If you’re looking for an authentic tavern cuisine and rustic ambiance, Scotch Plains Tavern is the place to be. Located minutes from Essex Steam Train, Rt. 9, and I-95, guests can kick back with a drink and some wings in our newly renovated upstairs bar, redesigned in a modern vintage industrial style while maintaining the original bar from Oliver’s Tavern. The bar, retrofitted for additional space, was originally built in 1913 for a bar in Chicago where Al Capone is rumored to have regularly tipped a glass.Â
Enter into Scotch Plains Tavern through the iconic scotch barrel doors (a good spot for a selfie) and our hostess will happily seat you in our downstairs dining room, outside patio or upstairs in our industrial-themed bar. For private parties and celebrations we invite you into our private dining room, bathed in sunlight from four sets of french doors.
AUTHENTIC TAVERN CUISINE IN YOUR FAVORITE OLD STOMPING GROUNDS.
Our menu has a vast variety of items, sure to please your entire circle of friends and family, including Taco Tuesday, Ladies Nite on Wednesdays, Friday Night Prime Rib Special and our new Lighter Fare Lunch Menu with $12 entrees. We also offer a carefully curated wine list and selection of craft beer and cider from around the state. Enjoy Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 3:00 – 6:00pm and half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays. Catch every game on one of our 14 TVs throughout the bar and the NFL Sunday Ticket.
We look forward to welcoming you again and again to your favorite neighborhood tavern!
Live Music
Join us Wednesdays through Sundays where we bring in all of your favorite local bands for your entertainment! Here’s our local band line up this weekend.Â
YOUR FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
Enjoy selections from our carefully curated wine list, special cocktails, single malt scotch or local craft beer and cider. We offer our full menu upstairs with plenty of seating, all in full view of the panoramic TV’s showcasing your favorite sports teams with the NFL Sunday Ticket. For those looking to compete in the games themselves, be sure to check out our new game room with full glass wall so you don’t miss the latest game score on TV.
THE BEST PLACE TO BE ON WEEKENDS AND DURING THE GAME!
If you’re in search of fun and entertainment, look no further! With our game room featuring both pool and shuffleboard as well as live music Wednesday through Saturday nights. Scotch Plains Tavern is where you’ll want to be! We are bringing in all of your favorite musicians for your entertainment!Â
OUR PRIVATE EVENTS ROOM IS OPEN!
Book your next holiday, business or social event in our new private events room!
In addition to our private events room, we also have several semi-private spaces available for events throughout our restaurant. Our staff will work with you to plan the perfect event from a relaxed happy hour cocktail party to a formal four-course dinner. Email Stephen Cappabianca for availability and details at scappabianca@scotchplainstavern.com.
