HOPS – Craft Beer and Wine Bar

Visiting the area and did a little research. This is a great place for good small plate foods and plenty of great beers! Very cool atmosphere and a nice crowd.

HOPS is one of my regular bars in the area, they are always hosting tap takeovers and have NJ staples on tap. On weekends there is usually live music and the artists that they bring in are usually very good, they keep me there and ordering more beers.
My favorite part of the bar is the chalkboard that clearly lists the current beers on tap, their origin, style, ABV, price and size they’re poured.
I gave four stars because I am not a fan of the food which I have ordered a variety of their apps and a couple of entrees on different occasions and sometimes this place turns into an oven it feels so warm — dress in layers.

Came here for Trivia Night last Monday night. Kind of a strange entrance, don’t think I would have known where to go if one my friend wasn’t leading the way.
The bar itself is quite large and roomy. A few tables scattered throughout, but most of the smaller ones have stools for seats so after a game of trivia. all of our backs were achey and tired. Pretty large selection of beer on tap so no complaints there. And prices were very reasonable which is nice compared to the usual high prices of JC or NYC.
No background music or anything which was kind of strange. The overall trivia format I was not as much of a fan of compared to other trivia nights I’ve attended. This one seemed kind of fast paced not allowing for much time to discuss or just have a conversation with your friends.

I was really disappointed in HOPS during my last visit. I have been before and really enjoyed myself, but what happened last time has ensured that I will never be a patron of this bar ever again.
My boyfriend and I finally committed to going on a bar crawl in Morristown. We only see each other every 2 – 3 months because of long distance and this is the first time that we could finally fit a good night out in Morristown into our schedule. Our plan was to have dinner at Mehndi and drinks at SM23, then head to HOPS, then The Office, then Grasshopper to end the night. We are both 23 years old.
After dinner/​drinks, we left SM23 and made our way over to HOPS. It was about 11pm when we arrived. Both of us were well-​dressed and neither of us were drunk. We were stopped at the door by the bouncer; my ID passed inspection, but my boyfriend’s did not. It appeared that the HOPS door man did not believe that my boyfriend’s ID was real and he took issue with the British ID. After staring at it for a minute, he told us that we were being denied entry. At first, my boyfriend and I were shocked. We had just come from another bar and we had never had this issue anywhere else. Despite my boyfriend having credit and debit cards with his name on them, or me being able to show off his social profiles, the doorman seemed unwilling to believe not only that my boyfriend was of age, but that he was British. As if we would fake a British ID to try to sneak him into bars.
This led to the real problem — when the doorman chose to make fun of my boyfriend’s accent to his face. He put on a fake British accent himself and made fun of the way that my boyfriend sounded before handing back the ID and once again telling us that we wouldn’t be allowed inside — «sorry mate, cheers.» I think that it is absolutely disgusting for an employee of any bar or restaurant to make fun of or belittle a customer regardless but it is particularly nasty when it is done to their face. We left HOPS with my boyfriend feeling upset and humiliated and it really put a damper on the rest of our night, although we did end up going to Grasshopper AND The Office (where bouncers took absolutely no issue with his ID, I may add). It has left my boyfriend never wanting to go back to HOPS and me thinking that there is no way I want to support a bar which feels that is the correct way to treat its customers.
HOPS did reach out to me on Twitter after the incident but, following a brief email encounter, I have heard nothing about what they have chosen to do or even if the employee in question had been spoken to. I’m severely disappointed in the way this was handled, but luckily for me, there are plenty more bars in Morristown that I can go to instead.

The craft beer selection is great and I really like the layout and décor. The only downside is the food selection. How underwhelming and overpriced.
In the future, I’ll eat elsewhere and then come to HOPS for drinks afterward.

Went on a Saturday afternoon. Nice and quiet, good beer selection but heavy on the nj crafts so if you don’t like them you are more or less out of luck. Granted this was the time I was there, it may have changed. Food was fine and bartenders were cool. No complaints at all and will definitely head back there soon.

This is a chill bar in motown thats great for beer enthusiasts as they have a huge selection of craft beer
I dont even really know what that phrase means because beer is beer to me. They have a whole wall full of choices written in chalk w categories of diff beer.
They usually play live music here on the weekends, it has a very indie vibe, great for catching up w friends, or bringing a date so you can actually hear each other. The bartenders are also much cooler here than the clubby bars bc the patrons are more civilized.

Nestled in the back of the Famished Frog, HOPS is a quieter alternative to the raucous bar out front (and most/​all other watering holes in Morristown). A huge selection of craft beers (no idea what someone is talking about Coors light??). Food is yummy but portions are on the smaller size. Tater tots in particular were ah-​may-​zing.

