The Auld Shebeen

Great looking place. Drinks were cold. Service was ok. But the food is horrible. Unless you are happy with precooked and reheated selections. A little bit of freshness would go a long way. It’s only pub food. No special chef skills needed. I would visit a lot more if the food was edible.

I am usually am reluctant to give a hotel bar a 4 or better. This one deserved it. We drank and ate a the bar. The bartenders including Mike were forth coming friendly and excellent servers. I had a tanqueray martini which was well done, not perfect but very good. I later enjoyed a Victory Festale. It was a very good Octoberfest style ale. Nice hop and with a good malt balance with a slightly sweet finish. Dinner. The pretzel app was tender buttery pretzel with two excellent dips. The little salad had a nice mix of greens, simple veggies and a nice balsamic vinaigrette. And it was not ice cold thankfully. The chicken steak sandwich with Irish cheddar was very good. A nice twist on the Philly steak concept. I like this because it was not incredibly gooey and the Irish cheddar instead of the indescript cheese like substance on a Philly cheese steak was refreshing
. The sweet potato fries were thin fries done pretty well, and they so often are either a soggy mess or burned. The really good English malt vinegar complimented these well. The wife had the grilled cheese which looked good and she said was quite tasty. Apparently I was not offered a bite. The steak fries that came with that were also really good. Someone in the kitchen understands the fryer. Service was first rate. Perhaps the food came out a little too fast.
Not much true Irish on the menu. Bangers and mash if the are truly Irish sausages. However they did source butter and cheese from Kerrigold. There was a salmon dish which is certainly an Irish component and a short rib which may not be traditional certainly becoming more common in county Cork.
We enjoyed our dinner very much.

Wandering around looking for a bar/​restaurant and this place popped up. What a surprise when we finally figured out it wasn’t closed, but was actually inside the non-​descript Marriott.
(In fact the interior of the hotel is a surprise, when judging it from the outside).
For a hotel bar, it nails the vibe perfectly and thus an extra star. We were only in here for a drink and a quick bite so can’t really speak to the rest of the food, but the small bites like calamari and flat bread were what you’d expect for bar food. Bartenders were friendly and the atmosphere was good.

They talk the talk but somehow fail to walk the walk. Has the feel of a traditional Irish pub but misses on the ambience. It is after all a hotel bar.
That said, the staff is attentive. The food more than adequate. Goodly selection of potables. I just miss the buzz and the craic of a true pub.

The Auld Shebeen has pretty good food, but woeful service. I didn’t catch the name of our server, but we ended up being seated near the bar, and our ticket was apparently labeled as such.
When our food came out, it was wordlessly dropped in front of us, and a request to have more to drink was ignored. Fine, I thought, it’s loud in here tonight, there’s a convention going on, maybe they didn’t hear me and they needed to pick up the pace anyway. The next time I saw our server, I made eye contact and waved her over. She stopped, turned to us and said «–What– do –you– need?» in a rather snide tone. I was taken aback, but requested a refill of our drinks, which she wordlessly complied with. We spent the rest of our time there wondering what we’d done to offend her or if we’d stumbled into one of those gag restaurants where the staff is rude as a show.
To her credit, she did explain the situation with our ticket being associated with the bar and not with her, but that doesn’t excuse that kind of behaviour. She apologized for it working out that way, but not for her snapping at us. Really, this is more of a problem with the culture of gratuities than anything. It doesn’t incentivize wait staff to perform better — It just disincentivizes them from making any effort to tend to guests who aren’t «theirs».

Authentic look and feel of an old Irish pub. Great beer selection full bar. Great waitress. Nice menu, albeit hotel prices. Good came quickly. Try the fish and chips and their Sarsons malt vinegar. Pints of cold harp!

Awesome wings and beers on tap. Great spot after work or to relax. Great atmosphere

I travel a lot for work and it has been my experience that restaurants/​bars within hotels are usually just so-​so. Imagine my surprise when my boyfriend raved about this place and practically dragged me to eat here. Man, what an experience. We were the only ones having lunch at the time so we got a ton of attention from the friendly and quick wait staff. The best part was the food. The pork poutine (pork, gravy, and cheese over fries) was unlike anything I had ever tasted and every bite was as delicious as the last. My burger was honestly the best burger I’ve had in as long as I can remember– the bacon was perfectly crisp, it was cooked exactly to my liking (med rare) and the veggies in it were all fresh and flavorful. Lastly, we came at the perfect time when the chef was trying out a new dessert menu item, a deconstructed peach cobbler ice cream and it was brought to our table as a very nice complementary gesture. I would recommend this place to anyone… You will not leave hungry or disappointed!

Bravo!!! Great new menu. The brisket is to die for. Brilliance in Parsippany. Came with my girlfriend… Who wouldn’t believe me that the restaurant… Inside a Marriott was the best in town. I love proving her wrong :). P. S. Peach Cobbler Ice Cream, get it. Now!!!

I stayed at the hotel numerous nights and the food never ceased to disappoint. The wait staff is great and very attentive, however the food — and I tried just about everything — is no good.

I had a good panini. Service was great, very accommodating. Bar atmosphere is very relaxing, feels like a corner pub. I’ll be back. Good beer selection too

I’ve made a few stops here and most of the food is good. The menu itself is very diverse, including things like a Cubano and BBQ pork sandwich in addition to the more traditional Irish items. The short rib is great. The only item is pass on is the fish and chips, as the breading on the fish is a bit strange and doesn’t stick to meat.
As others have said, the atmosphere is great and staff very friendly. It can get a little noisy at night, but it is definitely a place to go. The bar is stocked quite well, and the bar staff is very friendly.

