St. Stephen's Green Publick House, Spring Lake, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

St. Stephen's Green Publick House. Spring Lake, NJ. A restaurant review

St. Stephen's Green Publick House
2031 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ

St. Stephen’s Green Publick House: Restaurant Highlights

Fare: Traditional Irish Pub

Price: Moderate - Expensive

Food Quality: Serve a  well-prepared classic Irish menu, with a large variety of Irish favorites not easily found in other neighboring restaurants.

Service: Welcoming, friendly

Ambiance/Decor: Consummate Irish pub with dark woods, cushioned bar stools, and a cozy stone fireplace.

Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars

Note: Four-star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy traditional Irish brew, grub, music, and soccer matches with classic Irish pub ambiance.

Not Recommended For: Diners who enjoy fine dining amenities with food prepared by an acclaimed chef.

Liquor: Full Bar Service with an excellent selection of Irish beers, whiskies, stouts, and scotch. They feature drafts from local breweries like Kane and Flying Fish right alongside Irish favorites including Guinness and Harp, and lesser-known Irish brews like Murphy's, Magners, and Kilkenny.

Nestled in the Spring Lake Heights Jersey shore area, affectionately known as the "Irish Riviera," St. Stephen's Green Publick House stands out as one of the premier Irish pubs on the Jersey Shore.

This beloved establishment captures the essence of a traditional Irish pub, offering an inviting ambiance with dark woods, cushioned barstools, and a cozy stone fireplace. The Irish theme is evident throughout, providing the perfect setting for enjoying authentic Irish brews, hearty meals, live music, and soccer matches.

The menu boasts a wide variety of classic Irish dishes, including favorites such as: Guinness Beef Stew, Corned Beef Sandwiches, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Kettle Chips, Bangers and Mash, and Fish and Chips

While the kitchen doesn’t feature a celebrity chef or high-end steak options such as hormone and antibiotic free meats, it excels in delivering well-executed, satisfying Irish and meat-centric dishes.

For prime rib enthusiasts, Sunday night is a can’t-miss event with tender cuts of prime rib served at an unbeatable price.

Make sure to save room for dessert, with freshly made offerings like the traditional Irish Bread and Butter Pudding and the signature Irish Banoffee Pie—a sweet graham cracker crust filled with toffee and bananas, topped with whipped cream.

Almost every night, St. Stephen’s Green features live Irish entertainment, adding to its vibrant atmosphere. It’s also a fantastic spot for catching soccer matches with fellow fans.

The pub is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, making it a perfect destination for a casual meal, a festive night out, or a relaxing pint by the fireplace.

Updated January 2025