After walking around Princeton for the day, we stopped in Winberie's to relax and unwind at the bar. Â When I entered, the AC was absolutely blasting, which I was a huge fan of. Â We grabbed some stools at the bar and the bartender came right over. Â They have at least 18 beers on tap - some of your standard American drafts, some popular and not so popular imports (Peroni) and a bunch of microbrews. Â For a relatively unassuming looking place, that's pretty impressive. Â My general rule is any place with 12+ beers on tap has a pretty good selection and you have to have a microbrew or two in that rotation. Â
Winberie's is a little on the dark side, but I was OK with that after being in the sun for most of the day. Â The Yuengling on tap was nice and cold, so I was a fan. Â We placed an order for the "Irish Nachos". Â I had never tried Irish Nachos before, so I was curious as to what exactly they were. Â They were homemade potato chips with cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions and sour cream - they were pretty much like potato skins but with potato chips instead, if you can follow that. Â We also opted to go with some guac on the side, but they don't really go with the chips so you can probably pass on that. Â
The food (1 appetizer) took an incredibly long time to be served. Â Definitely the better part of at least 30 minutes, if not more, but we weren't in a rush so it wasn't a huge deal. Â I don't know if the food consistently takes a long time, but I figured I'd throw that out there. Â
But...when the nachos came out, they were very good. Â Like I said, similar to potato skins but with homemade chips instead. Â I would easily order them again - I'm actually pretty surprised I had never even heard of them before. Â The rest of the menu is pretty much all of your bar food type staples. Â Food prices are definitely on the reasonable side. Â
Aside from the food taking an incredibly long time to be served, I'd have no problem coming here again. Â The beer was cold and the food we tried was pretty good, as well. Â They also had a ton of happy hour specials listed.
Our waitress was terrible. She barely ever came to see how we were doing and our drinks were always empty before she came back with more. And it wouldn't have been so bad if it didn't take her forever to get the drinks. She didn't seem to care much about her service and it wasn't even that busy of a night.
The food wasn't spectacular. I was hoping for something really good here and it was just okay. The side salad? I could make that using a bag from the grocery store because that's exactly what it looked like. If I am paying $5 for a side salad it better look better than that.
I don't think I would go back here again, there are so many other places to try in Princeton I would rather try something new.
Winberie's used to be mainly my default, I wanna have a sit down meal in and a beer but I don't feel like dealing with Triumph, place. Now that a four-year-old accompanies me on most nights out, though, it's a more appreciated option. Despite it being a bar, it's about as kid-friendly as it gets in Palmer Square dining.
The food is fairly unremarkable, but solid. I usually get a burger or fajitas, and their French onion soup is good. I usually get one of the revolving craft beers on tap, we typically get the beer and cheese fondue and hummus appetizers too and the check is always fairly reasonable. The service is always friendly and efficient. Definitely a place I'm thankful to have in the rotation!
The prices are very reasonable. I came here with five friends and we all ordered substantial entrees along with fondue and cheese fries as appetizers; yet the total came out to around $20 which was shockingly reasonable!
The food is okay. Nothing to write home about. I got crab cake sandwich and it was meh. Not something I would get again but decently enjoyable.
The ambience is nice bar-restaurant feel.
Mother's Day brunch: Know how to manage it...reservation must be before 10:30am and request/insist on a round table when you make your reservation. If not, you will get jammed into a table that will require half of your party to stand up every time you want to go back to the buffet. Â Now that you made sure your table is manageable, let's talk food...fresh omelets made to order (take some of the smoked salmon over from the buffet with capers and get a lox, caper & onion omelet-excellent. Tons of smoked fish, shrimp, whitish salad, etc. Â All of the standard fare such as French toast, waffles, muffins, Â cheeses, fruits, and bagles. Additionally, beef tips, shrimp in cream sauce, carving station, and nice dessert selections. Overall, a great deal with many options of fresh food. Â Manage your preparations wisely and anticipate a crowd and it is well worth it. On the flip side, if you don't you'll be very upset.
