Ale 'N 'Wich Pub

"This place has had a rep of being welcoming to LGBTQ folks for years and hosting union-run events, I've never had issues w/ it -- yet when a close friend of mine visited recently while wearing a respirator, the bartender leaned over to them and said they were apparently making themself and "everyone else in the bar look like a douche" because they were wearing a heavy duty respirator. My friend politely clarified that wearing a heavy duty respirator is the only way they can safely leave their home because of several disabilities. They weren't hurting anyone and were minding their own business. Instead of the staff member acting like a grown adult and maturely expressing some understanding in response, or even just agreeing to disagree and moving on, he responded by wordlessly, rudely mocking my friend and walking away. This was after he was clearly knocking back drinks with his buddies while on the job. Undeniable discrimination against people with disabilities, plain and simple. A paying patron wearing a respirator or mask to protect themself from getting sick has nothing to do with the bartender or the establishment. Going to go somewhere else that doesn't treat the disabled community as inherently contagious or subhuman."

"Great prices and drink selection particularly on $2 Tuesday. You can bring your own food in. Friendly staff, fun events each week and often they collaborate with community organizations and local artists/performers. There is an outdoor section for smokers with heat lamps. Fun music is playing but you can still have a conversation. There is a table soccer and pool table and an arcade game. It usually gets busy around 11 pm and is open til 2 am :)"

"Love, love, love this place forever and will always be my go-to spot for great vibes and drinks! Riley and Parker are such amazing bartenders and keep the vibes up in the pub at all times! The drinks are some of the best I've had in New Brunswick, and the prices are just reasonable compared to some subpar drinks I've paid more for in other pubs in the area."

"i come here every weekend and it’s always great! it gets pretty packed at around 11:00 onwards saturday and friday, and attracts a younger college crowd. drinks are cheap, and usually great, although there is one bartender who usually doesn’t give nearly as much alcohol as the others which does bother me at times. regardless, it’s a friendly establishment and the back patio is nice. they host drag shows which is cool. shoutout to john and riley, they’re goated."

"Great place and crowd. Good to go n have some beers. More of students crowd as it is near to the Rutgers University."