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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.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 124 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 662-4032
Website: https://www.scotchplainstavern.com/
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Reviews
justin davidson
1st time in after driving past on my way to work. I made reservations on valentines day. Figured we would give it a shot. Atmosphere was great very relaxed. Service was great, prompt and efficient. We didnt feel like we were in a rush. Band was great, food was amazing. We will definitely return. We saw other people food come out and it looked and smelled amazing. Highly recommend
… moreMargaret Jachym
Nov 2025. We stopped in for lunch and had wings, French onion soup, chicken tenders, the ahi tuna avocado bowl. Everything was good. The service was good. Overall a nice experience.
… moreNicole Onofrio
We came in on a busy Saturday afternoon without a reservation. The restaurant was full. I explained our grandson has autism and that we needed a booth. He didn’t have any available but after a few minutes he was able to seat us. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch (try the stuffed gnocchi and the steak stir fry). Plenty of options for children. Our server (Zacharyia) was attentive and speedy. Our first time here. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreKamryn Berry
Everything in here is so nice and beautiful.
Service is great.
The food is amazing i can’t say anything bad about it.
Yall should definitely come here
… moreService is great.
The food is amazing i can’t say anything bad about it.
Yall should definitely come here
Stephanie DelValle
This is another top favorite for a nice night out. Scotch plains is beautiful inside and out. We chose to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful warm night and loved the open fire tables with the outdoor bar. The menu has so many wonderful fresh choices and of course I had to do the French Onion soup. We shared a salad and ordered prime rib and a burger. Between the great service and perfectly cooked food there is not one complaint from us. The drinks were made perfect and my husband and I are already looking forward to going back. This is a must try if your in the area.
… morefyreatr B
Great food. Great selections. Good sized portions. Great service. Beachie type theme. No problems getting things changed or cooked your way. Huge patio– closed right now–seasonal.
Would definitely go again.
… moreWould definitely go again.
S. M.
Went to see the band, Avenue Groove. They were awesome! Their singer, Laura, has a fantastic, power voice! The musicians in the band were excellent as well! Lots of people dancing, fun time! I would also have liked it if they mixed in some 2000’s music in as well which they used to do.
Great time was had by all !
A few of us ordered appetizers. The coconut shrimp were a good size & delicious & the flatbread with figs, ricotta, arugula, & honey was really good too.
The place itself is nicely decorated, good atmosphere, and nice clean bathrooms ! Recommend! ✌️
… moreGreat time was had by all !
A few of us ordered appetizers. The coconut shrimp were a good size & delicious & the flatbread with figs, ricotta, arugula, & honey was really good too.
The place itself is nicely decorated, good atmosphere, and nice clean bathrooms ! Recommend! ✌️
Sherrie Roggero
We visited last night for the first time since it was Oliver‘s Tavern years ago. We were so impressed from the moment we walked in the door. We opted to go upstairs to the beautiful bar area for appetizers and happy hour drink specials. The food was phenomenal (we had incredible nachos, which were loaded with beef and the fantastic, huge warm pretzel with cheese sauce) and the service was phenomenal as well! Every server and staff member was so attentive and super friendly ! Can’t wait to go back for another great experience and maybe take advantage of some nice weather and sitting out by the fire tables outside.
… moreBrittney Kraus
We enjoyed our visit here. Our waitress, Anca N. was awesome and her husband, who also was a waiter, was hilarious. The atmosphere was amazing, inside and out. An acoustic band was playing upstairs which sounded really good.
As for the food, it was good, nothing fancy but tasty.
… moreAs for the food, it was good, nothing fancy but tasty.
A. Rosa
We visited for lunch on Saturday and the vibe was very chill and quiet around this time. I assume it gets a fair bit busier for dinner and after. They have a really cool aesthetic inside on the first floor where we dined. It was comfortable and stylish. They also have an upstairs bar area and outdoor dining on a pretty expansive front deck.
The service was great and the food was really good! I got the fire pit burger and really enjoyed that with the truffle fries. The spring rolls and calamari I tried as appetizers was also pretty good. Everyone else in our party enjoyed their meals and it was a good time!
If you’re out this way I’d recommend checking this place out for good vibes and good food!
… moreThe service was great and the food was really good! I got the fire pit burger and really enjoyed that with the truffle fries. The spring rolls and calamari I tried as appetizers was also pretty good. Everyone else in our party enjoyed their meals and it was a good time!
If you’re out this way I’d recommend checking this place out for good vibes and good food!