Review Source:I can't stand this place. I never liked this place, even when I was in college a bajillion years ago. The decor is dark and dank, the food is blah, the crowd is a bad mix of drunk and pretentious, and the service has never been anything to write home about. It's like one big poorly run TGI Fridays.
The only reason I get dragged here is because it's a convenient meeting place for friends coming to town from all directions. And even then, if it were up to me, we'd meet somewhere else -- anywhere else.
I was so annoyed with the crowd the last time I was there that I put a ton of money in the jukebox, jumped the line, and left an hour's worth of Skinny Puppy blasting through the bar. Boy, did that turn some heads. That they even had a jukebox that could access Skinny Puppy earned them a second star.
I'm never coming back here again if I can avoid it.
When I lived in Princeton, this was my spot. Â Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks. Â Their chipotle sauce is great, I got it with almost everythings. Â
My one regret was that they took the Buffalo Wedge salad off the menu. Â It was the greatest thing they had, besides the chipotle sauce. Â
The bartenders are awesome. Â They are excellent even with a busy crowd.
Consistent, good and reasonably priced.
When we're not sure what we want to eat, we go to Winberries. That may not sound like a compliment, but it is. Despite feeling a little bunkerish, the staff is very friendly and reliable. There must have been a new chef in the last year, because the menu has changed a few times and the quality of the food has really increased. Almost everything on the menu is good and comes out in a timely fashion. This is often a place where I bring family from out of town that prefer traditional food.
Salads are crisp, bar food is well done and prices are reasonable for Palmer's square.
After a lovely morning of shopping in Princeton, my family and I decided to give this place a try. What a mistake. The waitress took our orders (4 adults - one 7 months pregnant - and 3 small children) and then the waitress literally disappeared. We waited for over 1.5 HOURS before the food showed up. No apology or a single word from our server. Took the kids to the bathroom and -SURPRISE! - NO toilet paper and NO soap. Just checked my checking account and realized that our server charged our credit card TWICE - but changed the amount by 1 cent so it would go through undetected by the bank. Nice touch. This was quite possibly the worst restaurant experience of my life.
Review Source:a solid, laid-back pub in Princeton with a good selection of regional craft beer? giddy up!
we met up with some friends at Winberie's this Saturday for lunch. the menu was packed with options, all of which sounded good. it's your usual pub food: burgers, sandwiches, salads, some pasta/grill specials.
I wound up getting the sampler platter : half a sandwich, a cup of soup, and a side of fries. soup of the day was jalapeno black bean, spicy and packed with flavor (also, it wasn't very salty, which was good). the sandwich options for the platter are limited (you can't pick the more decadent choices, sadly) but the pork rib with cole slaw certainly hit the spot, smothered in a sweet BBQ sauce. the fries were fresh and crispy. was it stellar? no. but it was better than your average bar food quality.
washed that all down with a beer from Kane Brewery. I was glad to see that they featured a lot of smaller brews from Jersey and some other surrounding states.
service was friendly and not pushy, and prices are fair. much like Ron Burgundy, I approve of the abundance of rich mahogany used to build this place. it's large and comfortable, with plenty of booths.
definitely worth checking out if you're in Princeton.
Went for Sunday Brunch. Â Great buffet for under $20. Â Had Stephanie as waitress, she was outstanding. Â She had a great attitude. Â Buffet starts at 10 am--it has French Toast, waffles, omlets made to order, a carving station, bagels and lox, toasted pesto ravioli's, and lot's more. Â Soft drinks, juice and coffee included in price.
Review Source:A dark-wood, perhaps mahogany, college bar and grill. It is important to point out that, unlike other college bars (which are a bit divey) this is a Princeton college bar. Whilst, that does not mean stuck up asses and tweed coats with leather patches - it does mean a good mix of townsfolk, university undergrads and grads, and visitors to the area.
