Murph's Tavern — Restaurant in Totowa

Had a hankering for fish & chips and a beer. Murphs was nearby. Walked in and there was an immediate urine-like odor. It did dissipate but still, and might have been my clue to leave. Ordered thefish & chips and a Yuengling draft. Beer cold in a good sized glass but tasted off, like it was stale? Ordered a Stella which was better. Fish & chips came out and wasn't as I expected from an Irish pub. 4 thin pieces of fried fish, like a panko coating, overcooked. Chips weren't the steakhouse type but thin cut. Also a little overcooked. Small cup of Cole slaw was decent. Bartender and server were very nice. Beer prices are terrific $3 for the Yuengling, $5 for Stella!!!! Fish was $10. Can't beat the prices but was a...

Was there in the summer. Had heard a lot about the place, so I went with a friend one day. Cozy, clean hometown bar. Our waitress was very friendly (she joked/complained about being hungover from a big party the night before, but she didn't miss a beat...service was excellent). There were some tables to smoke cigars and drink out front. The jukebox was well curated. The local crowd was good. We struck up a few conversations out of nowhere. I'd definitely go back....

Well, and the service is excellent. But today a girl started to tell me racist comments about me. I am a Hispanic person and because I was listening to Hispanic music, she started to discriminate against me by telling me that I was not Italian or American to be in that place. And by which I mean. That seems to me a total lack of respect, just like I told her bartender and the gentlemen who were there. I hope they change that because racist people should not...