Restaurants & Brewpubs
For the perfect pairing with your craft beer, stop by one of the many breweries offering a full food menu. In the Gateway Region, count on Gaslight Brewery Gaslight Brewery & Restaurant in South Orange for an amazing selection of house and guest beers on tap – from crisp, pale ales to smooth, dark lagers – plus a menu boasting pizza, pasta, sandwiches, steaks and more. Then check out Caldwell staple Cloverleaf Tavern for a huge beer selection and award-winning burgers, or try the Hoboken Biergarten for a taste of Oktoberfest or a German-style non-alcoholic “bier” paired with a warm Bavarian pretzel.
Visit the Greater Atlantic City Region to tap into history at the first brewpub in A.C., Tun Tavern Brewery & Restaurant. Taste the “Tunkin Pie” pumpkin ale and enjoy award-winning casual gourmet cuisine, live entertainment and a tour of the Diving Horse Brewing Company. Or head to the Shore and find Triumph Brewing Co. in Red Bank for craft beers served directly from lagering tanks, locally sourced food and special events.
Tasting Room Roundup
Down in the Southern Shore, Cape May Brewing Company offers bold flavor and an outdoor beer garden that stays open in the fall. Get a taste of autumn with their seasonal Oktoberfest or pick from the “Tasting Room only” brews to try a one-time release that may never be brewed again. In nearby Wildwood, Mudhen Brewing Company offers several fall flavors to add to your flight. Try their Märzen-style lager titled Marzhen, the autumnal brown ale called Nummy Pumpkin or their own Schwarzbier known as the Sundown Lager.
Head north to the Delaware River Region to find the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi: Iron Hill. See what’s on tap at their Maple Shade or Voorhees locations and be sure to try their Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale before autumn ends. 
River Horse Brewing Company in Central Jersey offers your choice of specialty releases, like their fall Hipp-O Lantern Pumpkin Ale. Ask about brewery tours and special events too. Next, take a seat at the bar at Fairfield’s Cricket Hill Brewery to enjoy one-of-a-kind New Jersey local beer in the Gateway Region. Still hoppin’ after more than two decades, this brewery serves up serious seasonal flavor with its super hoppy Pumpkin Ale.
In the Skylands, stop by High Point Brewing Company in Butler for traditional German beers made from just four ingredients. You’ll find a unique selection of expertly crafted brews under their Ramstein label – including one of the best Oktoberfest Lagers in the state.
The Jersey Brews Trail
Want to explore all the most wow-worthy breweries in the state this fall? We made a handy mobile guide to help you do just that. Grab your phone and sign up for the Jersey Brews Trail to start your beer adventure. Check in each time you visit a new brewery to keep up with your progress, redeem discounts and earn prizes along the way. Make the most of your fall brewery tour and start today!
Before you grab a cold New Jersey local beer this fall: Be sure to visit the official website or social media channels of your favorite brewery to learn the latest hours of operation and any restrictions on visiting.