I recently went back for an alumni event, and it was nice to be back. I sat at the bar and ordered a cola and a sampler. My old-college-chum enjoys their beer and food immensely. He ordered a burger. Â
As for the food, well it's typical bar food. Slightly on the salty side, I assume they do this for their beers and ales. Some prefer a salty greasy pub food. This place is not too much on the greasy side.
A great place to catch a game, as they have a good amount of televisions or, to go out with a group of people which you do not plan on talking too much with. However, this is not a place for a date. There was a couple to the right of us, who simply could not get served and they grew more and more impatient.
It's a bar, you should try and grab their attention if you're not getting helped. It's not their fault. Sometimes the place is organized chaos that might break out in singing 'Old Nassau'.
Came here for lunch while visiting my Alma Mater. Â Felt good to be back at a spot like Winberries, where I visited quite often as an undergrad.
The place is decorated with photos of Princetonians/Princetonians playing sports, but Its a traditional pub, with traditional pub food. Â My date and I shared the artichoke dip as our appitizer. Â Gave us tons of pita chips, and the dip was creamy and delicious!
I got the Bistro Salad, which was quite flavorful and delicious for a salad. My date got the Southern Fried Chicken Salad. It was just a bunch of chicken tenders on top of some greens, but it was pretty good.
They have a decent selection of beers and cocktails available, including some delicious skinny girl options.
Defintiely stop by if you want some good bar food and a beer!
Only speaking to happy hour at the bar here, mid-week. Gone a few times with different friends, and always left satisfied by the service, food, drinks, and price. Bartenders are friendly without being overbearing, and left us alone to talk, but attentive when necessary. The spinach dip with pita chips is a good choice, along with $3 glasses of house chardonnay. The crowd in the bar area was always middle-aged, both genders, mostly professionals... all times I went. The wooden bar and low ceilings made for cozy times.
Review Source:The atmosphere is a bit too loud because they made the music louder to compensate for the bar which just got louder in exchange. The food was very salty and the waitress only came back once right as we were served to ask how our meal was. It would have helped if she had come back to ask us if we needed more beverages. The prices are good considering but their veggie burger leaves something to be desired in consistency (i.e. it all squishes out the back when you bite down). I wouldn't go here unless other people wanted to.
Not my favorite by any means.
Sunday brunch at Winberie's has long been a favourite of mine! Â i used to get so excited when i was younger and my parents suggested going here for brunch, i mean as a little kid it felt like there were a million choices and OMG you could make your own waffles!! Â so awesome!!
not too much has changed over the years, except you can't make your own waffles anymore. Â but they do make omelettes for you, so i guess that is still cool but not as cool as making your own waffle. Â however, the rest of the brunch choices are just as delicious as they used to be! Â my favourite is the applewood smoked bacon that is sooooo good and just the right side of crispy. Â they also have mini belgian waffles and french toast sticks with toppings of blueberry compote, warmed maple syrup, chocolate chips, walnuts, and fresh whipped cream. Â
there are the regular breakfast items like eggs and sausage and fried potatoes, but then there is also the omelette station and a carvery station, and cold salads and smoked fish and huge trays of fresh fruit and hot lunch items that change every week. Â i'm literally overwhelmed by the choice and have to have a little spoonful of everything available! Â and then it's time for dessert.... Â mini everything!! Â my particular favourite is the mini cannolis mmmmmmmm.
it's a bit pricey at $20 a person, but this includes unlimited visits to the food stations and drinks like tea, coffee, soda, or juice. Â so if you can make enough visits then you can guarantee your money's worth! Â i'm definitely a fan of Winberie's sunday brunch but i can't comment on much else as it's been years since i've had any other meal here. Â but sunday brunch AMAZING!!!
Winberie's is definitely underrated here. While it isn't gourmet dining, it doesn't pretend to be either. I always enjoy myself here.
I've had the brushetta, spinach dip, and quesadillas as appetizers and enjoyed them all with the last being my favorite. My boyfriend always orders the sizzling fajitas, which I then always steal some of, and I typically get the shrimp veggie bowl and sometimes substitute it with chicken. I've also sampled their veggie burger, which was surprisingly good as well.
