Trap Rock Restaurant and Brewery

July 30, 2008
Went out to finally visit this place. The interior is nice, a light mix of rustic with simple/plain yet elegant. Low ceilings, nice long bar, and a dining area with large windows but covered with trees on the other side. Its an ’upscale brewpub. Lots and lots of wine here, which is actually better than the beer. I have been told some of the beer is contract brewed by High Point, which could explain the awesome pils. Unfortunately, the other beers ranged from ok to undrinkable. A good amount of taps, 8 and a cask. I was upset that the bartender gave me an IPA to go rather than the wonderful Pils I asked for. Food was amazing, had the pizza and loved it. A bit pricey, stop by if you are in the area.

July 26, 2008
This past week I had to go to the Doctor and have my truck in the shop in the same day. I was feeling better since the Doc ruled out a few things with universal certanity, but the truck ended up costing me a pretty penny. So to cheer myself up, I took the short two mile drive to Trap rock since I was in the neighborhood and figured that it would be nice and quiet for a Wednesday afternoon. The interior is wood, and lots and lots of it. It added to the coziness. The place was jammed with follks.....drinking wine. The wine selection was quite impressive 35+ behind the long bar. Eight beers on tap (including the one on cask) is a feat that is impressive since the entire resturant is on the smaller side. I sat at the bar and had a burger and a beer for $15. The barmaid was also serving tables. I will stop again since the garage beckons.

March 10, 2008 [ Updated March 12, 2008 ]
I love this place. A bit on the small side but it makes it a little cozy. The beers are great, probably the best brew pub in New Jersey. They usually have 4 main stay brews and 4 rotating seasonals. I have never been disappointed with their beer and try to make it there every time they change. The food is outstanding with a pub menu that I could eat every day. Although it’s a bit trendy and pricey it’s well worth it.

October 9, 2007
A rather fancy place in an upscale building in the middle of a country road where you would not expect a brewpub. Clean, well-dressed patrons and employees. Feeling rather upscale, I would not feel comfortable to just sit inside to have a drink. The food menu is great and inspired though. They had 8 beers on tap and they were amongst the best I’ve had in a New Jersey brewpub and you can fall on interesting seasonals if you’re lucky. Some are dull of course, but all are well-brewed. The service is careful, professional and rather formal, but they ended up giving me 2 samples of the beers I had not tried for free. A bit on the expensive side, but the quality came with it. I’d eat here again and be happy to come back when I’m next in the area. This would be one of my first beery stop in NJ and expecting a good meal. Do not expect a pub where you’ll spend hours though, but you could sit at your dining table with friends for 2-3 hours, but you’ll likely have to drive out.

January 8, 2007
Overall, i like my bars to be more "divey" so trap rock already had negative points. Nothing against the place, just not my style. I found the food to be a bit on the expensive side. Again, not my type of place. Beer was good, but i’d rather have some actual begian beer, not just belgian styles. The original brewer here knew beer much better than the current one, also.

January 23, 2006
True dat ... yup it can be expensive. Fine looking place, a nice decor and atmosphere to match. Definitely not your local corner tavern or pub so buyer beware. Food is quite eclectic and interesting. The beers are pretty solid too. Adds a new twist to the brew pub concept. Bring your best gal for a nice night on the town.

November 20, 2005
A very cozy place,almost like a lodge.The food is excellent,the portions are small and expensive-I left hungry and broke.The beer was good(they have many) and they are right also in saying there are many yuppies.So-So place.

June 15, 2005
One of the best brewpubs I have ever visited. Gorgeous, high-class place, with servers in tuxedos. The food is right out of Iron Chef. I found the servers to be non-snobby, but then again I had khakis and a golf shirt on. The beers number from 8-12, and all are well above average. This place kicks major ass! I didn’t find any snobbish pricks at the bar. In fact, I sat next to a guy with shorts and a T-shirt taking out 3 growlers.

October 8, 2004 [ Updated December 23, 2004 ]
Decidedly upscale, this restaurant caters to yuppie scum. Regardless, they have one of the best Maibocks on the east coast. The food is excellent, but expensive. Don’t even try to sit at the bar if you are not wearing a pullover sweater and penny loafers. Snobbish, YES! Good beer, also YES! The upstairs lounge kicks ass with comfy sofas and ample room. While the morons at the bar exchange thinly veiled insults about the other’s wives, cars, and occupations, head upstairs and mellow out with a group of friends, away from the bustle of the restaurant.

August 10, 2004
We did not eat there. The place looked very cozy. The samples come in cool little woodenround rack - it was fun rating it. The beers themselfes were ok. Service was not very beer knowing.