!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 13, 2022
Vivek C.
Overall great..

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 30, 2022
Kenji S.
Our waiter Jeff provided very good service. Will definitely return.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 17, 2022
Jolene P.
Dueling pianos was great fun! Planning to bring my employees for a work night event next time they are in New Brunswick

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 29, 2024
Karen W.
homey cozy ambience, good food and plenty of it. also commendable for the number of vegatarian dishes on the menu - not a usual offering for Irish pub fare. servers were laid back but attentive. my shepherd's pie was a huge serving and piping hot. my husband's burger was cooked precisely as he asked and served the way he wanted with the cabbage on the side. looking forward to going there again

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 6/10
Nov 22, 2021
Cathy F.
There was only one server and so many people, server did not come to ask how everything was and it took him forever to clear the empty dishes off of the table. My sister Shepherd’s Pie was Luke warm the potatoes on top did not have a crust like it just came out of the oven, it looked like it was done with a heat gun. My Mom’s chicken was undercooked it was till light pink we did not make her eat that part. We all wanted tea at the end of our meal and we waited and waited for the server as soon as he got there I just asked for my check and left. Will not be back!