For dessert, their mousse is incredible, especially for $4.
Given the amount of food and quality of food for the money you pay, it's truly a good deal. The place is also huge, so even when it's packed, you still don't way overly long for a table. Whenever I'm in Princeton, this is a go-to place.
My favorite watering hole in Princeton. Â Winberie's is a great pub style bar, plenty of seating, extensive menu and great drink specials. Â I only give it 4 stars as the food isn't top notch (lackluster as far as steaks, seafood and specials) but that's being a bit harsh really. Â Easily my favorite burgers in Princeton, wait staff is awesome, they have cheap happy hour specials, wine Wednesdays and so forth. Â If you get the chance, check out brunch on Sundays.
I'd recommend this place more for the drinks then the eats. Â If you need a quick burger, fried food or something along those lines- this is your place. Â If you're going out with family or on a date, I'd steer clear.
Not sure why this place has so many negative reviews but I've been here twice and had a great experience. Last time I went to the gym and came here afterwards for a small meal. I ordered the honey mustard and bacon chicken sandwich which, to my surprise, was awesome! Chicken was nice a juicy (not dry unlike chicken I've had at many of the so-called nicer restaurants in the area) and the ciabatta was super fresh. Boyfie got the veggie burger which was actually incredibly tasty. I didn't get any beer (for the first time ever!) but they do have quite a nice selection of craft beers. Sure, it's not fast food prices at Winberie's but our server was awesome. Our food came super fast. And it was tasty.
Bottomline: in my opinion, one of the few establishments with food that is ACTUALLY good and doesnt tout itself as being sophisticated. Come here if you're okay with a simpler looking place with solid food.
I think that my rating might be closer to 2 and a half, but I'll get to that in a bit.
This is in the middle of Palmer Square, and I knew that it was likely to be a little "meh." But they had a good happy hour and I just wanted to grab a light early dinner and go to bed early.
It has a nice pub feel to it--sort-of what you would expect from an Ivy League staple. The bar is pretty and classic feeling. It had a good crowd the night I was there. I got a inexpensive glass of wine and the happy hour special quesadilla, which was good.
My gripe? It smelled AWFUL in there. Just a really putrid stale beer/vomit smell that made you want to leave. I thought perhaps I'd get used to it, but it was really vile. The guy at the bar next to me asked me "Is it just me or...?" and I assured him that no, it was not. I guess most people didn't mind it as much, and I couldn't bring myself to ask the nice bartender "what the hell IS that?"
I hope that was not typical of them, but I can't see myself making a beeline to go back there after that experience.
I was starving when I walked in here. Â And when I walked out... well I still had room for ice cream, but at least I was comforted by my meal here. Â
French Onion Soup: I rarely get soup unless it comes with the meal, but I couldn't wait till my main course to consume something. Â It tasted nice once I managed to get each spoonful to be a consumable temperature. Â I just feel like I've paid less for better french onion.
Chicken Fettuccine: I honestly loved it. Â Good comfort food after a long day of commuting in traffic. Â The walnut pieces I thought really went well with the cream sauce. Â I got the small portion for some dumb reason so when I was done it left me wanting more. Â I should of paid the extra $4 for the larger portion. Â $15 bucks for a pasta dish is reasonable to me. Â
Waiter was good. Â The only issue was my friend called and made a reservation and was told to call the day of. Â Called that day and was told they don't take reservations. Â Then while driving there was called and told the table was ready. Â I was not aware of any if this until we got there and did not affect me at all. Â We were a large party and was seated right away. Â
Only issues that effected me were the loud dining room (I could not hear the people opposite to me) and the paper towel dispenser  didn't work (One of those dealys where you wave your hand over the sensor to get the paper towel, cept nothing came out).
