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The Barrow House

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,755 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Clifton, New Jersey

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Plan your tour

Hours

Monday 12–11 pm
Tuesday 12–11 pm
Wednesday 12–11 pm
Thursday 12 pm–12 am
Friday 12 pm–12 am
Saturday 11 am–12 am
Sunday 11 am–11 pm

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The setting

The style of The Barrow House in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 6 mentions

“The barn was the perfect place for the 17 person event - high ceilings, string lights, big windows and skylights, rustic furniture and lots of hanging flora.”

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🏛️ Historic Barn

“Beautiful restored historic tavern with amazing food and craft cocktails.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Barrow House — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

💡 String Lights

“The barn was the perfect place for the 17 person event - high ceilings, string lights, big windows and skylights, rustic furniture and lots of hanging flora.”

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🍸 Bar Service 3 mentions

“Our server was Eric, who was also the bartender.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,755 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 4 mentions

“We were warmly welcomed and fell in love with the environment and the décor; it was exactly what we needed: a beautiful room to hold our small wedding ceremony and reception.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“Melissa was a great event coordinator, very attentive and thorough from day one.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 2 mentions

“The food was delicious, the room held just the right amount of people for us and was easily decorated!”

From the reviews

This place is rustic charm. Converted 1700 farm house I think. Super quaint and cozy around the holiday time, I love the trees and decorations they put up. We had a reservation on a Sunday for brunch and we were more than 15 min late. They were very nice about it and sat us anyway.

★★★★☆ — Marisa, Nov 2025

Five stars all around! The Barrow House hosted my baby shower Labor Day weekend in the Barn and it couldn’t have been a better event! Melissa was a great event coordinator, very attentive and thorough from day one.

★★★★★ — Jamie, Sep 2024

The Barrow House is a unique dining spot nestled in the suburbs of North Jersey offering a rustic atmosphere. The interior is beautifully decorated like a farmhouse with each room having a unique theme. The menu is standard American fare. We enjoyed the Barrow House's brunch for a family celebration.

★★★★★ — Peter, Oct 2024

Melissa assisted with booking The Barn and coordinating our daughter’s intimate (non-traditional) Sweet 16. She was extremely pleasant to work with. The whole process was a breeze from start to finish. The staff is professional. The food is great. Highly recommend :)

★★★★★ — Jf, Nov 2024

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Getting married at The Barrow House

The Barrow House comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find The Barrow House

1296 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ07013

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.