About Descendants Brewing Company at the Old Ship Inn
Descendants Brewing Company at the Old Ship Inn is a brewpub on Bridge Street in Milford, set in a Victorian house. Its website says it is the first in New Jersey since prohibition to brew beer for consumption on-premise. Google describes it as a microbrewery serving pub grub since 1985.
The website mentions an English-style brewery, an original Victorian tin ceiling, exposed brick and beams, hatch-board tables and nautical fixtures. It calls the setting a family-friendly European pub. The site also says its whisky selection includes over 250 bottles from around the world.
The kitchen is a scratch kitchen, according to the site. The main menu runs from a Scotch egg and fish and chips to burgers and a ribeye. There is a kids menu too.
The home page lists open mic on Tuesdays, family night on Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays. More people have reviewed this brewpub on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Milford on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Is there food at Descendants Brewing Company?
Yes. Google lists it as a restaurant as well as a brewpub. The website says the kitchen makes nearly every dish from scratch.
Can I bring kids?
The website calls the pub family-friendly and has a kids menu. It also lists a family night on Wednesdays.
What events do they have each week?
The home page lists open mic on Tuesdays, family night on Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays. It also lists whiskey and solo music nights.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Ironbound Hard Cider is 4.8 miles away. Wishful Thinking Brewing is 5.4 miles away, Harrow Beverage is 6.9 miles away, and Hangdog Brewing Company is 9.2 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Descendants
Check descendantsbrewing.com before you go. The site has pages for the house brews, the bar menus and the clubs, including a mug club. It is the best place to see what is on this week.
Start with a flight if you want to try the house beer. The home page invites you to sample the house brews in a custom flight. The bar pages also list whiskey flights, cocktails and wine.
Ironbound Hard Cider is 4.8 miles away. Wishful Thinking Brewing is 5.4 miles away, which makes it an easy second stop.