Let's start out with an important fact , for  all its affluence and "sophistication", Princeton has always been a lousy eating town.I don't really know why.New Brunswick and Somerville topped  it years ago.So your choices are surprisingly limited.You could do a lot worse then Winberies.
I used to go fairly often but it had been about a decade since I'd been there.I was pleasantly surprised.The beer list ,while overpriced, is very good- Palm, Southern Tier,Sierra Nevada specialties, Founders  and more.I had  a good chicken sandwich( which is all you want at times. Occasionally I'm still chastised for having a chicken sandwich in Rio when I could have had piranha but look it's just a white fish - probably like tilapia).My cohorts had lobster clubs and turkey clubs.The fries were pretty good.Service was friendly and fairly efficient.I was happy(imagine Sisyphus happy) .That is a solid recommendation!
Saturday evening soon after 5pm and a few restaurants are not yet open for dinner making gastronomic selections limited. Â Winberie's at first appears to be a college bar, but it's menu challengs that impression and, of course, Princeton is not your typical college town. Â The restaurant, at least at that time, is full of parents with young children seated at tables, with a healthy attendance at the bar. Â Lively at 5pm, so let's go!
Fancy bar food is what I would call the menu. Â It's got your Joe The Plumber favorites like steak, hamburger and some sort of pasta, but looking deeper you'll find details that remind you of the sophisticated Princetonian atmosphere: the steak is fancy, the pasta specifically regional and there's a fish or two.
I imagine being a Princeton student and taking your family here, with draft beers to please seasonal microbrew Dad, a white wine spritzer for Mom, some Bud Light for post college Sister, a big body Napa Cabernet for the Uncle and a dry martini for the alcoholic Aunt. Â Life's good.
A child's menu is fun, crayons included, and the service is very helpful. Â Clean bathrooms, too.
Growing up in Princeton, Wimberie's was a staple for my family. The Sunday Brunches are awesome! Tons of different delicious options!
The food at Winberie's is great! The line to get a table is usually not too long and the staff is friendly.
The buffalo tenders tasty, the soups are delightful and the menu provides tons of options.
The only bad thing about Winberie's is that it is so far away now!
This place is pretty much a middle of the road, neighborhood favorite. It's a nice go-to if you really have no other choices or ideas on where to eat/drink (since princeton is lacking in the latter). The menu is american favorites and nothing extraordinary, but nothing particularly bad, the bar is ok- small and cramped though when crowded.
One time, me and my friends wanted to get drinks, and one of our group wanted to eat, so we were seated in the dining area. But, since three of us weren't eating, they kicked us out into the bar area, where my friend had to eat her bowl of chili, holding it while perched on a bar stool. It was pretty ridiculous, so it's deterred me from bringing a mix group of people, ie- people who have eaten and want a drink along with people who just want to drink- it's either or!
They have an excellent sunday brunch, however.
Let me come right out and say that, as a blanket statement, I hate Princeton. Never have I encountered a town more impressed with itself. I had the misfortune to live there for 6 years and let me tell you, I'm still recovering.
So, read the following review bearing this in mind.
Winberie's is a fine place to go if you want some tasty, pub-style food and don't mind slow service. Â Most of the offerings are overpriced;; I don't think there's a burger on the menu that isn't $10 or more, and for no discernible reason. Sodas are almost $3! Sheesh. Bartenders are generally excellent, but be prepared for a VERY crowded bar during peak times and games. It can be extremely loud, too. Sit in the restaurant area if you want to hear yourself think.
Decor is simple and homey- think Applebee's-style framed local items and art pieces showcasing local famous folks (Einstein, Peter Benchley, yadda yadda).
Parking in Princeton is always a problem, so if you don't live within walking distance expect to pay to use one of the nearby garages. Thankfully, the rates are reasonable.
This place gets a big, fat whatever. Â
While the menu has a fairly diverse selection of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and a few entrees, nothing is so exciting that you MUST try it. Â (Except for the beer fondue served with apples and bread which is quite delish.) Â I have been going here since high school and the menu is still essentially the same. Â Service is friendly and efficient though.