Favorite bar in Morristown. If you’re over going out and drinking 12 – 15 crappy beers to get wasted, and want to enjoy the beer you drink in a fun, yet mature atmosphere then go here. Not for the sloppy.

I. Love. Hops.
There is no such thing as a bad night there. My fiancée and I are big fans of the craft beer bucket night! We split and try each of the beers with an array of appetizers.
My fave app so far is the disco fries topped with short rib. They even save well for the next day! Savory on savory, which is my favorite, is perfect for a great beer.
The craft beer bucket is filled with seemingly clearance beers. We got a bunch of (really delicious!) pumpkin beers the last time around & we were there only about a week or so ago. It didn’t matter though, we always have a fantastic time and enjoy the beers in the bucket.
The burgers are always really good, the buns and toppings never take away from how great the burgers are and the fries are always crispy.
We also really dig the cheesesteak spring rolls. They’re messy! It doesn’t matter because it’s totally worth it. They always come out hot and gooey with a crispy outside.
Only complaint is that I’m always freezing when I go there no matter what! Which could honestly be me and not the place.
Awesome date night, perfect for groups and the game! Go there!

I really dig this place. From the freind’y wait staff, the excellent craft beer selection, and the variety of fresh items on the «bar» menu. I’ve been here enough to ask the bartenders for rcommendations base upon what I’ve liked. They’ll suggest & sample to makes sure that you get what you like. There are a handful of beer infused recipes, and plenty of food choices.
I’ve been on Monday’s for Trivia which draws a decent crowd who always seem to be having fun. Special events are always good and seem to conveniently fall on Tuesdays. Which is my only free night of the week, so I’ll take advantage whenever possible, It also accepts the NJCB discount card.

Let me tell you that it was a good thing that I was sober when I went into here. The entrance is very well hidden and convoluted that if I was buzzed I would not find this place and if I did I wouldn’t be able to get out. It felt like I was in the airport in Heathrow navigating this place. Its basically located inside the Famished Frog and with many twists and turns.
The place inside is cozy with some live music in the front. They have a huge list of craft beers up on the wall which you can order or try in a flight of 4 to see which you like. Its not loud and you can easily chill and have a conversation or just watch the sports on TVs which are all around the bar area. The food was ok, nothing spectacular. Beer that I ordered wasn’t good at all, perhaps because I wasnt a fan of craft beers and there was nothing else for me order here.
I might return to give this place another shot, but I wasn’t very satisfied with my visit here.

The bar in the past has been delightful with plenty of craft beer options. However, the staff on a busy night cannot handle a crowd. From mixed up orders to incorrect charges, it is not ideal for a large group.
If it’s crowded, don’t go and aim for another bar.

Hops
Other elite told me that this the best beer flight place in town.
Raspberry Hefeweizen, is rusty and fruity.
Moovember milk stout is dark and sweet. It is also fresh and very smoky.
Cony island mermaid Pilsner, has a fish smell.
Brooklyn post road pumpkin, is thick and sticky. It also contains supervising sweet flavor.
People from surrounding office often come here after work. There are many friendly people here who seems to know each.
The name of all beers are written on the plate.

When you walk in, there is a restaurant but you’re not in HOPS. When you ask for the bar, ask for the craft beer bar. They were showing me to the restaurant bar, I want craft beers!
I walk around the bend and up the steps to the HOPS — Craft Beer and Wine Bar.
Yay!
If this place is wine bar, I wouldn’t have known. All I saw were taps as well as a large chalk board with a beer listing, the beer alcohol strength as well as the price. Where are the wines???
It was starting to get kinda crazy crowded so I ordered a craft beer. Drank it quickly and bolted out.
Its a funky, back room type of place to drink a beer. If you like it the back room, pool house vibe then add a star.
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Location is a bit confusing. From Washington St., you have to walk through the Famished Frog and make a left past the hostess, go through the glass hallway toward the restrooms, and you are at HOPS!
It was a Sunday afternoon so it was fairly quiet when we went. Liked the laid-​back, casual vibe. They had comfy couches set up by the tables so I loved that.
Beer selection was pretty good. They offered flights (x4). And even labeled each beer which I’ve never seen before, I am usually stuck memorizing the order or referring to my written list.
Wings were decent, but not great. I’d prefer crispier. Their tater tots however were pretty awesome — definitely unique. My friend ordered a shaved rib eye cheese steak and he loved it, couldn’t stop commenting on how good it was.
Service was good — everyone was really nice. I’d recommend this spot.

Don’t be fooled by the name, this is just the back room to the famished frog and if you know anything about the famished frog you know why they chose a different name.
We just moved back to the area and were super happy to see a «craft beer and wine bar» downtown. Not the case…
Craft beer apparently means coors light. On top of the lackluster choices we were sitting there for only about 10 minutes when a big ass mouse ran under us and around the bar. It wasn’t rat sized but definitely well fed.
Trust me not worth going in.

