This Irish Pub Was Actually Built in Ireland, Dismantled, and Brought to New Jersey

Here in New Jersey, we love a good Irish pub! These classic watering holes not only have some of the best drinks in the Garden State, but they often serve classic Irish dishes like fish and chips and corned beef and cabbage.

Luckily, they can be found all around the state, with some of the best located in Metuchen and Spring Lake. However, the most historic Irish pub in New Jersey, surprisingly, is located somewhere else entirely—a Marriott in Whippany! The Hanover Marriott is a typical modern luxury hotel popular with business travelers, but its hotel restaurant is very different. The Auld Shebeen Pub, the hotel's bar and restaurant, doesn't just feel like a taste of Ireland in New Jersey; parts of it were actually built in Ireland and shipped over here! It's a trip to the Emerald Isle unlike any other.

One of the Best Irish Pubs in New Jersey

Like a time-displaced relic, the Auld Shebeen Pub awaits in the lobby of a modern hotel in Whippany. Inside, it'll be like you stepped inside a time capsule to old Ireland, but that's not the most impressive thing about this place. The bar and many other parts of the pub were built in Ireland, shipped across the ocean, and reconstructed in the traditional fashion! With a pedigree like that, it's no surprise the cocktails served here are top-of-the-line.

Fish and Chips and Other Delicious Pub Fare

The menu is no slouch either. The burger menu is delicious and varied - this is the popular Garlic Butter Burger. Other traditional pub favorites like fish and chips and corned beef sandwiches are on offer too. As you can imagine, this is a great place for a hearty meal—the short rib and mash will definitely stick to your ribs. And of course, leaving without a pint of Guinness sort of feels like missing the point!

Have you visited the Auld Shebeen Pub in Whippany? If not, share this article with a fellow travel enthusiast and begin your adventures today! You can find out more about the restaurant's specials on the Auld Shebeen Facebook page. If you want to book a stay at the Hanover Marriott, head over to Hotels.com to arrange a night or two that will no doubt involve a visit or two to the Auld Shebeen! Feeling inspired? Try planning your own trip using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.