Really busy on a Wednesday night. I stayed at the Marriott so I could get the fried pickles that were on the online menu. Bar was packed. After I sat at the wall bar for 15 minutes and no one waited on me, a seat opened up at the bar. Bartender said no fried pickles and the menu changed so they don’t sell them anymore. So I looked at the menus read reviews and ordered the Celtic Wings. Bartender gave a thumbs up. The wings came quick but they were broken bones pieces and really dried out. Pretty awful. So the bartender brought some wing sauce which made them less dry but still awful. Not meaty and not great. Next time I am in area I’ll stay across the street at the hilton where I usually stay and eat at Ruth’s Chris. But… For a Celtic bar status quo.

great atospher and i really enjoy the live music… if im up this way again i would definitely stop by again.

Great bar with great live music. Friend had grilled chix panini — very good but small. I’m a veggie so not many options. Opted for roasted beet salad, which I love, but this was the worst I ever had. First I doubt the beets were roasted, no greens at all on the plate which would have been a good addition, both for taste & texture as well as presentation. The worst part was the chopped hazelnuts on top. Although I also happen to love hazelnuts, it was like eating canned beets sprinkled with gravel. Glad I ordered the dressing on the side, the flavor was very heavy on vinegar & overpowered the flavor of the beets & goat cheese… and the gravel too! I’ll go back but will try something else if I can find another veggie option (they have a big grilled cheese but too fattening for me!)

Great atmosphere. Irish pub vintage detail. Food above average +. Friendly staff and manager went above with service. Definitely recommend to others.

Killer Reuben sandwich!
Great service! Had an excellent working lunch!
Going back for some dinner and enjoy the beer selection

Stopped in for lunch and was really drawn to the ambiance of the place. Truly felt transported to an irish pub, minus the cheesy halloween decorations. My co-​worker told me that a signifigant portion of the bar was imported straight from Ireland, so kudos for the authenticity.
We sat at the bar as we only had about 45 minutes and we’re greeted warmly by the bar tender who quickly took our drink orders and gave us a few menus. The lunch menu is quite large with plenty of options for everyone. My friend was pretty bummd they did have as she said «the best fucking chicken fingers in the WORLD» anymore so she settled on the cobb salad which was packed with bacon, egg, and cheese. I opted for a portabello mushroom paniini with goat cheese and spinich which was delicious. Home made chips were a nice touch and even stayed crunchy after a night in the office fridge.
Bit expensive but consider it a fancy lunch spot. I’ll be back but i recomend sitting at the bar if you need to be in and out.

As far as hotel restaurants go, The Auld Shebeen is probably one of my favorites. Sure, it’s a bit pricey, but that’s to be expected of any hotel restaurant. Honestly? This one isn’t nearly as expensive as some I’ve dined at.
Right off the lobby of the Marriott is this little gem, and it just oozes «Irish» vibes. The interior is covered in reclaimed wood from Ireland and there’s very folk-​ish art on the walls, but not so much that it turns into a TGI Fridays. As to be expected from any pub, there’s a good selection of beers on tap, including quite a few local microbrews.
Booze and atmosphere aside, the food is actually quite nice — a personal favorite of mine being the potato soup, which was perfectly balanced and could have stood on its own as a meal. The reuben sandwich I had was also excellent (and fairly large), with perfectly crisped bread and fries to boot. A bonus is that they have malt vinegar on the tables to drench your fries in, something that I really appreciate.
The bad? As others have mentioned, service is hit or miss. There’s been times I’ve gone here and gotten my food /​refills nearly instantly, and other times where I’ve just sat in an empty restaurant wondering if every server had just gone home for the day. As mentioned earlier, prepare to pay «hotel prices» for everything — the potato soup alone costs $ 8, and most sandwiches are over $ 13. Food quality is generally high however, and portions are generous, so it does help to offset the price quite a bit, making it almost a non-​issue.
Overall a great little pub, and one that I’d consider dining at even if I wasn’t staying in the attached hotel.

If you’re looking at hotel restaurants the Auld Shebeen is pretty much at the top of its game. Fantastic food, moody, dark and gorgeous décor crafted from stone, reclaimed wood and antiques from Ireland. Beautiful. The Auld Shebeen sits comfortably in the lobby of the Hanover Marriott (a hotel vaguely reminiscent of an Apple store). It’s really a looker, and the lighting really gives it rich atmosphere.
But restaurants wouldn’t be anything if not for the food, and atmosphere only goes so far. Thankfully that’s where the Auld Shebeen shines. The Celtic Wings are massive, flavorful and spiced just about right (I’m not a fan of hot wings, but they had just the right amount of heat). Their turkey burger is amongst the best I’ve ever had, and the Shepherd’s Pie? Hot damn. The Reuben is pretty good, too.
The real winner on the menu: the potato soup. It’s thick, bacony and has just the right amount of soup to make it the perfect appetizer. The perfect ratio of food and flavor to stave off your hunger without ruining your meal. And it’s a pretty good dipper for fries, too. I’m sure there’s a potato on potato joke in there somewhere, but I’m too tired to write it.
My only complaint? Service can be a little slow at times. Refills can be a bit hard to come by, the orders can take a bit to go through (even when the restaurant is somewhat empty). Despite that, the food is good — really good. I’m not usually a fan of hotel restaurants because of how of the general price/​quality ratio, but the Auld Shebeen is well priced for the quality and convenience
If service were better I’d consider consider giving it ⁵⁄₅.