The Columbia Inn

Columbia Inn Restaurant is a Montville, New Jersey establishment founded in 1997 by brothers Ryan and Aran McDermott, both Montville natives whose family has been part of the community since 1982. The building itself has deeper roots: constructed in the 1870s as Montville's town hall, it later became an inn serving travelers along the corridor between historic Route 202 and the Morris Canal. The McDermott family carries on a hospitality tradition started by their father, Joe McDermott, who previously opened Harrigan's restaurant in the area. The Columbia Inn is recognized for its thin-crust pizza and Italian menu. For private events, the venue offers a dedicated party room accommodating up to 65 guests, with an events team that handles all planning so hosts can focus on the occasion itself. The room is well suited for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate luncheons, holiday gatherings, and similar celebrations.