The Old Canal Inn is a welcoming Bar & Grill in Nutley, New Jersey, offering a comfortable setting for lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks, and relaxed social gatherings.
With a casual, cozy, and historic atmosphere, it provides an inviting place to enjoy a meal, meet friends, watch sport, or settle in for an evening of conversation and entertainment. Guests can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and outdoor seating, with table service available for a convenient and enjoyable experience.
The menu and beverage options are designed to suit a wide range of occasions, featuring food, comfort food, food at the bar, coffee, beer, cocktails, alcohol, and happy-hour drinks. The Old Canal Inn is known for its great beer selection, great cocktails, fast service, and bar on site.
Guests can also enjoy bar games, live music, live performances, and local specialties, making the restaurant a lively choice for both casual meals and nights out. Whether dining alone, meeting friends, or enjoying lunch or dinner with others, customers can expect a welcoming setting with comfortable seating and restroom facilities.
Accessibility and convenience are important parts of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reservations are accepted, and payment is available by credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payment.
Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 452 customer reviews, The Old Canal Inn offers a well-regarded destination for food, drinks, entertainment, and easygoing hospitality. Visit at 2 E Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, United States, or call +1 973-284-1272.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Coconut breaded shrimp served w- Asian dipping sauce
Grilled chicken w- mozzarella, cheddar, onion and guacamole served w- a side of sour cream
Cooked caramelized onions in a rich beef beer broth finished w- provolone cheese
Homemade beef and bean chili in a crock w- cheddar and sour cream
Grilled or crispy chicken tossed w- lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, oranges and crispy noodles. Served w- a sesame Asian dressing
A quarter head of iceberg lettuce w- crumbled blue cheese, diced tomato, red onion, chopped bacon and blue cheese dressing
Bacon, mushrooms and Swiss
Provolone, American and mozzarella cheese
Marinated grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, lettuce and balsamic vinegar and olive onions
Hear from our valued guests
We stopped by last night cuz we had heard the place was haunted and there was a skeleton at the bar. We can confirm the place is haunted! 😱. We certainly were not ghosted by the staff. Appropriately attentive they were. Good people, friendly atmosphere :-)
Me and a friend stopped by to check out the live music (emo). the band was great and the crowd too. they had great beers on tap and more selections in bottles. other half broccoli is such a great beer to see on tap. and if you weren't there for music, there was more space on the other side. didnt have any food but put down four for the beers.
Food is amazing, staff so friendly. This place is a go to for some amazing French onion soup. Everything they make is amazing. Such a great place.
Stop by the Old Canal Inn on a random Wednesday. Happened to be bingo night and we won $105 . We ordered a salad, the chili bowl, fried cheese, pork bites , and pepperoni rolls . Great food paired with a friendly staff made for a fun night. Thank you !!!
Heard about the legend of the Death Seat at the Old Canal Inn featuring the death burger which is only on the menu on Mondays. What a great place full of all kinds of History and Legends. If you are a Burger Fan, the death burger is innovative and above all Great. Shocked that this is not on the top of every burger list. This burger is deep fried in beer batter, jalepeno mashed potatoes, nacho cheese brings this beast of a burger all together. Friendly Staff. We ate next to the death seat, but looks like the other half of this place is newly renovated with indoor and outdoor seating. A must stop for any Burget Fan, only on Mondays though. Great Job Old Canal Inn.
Thank you OCI for a great night yesterday! We had a group of 13 including 5 kids for my father’s 75th birthday and it was absolutely perfect. Food was on point and service was exceptional- thank you Kaylee for your help and ensuring the twins were happy! Such a memorable experience
Very friendly staff. Good beer selection. Standard pub food. The burger was really good; maybe a bit overcooked, but very tasty. Not much leg room at the bar. Have darts and shuffle board. The best part is they have train tracks and trains to go around and even have a tunnel.
Had the pleasure of attending a birthday party for a long-time friend, and I had such a great time here. The owner, Mark (c), was so nice. His staff was extremely pleasant and attentive to everything. The food was 😋. The drinks were right on point. Thank you, OCI, owner and staff
Had my child's 6 grade graduation party here this past weekend and I have to say Ally, Mark and Jessica were fantastic! From the beginning I spoke with Mark about the menu and Ally in regards to the amount of people and helping service our party and Jessica always super helpful when requested anything. They went above and beyond.The food was delicious. My guests all agreed and the party room is a good size for a gathering. Thank you for making the day absolutely memorable fory child, family and our close friends. We order here normally for their food and I have not had a bad experience here. I really do enjoy their burgers.
Awesome staff, very cool haunted stories, and incredible atmosphere. We highly recommend this incredible spot!
Common questions about The Old Canal Inn
The Old Canal Inn is located at 2 E Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, United States, Nutley, NJ, United States.
You can reach The Old Canal Inn by calling +1 973-284-1272.
The Old Canal Inn has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 452 customer reviews.
The Old Canal Inn features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Old Canal Inn features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Old Canal Inn features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Live performances, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Old Canal Inn features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Old Canal Inn features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
The Old Canal Inn features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Old Canal Inn features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Old Canal Inn features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic.
The Old Canal Inn features the following crowd: Groups, University students.
The Old Canal Inn features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Old Canal Inn features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Old Canal Inn features the following children: High chairs.
The Old Canal Inn features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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