Pub History

The North Brunswick Pub took New Jersey by storm in the summer of 1979 when Bruce Barasky bought the 1864 Route 1 property. It quickly became known as the local town bar with reasonable prices and good pub grub.

The pub has been through many changes. The most significant change happened in 1995 when the expansion of route 1 forced Bruce to knock down the entire structure and rebuild from the bottom up. With the help of his sons and a great construction crew, the pub reopened 6 months later better than ever. We have the entire construction process in a photo collage on the wall of the restaurant. Thanks to this long process, we now have the local hangout that so many of us call our second home.

The North Brunswick Pub has something for everyone. During the day, we offer great affordable lunches, and you can chat it up with the old-timers and hear stories of the “old pub, pre-construction days.” Any day of the week, you can enjoy dinner with your friends and family in a casual setting. And any night, party it up with our excellent jukebox choices, DJs on the weekends, and entertainment.

In August 2019, Bruce celebrated his 40th anniversary at the North Brunswick Pub. Along with his three children, Brian, Kevin, Katie, and his wife, Connie, he plans on serving the public for many more years. The Barasky Family takes great pride in keeping the North Brunswick Pub a fun and friendly atmosphere where all people are welcome. They owe all of their success to their hardworking staff and, most of all, their extremely loyal customers.