While I don't object to going here if someone wants to, I never suggest it. Â For a comparable restaurant that's doing it a bit better, check out Triumph on Nassau Street.
I'm writing this review based solely on Friday Happy Hour. This is the place that my group of friends goes to to get 1/2-priced appetizers and $2 drafts of Coors or Miller. The appetizers aren't outstanding, but it's nice to be able to go out with friends for $11 with a meal, two beers, and a tip.
It's pretty crowded, so you have to grab the waiter to order. The staff is pretty nice in that they let us move the chairs around since we usually have 10-12 people show for Happy Hour.
9:45 on a Friday and we were having trouble finding a place to eat. Â Initially, I wasn't going to drink because of my morning SCUBA lesson, but after searching aimlessly for half an hour, I gave up and we stopped here.
Promptly seated and drink order taken (Chilean Maipo Valley red and Blue Moon on tap). Â Before drinks were served, asked what we wanted to eat. Â This must be a local thing, as we're used to having our drinks while perusing the menu.
Ordered the steak sandwich and a half mediterranean salad. Â The salad was enormous, with pitted kalamat olives, soft, grated feta, tomatoes, etc. Â YUM
Steak sandwich was good too. Â Medium-rare is closer to rare here, but you never know until you go to a place a few times. Â
We ordered an Australian Shiraz (too soft) and cabernet from the bold list; the cabernet was incredible. Â
I think the server expected us to order more food, but we didn't. Â We did, however, enjoy ourselves immensely. Â
Pleasant service, good atmosphere, reasonable prices. Â We'll definitely be back.
Late dinner: $48 + tip
Note: we saw them setting up for a brunch buffet Sunday morning (10ish), but the doors were locked. Â Bummer
2nd visit, also late: they actually forgot that we had been seated, so it took awhile for the waitress to notice us. Â She was very apologetic, and our food arrived quickly and cooked as perfectly as last time.
Had the bistro burger and chef salad with a bottle of wine: $40
Will definitely go back, as the food makes up for the wait
Dinner at the Bar Review
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Came here after a coworker (a former Princeton-ite) and another coworker suggested this place as a place to catch AP on MNF.
Rollin Han-Solo-style, I sat at the bar... the pre-game show was on (with no sound)... and a Jammin' slow jam playing in the background. By Jammin' I mean completely inappropriate for MNF. No worries though, the bartender turned up the volume on one of the TVs so balance (but not hide) the jammin' slow jam in the background.
Ordered the Mediterranean Pasta with Chicken. Muy Excellente I must say. Quite enjoyed the penne pasta with chicken, olive oil, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.
Was kind of sad to hear after I was drinking my Guinness that they had a $3 Tall Coors Light special... I guess I had to be a local, or at least just smart enough to ask "do you have any specials" to find out what they're specials are.
I enjoyed my time there... could see myself venturing here if I was a local...
This restaurant is very average, but I keep coming back for all the Princeton memorabilia on the walls. Â It's standard American diner fare, and well executed, but nothing that sets it apart from other restaurants in Tigertown.
The service is quite good. Â Few students come here except for the occasional birthday party, and the clientele at the bar seems to be 30- and 40-somethings. Â For eating in Palmer Square, you could do worse, but you could do better too.
I came here a couple times for lunch and was pretty disappointed unless I was sitting at the bar. Â The wait staff was basically non-existent so I would say if you want good service to sit at the bar. Â
I only came here once after hours and it was your typically college crowd but it seemed a bit "stuffy" for my tastes, so I typically ended up at the Ivy.
Winberie's is a well-above average restaurant and bar in Princeton, NJ. Â Located right in the heart of town, this hotspot is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
This restaurant features a varied menu with a nice vegetarian selection. Â My favorite item, however, must be the "buffalo chicken strips" appetizer. Â Golly, it's good!
Expect a wait on weekends as the place is usually packed. Â Sit at the bar for better, faster service.
Recommended.
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