McSwiggan's Pub — Restaurant in Hoboken

(07/08/23 SA @ 8:30pm). This was my first time here. My friend, her dog, and I enjoyed a couple of drinks out the front outdoor patio as we caught up with each other and people-watched since the pub is located on a busy corner. Rob, the front door security man, was awesome and chill to speak with.

We easily ordered using the table QR Code, which had their full menu. We ordered beers ($6.00 & $9.00, respectively) twice throughout the evening, and within a couple minutes each time, our drinks arrived.

Inside, it was your typical pub/sports bar with tables, a bar, a pool table, and plenty of TVs for various sporting events.

It was a rather young crowd this evening, and it had a nice locals neighborhood vibe.

I would consider returning to McSwiggan's Pub, especially to try their food menu. I was disappointed with their standard draft beer selection and wished they had more local beer (draft or bottles/cans) representation. But as a first-time visitor, there was enough to...

If you look at the other 1 star reviews you will notice that all of them talk about the security and the owner being aggressive and extremely rude. This was the case in my friend’s situation. Instead of telling us and asking us nicely he was being arrogant and telling us the id doesn’t work. Fine , we understand that and respect that but why showing show much aggression. It wasn’t needed. He simply states i want your money but not at the point i can let anyone in. Then he says to my friend even if he had a state ID he wouldn’t allow him coz the bar is packed. I pointed out there is space and people were still going in. It seems the owner may have a bias when he handles people of color. Will not go there ever again. Yes it’s a good bar and all but the way the owner reacted was extremely uncalled for. He did let my friend in. But that’s not the point at a certain juncture of the...

We were staying in Hoboken for a long football weekend and happened into this place during the day on Saturday. I had a broken foot and they let me use the employees restroom so I wouldn't have to hobble down the stairs. Daytime Saturday bartender liked to talk sports which was cool. Saturday night we made it back and wanted to watch a hockey game which wasn't on a local station and the bar staff worked hard to get the game on for us, which they ended up finding! That convinced us to come back after our football game on Sunday to watch the late games. Can't say enough good things about the wait staff at this fine establishment! Had a tasty chicken /avocado salad that...