Murphy's Tavern — Restaurant in Rumson

I found Murphy’s through a recommendation of a friend and a review from a local magazine. My mother recently passed away, and it was a great place to hang out, given the grief that I was and am facing. I also am a history buff, and I appreciated the bar’s regional significance during Prohibition. Heather was nice, and at first, Robb was nice. I was always polite to the staff and fellow patrons, and I tipped the staff when leaving . I am also a bank insider monitoring millions of dollars in transactions every day commuting to Manhattan regularly. I also was never arrested with my late father a former prosecutor and my sister currently a practicing attorney. However, one month ago, on June 30, after completing a month-end deadline, I walked in like any other night, asking Robb for a drink. He said that he was not going to serve me, making the false accusation that I was attempting to break into parked cars. He had no proof, no picture or witness, to back his accusation. I said that wasn’t me, and he stated that he was still not going to serve me. I enjoyed going there, but Robb is a disturbed drunk delusional individual. It is a nice atmosphere, and a part of me misses going there. However, you do run the risk of being a victim of Robb’s...

My husband recently hosted a bunch of old college buddies and their wives for our wedding! Since about 25 of them were visiting the Shore area for the first time, he wanted to make sure they experienced all the sights and sounds Monmouth County has to offer. Normally, finding something fun (and legal) for a large group of out-of-towners to do after midnight is a challenge—but not in Rumson! He took the whole crew to Murphy’s Tavern with the promise that they’d get a taste of a local legend: a good old-fashioned speakeasy tucked away in the basement of a house, right in the heart of a residential neighborhood. Needless to say, they had a blast! Whether you’re kicking off a weekend wedding celebration or just grabbing a late-night drink, we highly recommend popping into...

We wandered in here on St. Patrick’s Day even though the website said they were closed on Sundays. Speakeasy bar in a residential neighborhood with friendly bar maids and locals.To crowded to order food but, I definitely will be back to try the “eats”!

Went back last night for “eats “ and had the thin crust pizza, if you’re a fan of this kind of pie as am I this is your place. They have a generous drink pour also. It is now in my regular monthly rotation! Went back here Sunday 4/7-On the 1st Sunday of the month they are open with a really good Irish Band! Told band members that I haven’t enjoyed Irish Music this month since I was in the Temple Bar in Dublin-See...