MudHen Brewing Co

 

Visited in the summer of 2022 with my wife. The place is huge with a large indoor and 2 large outdoor seating area all complete with their own bar area. Huge selection of beer and mixed drinks. Our bartender was personable and enthusiastic, was quick to tell me all about their beers. Gave me several samples. We did not have the food though we wish we did, it looked amazing. A bit pricey but you are at the shore. We will go back and this time we will have lunch.

MudHen is one of the few licensed brew pubs in New Jersey. It's a large, sprawling operation located on the main road leading into Wildwood. There are multiple large dining areas with bars and a large outdoor space. Because it serves a full pub menu it's always crowded with a combination of vacationing families and beer seekers. It has a great vibe. Both the food and beer are quite good. I was prepared for a pedestrian experience and walked out a believer. The service was excellent. I was amazed how quickly our food arrived. It was well-prepared and tasty. I enjoyed my salad and crab cake. Try the home made potato chips. The beer was a lot better than I expected. Overall, MudHen was a very good experience and we intend to make it a regular stop for dinner although we'll most likely do so off-season. During the summer the place is mobbed.

Just went there with my wife. What a great place for craft beer lovers in the middle of Wildwood, NJ! Nice selection of beers and the food we both got was really good! You do not see sprouted barley in salads at any restaurant, so hats off to them for including things that create a really health menu. Pints and flights were available and I also picked up two pint glasses for my collection. The inside bar and restaurant is big and the outside portion is really big. Lots of tables outside and privacy while eating and drinking outside was really nice. The brewer came from Rock Bottom in King of Prussia, PA which is near my house and has returned to his hometown area to Mudhen. I am looking forward to seeing this new brewery thrive in Wildwood.

 

 

 

 

Worth the wait. This place was tentatively supposed to open last summer. Great addition to the Wildwoods - excellent centralized location, if a little traffic-ridden. Though it's a relatively close drive away from Cape May Brewing and a few other newer breweries in the area, the thing that'll draw to this place is the terrific food and outdoor area with regular live music, not to mention it's about a three-block walk to the boardwalk/beach. It's nice too that there are a few other bars and restaurants within walking distance if one wants to hop around.

Spacious joint with a large main room and long bar downstairs. To the back and upstairs is another smaller bar, nestled into the corner. I sat there; bar seats about 8-10 people, but there are several plush couches and chairs in this upstairs area which, along with the dimmer lighting, give it a more intimate, lounge/club feel. A third bar is found outside, to the right of the building, where the bands play. Ample space in each bar area for groups visiting.

The beer is all fairly solid and runs along a typical brew pub theme of IPAs and ales. To echo the sentiment of an earlier review, it surely will be interesting to see how and to where the brewing develops as they have a fairly sizable brewhouse that also looks small enough that they can knock out some experimental brews as they're establishing their core offerings. If they can keep even half the volume of summertime customers during the off-season, they can still run through a lot of beer.

The food was pretty killer. I had a salad called the Isle of Man that was loaded with so much bbq meat that it took 10 min to find the lettuce leaves. Proportions be flipped. Very tasty, had leftovers. My brother had a 'BBQ Yard' platter with quarter serving of pulled pork and all the fixins and he had more than enough. All in all, a stacked menu that from what I've been hearing is the main draw to the place so far. Looking forward to going back soon for more.

Our bartender was personable and enthusiastic we quickly struck up a conversation that lasted well over an hour. He was knowledgeable about the beers and the food, which is always a plus. The other staff we encountered were all helpful. The place seems to have a buzz about it with it being new and busy. Hopefully that vibe continues into the fall/winter.

Visiting during the day, the place was crowded downstairs, but the upstairs attendance was a bit sparse. I can imagine this place getting swamped during the evening as the beaches empty. So one may want to decide ahead of time what kind of crowd they're willing bear. At any rate, this is a must-go when in town.

 

 

 

 

Awesome new brewery in Wildwood, NJ. Killer food, awesome vibe, and tasty beer. The southern style comfort food is top notch, especially the smoked bbq platters. There are several bars to choose from, including one upstairs in a private lounge area. Plenty of outdoor seating with a cool firepit and cornhole. The beer is solid with room for growth. Looking forward to seeing how the brewing develops...