A beer bar with good selection, quick and friendly bartenders, and a packed but fun atmosphere. My first time at Hops was with a group of girlfriends, and the place definitely delivered the fun we were looking far.
The atmosphere is casual with most people dressed in jeans and t-​shirts (or dressier shirts for the ladies… we just always look good!). Several chalk boards along the wall offer details of the various craft beers offered — name, flavor profile, type of brew, ABV, etc. Prices are fair enough for the type of place, nothing cheap, but not crazy outrageous either (think $ 6 – 8 range, though there are probably happy hour specials at some point). Dustin and Greg are awesome, and will have a quick chat even when crazy busy. Somehow they never seem flustered! Music played through the night, loud enough to feel like a fun bar, but not enough to require screaming into the ear of anyone immediately next to you.
There are plenty of tables, comfy couches, and general space to hang out. I’ll definitely come back to try out some of the offerings on tap. Unfortunately for the time being I can only speak to the snakebite (Guinness over cider) which was exactly what I wanted.

Went here to celebrate a friend’s birthday – apparently it’s a popular place to do so, because three other people were celebrating birthdays on that Friday!
The setup is very nice – the bar is in the middle of the room and accessible on all sides. There was never more than a 1 – 2 minute wait for a drink on a Friday night (8−11pm-ish) and to my surprise, it was affordable. Cocktails and beers were in the $ 5 – 6 range. Seating was limited, but if you get there relatively early, you can claim a table for your group. Seats range from enormous chairs to leather couches to beer barrels – nice touch!
Street parking is limited, but we used a garage a block off the main road for $ 4.

18 taps and $ 9 flights of 4 beers woot! Easily the best choice for craft beer in Motown right now. Now my favorite bar, low-​key knowledgeable bartenders and adult conversation always possible, I’m a new fan. Acoustic live music is a big bonus!
Kegs changing constantly of course so YMMV, the flight of the day included Troeg Sunshine Pils, Carton Boat Beer, Lagunitas cappuccino stout and Starr Hill Double Platinum double IPA. Never mind the coors light :) there are many great choices here. A non-​flighty pint of Kane IPA was excellent. Hoppy [happy] hour during the week right now is $ 4 drafts from 5−7pm.
You’ll see a sign hanging at the street but the entrance is basically hidden within the Famished Frog. Just go down the long hall and thru the inner doors until you see some goofy rotating signs way up high on the wall, up a few steps and you’ve found Hops. This is a bar & lounge that serves food, the long narrow room has bar stools, high-​top tables, a few couches and one spectacular round table for a group.
Best spicy toasted pecans ever at the bar, be sure to ask if the bartender doesn’t set them out for you. Made in house by the chef, these are *way* spicy and shouldn’t be missed. Salty. Sweet. Mmmmm.
Rest of the food is 3 star or perhaps a bit less. We tried several of the small plates. Disco fries arrived with generous cheese and gravy ($ 7) but not quite hot enough so they hit cold & congealed status all too quickly. Pot stickers at 8 for $ 9 were nice, hot, even a bit crispy, good sauce on the plate too. A little plate of 4 crab & sausage stuffed mushrooms was $ 9, yummy but that’s $ 2.25 each, ouch. Tater tots were actually little lumpy potato pancakes properly fried to a wonderful dark hue, served with a side of mildly flavored sriracha sour cream, very good, $ 7. Pepperoni Flatbread is basically a cracker-​crust pizza, quite good.
Gotta say nice things about Greg our server, he went to some effort to get the boss diet sodas that were properly carbonated & such, not the weak pour that came out the first time, and boy was he quick to refill beers, kudos.
Vegetarian rating: 2.5 stars, your options are beer, chips & salsa, fries, the potato lumps, wine, mushroom flatbread, and a portobello & guacamole club sammich. So if you’re a veggie craft-​beer lover you certainly won’t have to drink on an empty stomach lol.
Music early was an eclectic 80s selection played medium, not so loud to prevent talking, heard Blues Traveler, Cure, Talking Heads etc. Conversation over the happy craft beer drinkers plus that music was occasionally a challenge, but not bcos of the music being turned up, only bcos of happy people. As we left about 9pm on a Saturday a live band was just setting up, guess this place HOPS (groan) late.
One caveat: Lounging on a leather couch is truly great at home but I’m not a fan of eating over low tables from said couch. Sitting at the bar or a high table suits me better. Grumpy old man, right? I plead the fifth :)
Oh if you try the phone number listed here on Unilocal you’ll be connected to the Famished Frog. They’ll try to transfer you. sometimes they succeed.