Traditional Irish food at William's Irish Tavern
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Traditional Irish Food

Hearty Irish classics and a perfect pour of Guinness — in Washington, NJ.

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Comfort Food from the Old Country

Hearty, Homemade & Best with a Pint

From a proper shepherd's pie to crispy beer-battered fish & chips, our Tavern Traditions bring the warmth of a real Irish pub to Washington, NJ — best enjoyed with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness.

Tavern Traditions

Irish Classics

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips — $21.95

Light, crispy beer-battered haddock with fresh-cut fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw.

Shepherd's Pie — $16.95

Ground beef with traditional seasonings and gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheese.

Corned Beef on Rye — $15.95

House-made corned beef on toasted rye with Dijon or house-made beer mustard.

Open-Faced Reuben — $17.95

House-made corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut and melted Swiss, served with fries.

Jalapeño Haddock Sandwich — $21.95

Golden fried haddock with house-made jalapeño tartar, coleslaw, red onion and tomato.

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Guinness & Irish Coffee

Guinness on Draught

Perfectly poured, every time — alongside a rotating draft list and a full bar.

Irish Coffee — $10

Traditional warm Irish coffee to finish the night right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Good to Know Before You Visit

Do you serve authentic Irish food?

Yes — our Tavern Traditions menu features Irish classics like shepherd's pie, beer-battered fish & chips, house-made corned beef on rye and an open-faced reuben, all made in-house.

Do you have Guinness on tap?

We do — a perfectly poured pint of Guinness every time, plus a rotating draft beer list, a full bar and traditional Irish coffee.

Is William's a good Irish restaurant near me?

William's Irish Tavern at 101 East Washington Ave, Washington, NJ is Warren County's neighborhood Irish pub, serving Hackettstown, Phillipsburg, Clinton and guests from across New Jersey.

Do you have gluten-free options?

Yes — our 10-inch cauliflower-crust bar pie is gluten-free, and several dishes can be prepared gluten-free. Just ask your server.

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